March 2011, Issue no. 185 ISSN: 1523-7893 Š Copyright 2005 IPM NEWS --- international IPM news and programs I. News About IPM FAO LAUNCHES NEW IPM EFFORT IN ASIA A newly launched initiative will assist Asian countries to develop more effective strategies to limit the spread, and implement biological control, of Phenacoccus manihoti (cassava pink mealybug), FAO's decade old vegetable IPM programme in South & Southeast Asia announced recently. In the area of the Greater Mekong Subregion and nearby nations Manihot esculenta (cassava) is a major crop used for human consumption and bioenergy production, and is grown by approximately 3 million small plot farmers. P. manihoti has become a major pest problem for this crop with some areas suffering large zones of devastation. The new technical cooperation project "Capacity Building for Spread Prevention and Management of Cassava Pink Mealybug in the Greater Mekong Subregion" will include "assistance for farmer training programs to promote biocontrol and IPM among smallholder farmers." Specific activities will be research and technical support aimed at developing better understanding, and more effective management, of P. manihoti. In addition, nations in the region that are currently free of the pest will be aided in mass rearing the mealybug parasite Anagyrus lopezi as a key biocontrol agent. Resources will also be directed toward precautionary measures to prevent, or delay, entry of mealybug into presently unaffected areas. Another major thrust will involve building the capacity of extensionists to conduct farmer field schools and to help growers more effectively recognize and manage the pest when it is present. -> FAO Inter Country Programme for IPM in Vegetables, FAO-RAP, No. 39 Maliwan Mansion, Phra Athit Rd., Bangkok 10200, THAILAND. vegetable-ipm@fao.org. Fax: 66-2-697-4422. Voice: 66-2-697-4000, ext. 4314. www.vegetableipmasia.org. --excerpted, with thanks, from the FAO-RAP website. U.S. STATES ADOPT 'NO DRIFT' WEB DATABASE
A straight forward communication link has been devised to help avoid pesticide spray drift problems in unintended areas by connecting midwestern U.S. growers of pesticide-sensitive, or organic, crops with the contractors and companies that apply crop protection materials to nearby fields. The web-based program, Driftwatch, encourages growers of pesticide averse crops, or organic crops, to register the locations of their fields in a database maintained by a central agency. Applicators are also urged to register, and to then check the website's database for listed areas before beginning spraying. Registered applicators also receive email messages alerting them to new drift-sensitive fields that may be recently added to the database. Success of the Driftwatch program depends on growers taking the time to register and list the location of their fields and applicators being sure to register and check the website and carefully note the no-drift locations before beginning spray operations. Growers with registered sensitive fields can order and post highly visible "no-drift zone" signs. Driftwarch, also used to protect sensitive habitats , was originally devised at Purdue University for use in the state of Indiana, but has now been adopted, or is being considered for adoption, by at least five other midwestern states. -> www.driftwatch.org. SPECIE LIMITS FOR THE STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE N ot all pest species are viable candidates for management through the sterile insect technique (SIT) notes J. Hendrichs, Head, Insect Pest Control Section (subprogramme) of the Joint FAO/IAEA Programme of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture. In an introduction to the January 2011 Insect Pest Control Newsletter, no. 76, Dr. Hendrichs notes that requests for support of SIT programs of some pest species "are technically not justifiable as the biology of the target pests renders them not amenable to SIT development (such as species which are difficult to rear or to manage) or SIT application (where the released stage is a pest or nuisance. Recent examples in this category are desert locust, ticks and other blood-feeding arthropods.� Even those requests that may be technically justifiable but address pests of only local or subregional importance are denied as the long-term investment in SIT research and development is not warranted, he said. "The subprogramme," Hendrichs explained, "continues to give priority to international and regional pest problems, or very important pest species with the potential of becoming major international invasive species, without neglecting at the same time our principles that the SIT should only be integrated where it has a comparative advantage and where there are no other effective methods to deal with the problem." -> J. Hendrichs, Insect Pest Control Section, FAO/IAEA, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, AUSTRIA. Fax: 43-1-26007. Voice: 43-1-2600, ext. 21628. J.Hendrichs@iaea.org. --excerpted, with thanks, from INSECT PEST CONTROL NEWSLETTER, no. 76 ;
