4.5 hours
4027 Co Rd 106
Starting at USD 7
Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
4027 Co Rd 106
4027 County Road 106, Oxford, United States
Florida First Detector aims to increase the role of volunteer network
and residents in early detection of invasive pests of agriculture,
nursery industries, and natural areas.
This workshop includes: presentations on invasive insect pests &
plant diseases, sample submission instructions to UF Insect ID Lab
and Plant Diagnostic Center, and other collection tools. There will
be lots of hands-on activities, as well!
Agenda
9:00 - Welcome & Introduction
9:15 - Intro to Invasive Pests & Pathways
9:30 - What is a Bug? & Build-a-Bug Activity
9:50 - Mealybugs, Scales, and Whiteflies
10:20 - Crapemyrtle bark scale
10:35 - Woodboring beetles
10:55 - Palm Weevil
11:20 - Sample Submission
11:45 - Pest Walk Activity
11:55 - Lunch & Microscope Activity-Please, bring your own lunch.
12:10 - Plant Disease Basics
12:35 - Biological Controls
1:00 - Conclusion
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Tickets for Florida First Detector-Pest Detection and Management can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 7 USD |
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