Climate change is a concern across the Commonwealth. While many communities prepare by discussing improvements to infrastructure and disaster preparedness, managed and natural landscapes will demand attention too. We will highlight some of the manifestations of climate change, plant responses to those changes (trees and shrubs) and the interplay with insects (including pests).
Learn how:
- Insect populations fluctuate in response to climate change.
- Climate change affects the functioning & composition of our forests.
- Urban heat islands and climate change increase urban tree stress & increase pest insect fitness (scale insects).
- To be better prepared to predict and manage insect pest outbreaks caused by warming temperatures.
TOPICS
- Insect Responses to Climate Change
Dr. Mariana Abarca, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Smith College - Climate Change and New England Forests
Dr. Pamela Templer, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biology, Boston University - Direct and Indirect Responses of Ornamental Insect Pests to Climate Change and Management Implications
Dr. Steven Frank, Professor and Extension Specialist, Entomology & Plant Pathology, NC State Extension
CREDITS - Two pesticide credits for MA license categories 29, 35, 36, 48, and 000 (Applicator/Core) have been approved for this program. Credits are valid for equivalent categories in all New England states.
- Association credits: ISA, MCA, MCLP, MCH, CFE, and SAF credits pending.
For the full agenda and registration info, go to https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/landscape/events/insects-climate-change-education-day Cost: $65/pp