Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been arguably the most devastating invasive pest in the last 20 years in the country. Through research and experience, we now have better models, solutions, and an understanding of how we can better prepare communities for the arrival of EAB.
Join us Wednesday, May 13th 2025 to learn everything you want to know about emerald ash borer. This event is free to attend and is open to municipalities, tree care and landscape professionals, and non-profit organizations looking for information and guidance on how protect and preserve their constituents' and customers' ash trees.
Date: Tuesday, May 13th 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Deschutes Public Library in Redmond
827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Room Name: Community Room 2
- Free Event
- Free Parking
- ISA CEUs: Pending
- Lunch provided
Registration
Agenda
9:00 AM Doors Open
9:30 – 9:40 AM Welcome
9:40 – 10:40 AM EAB Treatment Strategy
Hannah Horns, Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is the most destructive, costliest pest to ever invade North America. It is responsible for the death of over 100 million trees across the Midwest and East Coast. It has been in North America for over 20 years, this presentation will discuss the impact of EAB, sign/symptoms, determining municipal budget allocations, how to determine which trees to target, and a toolbox approach to manage EAB.
10:40 – 11:40 AM EAB Identification
Jenna Deibel, Central Oregon Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agent
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has officially arrived in Oregon—and now more than ever, early detection is critical. This presentation dives deep into the identification of EAB in Oregon’s unique ecosystems, giving you the tools and knowledge to recognize signs of infestation
11:40 AM – 1:00 PM Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM Outdoor Injection Demonstration
Camilla Popp Ensenat, Pacific Northwest Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
Discover the current industry standard options available for protecting your trees against EAB. During this field demonstration, you will learn proper truck injection application method. You'll walk away confident in your ability to identify the right treatment approach and apply it effectively in the field.
