Learn about Japanese beetle biology, identification, impacts, and its current status in Oregon. Presenters will introduce predictive models, environmental DNA tools for early detection, and biological control strategies relevant to Oregon nurseries.

AGENDA:

• 8:30 –9 a.m.:Registration - Welcome and session overview
• 9–9:30 a.m.: Japanese Beetle Biology, Identification, Impacts— Jana Lee, USDA Agricultural Research Service
• 9:30 – 9:50 a.m.: The Japanese Beetle Landscape in Oregon - Genoveva Rodríguez, Oregon Department of Agriculture 
• 9:50–10:50 a.m.: Applying New USPest.org Features and Weather-Driven Predictive Models to Japanese Beetle Management— Brittany Barker and Edwin Harris and, Oregon IPM Center, Oregon State University
• 10:50–11 a.m.: Break
• 11–11:25 a.m.: Environmental DNA (eDNA): An Emerging Tool for Early Detection of Japanese Beetle — Arezoo Najarpoor, Oregon IPM Center, Oregon State University
• 11:25–11:50 a.m.: Biological Control of Japanese Beetle — Holly Wantuch, Oregon Department of Agriculture
• 11:50–noon: Questions, panel discussion, and closing.

*Pesticide Recertification Credits: 3 Core Credits Approved