[APWG] CONFERENCE: Potential Invasive Pests Workshop (Miami, FL)

[Olivia Kwong]

http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/TSTAR/

Potential Invasive Pests Workshop
October 11-14, 2010
Mayfair Hotel .  Miami (Coconut Grove), Florida USA

Sponsored by:   UF IFAS, Center for Tropical Agriculture (CTA)   |   USDA 
TSTAR   |  APHIS PPQ

Many arthropods invade continental USA and the Caribbean Region each year, 
causing significant damage to agriculture and natural environments. In the 
area(s) of origin or invasion of many of these pests, there have been 
significant advances in pest identity, host range, geographical 
distribution, biology, tools for detection and identification. This 
knowledge must be made available to researchers and regulatory personnel 
in the USA and the Caribbean Region in order to prevent the pests from 
becoming established in this area. Control of these pests must be 
addressed. This workshop will include specialists who would provide sound 
information on some of the most recent invasive pests and on potential 
invaders in order to provide researchers, regulatory personnel and growers 
with the necessary tools to address these potential threats.

A major outcome of the Workshop will be a reference book that will include 
sections on the major invasive pests with chapters authored by invited 
speakers and participants.