
Workshop Overview
A comprehensive workshop in agricultural acarology, including:
- basic mite morphology and ecology
- an overview of the larger mite families of agricultural importance
- chemical and biological control of mites
- field and lab diagnostics
- invasive/quarantine mite species to the US
- IPM/IMM programs
Target audience: Graduate students, extension agents, government and state agents, biological control practitioners, local growers, and grove managers.
Prerequisites: none
Maximum Capacity: 15 people
Venue: Tropical Research and Education Center, Teaching Building
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify major groups of pest and predatory mites in the lab as well as in the field.
- Identify local pest mites and recommend management strategies.
- Identify natural enemies of pest mites and implement them in an IPM program.
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Meeting Days and Times
August 10th to August 14th, 2020 - 9 AM-5 PM each day
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Registration
Registration opens April 1st, 2020
Fees: Students $100 Others $250
To register follow the link (starting April 1st)
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Contact
Alexandra M. Revynthi, Ph.D.
arevynthi@ufl.eduDaniel Carrillo, Ph.D.
dancar@ufl.eduCatharine Mannion, Ph.D.
cmannion@ufl.eduOffice phone: 786-2179245
Office hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMTropical Research and Education Center
18905 SW 280 ST
Homestead, FL, 33031