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A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE C ontemporary agriculture is becoming inextricably linked to IPM. Thus, IPMnet NEWS draws reader attention to a highly relevant special report in The Economist magazine,"The 9 Billion-people Question," focusing on the monumental challenges facing global food crops agriculture over the next several decades. Feeding the world's population, notes the extensively researched report, means boosting yields, addressing water shortages, adjusting to climatic shifts, and taking other important actions. In a companion article in the same issue, "Crisis Prevention," the anonymous author forcefully argues that governments need to provide more, not less, support "by reversing the decline in public spending on agricultural research" instead of complacently cutting back "on the work done in universities and international institutions," actions labeled a "huge mistake." Agricultural research, notes the article, "helps the whole world--and is a bargain." Despite the hurdles, "the world is at the start of a new agricultural revolution that could, for the first time ever, feed all mankind adequately," proclaims the report. Funds directed to research are seen as returning benefits many times greater than their cost in terms of people fed and food riots forestalled. IPM, while not mentioned specifically, has a key role to play in protecting critically important crops and contributing to expanding food crop production. --excerpted, with thanks, from The Economist, vol. 398, no. 8722, 26 February 2011; economist.com/rights (for reprints {$}).
IPM GLOBAL NOTES * Experimental results suggest biocontrol of an invasive woody plant caused less depletion of soil nutrient storage than use of herbicides. -> M.R. Martin, Melissa.R.Martin@usace.army.mil. * The stem-mining weevil, Mecinus janthinus Germar, has reduced density and distribution of Linaria dalmatica (L) Mill. (Dalmatian toadflax) in a large portion of its range in British Columbia, CANADA. -> B.H. Van Hezewijk, Brian.Vanhezewijk@agr.gc.ca. * A warning system based on a combination of a model, short-term weather forecasts, and a phone messaging network reduced fungicide application against grapevine downy mildew by up to two-thirds and produced significant economic gains when compared to application on a conventional schedule. -> T. Caffi, Tito.Caffi@unicatt.it. * Results from an extensive 15-year study show a lengthening Ambrosia spp.
(ragweed) pollen season in higher-latitude sites across North America related to climate change dynamics . -> L.H. Ziska, L.Ziska@ars.usda.gov.
II. IPM Information Resources > Recently Published Information > Other Published Materials
RECENTLY PUBLISHED INFORMATION IPMnet NEWS welcomes information about websites, publications, CD/DVDs, or videos focused on, or related to, crop IPM, crop protection, or invasive species. Please send a review copy of the material to the postal address at end of this file; or, send the URL to: IPMnet@science.oregonstate.edu. A {$} symbol indicates an item can be purchased, or that there may be charges for handling, postage, or both. ILLUSTRATED PESTS OF CAMBODIA PAPERS PUBLISHED The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) recently published two extensively illustrated and detailed monographs, both of which can be freely downloaded. They are: Insects of Upland Crops in Cambodia , by P. Chanthy, et al, serves as a field guide for identifying insects and spiders in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia and includes an important section on beneficial species. Monograph #143, 132 pages, 2010, with close-up color photos, descriptions, crops attacked, damage caused, and 'when to look' for presence. www.aciar.gov.au/node/12904. Weeds of Upland Crops in Cambodia , by R. Martin and