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Introduction

Asian Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar John H. Ghent, USDA Forest Service www.ipmimages.org

The National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) was formed in June 2002 in response to agricultural biosecurity concerns following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN) is one of five regions within the NPDN. Member states or U.S. territories of the SPDN include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida (UF, regional center), Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, Virginia, and the Virgin Islands. The mission of the NPDN/SPDN is to enhance agricultural security and assist in protecting the U.S.  from intentional or unintentional exotic pest  introductions. Numerous endemic, introduced, and exotic species threaten agriculture in the southern U.S.

The SPDN Invasive Arthropod Workshop provides Land Grant University, USDA-APHIS-PPQ, USDA-Forest Service, and State Departments of Agriculture the opportunity to discuss communication protocols and invasive arthropod issues relevant to the southern U.S. This workshop also allows participants to have intensive, hands-on identification training for several pest taxa of concern.

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Who Should Attend?

• State and County Extension Specialists

• Pest Survey Specialists

• General Entomology Diagnosticians

• Graduate Students

• Federal and/or State General Insect Identification Specialists

• Crop Consultants

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Seven Benefits of Attending

viburnum leaf beetle Paul Weston, Cornell University, www.forestryimages.org

Upon completion of the workshop, you will:

1. Enhance your identification, biological, and management knowledge concerning invasive species in the southern region.

2. Increased awareness of identification and other relevant information for exotic, not established pests of concern to the U.S.

3. Network with national and regional specialists involved in identification.

4. A CD-ROM containing meeting presentations will be provided to participants.

5. An extensive training manual reference.

6. Participate in interactive discussions with regulatory personnel in regards to exotic pest communications.

7. Increase your knowledge of other national programs concerned with exotic pest detection.

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Workshop Topics

• Issues and Methods of Exotic Pest Introductions

• Communication and Cooperation between SPDN and Regulatory Officials

• Historical Case Studies of Exotic Arthropod Introductions

• Exotic and Introduced Arthropod Pests of Concern

• Exotic Mollusks

• Forestry and Ornamental Pests of Concern

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Call for Poster Abstracts - Deadline extended to March 15

The SPDN invites participants of the Invasive Arthropod Workshop to submit Poster Abstracts on relevant invasive arthropod (or mollusk) issues for the southern region of the U.S. Notes on recent exotic pest introduction, new diagnostic guides, management updates, state or multi-state training events, research updates on recently introduced pests, or other information relevant to exotic arthropods in the southern region are welcome. Each poster must be contained within a 46 x 46 inch (117 x 117 cm) space. A book of all abstracts submitted will be provided to participants and speakers.

The following categories of abstract submissions are available:

• General

• Diagnostics

• Management

• Training Updates

Abstracts must be submitted no later than March 15, 2007, ONLINE via this web site. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Amanda Hodges.

All poster presenters must be registered for the workshop at the time their abstract is submitted.

Workshop abstracts will be submitted post-conference to the Journal of Insect Science for publication.
 

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Draft Agenda*
 
Monday, May 7, 2007

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

*Note: This is a draft agenda. Some modifications in the workshop agenda may occur as necessary for planning purposes.

Concurrent lab time sessions are designed to be flexible and allow for hands-on identification time for materials covered in the lecture sessions. A final agenda will be provided to participants at the workshop.

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Registration Information

Advance Registration is required. Enrollment will be on a first come, first serve basis to the first 75 registered participants from the US and US Territories. Register early to ensure your ability to participate. The registration fee includes the Welcome Reception on Monday, May 7, daily refreshments, workshop training materials, and speaker participation.

International participants interested in registering may be considered on an individual request basis. Please contact Amanda Hodges: achodges@ufl.edu for approval prior to registering.

Early Reduced Registration Deadline has been extended to February 15, 2007. To qualify for the early registration fee, payment must accompany your registration on or before this date.

Before clicking on the Register Now link below, we recommend that you have payment information on-hand, such as credit card, check number or purchase order number, if we are to invoice your institution.

Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences on or before April 2, 2007. A $100.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after April 2, 2007.

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Training Site

Clyde V. Madren Conference Center

The Conference will be held at the Clyde V. Madren Conference Center. General session presentations will be held in the BellSouth Auditorium. Optional lab times (i.e. concurrent breakout sessions with microscope access) will be held in Meeting Rooms I&II. A final agenda with room details will be distributed at the meeting.

Click Here for directions to the Clyde V. Madren Conference Center.

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Hotel Accommodations

The Martin Inn

The The Martin Inn is conveniently located at the Conference Center and Inn at Clemson University. Due to space limitations, participants are advised to make their room reservations as soon as possible. Anticipated room rates are $99/night. Online reservation options are available. To contact the Martin Inn directly, call (888) 654-9020. A block of rooms has not been reserved for this conference.

Comfort Inn

The Comfort Inn is located approximately 1 mile from the Clemson University Campus. A block of rooms at a rate of $60.00/night has been reserved under “SPDN Invasive Species”, Group Number 3215. Reservations must be made by Friday, April 6, 2007. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this rate, and availability will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. To contact the Comfort Inn directly, call (864) 653-3600.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). A deluxe continental breakfast is served from 6:00 AM until 9:30 AM during the week and until 10 AM on the weekends. If a reservation must be cancelled, please call the hotel 24 hours in advance.

 Click Here for a guide to other hotels available in Clemson, SC.

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Workshop Sponsors

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Area Information

Air Transportation: 

Clemson, SC is situated approximately 40 minutes from the  Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Ground Transportation: 

The Clemson University Student Union Clemson University Student Union can be contacted (864) 656-4357 for shuttle options and details.

A list of rental cars available at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is available here here. 

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