Potential Invasive Pests Workshop, October 10-14, 2010

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Don't miss the discounted fee -- Register Today!! Register by July 16th for the Early Discounted Fee of $450 Quick Links Workshop Website List of Invited Speakers Registration Information Tentative Agenda Register Now     Featured Workshop Presentations Invited speakers will present current knowledge of the bionomics of several potential invasive species within the following orders and families including:   Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Chrysomelidae, Diptera, Tephritidae, Cecidomyiidae, Lepidoptera, Oecophoridae, Tortricidae, Gelechidae, Acari, Tenuipalpidae, Tetranychidae, Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae, Ortheziidae and Diaspididae.     Workshop Location & Hotel Accommodations     Mayfair Hotel & Spa 3000 Florida Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Phone: 800-433-4555 Fax: 305-447-9173 CLICK HERE for hotel website Book your guestroom today at the Mayfair Hotel for $128/night plus applicable taxes (currently 13%). Call 800-433-4555 and mention you are with the Potential Invasive Pests group for the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by Wed., Sept 1, 2010 to receive the discounted group rate.  For more information, visit the Hotel Accommodations section of the Workshop website.     After clicking above, entering your email address and clicking submit, please be sure to select the "Potential Invasive Pests Workshop" publicity list. Purpose of Workshop 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 will provide sound information on some of the most recent invasive pests and 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.     Registration Fee Details Registration is now available for the Potential Invasive Pests Workshop. Be sure that your organization is budgeted to attend this valuable event. Early Reduced Registration Fee: (By July 16, 2010) $450.00 Regular Registration Fee: (By September 13, 2010) $525.00 Late/Onsite Registration Fee: (After September 13, 2010) $575.00 CLICK HERE for additional registration information.   For More Information: VISIT THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE AT: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/TSTAR   WORKSHOP HOSTS Jorge Peña Professor, University of Florida / IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center 18905 SW 280th Street Homestead, FL 33031 Phone: 305.246.7001 x 223 jepena@ufl.edu Richard Litz Professor, University of Florida / IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center Director, Center for Tropical Agriculture 18905 SW 280 Street Homestead, FL 33031-3314 Phone: 305.246.7001 ext 310 Fax: 305.246.7003 relitz@ufl.edu WORKSHOP ORGANIZER Holly Paszko UF/ IFAS, Office of Conferences & Institutes Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) PO Box 110750 Gainesville, FL 32611 Phone: 352.392.5930 hpaszko@ufl.edu

 

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