In this episode of the Plants, Pests, and Pathogens webinar series, Charlotte Glen begins by reviewing the ways to everyone can participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 23 & 24, 2024. Then as our featured speaker, Dr. Matt Bertone provides an insect identification refresher in preparation for observing pollinators. In addition, Matt Bertone and Mike Munster of the NC State Extension Plant Disease and Insect Clinic share insects and diseases to Be on the LookOut (BOLOs) for in the month ahead. Finally, Caroline Richardson presents statewide Extension Master Gardener program announcements.
00:00:01 Charlotte Glen – The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
00:11:48 Matt Bertone – Insect ID Refresher
00:45:59 Mike Munster reviews seasonal plant diseases to Be On the LookOut for.
01:00:56 Matt Bertone reviews seasonal plant pests to Be On the LookOut for.
01:19:26 Statewide Extension Master Gardener program announcements.
ABOUT:
Plants, Pests, and Pathogens is a free, interactive webinar series that provides continuing education for N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and Master Gardener volunteers to stay up to date on current pest and plant disease issues in North Carolina and sustainable pest management strategies. Each webinar features the following speakers along with invited guests:
– Matt Bertone, NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic Director
– Mike Munster, NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic Plant Disease Diagnostician
– Charlotte Glen, NC State Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator
The webinar series is sponsored by the North Carolina State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic and the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Departments of Entomology & Plant Pathology and Horticultural Science.
LEARN MORE:
Plants, Pests, and Pathogens series: http://go.ncsu.edu/ppp
NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic: https://pdic.ces.ncsu.edu
NC State Extension Master Gardener Program: https://emgv.ces.ncsu.edu
N.C. Cooperative Extension: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu
Weed of the Month archive: https://go.ncsu.edu/ppp-weeds
Plant of the Month archive: https://go.ncsu.edu/ppp-plants
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