P. Chanthy, was first published by the New South Wales government, then republished in 2009 as ACIAR monograph 141, an 81-page identification guide for farmers and extension personnel in Cambodia's upland cropping region. Contents include nomenclature in both English and Khmer along with dozens of full color photos and botanical descriptions. There is also an all Khmer version available. www.aciar.gov.au/publication/mn141. ACIAR, GPO Box 1571, Canberra, ACT 2601, AUSTRALIA. Voice: 61-2-6217-0500. aciar@aciar.gov.au. --excerpted, with thanks, from ACIAR resources. NEW AGRICULTURAL THESAURUS ANNOUNCED The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library has published an extensively revised and expanded 2011edition of the NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary (NALT) containing well over 80,000 terms including 3,441 new
terms and 321 definitions. Terminology in the 2011 version has been especially increased in areas associated with nanotechnology, food safety risk assessment, and sustainable agriculture. NALT, while primarily devised for library purposes (indexing, retrieval), is also a useful resource for students as well as writers seeking precise definitions. Included definitions have been drawn from authoritative sources, then painstakingly reviewed to assure accuracy. The 2011 version is the 10th annual edition and is cooperatively produced in English and Spanish (in cooperation with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture). It is freely available online at http://agclass.nal.usda.gov. --excerpted, with thanks, from U.S. Dept. of Agriculture sources. WEED MANAGEMENT TRIALS DATABASE The Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS) has established, and maintains, a public database of weed management trials http://tinyurl.com/4shxghm. Each entry lists the trial name, the year reported, the crop, the lead research scientist, keywords, and the interactive trial file name. To add content to the database individuals need to register and then log in. -> M. Cowbrough, Mike.Cowbrough@ontario.ca. --excerpted, with thanks, from CWSS materials. NEW INFORMATION TOOLS The U.S. Center for Plant Health Science and Technology (CPHST) latest identification tools are: "A Resource for Pests and Diseases of Cultivated Palms: Identifying Commonly Cultivated Palms," by P. Anderson, and "A Resource for Wood Boring Beetles of the World: Bark Beetle Genera of the United States," by J. Mercado. -> T.W. Walters, Coordinator, USDA-APHIS-CPHST, 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 108, Fort Collins, CO 80526-1825, USA. Terrence.W.Walters@aphis.usda.gov. Fax: 1-970-482-0924. Voice: 1-970-490-4471. --thanks to T.W. Walters for information. ENTOMOLOGY IN SOUTHWESTERN U.S. Formed in 1976 with a regional focus, the Society of Southwestern Entomologists (SWSE) aims to "foster entomological accomplishments in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico," according to its website http://sswe.tamu.edu. It not only publishes the refereed quarterly journal, SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST , but encourages "association and free discussion among all entomologists," as well as "dissemination of information to the public." Membership is open to anyone interested in, or involved with, entomology. Beyond members, subscriptions to the journal are available to both individuals and institutions. The journal, in addition to quarterly issues, occasionally publishes full-length supplements. {$} -> A. Knutson, TCE, 17360 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX 75252-6599, USA. A-Knutson@tamu.edu. Fax: 1-972-952-9632. Voice: 1-972-952-9222. --excerpted, with thanks, from the indicated website.
OTHER PUBLISHED MATERIALS * Crop protection related U.S. Agricultural Research Service articles appearing in recent issues of the journal Agricultural Research, at www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/, in either html or pdf format, include: "Rooting Out Rootworm Resistance," September 2010; "Sweet Corn Weed-management Systems for the Changing Climate," September 2010; "Pest-free Christmas Trees," November/December 2010; "Predators can be a Farmer's Best Friend," November/December 2010; "Forum: Innovative Ways to Fight Insect Pests," January 2011; "New Hopes for Combating Hopping Pests," January 2011; "'Fire Gel Protects Beneficial Nematodes from Sun," February 2011. --excerpted, with thanks, from the USDA-ARS website.
