Bad Bugs!

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Invasive species?  What's that?  Join us for a virtual presentation about invasive insects in NJ and what to do if you spot one!

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<h3>Bad bugs, bad bugs, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?</h3>Catchy, eh? So are invasive insects! With the surge of modern industry and travel, animals, plants, and more can move from place to place easier than ever before. It&#x27;s a real problem, but with real solutions: us. This program focuses its lens on the state of NJ and five of the most impactful invasive insect species that now call the Garden State home. Join TBZ&#x27;s Educators to discover how YOU can help stop invasive species in their tracks. What you will learn: <ul><li>How to identify the invasive insect species</li><li>What makes an invasive species invasive</li><li>The impacts each insect has on the NJ environment </li><li>The most effective steps for the control of the insects by an individual </li></ul>When?This program is a 1.5 hours program, including time for Q&amp;A with our expert Educators. The presentation will begin promptly, so please be on-time.Program Dates: <ul><li>Sunday, September 12th at 1 PM</li><li>Sunday, October 10th at 1 PM</li></ul>Please note that both of these dates will present the same material and are not a series providing new information. Please only register for one of the sessions. Who? This program is recommended for ages 18+, but any who want to learn about invasive species and how to combat them are welcome to join! Each ticket is for 1 household, but please don&#x27;t exceed more than 5 people per individual ticket. Fair warning! There are many pictures of insects in this presentation. If you have trypophobia or entomophobia, this program may be a little difficult for you!Where?This program is virtual; you will receive an invitation to the Webex program via email *2-3 days before the program from tbzvosnato@gmail.com*. Please check your spam folder or email us if you have not received your invitation. Webex (by Cisco) is a free virtual platform that you can download from your favorite app store.Questions?Email Virginia Osnato at tbzvosnato@gmail.com or call TBZ&#x27;s education department at (973)-731-5800 ext. 230 or 103. Email is the best way to reach us.

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