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Emerging Threats: Asian Needle Ant and Beech Leaf Disease (SRS)

Webinar Date
Thursday, 5/21/2026, 2 – 3pm EDT

The last webinar in the series focuses on two emerging threats in the eastern U.S.: beech leaf disease and Asian needle ant. Scientists will present an overview of each threat and share new research on management strategies to address these species. 

Speakers:

  • Cameron McIntire: plant pathologist, Forest Health Protection; State, Private, and Tribal Forestry
  • Emilee Poole: research entomologist, Southern Research Station 

People

  • Forest Health Protection; State, Private, and Tribal Forestry
    Cameron McIntire

    Cameron McIntire

    Plant pathologist
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    Emilee Poole

    Entomologist
Last updated July 7, 2026