IPMnet NEWS
April/May 2006, Issue no. 146
ISSN: 1523-7893 © Copyright 2005
IPM NEWS --- international IPM news and programs
* IPM Symposium Attracts Global Interest *
The future of IPM now "lies in globalization, food traceability,
and the continuing need to transfer wealth to agriculture," a noted entomologist told an attentive international audience at the opening session of the recently concluded 5th (U.S.) National Integrated Pest Management Symposium.
The symposium, while organized as a national event and spon-
sored by a group of U.S. governmental, educational, and industrial
organizations, reflected clear international interest by attracting
representatives from 23 nations among a total of well over 650
attendees.
Entomologist E.G. Rajotte, in his keynote presentation, "The
Future of IPM Implementation: Where Is It?," saluted 30 years of
solid IPM development, but cautioned that for the future, "success-
ful IPM programs must keep current with social trends." Dr. Rajotte
categorized these as "push" from supply-side technology, matched
against demand-side technology pull, the latter based on govern-
mental policy and increasing consumer and marketplace impact.
Experience gained through his activities as IPM coordinator for
the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and his involvement with numerous
international programs prompted Rajotte to advocate steps that
academia, industry, and governments need to heed for keeping IPM
pointed in the right direction. These hinge on programs that: em-
body incentives for IPM adoption; expand financial supports; and
emphasize education.
In addition to a hyper-active program of presentations and
concurrent mini symposia devoted to widely ranging topics, general
information sharing and networking, the 3-day meeting included two
poster sessions with presentations addressing a broad variety of
topics all tied to IPM. The event also encompassed the inaugural
presentation of National IPM Achievement Awards, this year bestowed
on five unique efforts.
Event organizers indicate that the bulk of the presentations,
poster abstracts, and other related material soon may be posted on
the website:
www.ipmcenters.org depending on
several factors. The organizing committee also has begun planning
for a sixth U.S. national IPM symposium in 2009.
*-> IPM Symposium Secretariat, OCE, Univ. of Illinois, 302 E. John
St., Suite 202, Champaign, IL 61820, USA. Fax: 1-217-333-9561.
ipmsymposium@ad.uiuc.edu. Phone: 1-217-333-2880.
* Seed Protein Has Broad Biocidal Effect *
Using seeds of a tropical forage legume, scientists at the
Centro Internacional de Agricultural Tropical (Cali, COLOMBIA)
have isolated a plant protein with confirmed broad biocidal prop-
erties towards insect, fungal, and bacterial pest organisms.
Plant pathologist S. Kelemu and colleagues found that the pro-
tein, named finotin, extracted from
Clitoria ternateaseeds was
effective against pathogens of bean, rice, and several other trop-
ical crops. Finotin differs from the biocide
Btin that it is
protein-based and has a wider spectrum of activity.
The next round of experiments will focus on low tech methods
for extracting and applying finotin in both field and greenhouse
settings.
Finotin (and other) natural plant and microbial compounds are
anticipated to be integrated into pest management practices in both
developing and developed countries, Dr. Kelemu noted. "We are par-
ticularly excited," she commented, "about the potential of finotin
for use by resource-poor farmers." Some day, Kelemu believes, farm-
ers may be able to grow
C. ternateain or near their fields,
collect the seeds, extract the protein, and apply it to their crops.
*-> S. Kelemu, CIAT, A.A. 6713, Cali, COLOMBIA.
S.Kelemu@cgiar.org. Fax: 57-2-445-0073.
excerpted, in part and with thanks, from NEW AGRICULTURALIST
On-line (http:www.new-agri.co.uk/06-1/focus/focuson3.htm.) and from
the paper: "Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Properties Isolated from
Seeds of the Tropical Forage Legume
Clitoria ternatea(L.),"
Kelemu, S.,
et al
>> GLOBAL IPM SNAPSHOTS <<
** Lab and field trials in China confirmed Bt cotton's season-long
resistance to
Ostrinia furnacalis(Guenee') (Asian corn borer).
*-> K. He,
Kanglai.He@263.net.
** A recent literature review summarizes the effects of row spacing
on weed prevalence, management, and yield in maize and soybean.
*-> K.W. Bradley,
BradleyKe@missouri.edu.
