Annual Illinois Invasive Species Symposium: May 11-15 
FREE | ONLINE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 
Monday, May 14 at 1 PM CST

From prairie to forest, terrestrial to aquatic, and even a drone’s perspective, symposium topics this year will cover Illinois invasive species across a variety of habitat types. Tune in online via Zoom or simply call in by phone to listen in on a series of webinar presentations.

UNWANTED: INVASIVE INSECTS ON THE ILLINOIS HORIZON 
Presented by Kelly Estes, State Survey Coordinator, Illinois Natural History Survey

Invasive insects impact everyone living in Illinois. They are a continual threat to Illinois’ agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and natural resources. While several are on our radar, including the Asian Longhorned Beetle and Goldspotted Oak Borer, Spotted Lanternfly continues to top our list. This invasive leafhopper is continuing to spread in several eastern states. The threat of its spread is real. Learn more about its potential impact on Illinois as well as what we are doing to prepare for it.

This webinar is part of the Illinois Extension Invasive Species Series. For a list of upcoming Illinois Extension webinars on a variety of topics, visit our Digital Webinars and Trainings website.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact the presenter. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.

Source: Christopher Evans, Dixon Spring Agricultural Center
University of Illinois Extension Forestry and Research Specialist
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences