New webinar series on major pest problems for nursery crops
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EmailMichigan State University Extension and partners will host a Wednesday webinar series starting Sept. 17 on the top 35 nursery pest problems from the past four years.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) inspects an abundance of plant material every year during their routine plant inspections to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Michigan State University Extension and its partners are hosting a Major Pest Problems in Nursery Crops Webinar Series to discuss the top 35 pest problems seen in nurseries over the past four years. The webinars will be held Wednesdays on Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1 from 12:30-2 p.m. There is no cost to attend, however registration is required. All webinars will be recorded and sent to the attendee list throughout the series.
Register for What’s That? Major Pest Problems in Nursery Crops Webinar Series
This webinar series is intended for nursery growers, Christmas tree growers, landscapers and other commercial industry representatives.
Restricted use pesticide credits have been requested for commercial and private core licenses and categories 3A and 3B.
Agenda
Sept. 17: Major Insect and Mite Pests of Nursery Crops – Raymond Cloyd, PhD, Kansas State University Extension
There are a number of sucking and chewing insect and mite pests that are common problems of nursery grown crops. The webinar will discuss the biology, behavior and damage associated with insect and mite pests, such as aphids, thrips, spider mites, flea beetles, spongy moth, bronze birch borer and pear leaf blister mite.
Sept. 24: Top Disease Problems Deciduous and Coniferous in Trees – Max Ferguson, MDARD inspector and Bill Lindberg, Michigan State University Extension
As nurseries are inspected every year, common diseases and insect pests of deciduous and coniferous trees are found. This webinar will highlight rust pathogens, apple scab, shothole leaf spot, fire blight, septoria leaf spot, adelgids, white pine weevil and needlecast diseases.
Oct. 1: Common Diseases of Herbaceous Perennials and Woody Ornamentals – Jan Byrne, PhD, Michigan State University Plant and Pest Diagnostics
Woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials are vulnerable to a variety of plant diseases. This webinar will cover several diseases commonly diagnosed at Michigan State University Plant and Pest Diagnostics. Topics will include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rusts, leaf spots, viruses and several diseases that commonly affect boxwood.
