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Minnesota First Detectors
Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program
Welcome
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Other Program Offerings Today
Continuing Education: International Society of Arborist, 6.5 CEUs Minnesota Tree Inspector Recertication Society of American Foresters – Continuing
Forestry Education, Category 1: 5.5 CFEs MN Logger Education Program: 8 CEUs
Tree Inspector Exam- prior registration required
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What is your vocation?
0%0%25%50%0%0%25%0% A. City forester
B. DNR employee
C. Educator
D. Other government employee
E. Master volunteer
F. Certified arborist
G. Private tree/forestry consultant
H. Other
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Which are you?
33%
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33% A. Became a First Detector in 2008 - 2012
B. Want to become a First Detector in 2013
C. Not interested in being a First Detector
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Why are you here:
11%
11%
11%
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11%
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11% A. To volunteer to help find these species
B. To learn more about these species
C. To stay current on invasive species
D. For my job
E. Need the CEU credits
F. Love the food
G. Better manage my trees
H. All of the above
I. Other
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What Topic Are You Most Interested In?
A. Emerald Ash Borer
B. Gypsy Moth
C. Asian Longhorned Beetle
D. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
E. Thousand Cankers Disease
F. Imprelis damage
G. Oriental Bittersweet
H. Firewood
I. All of the above
J. Other
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TCD ALB OB
BMSB GM EAB
New and Emerging Invasive Forest Pests
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Meaning of “Invasive”
Non-native Cause harm Native species ≠ invasive
Polydrusus spp.
Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota
Emerald ash borer
Bronze birch borer
Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce
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Meaning of “New and Emerging”
New = not present
Emerging = present but not widely distributed
Established = widely present
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Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector
Becoming a…
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Requirements
Complete the on-line modules
Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations
Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form
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NPDN National Plant Diagnostic Network Goals
Quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern
Immediately report detections
First detection in state & county
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First Detector Volunteer Requirements
Have a working email address Complete online training modules
Four NPDN modules 1 Minnesota module
Attend a workshop Agree to the criteria, standards and
expectations First Detectors Fill out and sign the First Detector
Confidentiality Form
You only need to do these things one time.
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On-line Modules
NPDN Modules Mission of the NPDN Monitoring for High-Risks Pests Diagnosing Plant Problems Submitting Diagnostic Samples
Minnesota Module Minnesota Invasive Species Management
http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forest-pest-first-detector/
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Activities - Detection
First Detectors NEVER announce pest!
Sample ManagementSample Management
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Working with the Public
Have the citizen review the appropriate checklist
First Detectors do not have authority to enter private property without permission
Being a First Detector is voluntary
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Site Visits
1. Contact the owner
2. Homeowner present for visit
3. Get permission to look, pick-up or take
4. Explain the First Detector Program
5. Explain your responsibilities & limitations
6. Be polite, courteous and respectful
7. Report back to homeowner if you didn’t answer the question during the visit
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Handling Samples
Wood or bark Handle like it contains pest
Secure so an emerging adult could not escape
Double bag & Keep it cool
Insects Sealable crush-proof container Store in a cool place (freezer)
Digital pictures preferred! E-mail [email protected]
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Good Digital Photos
In focus Have object for scale Well lighted Different parts/views of the plant/insect:
Flower, stem, leaf, fruit, or seedhead Whole plant or insect
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Bad Digital Photos
Too Dim Too Vague
Too Blurry
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First Detectors
Cumulative Total:
2008 - 157 2009 - 225 2010 - 301 2011 - 412 2012 - 512
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First Detector Program Awards
Awards:• NPDN Teamwork Award – APHIS NPDN• Distinguished Team - U of MN Extension's Dean Award• Innovation & Technology – MANREP• Excellence in Natural Resources Programming – MANREP• Innovative Programs Silver Award (National) – ANREP• Outstanding Team Silver Award (National) – ANREP
Professional Presentations/Publications:• New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science (publication)• Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals• MN Society of American Foresters• MN/WI Invasive Species Conference• EAB Research & Development Meeting• Society of American Forests National Convention
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Confidentiality Form
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Questions?