III. IPM Medley > Equipment, Products, Processes, Services > Professional Opportunities > Sorting Through the "In" Box
EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, SERVICES ____________________________________ Selecting Gloves for Working with Pesticides Personal protection equipment (PPE) is a vitally important element in pesticide application and gloves are a key component for achieving effective protection from dermal exposure. One of the most complete discussions of gloves, the various types, materials, and construction available, is the 2009, 5-page paper Glove Selection for Working with Pesticides, by F.M. Fishel. Following an introduction regarding human exposure to pesticides, Dr. Fishel explains the role of pesticide label specifications for PPE and then presents information about glove design, material, sizing, and glove liners, and includes a table of chemical resistance categories. The succinct, illustrated document is PI-120/157, published by the Pesticide Information Office at the Univ. of Florida (USA). A web version http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi157 can be freely downloaded as can a PDF version. --excerpted, with thanks, from the indicated website. ______________________________ Baculovirus Targets Two Pest Insects A Swiss firm recently announced development of a Baculovirus product for the combined control of Cydia pomonella (codling moth) and Grapholita molesta (oriental fruit fly moth). The new virus strain is said to provide control in both pome fruit and
stone fruit. To date the new isolate has been successfully field tested in Europe against the two key lepidopteran pest species, with field trials currently under way in the southern hemisphere. The new product is claimed to offer "highly specific and residue-free insect control, thus providing an IPM-friendly resistance management tool," according to the firm's website. Registration is in process and product launch is expected sometime during 2012-2014. The firm currently offers a range of other biocontrol products including beneficial species, monitoring systems, and traps. -> Andermatt Biocontrols, Stahlermatten 6, CH-6146, SWITZERLAND. Fax: 41-62-917-5006. Voice: 41-62-917-5006. sales@biocontrol.ch. www.biocontrol.ch. --excerpted, with thanks, from the indicated website. ____________________ On-line Courses Offered A U.S. media company website contains more than 20 continuing education courses with accreditation by a variety of organizations. Many of the courses, which are available at any time, are sponsored by commercial entities. Among the offerings related to crop protection are: "Insect Resistance Management in Agronomic and Row Crops," and "Managing Spray Drift." The courses, some free, others fee-based (US$50), are all said to be prepared by experts. Registration is required and can be launched from the website www.pentonag.com/index.php. --excerpted, with thanks, from the indicated website.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ___________________________ A gricultural Officer - Plant Pathology, (P4), Rome, ITALY * Identify priorities to mitigate food security threats caused by transboundary plant diseases; cooperate with FAO units and other partners to raise funds to support emergency prevention programs; prepare project documents and help with coordinating and backstopping field projects; participate in preparing relevant reports. * REQUIRES: Advanced degree (university) in plant pathology; 5-years of experience in transboundary plant-disease management in developing countries; working knowledge of English, French, or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two; ability to work under pressure and to travel frequently; demonstrated ability to work with, coordinate, and motivate multidisciplinary teams; ability to interpret and analyze field information; demonstrated advisory skill; excellent oral and written communications skills (ability to prepare concise reports); computer and word processing competence. Position: V.A. 2281-AGP. NOTES: applications by women will be welcomed; with equal qualifications candidates from one of the FAO un-represented or under-represented countries (see http://www.fao.org/employment/empl-home/non-under-rep/en/ ) will be preferred. * CONTACT: send CV by email to: C. Pantenius, Senior Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, ITALY. Christian.Pantenius@fao.org. _________________________________ Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator-IPM, D avis, CA, USA *
