Asian Longhorned Beetle Trapping Workshop
Posted: January 19, 2012
Following five years of research and development, a trapping system for the Asian longhorned beetle will be tested on a broad scale this summer following a workshop on how to deploy and monitor the trap.
April 2, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Terrace Restaurant, Terracotta Room
No registration fee and lunch is included
RSVP by March 20, 2012
Instructors:
- Dr. Melody Keena, US Forest Service (mkeena@fs.fed.us)
- Dr. Kelli Hoover, Pennsylvania State University (kxh25@psu.edu)
Workshop will cover:
- History of the research and development of detection system Step by step instructions on how to deploy the traps
- Timing of trap deployment
- Trap monitoring and reporting procedures
- Live demonstration of trap deployment
- Handouts on how to obtain supplies and select trees for trap deployment
A block of rooms has been reserved (code ALBWS) until March 16, 2012
at the Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square, PA ($109/night)
To book a room visit http://www.kennettsquare.hgi.com
Funding for this workshop provided by
Sentinel Plant Network -- Participants can sign up to receive 15-20 traps w/lures free as part of this HRI program.