This series will focus on common pests and diseases in Colorado. All webinars are free, but registration is required. Webinars will be held on Fridays at Noon in April and May. To register, click on the specific webinar you would like to sign up for.
What’s Killing your Plants? – Grasshoppers
April 4th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Have you noticed an uptick of grasshoppers in the landscape? If so, you’re not alone! From home gardening to farming, grasshoppers can cause considerable damage to a wide variety of plants. Join us to learn more about grasshopper management options in your landscape.
Register here: https://col.st/GqMGz
What’s Killing your Plants? – Emerald Ash Borer
April 11th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle deadly to all ash trees, is spreading throughout Colorado. Join us to learn about management options for your ash tree and where EAB has been confirmed in Colorado.
Register here: https://col.st/v1yGx
What’s Killing your Plants? – Japanese Beetles
April 18th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Japanese beetles feed on over 300 types of plants. They cause damage to many plants favored by gardeners. Join us to learn some management strategies for these invasive pests.
Register here: https://col.st/v718D
What’s Killing your Plants? – Pest Management in the Western Slope
April 25th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
There are several pests affecting the western part of our state from Japanese beetles to corn ear worm. Join us to learn what CSU Extension researchers are doing to manage some of these pests.
Register here: https://col.st/8qBzA
What’s Killing your Plants? – Vegetable Diseases and Pests
May 2nd, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Join us to learn about the most common diseases and pests affecting vegetables in Colorado. What can we do to mitigate their effects? how can we ensure we have our specific vegetables at the end of the season? Can I eat vegetables infected with plant diseases?. We will tackle all these questions!
Register here: https://col.st/WRAKJ
What’s Killing your Plants? – Pesticide Basics for the Backyard Gardener
May 9th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Learn about what a pesticide is, how to be safe around pesticides, when should you use a pesticide in your garden?
Register here: https://col.st/xz8nA
What’s Killing your Plants? – Squash Bugs
May 16th, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Squash bugs are a very common Colorado garden pest. They are sap-sucking insects that damage squash, pumpkin, and melon plants by piercing their leaves and stems, causing wilting and potentially death. Join us to learn about the best management strategies to tackle this problematic insect.
Register here: https://col.st/RapWa
What’s Killing your Plants? – Tree Borers
May 23rd, 2025 @ 12:00PM
Have you ever noticed insect holes in your trees? This webinar will cover some common tree-boring insects you are likely to see in your own landscape and management strategies for overall tree health.
Register here: https://col.st/ClhgK
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