Develop and deliver pestticide safety programs for end-users in California; interact with federal, state, and county personnel to ensure safe, legal, and effective pesticide use; assist users with educational needs related to pesticide pre-license and recertification; support others who conduct pesticide safety training; ensure sound decision making in the context of IPM; reduce pesticide risks to human health and the environment. * REQUIRES: MS (minimum) in a discipline related to pest management; strong background experience in application technology, chemical trans port, water quality, and toxicology. Postion AP #11-01. Http://tinyurl.com/63wsa9x. *CONTACT: Academic Recruiter, ANR Academic Personnel, DANR Bldg., Hopkins Rd., One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616, USA. anracademicsearch@ucop.edu. Fax: 1-530-752-7785. SORTING THROUGH THE 'IN' BOX -The Nigeria-based Systemwide IPM program has published SP-IPM Technical Innovation Brief #10, " Enhanced Protection for Tissue Cultured Banana ," a 2-page discussion on the use of endophytes for protection of this crop. Authors T. Dubois, et al, include several color photos. The Brief can be freely downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/5syoooe. -> SP-IPM Secretariat, PMB 5320, Ibadan, NIGERIA. -Entomologist L. Valencia in PERU publishes Artropodos & Plantas , an illustrated Spanish language "guia de fitofagos" at www.guiadefitofagos.com. -Recently published issues by multi-national periodicals: IOBC Newsletter 88, December 2010; www.IOBC-Global.org. Fruit Fly News #18, February 2011; http://tinyurl.com/68p2jo4. What's New in Biological Control of Weeds, #54, November 2010; http://tinyurl.com/y9xn24s. Haustorium #58, December 2010; www.parasiticplants.org. -QUOTE: “Since 1996, biotech crop adoption has contributed to reducing the release of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, decreased pesticide spraying, significantly boosted farmers’ incomes and resulted in lower real world prices for corn, canola, soybeans and the main derivatives of these crops.” G. Brookes, Director PG Economics, UK IV. IPM -Related Publications > Books, Other Longer Publications IPMnet NEWS will gladly mention publica with material on rodent outbreaks in non-Asian areas and the generalities that can be drawn between the two settings. The 2010, 297-page work includes numerous color photos. A concluding appendix by Dr. Singleton presents a brief, but liberally illustrated treatise, "Recipes for Rodent Culinary Delights," depicting preparation of rodent-based specialties but excluding ratatouille. See: http://tinyurl.com/26dxdwb . -> IRRI, Publications, DAPO Box 7777, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES. irri@cgiar.org. --excerpted, with thanks, from the indicated publication and IRRI website. [#] AGRICULTURE, GM CROPS
AND THE ENVIRONMENT A 2009 monograph takes a broad, most-sides-considered, view of genetically modified (GM) crops impact on the environment by addressing the major concerns of scientists, environmental groups, policy makers, and the general public. Notably absent in the impressive list of experts who contributed chapters to the Environment- al Impact of Genetically Modified Crops are those of growers or agribusiness repre- sentatives. Editors N. Ferry and A.M.R. Gatehouse, both on faculty at Newcastle Univ. in the UK, have deftly assembled a mass of information focused on the risks, benefits, and potential ecological impact of GM crops as known so far, including a chapter reporting on instances of pest insects developing partial resistance to certain GM crops. The hardbound, 439-page volume offers a useful contribution to the ex- panding body of literature by documenting environmental impact concerns with GM crop production. The editors conclude that, "agriculture is an inherently unnatural situation and once this is fully understood by the broader community, we may be able to advance towards a rational debate on the role of biotechnology in food