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We invite you to the last webinar offered by the SLA this year:
Prospecting and use of predatory mites in pest and parasite control
By Drs. Antonio Lofego (UNSP, Brazil), Marina Barbosa (Koppert Brazil) and Raphael Castilho (ESALQ/SPU, Brazil).
Date: DECEMBER 16
Time: 7 pm ARG/BRA (check local time)
Broadcast: https://www.
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DecDear SLA Members,
We are pleased to inform you about the list of candidates to fill positions on the Board of Directors of the Latin American Society of Acarology A.C. 2024-2028.
The elections will take place from December 5 to 19 of this year.
In order to expedite the elections, the scheduled meeting with the candidates was omitted; however, a folder is available so that you can access all the information you need to get to know them. The available material includes: the list of candidates, the CVs of each one by position, recordings made by the candidates for the Presidency and the voting form.
Learn more about the candidates at: ACCEDA A CANDIDATOS
Voting form: https://forms.gle/ZhcmKrU4t8ZXNCQQA
We thank you in advance for your commitment and participation in this event so important for the strengthening of our Society.
02
DecWe look forward to seeing you!
Dear SLA Members,
We share (attached) the list of names proposed to fill positions in the renewal of the Board of Directors of the Society.
We appreciate the interest and commitment shown in this act. The numerous proposals received are a reflection of the great growth and strengthening as a society, a product of your support, suggestions and participation in each activity proposed to promote Latin American Acarology. Thank you!
IMPORTANT:
Those nominated on the list who do not wish to occupy the position for which they were nominated, must write to master@slacarologia.org, excusing themselves from participating in the next elections as candidates, writing in SUBJECT: NAME and LAST NAME – I EXCUSE MYSELF FROM PARTICIPATING AS A CANDIDATE. In the body of the email, you must indicate the POSITION(S) for which you are excusing yourself. If the nominee accepts the position, he/she must send an updated CV for registration. Once this step is completed, your candidacy will be considered effective for the next SLA elections.
Deadline to challenge your candidacy: Saturday, November 30.
Due to the change in the date for receiving candidacies, the date for the presentation of the effective candidates for the Presidency to the SLA Members will be announced by email after the challenge period.
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NovDr. María Carolina Silva de la Puente, President of the Organizing Committee of the V Latin American Congress of Acarology to be held in Curicó, Chile, from October 21 to 25, 2025, sends us the Second Circular. It provides information, among other items, on the topics of the Congress, the dates for sending suggestions for Symposia, Pre-Congress Courses and contributions to be presented in oral or poster format, information for sponsors and registration fees.
You can access the Second Circular at the link. We look forward to seeing you!
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NovDear SLA Members, the deadline for submitting applications for President, Secretary, Administrative Director and Members has been extended until November 20, therefore the remaining dates listed in the message below will be modified.
Dear SLA Members,
In accordance with the provisions of the Statute of the Latin American Society of Acarology A.C. (Art. 30 subsection d; Art. 45), the process of renewal of the positions of the Board of Directors begins: President, Secretary, Administrative Director and Members, for the period 2024-2028.
The proposed schedule is as follows:
November 5-17: Proposal of Candidates to fill the different positions. Any member can propose Candidates they wish by sending an email to master@slacarologia.org, explaining the reasons. Then, the Board of Directors contacts the Candidates to notify them and find out if they agree to the application for the proposed position.
November 18-21: Reception of the Candidates’ CVs.
24/11: Disclosure of applications to SLA Members, via e-mail and the website https://slacarologia.org/
24 to 27/11: challenges, queries, etc. (sending an e-mail to this address)
27/11: Presentation of candidates. Online transmission closed to SLA Members.
27/11 to 17/12: Opening of the Elections (via electronic form that will be available on the website and will be provided via e-mail).
19/12 Publication of the results.
20/12: Beginning of management of the new Board of Directors.
In order to facilitate the proposals of candidates, we request that the following conditions be considered by the candidate:
– Being an SLA Member must have at least 3 (three) years of membership.
– Responsibility to fulfill the position for which he/she will be proposed.
– Availability of hours to fulfill the relevant responsibilities of the position.
– Scientifically active.
Hoping to count on your commitment and responsibility, we send you our cordial greetings.
14
NovDear SLA partners,
We invite you to participate in the 4th session of the Workshop on Raoiella indica. On this occasion, we will learn about the experience of Brazil and Colombia with the plague, through the hands of distinguished professionals and researchers.
Date: NOVEMBER 22
Time: 6:00 p.m. ARG/BRA/URU (see local time)
Broadcast: https://www.
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Nov
23
SepIn this month’s Latin American Society of Acarology webinar, Dr. Lucia Montes Ortiz (Chetumal Technological Institute, Mexico) will speak about the diversity and ecological importance of aquatic mites in all epicontinental ecosystems. Its taxonomy and ecology, potential as bioindicators and relationship with disease vectors will be discussed, as well as the current panorama of research on aquatic mites in Mexico.
Date: Thursday, September 26
Schedule: 7 pm ARG/BRA (check local time)
Broadcast: SLA Channel https://www.youtube.com/live/
SLA MEMBERS remember to register for the activity to obtain your certificate of attendance: https://www.even3.com.ar/e/
To register as an SLA MEMBER, complete the following form: https://forms.gle/
We look forward to seeing you!
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AugWe invite you to the first session of the Raoiella indica Workshop, 20 years after its arrival to the American continent.
In this session, Dr. Edith Estrada Venegas will present the workshop and then Dr. Jorge E. Peña (University of Florida, USA) will discuss the topic How to prepare for the invasion of Raoiella indica: Example of a work team.
Date: August 23
Time: 6 pm ARG/BRA/URU (check local time)
Broadcast: SLA Channel
To obtain a certificate of attendance you must be a member of the SLA, register for the WORKSHOP, attend the five meetings (August-December) and complete the attendance form that will be provided at each meeting.
To become a member of the SLA, REGISTER here.
We look forward to seeing you!
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