Invasive Species Biocontrol in Bee Lawns and Parklands

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

The proposed research and outreach program is to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive, exotic Japanese beetle to reduce insecticide use in bee lawns and parks.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d
Appropriation Language

$425,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive Japanese beetle in a way that reduces insecticide use in bee lawns and pollinator restorations and the associated economic and environmental costs to wildlife and humans.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d
Appropriation Language

$425,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive Japanese beetle in a way that reduces insecticide use in bee lawns and pollinator restorations and the associated economic and environmental costs to wildlife and humans.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Vera
Last Name
Krischik
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Street Address
1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-1234
Email
https://cfans.umn.edu/
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