California’s forests and urban canopies are under increasing pressure from invasive pests, and staying ahead requires knowledge, strategy, and action. This in-depth seminar brings together leading experts to break down the real-world impacts of today’s most damaging invasive insects, including ISHB, GSOB, SAPW, and DPLB.
Attendees will gain practical insights into identification, current research, and proven management approaches, capped off with an outdoor demo showcasing tools and techniques you can apply immediately.
Date: Thursday, March 26th 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Sycuan Casino Resort
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
Room Name: Ballroom
Free Event
ISA CEUs: Pending
Lunch is provided
Parking instructions will be provided once registered.
Registration
Agenda
8:00–8:30 AM Registration / Sign-In
8:30–8:35 AM Introduction (5 minutes)
Cody Martin, Southwest Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
8:35–9:05 AM Impacts of Invasive Pest
Imagine Shaw, Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
9:05–9:15 AM Morning Break (10 minutes)
9:15–9:45 AM ISHB
9:45–10:15 AM Managing Goldspotted Oak Borer
10:15–10:25 AM Morning Break (10 minutes)
10:25–10:55 AM Managing South American Palm Weevil
10:55–11:25 AM DPLB
11:25 AM–12:10 PM Lunch (45 minutes)
12:10–12:40 PM Management and Research
Patrick Anderson, Director of Arborologists, Rainbow Ecoscience
12:40–12:50 PM Afternoon Break (10 minutes)
12:50–1:20 PM Outdoor Demo
Gabe Verduzco, Arborologist, Rainbow Ecoscience
1:20–2:15 PM Closing Remarks
