Come join us for a day dedicated to plant health care! Hosted by Rainbow Ecoscience in collaboration with Montana State University-Bozeman. During this lunch and learn will we dive into issues affecting the urban forests in Montana and gain insight into pest and disease management strategies. We will explore how to effectively utilize resources, including the invaluable services offered by the Schutter Diagnostic LabAttendees. Attendees will leave this lunch and learn being able to identify common pests, diseases and abiotic factors that impact tree health. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of plant health care and become a steward of healthier thriving urban forests!
Date: Monday June 10th 2024
Time: 8am - 3pm
Location: Montana State University-Bozeman, Bozeman, MT 59715
Plant Bioscience Building
Room 108
Details:
- Free Event
- ISA CEUs: Pending
- Pesticide CEUs: Pending
- Lunch provided
- Parking Instructions to follow via email
Registration
7:30 AM Door Open / Check In
8:00-8:15 AM Welcome
8:15-9:15 AM What’s wrong with my tree?
Jason Stringer, Tree Amigos Inc and Mitch Sangl, Certified Arborist on campus at Montana State University
There are many factors in the landscape, both biotic and abiotic, that can cause decline in tree health. Most of the time, these various factors can cause the same symptoms to be expressed in the plant. It is very important to know the difference between these factors, their signs and symptoms, and whether the symptom you are seeing needs to be resolved immediately. Not only can this build client relationships but also improve sales when all team members can keep an eye out for issues. This session will help teach you the basics on identifying common biotic and abiotic factors that may affect your trees.
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30 - 10:30 AM The Schutter Diagnostic Lab – How can we help?
Eva Grimme, Plant Pathologist for horticultural samples in the Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory at Montana State University in Bozeman and Noelle Orloff, Associate Extension Specialist at Montana State University in Bozeman
The Schutter Diagnostic Lab is a plant diagnostic clinic service offered through Montana State University Extension. We help safeguard Montana agriculture, landscapes and public spaces from plant pests and invasive species by providing identification services and education. Our services also support judicious pesticide use through accurate identification of pests and by providing science-based options for integrated pest management. In this interactive session you will learn about our impact on plant health in Montana, who works in the lab, what services we can provide, and sample submission procedures.
10:30 -10:40 AM Break
10:40-11:40 AM Pests and Diseases challenges in Montana
Joe Boffa, Rocky Mountain Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
Montana's urban forests play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents, providing numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. In this talk, we delve into the pests and diseases that pose challenges to Montana's urban forests and explore effective treatment options. Drawing upon current research and best practices, we will discuss a range of treatment options available for mitigating pest and disease damage to trees. These options encompass cultural practices and chemical interventions from an IPM lense.
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM Enhancing Arboriculture Practices: Field Demonstrations of Plant Health Care Equipment
Hannah Hampton, Technical Advisor at Rainbow Ecoscience
These demonstrations offer hands-on experiences various plant health care treatment methods. Including; macro tree injection for Dutch elm disease, soil drench applications, bark spray, and micro tree injection for various boring insects. Moreover, discussions will focus on the integration of technology and best practices to optimize plant health care operations while minimizing environmental impacts.
4:00-5:00 PM - Happy Hour at Spectator's Bar and Grill
19 Tai Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715
