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In the News
September 1, 2006 Latest research findings at UC Exotic/Invasive Pests and Diseases Research WorkshopFind out about the latest research on exotic invaders by joining the University of California Exotic/Invasive Pests and Diseases Research Program (EPDRP) Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 3, at UC Riverside, Riverside Extension Center, Room E.
From the glassy-winged sharpshooter that can cause Pierce’s disease of grapes and oleander leaf scorch, to fire ants that have infested residential areas in southern California, scientists funded by UC EPDRP are a step ahead in finding ways to prevent, detect, and control or eradicate these and other invaders. Launched in 2001 and administered by the UC Statewide IPM Program, EPDRP funds projects to address exotic pests and diseases, and invasive species in agricultural, urban, and natural environments. Since its inception, the USDA-supported project has funded more than 100 studies, allocating nearly $9 million. The EPDRP is a collaboration between the UC Riverside Center for Invasive Species Research and the UC Statewide IPM Program, with funding from United States Department of Agriculture—Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. The workshop will be part of the Riverside campus's 2006–2007 100th anniversary celebration of the contributions of the Citrus Experiment Station to pest and disease management. Some highlights include:
To register, visit ipm.ucanr.edu/EXOTIC/epdrpreg.html. Fill out the form by Sept. 27. A map and parking information for the Extension Center is available at www.extension.ucr.edu/conferencing/parking. No rooms have been blocked for the workshop. Attendees are encouraged to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. A guide to hotels in the UC Riverside area is available at www.extension.ucr.edu/conferencing/rooms.html. ContactStephanie Klunk, Communications Specialist |
