Date and Time
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Thursday, June 26th 7:00-8:00 PM
Location
Zoom Presentation
Fees/Admission
Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.ozaukeemastergardeners.org.
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“With approximately 20,000 insect species in Wisconsin, we tend to focus on the pests that catch our attention,” reports PJ Liesch, Ozaukee Master Gardeners June speaker. Join us Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 pm for “Beneficial Backyard Bugs” via Zoom. “The vast majority of insects in our yards and gardens are species that serve as beneficial predators, parasites, pollinators, or recyclers,” Liesch added. In this virtual presentation, Liesch will take a closer look at these many beneficial creatures.
Patrick (“PJ”) Liesch is a statewide entomology specialist within the UW-Madison Department of Entomology. PJ’s primary role is to serve as the director of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab where he handles approximately 2,500 insect identification requests every year. PJ also teaches on the UW-Madison campus and provides entomology-related outreach throughout the state, including regular appearances on Wisconsin Public Radio’s The Larry Meiller Show.
Sponsored by Ozaukee Master Gardeners, all are welcome to attend this free virtual talk. Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.ozaukeemastergardeners.org.
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“With approximately 20,000 insect species in Wisconsin, we tend to focus on the pests that catch our attention,” reports PJ Liesch, Ozaukee Master Gardeners June speaker. Join us Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 pm for “Beneficial Backyard Bugs” via Zoom. “The vast majority of insects in our yards and gardens are species that serve as beneficial predators, parasites, pollinators, or recyclers,” Liesch added. In this virtual presentation, Liesch will take a closer look at these many beneficial creatures. Patrick (“PJ”) Liesch is a statewide entomology specialist within the UW-Madison Department of Entomology. PJ’s primary role is to serve as the director of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab where he handles approximately 2,500 insect identification requests every year. PJ also teaches on the UW-Madison campus and provides entomology-related outreach throughout the state, including regular appearances on Wisconsin Public Radio’s The Larry Meiller Show. Sponsored by Ozaukee Master Gardeners, all are welcome to attend this free virtual talk. Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.ozaukeemastergardeners.org.
