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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Renewal – College Station
The TRAQ re-qualification is a one-day refresher with five hours of instruction and three hours to take the exam. The TRAQ credential is valid for five years from the date it is earned. Current TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as 3 1/2 years into their qualification. Click here for more information and to register
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) – College Station, Texas
Join the Texas Chapter ISA for the new ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) 2-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. Your instructor will be Skip Kincaid. Permalink: https://isatexas.com/event/isa-tree-risk-as…ge-station-texas/
Bilingual Tree Worker Workshop – Taller Bilingue del Cuidado y Seguridad de Arboles
It is time for the 10th Bilingual Tree Care & Safety Workshop in San Antonio. Learn from tree care leaders Mark Chisolm and Eduardo Medina to take your knowledge and career to new heights. Keynote speaker Mark Chisolm and Eduardo Medina will conduct ‘Basic Rigging’ and ‘Rigging in Compromised Trees’ indoors. In the field demonstrations will visually show the rigging
Tree-killing Insect Confirmed in Tarrant County
December 7, 2018 FORT WORTH, Texas—Reports of the presence of the deadly emerald ash borer (EAB) in Tarrant County have been confirmed. EAB has infested and killed ash trees in the Eagle Mountain Lake area. Texas A&M Forest Service began investigating within the high-risk area following the discovery of a single EAB specimen last year. Prior to spring adult beetle
Texans can prevent the spread of oak wilt disease
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and it has been known to kill oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans, hunters in particular, to take preventative measures and be cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood at this time of year to
Quick Update on Possible Emerald Ash Borer in Tarrant County
As reported last month, a keen-eyed young naturalist in Fort Worth submitted an observation of a green beetle on iNaturalist that was later identified as a possible emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis, EAB). State and federal biologists quickly mobilized to search the area. Allen Smith, Forest Health Coordinator for East Texas and Entomologist for Texas A&M Forest Service, presented an
2018 International Tree Climbing Championship – Winners
Congratulations to James Kilpatrick (New Zealand Chapter) and Krista Strating (Ontario Chapter) on their wins this week at the 2018 International Tree Climbing Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Our own Jimmy Prichard finished 24th out of 49 and Star Quintero placed 11th out of 26. The Ohio Chapter hosted this great event and we are all looking forward to next
Emerald Ash Borer Texas Update
Emerald ash borer makes a move Texas A&M Forest Service has conducted surveys for emerald ash borer for several years. Large purple sticky traps are placed in trees to attract and entrap the beetles. Ever since the dreaded emerald ash borer (EAB) showed up in Arkansas and Louisiana, tree lovers have braced themselves for its inevitable arrival in Texas. Then,
Identification, Images, & Information For Insects, Spiders & Their Kin For the United States & Canada
All Abuzz About Bugs! We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. We enjoy the opportunity to instill in others the fascination and appreciation that we share for the intricate lives of these oft-maligned creatures. Our Mission Using the best resources we have access to, we
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale to be targeted by $3.3 million grant to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Posted: 11 Sep 2017 06:46 AM PDT Writer: Kathleen Phillips, 979-845-2872, ka-phillips@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Mengmeng Gu, 979-845-8567, mgu@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — The most popular flowering shrub in the U.S. has a new ally in a fight against a new, devastating exotic pest. A $3.3 million grant will fund the study “Systematic Strategies to Manage Crapemyrtle Bark Scale” to be led
