The Biosecurity Research and Extension Lab will be at Bok Tower Gardens on February 22nd for a Florida First Detector training workshop. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about invasive species and how to manage ornamental pests and diseases. Master Gardeners, small farmers, and nursery growers are especially encouraged to attend.
This event is approved for Continuing Education Units for the following categories:
- Forest pest control
- Ag row crop pest control
- Private applicator ag pest control
- Ornamental and turf pest control
- Limited certification lawn and ornamental
- 487 General standards/Core
- 482 General standards/Core
- Natural Area weed Mgmt
- Demonstration and research
- Limited certification commercial landscape maint.
This event is included free with admission to Bok Tower Gardens! RSVP is required to attend. Please use the link below to register at the Bok Tower Gardens website.
https://boktowergardens.org/calendar/florida-first-detector-training-workshop/
AGENDA
Welcome
Greg Kramer, Bok Towers |
9:00-9:05am |
Introduction and Pre-workshop Survey
Amanda Hodges, University of Florida |
9:05-9:25am |
Introduction to the Florida First Detector Program
Amanda Hodges, University of Florida |
9:25-9:45am |
Scale, Mealybug, and Whitefly Pest Management
Alicia Kelley and Sage Thompson, University of Florida |
9:45-10:15am |
Aphids on Ornamental Plants
Lyle Buss, University of Florida |
10:15-10:40am |
Biological Control in Protected Agriculture
Amanda Hodges and Sage Thompson, University of Florida |
10:40-11:10am |
Boxwood Blight
Jodi Hansen, FDACS-DPI |
11:10-11:40am |
Time to look at specimens | 11:40-12pm |
Lunch | 12-12:45pm |
Oak Pests and Pathogens
Morgan Pinkerton, University of Florida |
12:45-1:15pm |
Sri Lankan Weevil
Greg Kramer, Bok Towers |
1:15-1:30pm |
Pest Walk
All Speakers |
1:30-2:15pm |
Sample Submission
Lyle Buss, University of Florida |
2:15-2:35pm |
Conclusion and Post Survey
Amanda Hodges, University of Florida |
2:35-3:00pm |