PRI-CC Presents, Insect Management in Gardens and Edible Landscapes

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Insect Management in Gardens and Edible Landscapes

Presented by Entomologist Neil Cunningham, MDA

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PRI Production Assistants: Daniel Halsey and Julianne Love

Register online for this 3-part lecture series and save over 33%!  Or attend 1 or 2 of the lectures and pay at the door.

When and Where : All lectures are 7-9pm in the Auditorium (Room #150) on the main floor 

of MCAD (MN College of Art and Design), 2501 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis 

Wednesday, September 9 

INTRODUCTION TO INSECT MANAGEMENT

A bit of biology, a bit of ecology, basic overview of biocontrols.

    * Insect characteristics and life cycles

    * Plants we love and the pests that eat them

    * Species identification and stages of management

    * Common insect pests in local gardens

Wednesday, September 16

BIOCONTOL REGIMES FOR PEST MANAGEMENT

Specifics of solving pest problems using predator/parasitic wasp complexes and/or multispecies releases of predatory mites; the process of ordering bio-agents from biocontrol suppliers; and how alternative pesticides like insecticidal soaps, hort oils, and kaolin clays work physically on insects - in contrast to synthetic pesticides that function as nerve toxins.

    * Natural pesticides, soaps, and clays

    * Beneficial insect predators and parasites

          o Multi-species release and biocontrols

          o Seasonal management techniques

          o Sources for beneficial insects

Wednesday, September 23

PLANTING HABITAT FOR BENEFICIAL INSECT MANAGEMENT

A long-term view of biological control : the importance of creating habitat, and how plant diversity enables the insect diversity needed for natural control of pest populations.

    * Fall and Spring garden prep for insect management

    * Building habitat for beneficial insects

          o Using plant diversity for insect diversity

          o Attracting beneficial insects with Insectory Islands

          o Building an Insectory Island and insect habitat

 

How to Register:  PRICES BELOW ARE FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES OF 3 LECTURES!  Click the appropriate button below to register in advance for all 3 lectures at a discounted series price.

If you want to attend one or two of the lectures, please pay at the door.  (Price at the door: $15 per lecture for members, $20 per lecture for non-members.)

Note: When you are paying, please select the blue GOOGLE CHECKOUT button (below the Checkout button), as we will accept On-Line Credit Card payment only for this event.

 

Questions? Please contact Dan Halsey. 

612-720-5001

SouthWoods Forest Gardens

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Spring Lake Township, Minnesota