First Detector
NEPDN First Detector Information
The NEPDN offers First Detector training to those individuals who in the course of their duties are in a position to notice an unusual outbreak, a pest of concern, or symptoms of a pest of concern. This includes a wide variety of private, commercial, university and government personnel involved in plant growth or management.
If you are interested in finding out more about First Detector training in your state, please contact the appropriate NEPDN member state contact below.
Information about First Detector training on the national level as well as the NPDN First Detector Newsletter can be found on the NPDN First Detector Information Page.
Interested in participating in a First Detector training?
To find and register for an upcoming First Detector training in your area please visit http://firstdetector.org
State Contacts
| State | Name | Role | Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Joan Allen | CT First Detector Training Contact |
860-486-6740 |
| Delaware | Nancy Gregory | DE First Detector Training Contact | 302-831-1390 |
| Massachusetts | M. Bess Dicklow | MA First Detector Training Contact | 413-545-3209 |
| Maryland | David Clement | MD First Detector Training Contact | 410-531-5556 |
| Maine | Bruce Watt | ME First Detector Training Contact | 207-581-3883 |
| New Hampshire | Cheryl Smith | NH First Detector Training Contact | 603-862-3841 |
| New Jersey | Rich Buckley | NJ First Detector Training Contact | 732-932-9140 |
| New York | Rachel McCarthy |
NY First Detector Training Contact | 607-255-4162 |
| Pennsylvania | Sara May | PA First Detector Training Contact | 814-863-7061 |
| Rhode Island |
Heather Faubert | RI First Detector Training Contact | 401-874-2967 |
| Vermont | Ann Hazelrigg | VT First Detector Training Contact | 802-656-0493 |
| West Virginia |
WV First Detector Training Contact | 304-293-8835 |