production." {$} -> CABI, Nosworthy Way, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8DE, UK. cabi@cabi.org. Fax: 44-0-1491-833508. Voice: 44-0-1491-832111. www.cabi.org --excerpted, with thanks, from the cited publication. IPM FOR CHRISTMAS TREES The U.S. state of Pennsylvania's IPM program published Integrated Pest Man- agement for Christmas Tree Production in late 2010 describing pests commonly associated with tree species utilized during winter holidays. This comprehensive, highly informative and graphically pleasing 208-page manual, coordinated by C.E. Thomas and S. Pickel, is bursting with more than 400 full color photos. The text outlines suggested management procedures with, of course, emphasis on IPM and offers a discussion of key IPM basics, pest fact sheets, pesticides information, scouting report templates, and a glossary, among other items. While the subtitle is " A Guide for Pennsylvania Growers ," the information can be readily extrapolated to varying degrees to other regions and even other crops. The material represents input from numerous experts and was reviewed by both growers and researchers. For a free PDF copy of the publication see http://extension.psu.edu/ipm/program/christmas-tree. The hard, spiral bound, lay-flat version printed on high quality paperstock has a water- proof cover and is designed for in-field usage. Hard copies of document AGRS-117 can be ordered {$}using the form at http://tinyurl.com /65qdpve, or by email to AgPubsDist@psu.edu. --excerpted, with thanks, from PA IPM News, Winter 2011; thanks also to C .E. Thomas and K. Auman-Bauer for information. "Assessing the Impact of Farmer Field School Participation on IPM Adoption in Uganda," Erbaugh, J.M., et al. * JRNL. OF INTL. AGRIC. AND EXTEN. EDU., 17(3), 5-17, Fall 2010. “Protecting Container-grown Plants,� Parke, J.L., and C. Lewis. * DIGGER, 55(2), 42-45, February 2011. VI. U.S. AID's IPM-Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM-CRSP) Special Events Planned for Joint Meeting The IPM CRSP is organizing several symposia to be held in conjunction with the American Phytopathological Society--International Association of Plant Protection
Societies joint meeting during 06-10 August 2011, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. The special seminars planned so far include: 1. "Better use of entomopathogenic microbes in IPM;" 2. "IPM program for vegetable crops in the tropics;" and 3. "Management of insect-transmitted plant virus diseases in the tropics." An additional seminar under development is "Role of IPM in the 'Feed the Future Initiative' of the USAID." Online submission of oral technical and poster presentation abstracts is open 01 February to 15 March 15, 2011. The contact point for special programs is http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/program/Pages/SpecialSessions.aspx. ->R. (Muni) Muniappan, Program Director, IPM CRSP,Virginia Tech, 526 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA. RMuni@vt.edu. Voice: 1-540-231-3516. www.oired.vt.edu/ipmcrsp. VII. IPMnet CALENDAR--Update > (N)ew or [R]evised Entries for the IPMnet CALENDAR NOTES: 1. The IPMnet CALENDAR -- Update , lists only: --(N)ew events not previously cited in IPMnet NEWS ; and, --[R]evised events with new information compared to previous mention in IPMnet NEWS . 2. The IPMnet CALENDAR, Latest Complete Version , can be requested any time from IPMnet@science.oregonstate.edu. It is also online at www.pestinfo.org/calendar.php3 courtesy of International Society for Pest Information (ISPI) executive director, B. Zelazny . The latter site includes features designed for user convenience. The IPMnet CALENDAR--Update section appears in each IPMnet NEWS issue. 3. Please send information about future events, or revisions, to: IPMnet NEWS , at IPMnet@science.oregonstate.edu. Information listed in the I PMnet CALENDAR--Update was supplied by, and collected from, various sources; IPMnet greatly appreciates all cooperation. Note: websites listed herein are current as of publication of this issue of IPMnet NEWS but may be subject to change. (N)ewly Listed, or [R]evised Entries: as of 01 March 2011 2011 (N) 28-30 March * WESTERN (U.S.) AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY 30th ANNUAL MEETING, Denver, CO, USA.
