Learn about pest biology and identification, biological control, and evaluations of conventional pesticides and biopesticides.

AGENDA:

8:50–9 a.m.Welcome and session overview

9–9:40 Emerging and Newly Introduced Aphid and Thrips Pests

Josh Vlach, Oregon Department of Agriculture

9:40–10:30 Aphid Biological Control in Nursery Production

Jana Lee, USDA Agricultural Research Service

10:30–10:40 Break

10:40–11:10 Thrips Biology and Management

Man-Yeon Choi, USDA Agricultural Research Service

11:10–11:50 Evaluating New Conventional and Biopesticides for Control of Western Flower Thrips in Ornamentals

Dalila Rendon, IR-4 Program

11:50–12 p.m. Panel discussion and closing

*Pesticide Recertification Credits: 3 Core Credits Approved