** A potential mycoherbicide,
Fusarium oxysporum(PSM 197), con-
trolled three
Strigaparasitic weed species under glasshouse
conditions. *-> P.S. Marley,
PSMarley@yahoo.co.uk.
** Certain species of bulbs and corms available by mail order have
potential to poison livestock or become pernicious weeds in some
settings. *-> S. Lloyd,
SLloyd@agric.wa.gov.au.
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BEAN DISEASE VOLUME UPDATED
In 1991 the American Phytopathological Society (APS) published
COMPENDIUM OF BEAN DISEASES as a vehicle for presenting "a com- prehensive, authoritative, and modern account of bean diseases."
Fourteen years later a significantly expanded (119 pages compared
to 79 pages) second edition has materialized, still focused on
delivering assistance for diagnosing bean diseases "whether in the
field, laboratory, or diagnostic clinic," as well as providing
recommendations for disease management. Editors H.F. Schwartz,
et
al have revamped the lengthy list of diseases and added refer-
ences to IPM. The well established two-column compendium layout is
retained, but the nearly 200 graphic images are now distributed all
through the volume placing them in proximity to referring text for
increased reader convenience. A new section discusses environmental
and genetic disorders. There is little cause to doubt the editors'
suggestion that the well organized and comprehensive softbound work
will be a useful information source for a diversity of occupations
grappling with the implications of bean diseases. {$} *-> APS
Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121, USA.
Fax: 1-651-454-0766. Phone: 1-651-454-7250.
Web:
www.shopapspress.org.
ECOLOGICAL PEST MANAGEMENT FOR CITRUS
Ecological pest management specialist S. Gravena has prepared
and published MANUAL PRATICO MANEJO ECOLOGICO DE PRAGAS DOS CITROS
(A Practical Guide for Citrus Ecological Pest Management) a useful
compilation of material developed over the years. The hardbound,
372-page volume reflects Prof. Gravena's extensive experience in
pest managementwith emphasis on IPMacross numerous crops, but
particularly Brazil's citrus industry. Five sections cover: manage-
ment (of pests); pest organisms; natural enemies and biocontrol
agents; inspection and scouting; and general. With over 800 color
graphics (photos, charts, tables), large size type, and a vast array
of information the 2005 publication has all the ingredients for
becoming an oft used reference. In Portuguese, {$} *-> Gravena
Ltda, Caixa Postal 546, CEP 14.870-990, Jaboticabal, SP, BRAZIL.
Gravena@gravena.com.br. Fax: 55-16-3203-5358.
Phone: 55-16-3203-2221. Web:
www.gravena.com.br.
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POTATO IPM
Bulging with dozens of
color photos and precise information, a 2006 publication is a
tuberosum tour de force. The recently issued second edition of
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR POTATOES IN THE WESTERN UNITED
STATES expands content, pages, and especially graphic material
over the out-of-print first edition. Numerous chapters have been
revised including those on aphid management, virus transmission,
late blight, cover crops, and nematode management. A new section
discusses organic production. More than 50 more color photos have
been added along with nearly 60 tables and line drawings. Topics
range from potato physiology to detailed information about insect,
disease, weed, vertebrate, and nematode pest organisms. The revised,
175-page work was written by L.L. Strand drawing on his collaboration
with P.A. Rude for the earlier edition. M.L. Flint served as techni-
cal editor melding contributions from some 40 research and extension
specialists. Though aimed at a specific geographic area, this reader
friendly, informative volume has far wider application both as a
reference on IPM for potatoes and as a model for an IPM manual.
ANR pub. no. 3316. {$} *-> ANR, Univ. of California, Davis, CA
95616, USA.
danrcs@ucdavis.edu. Fax:1-510-643-5470.
Phone: 1-510-642-2431. Web:
anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu.
INTEGRATED FIELD CROP GUIDE
Designed as a practical guide for growers, advisors, and the
agri supply industry, the 2006 CORNELL GUIDE FOR INTEGRATED FIELD
CROP MANAGEMENT is said to include current information for producing
field crops and, when involved, safe and judicious use of pesticides.
The 2005 work includes a chapter on general crop production guide- lines, touching on climate, use of inputs, and presenting keys to a
successful IPM program. Numerous tables and charts plus a few black
and white visuals supplement chapters containing specific data for
target field crops. The text discusses elements related to IPM such
as planting techniques, degree days, soil management, variety
selection, and scouting. Laminated covers and spiral (lay flat)
binding make this 149-page work well suited as an in-field reference.
