Minnesota First Detectors Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program Welcome

Minnesota First Detectors

Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

Welcome


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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


Which are you?

33%

33%

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


Why are you here:

11%

11%

11%

11%

11%

11%

11%

11%

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


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


TCD ALB OB

BMSB GM EAB

New and Emerging Invasive Forest Pests


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


Meaning of “New and Emerging”

New = not present

Emerging = present but not widely distributed

Established = widely present


Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector

Becoming a…


Requirements

Complete the on-line modules

Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations

Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form


NPDN National Plant Diagnostic Network Goals

Quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern

Immediately report detections

First detection in state & county


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.


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/


Activities - Detection

First Detectors NEVER announce pest!

Sample ManagementSample Management


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


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


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]


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


Bad Digital Photos

Too Dim Too Vague

Too Blurry


First Detectors

Cumulative Total:

2008 - 157 2009 - 225 2010 - 301 2011 - 412 2012 - 512


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


Confidentiality Form


Questions?

Documents

Minnesota First Detectors Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program Welcome