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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 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.
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