After a viable biological control site is identified, coordination by the MDA with local natural resource managers, property owners and the USDA EAB Parasitoid Rearing Facility are necessary. At each site one has to obtain permission, guarantee access and ensure other management objectives won’t interfere with implementation. Special permits may be necessary depending on the ownership and designation of land. Long term site access is important for follow-up monitoring of ash health and documenting parasitoid establishment.
After a viable biological control site is identified, coordination by the MDA with local natural resource managers, property owners and the USDA EAB Parasitoid Rearing Facility are necessary. At each site one has to obtain permission, guarantee access and ensure other management objectives won’t interfere with implementation. Special permits may be necessary depending on the ownership and designation of land. Long term site access is important for follow-up monitoring of ash health and documenting parasitoid establishment.
Not all sites fit the criteria for biological control. Once an EAB infestation is identified, several steps need to be completed to determine if biological control is viable:
- Perform a delimit survey of the infestation to identify the perimeter of where symptoms are visible.
- Gauge the intensity or pest pressure in the area based on severity of EAB symptoms throughout the identified visibly infested area. Low to moderate EAB densities are recommended for potential sites.
- Identify forested areas on public or private land within the visibly infested area where removal and/or treatment of infested ash trees will not be feasible. Size and composition of forest should be at least 40 acres and at a minimum include 20 percent ash of varying size class. Ideally, the site would be greater than 25 percent ash and connected to other woodlots.
Not all sites fit the criteria for biological control. Once an EAB infestation is identified, several steps need to be completed to determine if biological control is viable:
- Perform a delimit survey of the infestation to identify the perimeter of where symptoms are visible.
- Gauge the intensity or pest pressure in the area based on severity of EAB symptoms throughout the identified visibly infested area. Low to moderate EAB densities are recommended for potential sites.
- Identify forested areas on public or private land within the visibly infested area where removal and/or treatment of infested ash trees will not be feasible. Size and composition of forest should be at least 40 acres and at a minimum include 20 percent ash of varying size class. Ideally, the site would be greater than 25 percent ash and connected to other woodlots.
Not all sites fit the criteria for biological control. Once an EAB infestation is identified, several steps need to be completed to determine if biological control is viable:
- Perform a delimit survey of the infestation to identify the perimeter of where symptoms are visible.
- Gauge the intensity or pest pressure in the area based on severity of EAB symptoms throughout the identified visibly infested area. Low to moderate EAB densities are recommended for potential sites.
- Identify forested areas on public or private land within the visibly infested area where removal and/or treatment of infested ash trees will not be feasible. Size and composition of forest should be at least 40 acres and at a minimum include 20 percent ash of varying size class. Ideally, the site would be greater than 25 percent ash and connected to other woodlots.
After a viable biological control site is identified, coordination by the MDA with local natural resource managers, property owners and the USDA EAB Parasitoid Rearing Facility are necessary. At each site one has to obtain permission, guarantee access and ensure other management objectives won’t interfere with implementation. Special permits may be necessary depending on the ownership and designation of land. Long term site access is important for follow-up monitoring of ash health and documenting parasitoid establishment.
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Winter Fancy Food Show 2024
3150 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Jennifer.J.Alexander@state.mn.us
651-201-6213
Brian Erickson
Brian.J.Erickson@state.mn.us
612-246-5149
Our "Make it Minnesota Program" coordinates a Minnesota Pavilion at this show, where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers. With thousands of industry professionals all under one roof, the Winter Fancy Food Show is three days of sampling, networking, and education designed to help grow food and beverage businesses.
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Natural Products Expo West 2024
800 W Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Jennifer.J.Alexander@state.mn.us
651-201-6213
Brian Erickson
Brian.J.Erickson@state.mn.us
612-246-5149
Our "Make it Minnesota Program" coordinates a Minnesota Pavilion at this "world's largest" annual business-to-business natural and healthy products tradeshow that attracts clean label and natural food and beverage buyers from around the world.
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