[NJAISA] New Jersey Arborists, Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture

NEW JERSEY ARBORISTS, CHAPTER ISA, INC.

The Asian Longhorned Beetle
Multimedia CD-ROM

Developed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Duplication costs provided by USFS and NJAISA

William T. Hlubik, James Marko, Nick Polanin, Matt Makowski, Richard Weidman, and David Smela, with special thanks to Dr. George Hamilton, Madeline Flahive-DiNardo Bruce Barbour, and Barry Emens for their technical expertise.

Asian Longhorned Beetle Multimedia CD-ROM

Introduction: The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) is an invasive insect pest that has been found in New York, Illinois and New Jersey. Considerable efforts have been made by various agencies and experts to halt the spread of this potentially devastating pest. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of ALB is to educate horticultural experts and the public on the proper identification and reporting of ALB.

Purpose: This CD provides a combination of video, power point and digital slides on the Asian Longhorned Beetle. This CD allows instructors to choose the type of presentation that best suits their program needs.

Registration and Evaluation: It is very important that you contact us before or immediately after using the presentation to register with us at no cost. Simply email Bill Hlubik at Hlubik@aesop.rutgers.edu with your name, title and contact information. Once you have utilized the CD, we ask that you complete the instructor evaluation in file #6 and have your students complete the student evaluation in file #6 and email or fax back to us at 732-398-5276. This feedback allows us to continue to produce video enhanced educational slide programs and helps us to provide products that meet the needs of teachers and students.

Requirements: The files on this CD are compatible and have been tested on Windows 98, 2000 and XP. All video files are MPEG and can be played on most computer video software. Power Point is required to view the Slide Shows.

Drivers for Digital Projectors: When you are using this or any CD-Rom to display video from a computer to a projector, be sure to have all the latest drivers and updates for your computer and for the projector. This product has been tested on both Windows and Macintosh computers on a variety of projectors. The only issues that were encountered were caused by not having the proper video driver for the projector.

Contents: 6 File Folders

Folder 1 Read First Directory, Directions
This folder contains an MS Word file and a notepad text document describing the contents and directions for use of the ALB CD-ROM.

Folder 2 ALB Power Point
This folder contains three separate subfolders with different versions of ALB Power Point Presentations.

SubFolder 1 Video Power Point contains two Power Point Slide Shows with ten video clips linked to the presentation. Simply double click on either presentation to open and begin with slide one.

1 ALB for Agents is designed for Extension Agents and other Horticultural instructors and contains detailed information about the ALB Life Cycle.

2 ALB for Master Gardeners is designed for Master Gardeners and other groups interested in learning about the Asian Longhorned Beetle. This does not contain the detailed ALB Life Cycle slides.

SubFolder 2 No Video Power Point contains two Power Point Slide Shows (as detailed above) without video clips.

SubFolder 3 Power Point Resources contains 12 files and is intended for advanced Power Point users. There are two Microsoft Power Point Presentation files with video links. These can be modified by the instructor as needed.

The AgentALBVideoXP is designed for Extension Agents and other horticultural instructors and contains detailed information about the ALB Life Cycle.

The ALBMGsVideoXP is designed for Master Gardeners and other groups interested in learning about the Asian Longhorned Beetle. This does not contain the detailed ALB Life Cycle slides.

Ten MPEG video files are included to enhance slide presentations.

Note: To insure proper operation, keep MPEG video files in the same folder as Power Point presentations or slide shows (do not separate MPEGS into separate folders.)

Folder 3 Wanted ALB Full Length Video 23m40s. This is a full length MPEG video that is 23 minutes and 40 seconds long. This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Asian Longhorned Beetle and can be used as a standalone presentation on the subject.

Folder 4 Documents contains PDF files, which you may print out as handouts.

Folder 5 Rutgers ALB Images contains various digital pictures of ALB that can be incorporated into slide presentations. Please do not crop the image to eliminate the image courtesy of or photo credit lines.

Folder 6 Evaluations contains two evaluations. One evaluation can be used by instructors and the other by students. Please complete and email back to Bill Hlubik at Hlubik@aesop.rutgers.edu or fax to Bill Hlubik at 732-398-5276.

Availability: These CD-ROM's are available for free through Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices statewide, or by calling the Middlesex County RCE office (732-398-5262) or Somerset County RCE office (908-526-6293).