Pub. no. 16193. {$} *-> The Resource Center, PO Box 3884, Ithaca,
NY 14852-3884, USA. Fax: 1-607-255-9946. Phone: 1-607-255-2080.
resctr@cornell.edu. Web:
www.cce.cornell.edu
ADDENDUM: Availability just announced: Cornell's 2006 INTEGRATED
CROP AND PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR VEGETABLES, 324 pages,
covering 17 distinct vegetable groups.
>> WEB, PUBLICATION, CD, AND VIDEO NOTES <<
ASSESSING BIOCONTROL SUCCESS The latest edition (February 2006,
issue 35) of the "What's New in
Biological Control of Weeds" newsletter prepared by scientists at
NEW ZEALAND'S landcare research organization addresses the thorny
(often literally) issue of evaluating the impact of biological con-
trol agents on targeted weed species. In the article, "How Successful
Will They Be," L. Hayes and S. Fowler consider that often asked
question and conclude that short term results are usually no more
that an initial indicator, and that assessment of establishment and
impact on the targets require patience and a long range view. In-
herently, that lack of quick results complicates funding prospects.
"The challenge," note the authors, "is for scientists to persuade
funders to support the assessment component of projects, and to
find quicker and smarter ways to predict and assess success."
*-> L. Hayes, Landcare Research, PO Box 69, Lincoln 8152, NEW
ZEALAND. Fax: 64-3-325-2418. Phone: 64-3-325-6700.
HayesL@landcareresearch.co.nz.
DISEASE FORECASTING EVALUATED A new publication from the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture's Economic
Research Service, THE VALUE OF PLANT DISEASE EARLY-WARNING SYSTEMS:
A CASE STUDY OF USDA'S SOYBEAN RUST COORDINATED FRAMEWORK, examines
the impact and effectiveness of timely forecasting and information
dissemination. M.J. Roberts,
et al estimated that the framework
covering surveillance, reporting, prediction, and managementsaved
growers many millions of U.S. dollars in 2005, primarily through a
website that provides real-time, county-level information on the
spread of
Phakospora pachyrhizi The 46-page report is available
at
www.ers.usda.gov or can be ordered
from: USDA Order Desk, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161,
USA. Fax: 1-703-605-6900. Phone: 1-703-605-6220.
ONLINE BIOTECH DATABASE Croplife International, the organization
of agricultural inputs producers, has
developed a database of published papers "demonstrating the benefits
and safety implications associated with the use of agricultural bio-
technology products." Currently the system contains 63 papers, all
published in peer-reviewed journals. The collection is designed to
facilitate locating and accessing "credible scientific information."
See at:
croplife.intraspin.com
GUIAS DE INSPECCION Michigan State Univ. now offers two of its
pocket-sized IPM scouting guides in Spanish
versions: GUIA DE BOLSILLO PARA LA INSPECCION DE PLAGAS DE MANZANOS
EN MICHIGAN BAJO MANEJO INTEGRADO DE PLAGAS, and GUIA DE BOLSILLO LA
INSPECCION DE PLAGAS DE LAS FRUTAS DE HUESO BAJO MANEJO INTEGRADO DE
PLAGAS. More detailed information at
ipm.msu.edu. {$}. MSU
Extension Bulletin Office, 117 Central Service, MSU, East Lansing, MI
48824-1001, USA. Fax: 1-517-353-7168. Phone: 1-517-353-6740.
PAN-UK'S 2005 REVIEW Pesticide Action Network UK has issued its
REVIEW 2005. Softbound, 16 pages, color
photos. *-> PAN-UK, Development House, 56-64 Leonard St., London
EC2A 4JX, UK.
admin@pan-uk.org. Fax: 44-020-7065-0907.
>> PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES <<
IPM PROJECT LEADER, Logan, UT, USA * Assist IPM specialists in
various disciplines with coordination and
implementation of extension IPM programs; provide pest advisories;
organize and direct pest scouting workshops; present informational
programs; help develop IPM information materials; maintain a plant
pest database. * REQUIRES: BS (MS preferred) in a biological sci-
ence; minimum of 2 years experience in IPM outreach education or
research; experience with phenological data and predictive models;
knowledge of tree fruit and urban horticulture; experience with web
site maintenance; strong motivation and interest in outreach edu-
cation aimed at horticultural and agricultural industries, and the
urban sector. See:
tinyurl.com * CONTACT: D. Alston,
Dept. of Biology, 5305 Old Main Hill, Utah State Univ., Logan, UT
84322-5305, USA.
DianeA@biology.usu.edu.
Fax: 1-435-797-8197. Phone: 1-435-797-2516.
IPM PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, New Brunswick, NJ, USA * Plan, organize, and
conduct on-farm IPM training for growers and
scouts; provide information to the public (education and public
relations), and disseminate information to the mass media; perform
needs assessments and evaluations; recruit, train, and supervise
seasonal IPM field scouts; prepare teaching materials. * REQUIRES:
BS degree in an agricultural science; ability to conduct pest sam-
pling under varying conditions; sound communication skills and
computing capability. See:
tinyurl.com Position
#06-000351. * CONTACT: D. Kluchinski, Dept. of Agric. and Res.
Mgmt. Coop. Extension, Rutgers Univ., 88 Lipman Dr., New Bruns-
wick, NJ 08901-8525, USA.
Kluchinski@aesop.rutgers.edu.
Fax: 1-732-932-6633. Phone: 1-732-932-5000, ext. 588.
WEED MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Ontario, OR, USA * Establish research
goals and implement trials by seeking
out information and collaborative partnerships with growers, agri-
cultural industry, and other scientists; conduct weed management
programs addressing local needs; deliver weed management information
through a variety of means; supervise graduate students. * REQUIRES:
PhD in weed science, or related discipline; excellent communication
skills; ability to obtain extramural funding; research, field trial,
and teaching experience. See:
tinyurl.com * CONTACT:
J. Jones, Malheur Exp. Stn., 595 Onion Rd., Ontario, OR 97914, USA.
Janet.Jones@oregonstate.edu. Fax: 1-541-889-7831.
Phone: 1-541-889-2174.
ENTOMOLOGIST, Namulonge and Kwanda, UGANDA * Investigate transmission
of banana wilt disease with focus on insect vectors;
identify key vectors; conduct studies of morphological and biochem-
ical plant traits of tolerant and resistant plants; compare insect
transmission to other transportation modes. * REQUIRES: MSc in
agriculture with entomology specialization; practical entomology
knowledge/experience; fluency in written and spoken English; know-
ledge of statistics; ability to work long hours in field with farm-
ers; excellent interpersonal skills; developing country national
less than 32 years of age at time of applying. * CONTACT: Human
Resources Manager, c/o International Institute of Tropical Agric.,
Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Rd., Croydon CR9 3EE,
UK.
IITA_HR@cgiar.org.
>> EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, & SERVICES <<
SPLAT HITS THE MARKET Cross a caulk-like material with a phero-
mone and the result makes a "splat," or
officially, "specialized pheromone and lure application technology,"
say the specialists at ISCA Technologies. The firm's proprietary
base materials are biologically inert, but when mixed with semio-
chemicals, provide a unique delivery system for insect attracting
pheromones in mating disruption systems. Pesticides can also be
added to produce an attract-and-kill combination. The amorphous
and flowable nature of the base material, available in a range of
viscosities, is said to make it adaptable to many application
methods ranging from hand-held devices to large scale mechanical
situations. Effective emission duration ranges from 2 to 16 weeks.
SPLAT is also compatible with the firm's new and improved ball
style McPhail trap. *-> ISCA Technologies, PO Box 5266, Riverside,
CA 92517, USA. Fax: 1-815-346-1722. Phone: 1-951-686-5008.
RColer@iscatech.com. Web:
www.iscatech.com.
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IPM RESEARCH/TECHNICAL PAPERS --- categories and topics related to IPM
Selections from current literature. IPMnet NEWS will
gladly provide the address (including email, if available)
for first authors mentioned in titles that follow.
Send requests to:
IPMnet@science.oregonstate.edu.
This Month's SELECTED TITLES
(broadly grouped by discipline or pest categories).
