ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host two virtual presentations, covering current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 17.
A webinar discussing pest challenges for Christmas tree producers will be held April 17 hosted by UMaine Extension. UMaine Cooperative Extension
During this virtual webinar, UMaine Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon will discuss the potential of alfalfa, clovers and birdsfoot trefoil for use as continuous ground cover in Christmas tree plantations.
In the second hour, Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator Brett Johnson will describe the biology of an economically significant Christmas tree pest, the balsam gall midge, followed by methods for scouting and control, according to a news release from Billiejo Pendleton with the extension.
Registration is required by calling 207-342-5971 or visiting the event webpage at extension.umaine.edu.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation contact Pendleton at billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.
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