Info: http://wapms.org/wapms_conference.htm. (N) 14 April * WEED SOCIETY OF VICTORIA, SEMINAR AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Attwood, VIC, AUSTRALIA. Info: M. Hansford, Michael.Hansford@dpi.vic.gov.au. Http://tinyurl.com/67txg4q. (N) 19-21 May * 2nd INTERNATIONAL PHYTOPLASMOLOGIST WORKING GROUP MEETING, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, GERMANY. Info: www.ppphe.phytomedizin.org. (N) 06-08 July * NETS2011, “Tomorrow’s Pests Today,” Auckland, NEW ZEALAND. Info: W. Mead, Wendy.Mead@ew.govt.nz. Http://biosecurity.org.nz/nets/next-nets/. (N) 18-21 July * 12th SIMPOSIO DE CONTROLE BIOLOGICO (SICONBIOL 2011), Anhembi, SP, BRAZIL. Info: www.eventus.com.br/siconbiol2011. siconbiol@eventus.com.br. (N) 18-21 July * LATIN AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL CONGRESS, San Jose, COSTA RICA. Info: C. Rojas, web@almic.org. www.almic.org. (N) 25-26 August * 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR OF PLANT PATHOLOGY, Trujillo, PERU. Info: J. Chico-Ruiz, JChico22@gmail.com. www.facbio.unitru.edu.pe. (N) 07-09 September * 11th INTERNATIONAL HCH AND PESTICIDES FORUM, Gabala, AZERBAIJAN. Info: www.hchforum.com. (N) 18-22 September * INTEGRATED CONTROL IN PROTECTED CROPS, TEMPERATE CLIMATE, Winchester, Hampshire, UK. Info: C. Millman, AAB, Carol@aab.org. Voice: 44-0-1789-472020. (N) 02-07 October * 3rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WEEDS AND INVASIVE PLANTS, Ascona, SWITZERLAND. Info: http://invasive.weeds.ascona.ewrs.org. (N) 02-05 October * 6th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MOLECULAR INSECT SCIENCE, Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS. Info: www.molecularinsectscience.com. (N) 30 October-04 November * BENEFITS AND RISKS OF EXOTIC BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS, Hluboka, CZECH REPUBLIC. Info: P. Kindlmann, Na Sadkach 7, CZ-37005, Ceske Budejovice, CZECH REPULIC. Pavel.Kindlmann@centrum.cz. Voice: 420-387- 75636. (N) 03-04 November * INTERNATIONAL PYRETHRUM SYMPOSIUM,
Launceston, Tas, AUSTRALIA. Info: B. Chung, py2011@pyrethrum.com.au. www.botanicalra.com.au. (N) 21-24 November * 2nd WORLD CONFERENCE ON BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS and ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONING, Mar del Plata, ARGENTINA. Info: J.L. Gutiérrez, GriETA, Cevantes Saavedra 1875, 7600 Mar del Plata, ARGENTINA. biolief@grieta.org.ar. www.grieta.org.ar/biolief/. (N) 22-24 November * CANADIAN WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, Niagara Falls, ONT, CANADA. Info: www.weedscience.ca. (N) 12-15 December * NORTH CENTRAL WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, Milwaukee, WI, USA. Info: www.ncwss.org. 2012 (N) 26-30 June * BIOCONTROL OF PLANT PATHOGENS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, Reims, FRANCE. Info: I. Pertot, Ilaria.Pertot@iasma.it. (N) 03-06 July * 2nd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM–TEPHRITID WORKERS OF EUROPE, AFRICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST, Kolymbari, Crete, GREECE. Info: N. Papadopoulos, NPapadop@uth.gr. www.diptera.info/news.php. 2013 (N) 10-14 August * AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, Providence, RI, USA. Info: APS, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121, USA. BFord@scisoc.org. Fax: 1-651-454-0755. Voice: 1-651-454-3848. www.apsnet.org. 2014 and 2015 No (N)ew or [R]evised listings to report for these years. ********************************************* Publication Frequency: IPMnet publishes IPMnet NEWS every 6 weeks (8 issues per annum). To Subscribe (free) or Unsubscribe: Subscriptions to IPMnet NEWS are entirely free. To subscribe, send the message | "subscribe," (or "unsubscribe") to: IPMnet@science.oregonstate.edu, being sure to state the specific e-mail address involved. Problems: Please advise IPMnet regarding: content errors; non-working websites cited in the NEWS; subscriptions to incorrect addresses; too many copies of the file being received (or a need for additional copies); or any other problem encountered so that we can attempt to correct
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