Florida First Detector;

About the Workshop:
Florida First Detector is an multiagency educational initiative designed to enhance early detection of exotic, invasive pests that threaten Florida’s agriculture, nursery industries, natural areas, and residential landscapes.

Audience: Florida's full-time and seasonal residents, landscape & nursery professionals, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, forestry and natural areas staff.

This workshop provides practical training with hands-on activities and expert-led presentations, covering:

• Invasive insect pests & plant diseases
• Sample submission to UF’s Insect ID Lab and Plant Diagnostic Center
• Use of pest collection and ID tools

Info: * Intro to Invasive Pests and Pathways * Build-A-Bug Activity * General Pest Management * Biological Controls * Photo Tips * Pest Walk Activity * Lunch (provided) & Dissecting Scope Break * Spotlight Sessions: * Giant African Land Snail * Ants & Termites

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