Come to learn about and observe a fascinating and beneficial interaction between peonies and Spring Tiphia parasitoids. Find out how we can help these parasitoids and in that way make life harder for Japanese beetles. We will show you how to recognize Tiphia parasitoids and discuss white grub management options.
Free Outdoors Presentation
Registration is not necessary but RSVP to ana.legrand@uconn.edu will be appreciated to have a head count for refreshments and to send you reminders/updates. Pick any of the available dates.
When: Tuesday May 26th (rain date May 27th) 11 am - 12 noon and
Saturday May 30th (rain date May 31st) 11 am - 12 noon
Where: UConn Plant Science Research and Education Facility
59 Agronomy Road, Storrs. Agronomy Road is off Rt. 195 (Storrs Road) and in between Flaherty Rd. and E Rd.
From I-84: Take exit 68 (Route 195), head south on Rte. 195, towards the UConn campus (this is a right turn if coming Hartford and a left if coming from Massachusetts.) Travel 8.8 miles on Rte. 195, pass through the UConn campus, then turning left onto Agronomy Road, the farm is at the end of the road. Landmarks: Second left after Liberty Bank.
From Route 44: Travel to Rte. 195, towards the UConn campus, (this is a right turn if coming from Hartford and left if coming from Putnam). From the junction of Rte. 195 and Rte 44, travel 3.0 miles on Rte 195, pass through the UConn campus, then turn left onto Agronomy Road. The farm is at the end of the road.
From Willimantic and points east: At the intersection of Rte. 195 and Rte. 6, travel 5.3 miles north on Rte. 195 and turn right onto Agronomy Road. The farm is at the end of road.
This program is sponsored by the UConn IPM Program and USDA NIFA.
For more information, contact: Ana Legrand at ana.legrand@uconn.edu