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Maine Forest Service

Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns 

DACF Update for Cities and Towns  

Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:30 AM-Noon  

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will provide updates for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of several invasive insect species* *in Maine. Our speakers will cover topics such as monitoring, life cycles, extent of known locations, and management through biocontrol. Join us and brush up on your invasive species knowledge in time for Invasive Species Awareness week- we hope to see you there!

Agenda 

* *Introduction*: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service
* *Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Biocontrol Techniques*: Colleen Teerling, Maine Forest Service
* *Red Pine Scale Identification and Monitoring*: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service
* *Browntail Moth Life Cycle and Management*: Brittany Schappach, Maine Forest Service
* *Winter Moth Monitoring and Biocontrol efforts*: Tom Schmeelk, Maine Forest Service
* *Wrap Up*: Gabe LeMay, Maine Forest Service

Continuing education credits: Licensed pesticide applicator (pending), Maine Licensed Professional Forester (pending)

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