February: Ornamental and Garden Pest Management
The Beltsville Garden Club will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 7:30 PM in the cafeteria of the James E. Duckworth School, 11201 Evans Trail, Beltsville, Maryland. Our speaker for this month is Paula Shrewsbury, PhD, and her topic will be Ornamental and Garden Pest Management.
Dr. Shewsbury will discuss the role of plant community diversity in promoting beneficial insects to reduce the likelihood of pest insect outbreaks and plant damage.
Dr. Shrewsbury is an associate professor and extension specialist on ornamental and turf integrated pest management in the Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland. Her research is on the development of alternative, less toxic control tactics, biological control and community ecology. A major focus of her research is to identify methods to restore plant and insect community dynamics to create more sustainable landscapes and nurseries.
Please join us to hear this informative speaker. As always, we have plants for our door prize table and refreshments after the meeting. The public is welcomed and admission is free.
For more information, contact Louise DeJames at 301 890 4733.
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