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Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program. Welcome. 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 CFE Credits

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Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

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  1. Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program • Welcome

  2. 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 CFE Credits • Tree Inspector Exam- prior registration required

  3. What is your vocation? • City forester • DNR employee • Educator • Other government employee • Master volunteer • Certified arborist • Private tree/forestry consultant • Other 4 of 30

  4. Which are you? • Became a First Detector in 2008 - 2010 • Became a First Detector in 2011 • Want to become a First Detector in 2012 • Not interested in being a First Detector 4 of 30

  5. Why are you here: • To volunteer to help find these species • To learn more about these species • To stay current on invasive species • For my job • Need the CEU credits • Love to sit in the classroom • Better manage my trees • All of the above • Other 4 of 30

  6. What Topic Are You Most Interested In? • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug • Oriental Bittersweet • Gypsy Moth • Thousand Cankers Disease • Asian Longhorned Beetle • Emerald Ash Borer • Firewood • All of the above • Other 0 of 30

  7. New and Emerging Invasive Forest Pests

  8. Meaning of “Invasive” • Species non-native to an environment may be called: • Alien, Exotic or Introduced • If they also cause harm to the economy, environment and / or human health they are called: Invasive • Native species are not called invasive even if they do cause harm Polydrusus spp. Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce Emerald ash borer Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Bronze birch borer Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce

  9. Meaning of “New and Emerging” • New = not present • Asian longhorned beetle • Emerging = present but not widely distributed • Gypsy moth • Established = widely present • Dutch elm disease

  10. Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Becoming a…

  11. Requirements • Complete the on-line modules • Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations First Detectors • Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form Minnesota Forest Pest First DetectorsVolunteer Program

  12. First Detectors • Cumulative Total: • 2008 - 157 • 2009 - 225 • 2010 - 301 • 2011 - 412 • 2012 - 512

  13. Responsibilities of the First Detector • Follow the Guidelines for all reports. • Triage pest reports and pass to MDA if pest can’t be ruled out. • Collect samples or pictures if convenient, else pass on information for MDA to collect sample.

  14. Working with the Public • If possible, have the citizen review the appropriate checklist • First Detectors do not have authority to enter private property without permission • Being a First Detector is a volunteer activity

  15. Site Visits • Contact the owner before making a site visit. • The homeowner should be present for visit. • Get permission to look at the tree and/or pick up the insect. • Explain the First Detector Program. • Explain what your responsibilities are. • Be polite, courteous and respect property. • Report back to the homeowner the results of your findings if a decision is not made on site.

  16. Handling Samples • Wood or bark • Handle like it contains pest • Secure so an emerging adult could not escape • Double bag w/ heavy plastic bags at minimum • Keep it cool until passed on to MDA • Insects • Secure in a sealable container that is crush-proof • Store in a cool place (freezer) until passed on to MDA • Digital pictures • Use whenever possible to expedite process • Send to Arrest.The.Pest@state.mn.usas attachment

  17. 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

  18. Bad Digital Photos Too Blurry Too Vague Too Dim

  19. 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

  20. Volunteer Confidentiality • Protecting confidential information and not releasing any information that has not already been made public by Authorities

  21. Confidentiality Form

  22. Questions?

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