Invasive Forest Pests in Michigan – What’s Here, What’s Happening and What’s Next?

Join us for this day-long workshop to learn from researchers and forest health professionals about the latest news on
invasive forest pests and pathogens that threaten Michigan’s forest health.

When: Thursday, March 5, 2020 (9am-3:30pm, doors open 8:30am)
Where: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, Room 105AB https://kelloggcenter.com
Cost: $20 per person…includes refreshments and lunch

Registration Link:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/ANRforestinvasives/

Presentation topics*:
• Spotted lanternfly – it’s on the move, and you can help
• Oak wilt – current research on the beetles and fungus that cause oak wilt
• Hemlock woolly adelgid – research update on the life history, survival and control
• Asian longhorned beetle – lessons from Ohio
• The MISIN reporting website – how and why to report, how reports are used
• Michigan forest health report – from DNR forest health specialist
• Proliferation of environmentally friendly pesticides – are they really?
*This event has been approved for 4.5 Category 1 SAF Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
*This event has been approved for 4.0 MDARD Pesticide Recertification Credits

Registration at the door will be on a first come first served basis.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the Julie Crick, the event contact, two weeks prior to the start of the event (February 20, 2020) at 989-275-7179 or at crickjul@msu.edu. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Register today!