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Clockwise from top left
                                                                                             Bug, assassin-nymphs on
                                                                                             elm, Photo: Suzanne Klick
                                                                                             BioWorks Bb killed root aphid
                                                                                             2020 mantid juts hatched
                                                                                             June 18 2020
                                                                                             Fly, syrphid-larva-on sedum,
                                                                                             Photo: Suzanne Klick








        discussed microbial bioinsecticides.   As a special add-on, Emory Knoll    We are looking forward to our next
        Stanton then took a break from       Farms was kind enough to open         event, which will be our annual
        emceeing the event to present        their operation on July 1st to our    Field Day at Longwood Gardens
        some of his latest research in       attendees. Ed Snodgrass, the          on September 7th! Registration
        perennial plant production and       owner of Emory Knoll put on a         will be coming soon, stay tuned
        drones. Everyone took a quick        live demonstration of how he          to the MNLGA website for more
        break for lunch, and came back       uses steam for non-chemical           information!  A
        ready to take on the second half of   control of weeds in his fields and
        the day.                             greenhouses.
        Carol Glenister touched on           It was nice to see everyone on a
        inspections and routines that can    typical hot and humid Maryland
        really make a difference in your     day, and not be wondering where
        operations. Dr. Julie Graesch took   the next water stop would be
        the time to talk to attendees about   on the tour! We thank everyone
        beneficial nematodes and then we     that came out to this fantastic
        had Dr. Luis Canas from The Ohio     conference, especially our speakers,   Chelsea Bailey Lewis
                                                                                    MNLGA Staff
        State University close out the day   sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.     chelsea@quercusmanagement.com
        with discussions on compatible                                              410-823-8684
        pesticides and biocontrol.


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