Minnesota First Detectors Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program Welcome

Minnesota First Detectors Continuing Education offered International Society of Arborist 5.25 credits EACH for arborist, municipal & for BCMA science & management Minnesota Tree Inspector Recertification 6 recertification credit hours Society of American Foresters & MN Forest Stewardship Plan Writers 4.5 CEU for workshop MN Logger Education Program 8 CEUs for workshop

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Minnesota First Detectors What is your vocation? 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

Minnesota First Detectors Which are you? A. Became a First Detector in B. Want to become a First Detector in 2014 C. Not interested in being a First Detector

Minnesota First Detectors Why are you here: 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

Minnesota First Detectors 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. Oak Wilt G. Oriental Bittersweet H. Firewood I. All of the above J. Other

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Minnesota First Detectors 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

Minnesota First Detectors Meaning of “New and Emerging” New = not present Emerging = present but not widely distributed Established = widely present

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Minnesota First Detectors Requirements  Complete the online modules  Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations  Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form

Minnesota First Detectors NPDN National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Goals Quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern Immediately report detections Network with federal, state and local officials to quickly turn around detection confirmations and good pest management response First detection in state & county

Minnesota First Detectors First Detector Volunteer Requirements Have a working address Complete online training modules 4 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.

Minnesota First Detectors Online Modules National Plant Diagnostic Network Modules Mission of the NPDN Monitoring for High-risk Pests Diagnosing Plant Problems Submitting Diagnostic Samples Minnesota Module Minnesota Invasive Species Management forest-pest-first-detector

Minnesota First Detectors Activities - Detection First Detectors NEVER announce pest! Sample Management

Minnesota First Detectors 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

Minnesota First Detectors 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 8. Report back to MDA

Minnesota First Detectors Handling Samples Plant material 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! Report to

Minnesota First Detectors 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

Minnesota First Detectors Bad Digital Photos Too Dim Too Vague Too Blurry

Minnesota First Detectors First Detectors Cumulative Total: – – 507 MN Forest Pest First Detectors February 2014

Minnesota First Detectors 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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