Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
Event Details
Date
April 15, 2024
Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Zoom
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureVirtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
Monday April 15, 2-4PM
Join us for a live, virtual training on scouting of major insect pests of apple orchards. Anna Wallis (NYSIPM Program), Mike Basedow (CCE ENYCHP), and Janet van Zoeren (CCE LOFT), will broadcast from orchards in their region to discuss best practices for monitoring. We will review monitoring/scouting procedures for major economically significant pests. We will also share resources available for helping with identification of pests and forecasting pest activity.
Who is this for? Farmers, farm employees, and industry members with IPM & pest management responsibilities, looking for new or refresher training.
Agenda
• Welcome
• Introduction - Why is IPM monitoring important?
• General best practices for monitoring
• Monitoring economically significant pests
• Resources for monitoring: MyIPM app & NEWA quick sheet
• Questions
Registration Zoom link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meetin...
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