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Where?UF/IFAS Extension Office

1303 17th St W,

Palmetto, FL 34221

Florida First Detector aims to increase the role of volunteer network and residents in early detection of invasive pests of agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. This FREE workshop includes: pest identification book, sample submissions to UF Insect ID Lab and Plant Diagnostic Center, and other collection tools. There will be lots of hands-on activities!

What is FloridaFirst Detector?

AGENDA9:15 – Intro to Insects/Insect Pest Orders 9:25 – Build a Bug Activity 9:45 – Intro to Plant Disease9:55 – Hemipteran: Pest and Beneficial 10:05 – Pest, Pathways, and Agencies 10:15 – Invasive pest: Bagrada Bug, BMSB 10:30 – Ornamental Palm Pest10:40 – Ant vs. Termites 10:55 – Scales and Mealybugs11:05 – Organic Management11:15 – Sample submission and Pest walk

RSVP: Extension Agent Alyssa Vinson: alyvinson@ufl.edu

November 6th, 20199:00 am-12 pm

Florida First Detector Workshop