Spend lunch learning about insect pests in Western Washington!
Western Washington is home to some of the most productive forestland in the world, but that doesn’t mean our trees are “out of the woods” when it comes to pests and disease. Insect pests like bark beetles behave a little differently here than they do east of the Cascades but they can still have big impacts on forest health and function. There are also a number of non-native insects that have potential to cause significant damage to forests in this region in the coming years. Take a lunch break and learn about what to look for and how to manage your forest to be resilient to insects!
All sessions will be presented by Glenn Kohler a forest entomologist with the WDNR Forest Health Division.
Schedule:
- Monday (3/13): Bark Beetles: Biology and Identification
- Tuesday (3/14): Bark Beetles and Forest Management
- Wednesday (3/15): Wood Borers and Stem-Infesting Insects
- Thursday (3/16): Invasive Forest Insects
When and Where
March 13-16, 2023 – 12-12:30PM (Online)
This seminar will be offered via a live, interactive webinar. A high-speed internet connection is needed. Dial-up will not work. You can access the webinar with your computer or mobile device. Connection information will be sent to those registered the morning of each session.
Recordings of each session will be made available to those who register.
Acknowledgements
This programming is made possible in part by funding from the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Lewis County, Pacific County, the U.S. Forest Service, Western SARE, and the U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service.
Accommodations
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Patrick Shults at patrick.shults@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.