First announcement of the V Latin American Congress of Acarology

16

Aug
2024
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We share the first circular of the V Latin American Congress of Acarology (V CLAc) to be held in Curicó, Chile, from October 21 to 24, 2025.

The organizers also call for a contest to create the logo for the congress.

See you in Curicó 2025!!!

We attach the circular and the call for the contest.

3ra Circular CONEBIOS VIII

ALERTA DE CONCURSO

 

Soil Biology Congress in October!

16

Aug
2024
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The VIII National Congress of Ecology and Biology of Soil (CONEBIOS VIII) is approaching in Balcarce, Argentina. We share the third circular with all the information.

Abstracts can be sent until September 15.

We look forward to seeing you!

3ra Circular CONEBIOS VIII

Workshop on Raoiella indica

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Aug
2024
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Dear SLA Partners

We invite you to the Raoeilla indica Workshop 20 years after its arrival to the American Continent.

During five meetings (August, September, October, November and December) the most prominent researchers of the continent on the subject will be sharing relevant information on different aspects such as distribution, biology and behavior, dispersion, natural enemies, host plants, and management campaigns, among others.

The activity aimed at Students, plant protection professionals, government institutions, and the general public.
Program: attached
Dates: August (23), September (20), October (25), November (22) and December (20)
Time: 18.00 hours ARG/BRA/URU
Broadcast: LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ACAROLOGY channel
Organizer: Edith G. Estrada Venegas.
Questions: edith_ev@yahoo.com.mx

IMPORTANT: SLA members who wish to obtain a certificate of attendance at the workshop must register at Taller Raoiella and attend all meetings (attendance form).

We look forward to seeing you!

July 2024 Webinar: AQUATIC MITES (HYDRACHNIDIA) OF SOUTH AMERICA

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Jul
2024
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We invite you to the July 2024 SLA Webinar “Aquatic mites of South America: state of the art and perspectives” by Dr. Luiz Castro (Professor of Basic Education and independent researcher, Brazil). It will take place on July 25 from 7:00 p.m. Arg/Bra/Uru (adjust to local time). You can follow it at https://www.youtube.com/live/ZCRTggJRRt0?feature=shared

SLA members remember that to obtain a certificate, you must register for the activity by accessing https://www.even3.com.br

If you are not yet a member, you can register at https://forms.gle/DiCsvCtKEDMGF8kF9

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

Postgraduate opportunity in medical and veterinary acarology

11

Jul
2024
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The Laboratory of Acarology and Associated Pathogens (LAPA) of the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, offers OPEN VACANCIES FOR MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREES in Medical and Veterinary Acarology.

Those interested must send their undergraduate or master’s academic record and CV Latte to the email: fcjacina@unicamp.br (Prof. Dr. Fernando Jacinavicius)

More information in the attached poster.

Tribute to Latin American acarologists

11

Jul
2024
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Within the framework of the VIII SIBAC, held from June 23 to 26 in San Luis, Maranhão, the Latin American Society of Acarology held a well-deserved tribute ceremony to outstanding Latin American acarologists. On this occasion, tribute was paid to the professional career and training capacity of new acarologists, contributing to the development of Latin American Acarology, to Drs. Carlos Fletchmann and Gilberto de Moraes. Likewise, a posthumous tribute was made to Dr. Anita Hoffmann, as a pioneer of Latin American Acarology.
The celebration began with some emotional words from the current president of the SLA, Eng. Marisa Regonat, and was then followed by Dr. Denise Navia, who gave some heartfelt words to those honored. The presentation of plaques was in charge of Professor Dr. Antonio Carlos Lofego, Dr. Sofia Jiménez, and Dr. Edith Estrada Venegas, who with great respect and affection, highlighted the work of each of the honorees. The plaques were donated by Dr. Ronald Ochoa, whom we thank. The brief ceremony during the opening of the VIII SIBAC was very emotional, being the first time that the SLA has carried out this type of tribute. Dr. Fletchmann had already been honored by the SLA, through visual material available on the Society’s channel. The SLA had the collaboration of the President of the VIII SIBAC, Dr. Esther Acevedo, and its organizing committee.

Below are some videos and photos of the event.

This week the SLA webinars are back!

27

May
2024
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Returning to the webinars of the Latin American Society of Acarology, this week from Ecuador Dr. Carlos Alberto Ortega and the Agr. Engineer Ángela Gabriela Maigua Rosero present: Acarology at the Central University of Ecuador, proposal and establishment: summary of research and presentation of the latest study.

It will be broadcast live on the Society’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/live/bHuVQx-dTx0?si=TzRPFx68l8_gq6eC), this Thursday the 30th at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time).

We are waiting for you!

COURSE ON SOIL MITES – URUGUAY FEBRUARY 2024 –

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Dec
2023
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Dear All,

We inform you that between Monday, February 26 and Friday, March 1, 2024, the course SOIL MITES: BIOLOGY AND ROLE IN THE SOIL, TAXONOMY AND IDENTIFICATION will be taught at the Faculty of Agronomy, Garzón 780, Montevideo, Uruguay. It will be led by Dr. Pablo A. Martínez (National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina).

The course syllabus includes: Edaphic fauna. Soil arthropods, main groups; mites and springtails. Role of mites in soil and plant health. Soil sampling and related environments. Obtaining, conservation, fixation, rinsing, and mounting of specimens. Mites. Phylogenetic relationships and classification. Main groups in the soil: Mesostigmata, Prostigmata, Oribatida and Astigmata. Morphology. Diagnostic structures of each group. Determination of orders and suborders using keys.

Registrations: Bedelías of the Faculties of Agronomy and Sciences, University of the Republic, Uruguay.

Queries: gjorge@fagro.edu.uy

Afiche de Curso Acaros feb 2024

December special webinar: phytophagous mites in the Americas

11

Dec
2023
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Dear Members, we invite you to a new SLA webinar:

News about phytophagous mites in the Americas: a tremendous challenge!

The number of known species is very poor to the number of species estimated by molecular techniques, calculated in millions of species not yet discovered. The most problematic thing is the understanding of new species, possible new families, and genera, not yet discovered or studied. The importance of using molecular and microscopic techniques that help understand this mite biodiversity is highlighted. Knowledge of these species, in diverse environments as well as their interactions with their hosts and predators, represents a challenge for the Americas.

Speakers: Dr. Ronald Ochoa (SEL-ARS-USDA-EAU Researcher) and Mg. Javier Huanca (National University of San Agustín, Arequipa, Peru)

Date: December 15, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m. ARG/BRA/URU (check local time)

Transmission: Channel of the Latin American Society of Acarology

Members who require a certificate of attendance register for SLA 2023 Activities

We are waiting for you!

November Special Webinar: Trophic Interactions in Soil

07

Nov
2023
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Hello,

We invite you to the special SLA webinar this Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. (Brasília time). These are “trophic interactions in the soil: a key component for biological control for conservation.” It will be led by Drs Palevsky (Israel) and Diana Rueda (Colombia). More information in the attachment.

We are waiting for you!