Integrated Insect and Plant Management in Sullivan County

Integrated Insect and Plant Management in Sullivan County

VIRTUAL — The spotted lanternfly is now present in Sullivan County and numbers are likely to increase in the upcoming spring and summer months of 2024. To help community members stop the spread of this and other invasive insect and plant species, Horticulture Program Coordinator Katie Gasior will be hosting an educational program with a guest speaker through Zoom on Wednesday, January 10th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Within this zoom session, participants will learn more about invasive species of plants and insects causing issues in the county, how to remove them from the area, and how to prevent their spread in the future. Insect species to be covered include the Emerald Ash Borer beetle and Spotted Lanternflies. Plant species to be covered include the Japanese Knotweed perennial herb and the Water Chestnut grass. A question-and-answer session on the topics covered will follow.

There is no fee, but preregistration is required to participate. To register, participants can register online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248. The program can be joined by computer or phone. More information can be found at http://sullivancce.org/events. Those with related questions can email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.