The Nebraska Forest Service will be hosting two Tree Pest Detector Workshops in July. Participants will learn how to detect emerald ash borer, thousand cankers disease of walnut, and other invasive tree pests.
In exchange for the training, participants will pledge to provide three hours of time in pest survey activities.
Who should register: Green industry professionals, natural resource professionals, master gardeners and other volunteers with at least a minimum knowledge of trees and their pests.
Topics will include:
- Signs and symptoms of pest infestation
- Tree identification
- Survey reporting
Fremont workshop Wednesday July 18th 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Bellevue workshop Wednesday July 25th 9:00 to 12:00 noon
Registration is limited to 25 participants per location. Please register by two days prior to workshop.
For more information and to register please click on one of the links below:
Fremont workshop: Tree Pest Detector Workshop Fremont
Bellevue workshop: Tree Pest Detector Workshop Bellevue