Phytopathology
""""""""""""""
"Management of Early Leaf Spot of Peanut as Affected by Fungicide
and Date of Spray Program Initiation," Culbreath, A.K.,et al
* PLANT HEALTH PROG., February 2006, tinyurl.com Planting Date to Manage Bean Pod Mottle Virus in Soybean,"
Krell, R.K.,et al * CROP PROT., 24(10), 909-914, October
2005.
Weed Science
""""""""""""
"Combining Agronomic Practices and Herbicides Improves Weed
Management in Wheat-canola Rotations within Zero-tillage
Production Systems," Blackshaw, R.E.,et al * WEED SCI.,
53(4), 528-535, July 2005.
"Development of Arable Weed Seedbanks During the 6 Years After the
Change from Conventional to Organic Farming," Albrecht, H. * WEED
RESCH., 45(5), 331-350, October 2005.
Entomology
""""""""""
"Areawide Models Comparing Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Treatments
for Control of Dispersing Insect Pests," Byers, J.A., and S.J.
Castle. * JRNL. OF ECON. ENTOM., 98(6), 1763-1773, December 2005.
"Site-specific Approaches to Cotton Insect ControlSampling and
Remote Sensing Analysis Techniques," Willers, J.L.,et al
* PRECISION AGRIC., 6(5), 1573-1618, October 2005.
BtSub-section
""""""""""""""""
"Impacts of Transgenic Bt Cotton and Integrated Pest Management
Education on Smallholder Cotton Farmers," Yang, P.,et al
* INTL. JRNL. OF PEST MGMT., 51(4), 231-244, October-December
2005.
Nematology
""""""""""
"Root-knot Nematode Resistant Cowpea Cover Crops in Tomato Production
Systems," Roberts, P.A.,et al * AGRON. JRNL., 97(6), 1626-
1635, November-December 2005.
General
"""""""
"Belowground Effects of Organic and Conventional Farming on
Aboveground Plant-herbivore and Plant-pathogen Interactions,"
Poveda, K.,et al * AGRIC., ECOSYS. AND ENVIRON., 113(1-4),
162-167, April 2006.
"ERI: Environmental Risk Index. A Simple Proposal to Select
Agrochemicals for Agricultural Use," Alister, C., and M. Kogan.
* CROP PROT., 25(3), 202-211, March 2006.
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U.S. REGIONAL IPM CENTERS AND THE IPM-CRSP --- news, developments
* New Publication from the Northeastern IPM Center *
A recently introduced print resource from the Northeastern IPM
Center is a stand-alone card with full color photos of common New
England vegetable diseases. Prepared by specialists at the Univ.
of Maine, this handy visual reference identifies a range of dis-
eases such as late blight, septoria, and powdery mildew that attack
vegetable plants. A short text description accompanies each clear
photo. The laminated card was produced for Pest Resources Online
for New England (www.PRONewEngland.org a cooperative effort
between six regional land-grant universities offering pest manage-
ment information, and funded through the Northeastern IPM Center.
*-> NEIPM Center, attn: C.A. Koplinka-Loehr, ckk3@cornell.edu.
Phone: 1-607-255-8879.
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U.S. AID's IPM-Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM CRSP)
* IPM Global Themes: Part 2 *
This is part 2 of "Global Themes" and third overall in a series
of brief introductions to the current portfolio of activities launch-
ed under the aegis of the U.S. Agency for International Development's
IPM Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM-CRSP) administered
through Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ. (VT), USA.
The Program's segments are organized under two broad functional
categories: regional IPM based on geographically delimited inter- ventions; and, global theme activities that engage worldwide pest
management challenges. The Program includes six thrusts within the
latter heading; the second trio of these are:
Virginia Tech agricultural economist G.W. Norton leads the all
important effort aimed at "IPM Impact Assessment for the IPM CRSP,"
and designed to provide leadership and coordination on impact
assessment for each of the IPM CRSP's regional and global theme
programs. The program will help the CRSP assess IPM priorities
regionally and globally. Primary objectives are to: 1) develop a
common set of methods for each regional site to assess human wel-
fare and environmental impacts of IPM programs; 2) collaborate
with scientists in each CRSP regional and global theme site to
apply assessment methods to CRSP activities; 3) contribute to
development of common, spatially-referenced datasets for IPM im-
pact assessments to help determine impacts; 4) disseminate impact
assessment methods beyond the IPM CRSP; and 5) build institutional
capacity in IPM impact assessment among regional and national
partners. GNorton@vt.edu.
