New Resources Available for Emerald Ash Borer and Pollinator Safety
Cliff Sadof, Department of Entomology, Purdue University
We are happy to announce two new tools give the latest information about two hot topics: emerald ash
borer and pollinator safety.
Emerald Ash Borer Self Study Course
Self study courses for the Green Industry and Master Gardeners are now available at the following on
our eabindiana.info website.
http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/eab/index.php?page=industries/selfstudy
Each course uses 100 slides to guide the student through the history, biology and management of
emerald ash borer. We review the latest tools, for diagnosing EAB and assessing tree health. We also
provide clear suggestions on how to come to an effective management decisions. These both draw
heavily on insecticide recommendations that were revised in June 2014
(http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/EAB/PDF/NC‐IPM.pdf) to include how to effectively apply
imidacloprid, dinotefuran, azadirachtin and emamectin benzoate.
Students who can pass a 50 question quiz can print a certificate to demonstrate that they have received
special training about EAB.
New Neonicotinoid Pollinator Website available for the Green Industry.
Doug Richmond and I have developed a mobile friendly website to help you answer questions you may
have about how the use of neonicotinoid insecticides, like imidacloprid, dinotefuran, acetamiprid can
affect pollinators. http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/neonicotinoids/ We provides specific fact sheets
to help you safely protect plants from pest, while minimizing harm to pollinating insects. We also
provide links to other resources to provide a science based background about the controversy.