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Minnesota is offering another round of
workshops to teach tree care workers and others the basics of how
to tell destructive tree pests such as the emerald ash border from
harmless lookalikes.

      In the process, the state hopes to build up its network of
"first detectors" who help regulators spot infestations early.

      In late February and early March, the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture and its partners will offer six one-day workshops to
provide in-depth information on identifying invasive tree pests.

      MDA Plant Protection Director Geir Friisoe  says the idea behind the First Detector Program is to train people
around the state to know what to look for, and who to call when
they find something.


      On the Net:
      Details about the workshops are at:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/pesticides/2010/eab

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Minnesota is offering another round of
workshops to teach tree care workers and others the basics of how
to tell destructive tree pests such as the emerald ash border from
harmless lookalikes.


Minn. trains 'first detectors' to spot tree pests

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