
June 2026
Lacewing Release Field Visit – Rock Island
Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples. Three separate events contain the same content in different locations. Agenda Project objectives Demonstration of drone release Demonstration of hand and four wheeler release Activity: Beat tray recovery of lacewing larvae Overview of recommendations and lessons learned Speakers Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS Chuck Weaver, GS Long/ ParaBug Teah Smith, Zirkle; Mike Brown, Gebbers; Dain Craver
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