Tospoviruses constitute a serious problem in regions of Asia.
To address the issue, N.A. Rayapati heads a program of "Integrated
Management of Thrips-Borne Tospoviruses in Vegetable Cropping Sys-
tems in South Asia and the Mekong Region." The intent is to mini-
mize crop losses in smallholder vegetable farming systems in South
Asia (primarily India) and the Mekong region (primarily Thailand).
Because of the economic impact of Peanut Bud Necrosis Tospovirus
(PBNV) in tomato, notes Dr. Rayapati, a virologist at Washington
State Univ., this program will study the epidemiology of the PBNV
pathosystem in India and initiate a program to develop durable
resistance in tomato against PBNV through conventional and bio-
technological approaches. A concurrent effort will strengthen the
capacity of host country institutions to understand, through grad-
uate programs and group training courses, tospovirus diseases.
Naidu@wsu.edu.
Perhaps the most narrow and specific theme will be "Manage-
ment of the Weed Parthenium," under the leadership of agricultural
scientist W. Mersie of Virginia State Univ. This program's ambitious
goal is development of an integrated weed management system that
reduces the adverse impact of the invasive weedParthenium
hysterophoruson humans, crops, livestock, and plant biodiversity
in Eastern and Southern Africa. Dr. Mersie will utilize resources,
such as the India-based International Parthenium Research News
Group, to: 1) collect accurate information on the distribution and
spread ofP. hysterophorusin the target area and assess its
socio-economic impact; 2) determine the effect of this noxious weed
on plant diversity; 3) evaluate and release appropriate biocontrol
agents; and 4) evaluate and demonstrate pasture systems forP.
hysterophorusmanagement. WMersie@vsu.edu.
*-> IPM-CRSP, 2270 Litton Reaves Hall, Virginia Tech., Blacksburg,
VA 24061-0334, USA. ipm-dir@vt.edu. Phone: 1-540-231-3516.
Fax: 1-540-231-3519. NOTE: the *new website* for the IPM-CRSP is:
www.oired.vt.edu
thanks to M. Rich at Virginia Tech for providing information.
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IPMNET CALENDAR --- recent additions and revisions to a comprehensive global
NOTES:
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IPMnet CALENDAR or IPMnet NEWS; and,
[R]evised events, incorporating new information compared
to a previous listing in the CALENDAR or NEWS.
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IPMnet CALENDARUpdate
(N)ewly listed, or [R]evised entries as of 14 April 2006.
2006
(N) 18-28 June * INTERNATIONAL SHORT COURSE IN AGROECOLOGY, IPM AND
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, East Lansing, MI, USA. Contact: K.M.
Maredia, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. KMaredia@msu.edu. Fax: 1-517-432-1982.
Phone: 1-517-353-5262.
(N) 25-27 July * 5TH CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ON BIOLOGICAL CONTROL,
Riverside, CA, USA. Contact: L.M. LeBeck, Ctr. for Biol.
Control, Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA. LLeBeck@nature.berkeley.edu. Fax: 1-559-646-6593.
Phone: 1-559-360-7111.
Web: www.cnr.berkeley.edu
08-10 August * 2006 NEW ZEALAND PLANT PROTECTION CONFERENCE,
Blenheim, NEW ZEALAND. Contact: S. Reid, NZ Plant Prot.
Society, PO Box 11 094, Hastings, NEW ZEALAND.
Mailto:secretary@nzpps/org.
Web: www.hortnet.co.nz
27 August-01 September * 9TH INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON
INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIAL CONTROL, 39TH ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY, AND 8TH
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONBacillus thuringiensis Wuhan,
CHINA. Contact: S. Ning, State Lab. of Agric. Microbiology,
Huazhong Agric. Univ., Wuhan City 430070, PR CHINA. sip2006@mail.hzau.edu.cn. Fax: 86-27-873-93882.
Phone: 86-28-872-83455. Web: sip2006.hzau.edu.cn.
02-05 September * 17TH IRANIAN PLANT PROTECTION CONGRESS,
Tehran, IRAN. Contact: Congress Secretariat, PO Box 339,
Tehran 19835, IRAN. Fax: 98-021-224-00645.
