Little Fire Ants – An update from MISC with Brook Mahnken

JOIN Brooke Mahnken from the Maui Invasive Species Committee for an update on the status of little fire ants on Maui. He will discuss MISC’s efforts to eradicate the tiny pest and what you can do to protect your business from the impacts of little fire ants.

Brooke V. Mahnken received a B.S. in botany and a B.S. in biology from the University of Washington in Seattle in 2003. He has worked with the Maui Invasive Species Committee since 2005 in a variety of different roles. In 2018 he transitioned back into his former and now current position as Operations/GIS Specialist wherein he performs data analysis and management. Precedent to that Brooke worked for 2 years as the Little Fire Ant Coordinator at MISC.

Pests & Diseases in Maui’s Landscapes with Allison Wright

SPRING has arrived, and with the warmer weather, our local plant pests & diseases are going to return with a fury. We will be reminded of the usual suspects such as whiteflies, scales, loopers and fungal infestations, as well as learn about a few new pests & diseases you will most likely encounter in your landscapes. This will include timelines for when to anticipate their activity to increase, the signs & symptoms to look for, and the best times for treatments. For both homeowners & landscape managers, this is your opportunity to learn what to expect to see here on Maui!

Allison Wright has a B.S in plant biology from James Madison University in Virgina. She has worked on Maui since 2003 for Island Plant Company, LLC where she is a Superintendent, managing over 100 acres of manicured landscapes, as well as a plant nursery. She is also a co-owner of Valhalla Flower Farm, shipping cut flowers throughout the Unites States. Allison is the current president of MALP.

Certification Credits:
LICT Credits: 2.0 hours
Certified Arborist: 2.0 hours

It seems almost every property on Maui has at least one fruit tree, if not more, and many homeowners have even developed small orchards to bring in more income. Do you have questions about your citrus trees? Does your tangerine tree produce dry fruit or does your tree never seem to have any fruit?

From Oranges to Tangerines and Finger Limes, Jamie can help you select the best variety for your location and elevation on Maui. She will show us how properly pruning trees can help increase yields and create better tasting fruit. She will also be discussing the best fertilizers to use on all varieties of citrus. In addition, attendees will learn the best management practices for pests and diseases as well as the history of citrus around the world.

Jamie is also bringing information on new varieties they are growing at Plant It Hawaii! If you or your clients have fruit trees, you want to plant some or if you have any questions, come and listen!

Raffle:   There will be a raffle at the end of the meeting. Each attendee will receive one free ticket.

MALP Board of Directors Elections

We will be holding board elections at this time. We are in dire need of help with the board to keep the organization moving forward. There are many great opportunities ahead

We will be voting to fill these Board of directors positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and also Vocal positions.

(YOU CAN NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR A POSITION)
Please CLICK to download the printable nomination form.

Educational Meeting

Water Conservation Solutions with Martin Miyashiro

Water conservation has been a buzz word or phrase for many years. So what is it and what are the solutions in water conservation? In this presentation you will hear about practical solutions and ideas that are available through multiple distributors on Maui today! These solutions will help homeowners and commercial users equally. Come ready to learn about how to save water at your home or business!

Certification Credits: 1.0 hours LICT Credits

Martin Miyashiro has been active in the landscape industry in Hawaii since 1985. His career has taken him from the field as an Irrigator to a Design Build Landscaper, to a local VP of sales and Marketing and Manufacturer Sales Manager for Hunter Industries. Most recently Martin continues his career in the islands as a Key Accounts Manager for SiteOne Landscape Supply.

Raffle

There will be a raffle at the end of the evening meeting. Each attendee will receive a free ticket!

Basic Risk Awareness for Trees

Trees & palms help create the tropical ambiance surrounding our guests, clients and families. Steve will be teaching us to identify the early signs of potential problems with the trees and palms commonly used in our landscapes. We will be working in the classroom then move outside to see how to recognize trouble areas then how to control & mitigate the issues that may arise.

Certification Credits:
Certified Arborist: 3.0 hours (varies based on your certification)
LICT Credits: 3.0 hours

Basic Disease Diagnosis of Trees

Diseases manifest on trees in a variety of ways. Steve will be showing us how to diagnose a variety of diseases common in Hawaii & to understand the effects of these different issues in our landscapes. He will be bringing samples for attendees to attain practical knowledge of these diseases. This program is for novices & professionals alike. Some hand lenses will be provided for class use- Bring a hand lens if you have one available.

Certification Credits:
Certified Arborist: 2.0 hours (varies based on your certification)
LICT Credits: 2.0 hours

Speaker:   Adam Radford, Manager of the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)

• LICT Credits: 1 CEU

Speaker:   Zhiqiang Cheng Ph.D. Assistant Extension Specialist with the University of Hawaii at Manoa

• Pesticide: TBD
• ISA Certified Arborist: none
• LICT Credits: 1 CEU