beetle rancher training

Workshop overview

This workshop will focus on how you can raise, rear and release beetles to help control the invasive purple loosestrife that impacts our wetlands. This is a two part workshop. 

Part 1 will be held at River Bend Nature Center where you will learn about the purple loosestrife biocontrol program, and the process and setup for hosting beetles in your backyard. Rearing kits will distributed. 

Part 2 (optional) we will travel (separately) to the Root River off 6 Mile Road to dig and pot purple loosestrife to start your own backyard setup.