Web: ips.ir
08-19 September * ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTE, "Novel Biotech-
nologies for Biocontrol Agent Enhancement and Management,"
Gualdo Tadino, ITALY. Contact: M. Vurro, fax: 39-080-592-9374. Maurizio.Vurro@ispa.cnr.it.
Web: www.ispa.cnr.it
24-27 September * AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ENTOMOLOGICAL
SOCIETIES JOINT CONFERENCE, Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA. Contact:
D. Hopkins, Hopkins.Dennis@saugov.sa.gov.au.
Web: www.agric.nsw.gov.au
24-28 September * new information * 15TH AUSTRALIAN WEEDS
CONFERENCE, "Managing Weeds in a Changing Climate," Adelaide,
SA, AUSTRALIA. Contact: Plevin and Assoc. Pty. Ltd., PO Box
54, Burnside, 5066 SA, AUSTRALIA. events@plevin.com.au.
Phone: 61-8-8379-8222. Fax: 61-8-8379-8177.
Web: www.plevin.com.au NOTE: event to now include a symposium on: "Animal-Dispersed
Weeds;" contact: E. White, Eve.White@nrm.qld.gov.au.
(N) 24-28 September * 9TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE BIOSAFETY
OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, Jeju Island, KOREA.
Web: www.isbr.info
25-28 September * INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BEHAVIOURAL
ECOLOGY OF INSECT PARASITOIDS, Antibes, Juan les Pins, FRANCE.
Contact: E. Wajnberg, Wajnberg@antibes.inra.fr.
Web: bepar.antibes.inra.fr
15-21 October * NOVEL AND SUSTAINABLE WEED MANAGEMENT IN ARID
AND SEMI-ARID AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS, Rehovot, ISRAEL. Contact: wgarid@agri.huji.ac.il.
Web: www.agri.huji.ac.il
16-18 October * 5TH MEETING, IOBC/WPRS SOIL INSECT PESTS SUB-
GROUP, Laimburg, 30040 Auer/Ora, ITALY. Contact: J. Enkerli,
Agroscope FAL Reckenholz, Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zurich,
SWITZERLAND. Juerg.Enkerli@fal.admin.ch.
(N) 23-24 October * 1ST ANNUAL BIOCONTROL INDUSTRY MEETING,
Lucerne, SWITZERLAND. Contact: FiBL, Ackerstrasse / Postfach
CH-5070 Frick, SWITZERLAND. Fax: 41-62-865-7273.
Phone: 41-62-865-7272. Web: www.abim
24-27 October * 5TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MANAGEMENT OF THE
DIAMONDBACK MOTH AND OTHER CRUCIFER PESTS, Beijing, CHINA.
Contact: L. Guangshu, Inst. of Veg./Flowers, CAAS, 12
Zhongguancun Nandajie, Beijing 100081, CHINA.
Fax: 86-10-621-74123. Phone: 86-10-689-19531. Liugsh2008@yahoo.com.cn.
Web: http:www.ciccst.org.cn/IWMDMOCP.
(N) 19-23 November * 9TH ARAB CONGRESS OF PLANT PROTECTION,
Damascus, SYRIA. Contact: announce2@9acpp-sy.org.
Web: www.9acpp
27-29 November * CANADIAN WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING,
Victoria, BC, CANADA. Contact: V. Brookes, Pacific Agri-Food
Resch. Centre, Box 1000, 6947 #7 Highway, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0,
CANADA. Brookesv@agr.gc.ca.
Web: www.cwss
2007
(N) 12-14 March * 7TH WORKSHOP, EUROPEAN WEED RESEARCH SOCIETY,
PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL WEED CONTROL, Waren/Muritz, GERMANY.
Contact: B. Gerowitt, Baerbel.Gerowitt@uni-rostock.de.
Web: www.ewrs.org
22-27 April * 12TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BIOLOGICAL
CONTROL OF WEEDS, Montpellier, FRANCE. Contact: weeds2007@ars-ebcl.org. Web: www.cilba.agropolis.fr
2008
(N) 23-25 June * 5TH INTERNATIONAL WEED SCIENCE CONGRESS,
Vancouver, BC, CANADA. Contact: IWSS, c/o B. Valverde, bev@kvl.dk. Web: www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
2009-2010
No (N)ew or [R]evised listings to report for these years.
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