Network of researchers for the monitoring of Phyllocoptruta musae Keifer

The banana rust mite Phyllocoptruta musae Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) was first detected in Latin America in October 2020, at high population densities in the Dominican Republic (Gómez-Moya et al. 2021). Its actual distribution in the region, its status as a pest, the associated beneficial organisms and whether it represents a risk to banana production is currently unknown.

Banana production is of great socioeconomic importance in Latin America, especially in the Caribbean basin, Central America, northern South America and Mexico, not only because of the contribution to the countries’ exports, but also because it is a staple food and income generator for families in rural areas. Therefore, threats and phytosanitary problems must be dealt with at the regional level. The exchange of technical-scientific information is essential so that each country can adopt prevention and/or mitigation measures of the impact of new pests. Therefore, it is necessary to join forces among the countries that may be affected by the presence of this species of mite in Musaceae systems.

The objective of this form is to contact researchers and also professionals who work with mites or even with other pests in Musaceae, mainly from Latin America, in order to form an information network about the banana rust mite in the region.

The information collected must be transmitted to the competent agencies of each country, for the adoption of appropriate measures and to guide research efforts on this species of mite in the region.

COORDINATION:
Cristina Gómez Moya, Universidad Tecnológica del Cibao Oriental, UTECO. Cotui, Dominican Republic.
Denise Navia, Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, INRAE. UMR CBGP, Montferrier Sur Lez, France.

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The Latin American Society of Acarology wants to pay tribute to the world’s leading Latin acarologists. We share on the SLA channel, a series of videos (tribute, testimonies and interview) about our first honoree, the esteemed Professor Dr. Carlos Flechtmann.

We invite you to see the material and, for the youngest, who are just starting in Acarology, to meet this outstanding and world-renowned acarologist.

SLA Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC0efTCUYQ-DQLvwBuNGwjsg

We want to thank the organizers and producers of the visual material: Dr. Peterson Demite, Dra. Denise Navia and Dra. Renata Mendonca, as well as the technical support: Fernanda Esteca, Sofía Jiménez and José Claudio Barros Ferraz.

Parabéns, Professor!

Comisión Directiva
Sociedad Latinoamericana de Acarología, A.C.
linktr.ee/slacarologia

We share with great joy the first circular (SEE ATTACHMENT) of the VII Brazilian Symposium of Acarology (VII SIBAC), to be held virtually from December 6 to 9 of this year.

VII SIBAC – Primeira Circular

We announce, within the SLA Conference Cycle, that the June webinar will address the topic MICROBIAL BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PHYTOPHAGUS MITESAND TICKS: state of the art, challenges and perspectives for Latin America.

It will have the speakers Prof. Dr. Italo Delalibera Jr. (ESALQ, SP, BR) and Prof. Dr. Everton Fernandes (Federal University of Goiás, BR) and will be coordinated by Dr. Denise Navia (INRAE- UMG- GBGP- Montpellier, FR).

The event will take place on Thursday 24th of this month, at 6:00 p.m. ARG (see schedules by country in the attachment) and will be broadcast on the You tube channel SLAcarologia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxQTWrEBTYc

If you are a member of the SLA, remember to register on the platform to obtain your certificate of attendance: linktr.ee/slacarologia ACTIVIDADES SLA

If you are a new member, access ACTIVIDADES SLA, register on the platform, register a login and then select the webinar you want.

If you are not yet a member of the SLA, you can register by accessing linktr.ee/slacarologia SER MIEMBRO SLA.

If you want to obtain a certificate of attendance, follow the steps indicated for SOCIO SLA.

If you have any difficulties, write to: webinar.slacarologia@gmail.com

If you are only interested in the subject, you can attend the webinar since the transmission is freely accessible on the You Tube channel.

Mites are small animals, very successful in nature, with an impact on different environments, including human health and productive activities. This situation raises the need to promote its study.

In order to bring knowledge about different topics of Acarology, from the Latin American Society of Acarology (SLA), with the collaboration of international specialists, the course TALKING ABOUT MITES EDITION 2021: MITES OF AGRICULTURAL IMPORTANCE, SOIL, ECTOPARASITES AND VECTORS: TAXONOMY, BIOLOGY, DIVERSITY AND TOOLS FOR YOUR STUDY is offered.

Objective: To provide attendees with the necessary tools to understand the different groups of mites, addressing aspects related to their taxonomy, biology, ecology, health importance and tools for their study.

Recipients: professionals and graduate and undergraduate students of Biological Sciences, Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Sciences, and the like.

Course modality: Virtual.

Limited places

Date: July 12 to September 18, 2021 (Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday)

MANDATORY introductory class: Monday, July 12, 2021.

Class duration: 2 hours.

Cost for SLA PARTNERS :

Individual topic (introductory class + topic) + attendance certificate: U $ S 5.-
Full course (introductory class + 4 topics) + attendance certificate: U $ S 10.-
Full course (introductory class + 4 topics) + approval certificate (with evaluation): U $ S 15.-

Cost for no SLA PARTNERS:

Individual topic (introductory class + topic) + attendance certificate: U $ S 30.-
Full course (introductory class + 4 topics) + attendance certificate: U $ S 60.-
Full course (introductory class + 4 topics) + approval certificate (with evaluation): U $ S 90.-

EXEMPT quotas: 10 scholarships for SLA-updated PARTNERS (5 for Cuba and 5 for Venezuela). They must also complete the Pre-registration form, but must attach documentation).

Payment method: credit cards. The link for the payment will be informed once it has been confirmed in the course.

Deadline for pre-registration: June 7, 2021

ACCEDA AL PROGRAMA

ACCEDA AL FORMULARIO DE PRE-INSCRIPCIÓN

ACCEDA A REGISTRODE NUEVOS SOCIOS SLA

Contact: hablando21.sla@gmail.com

PRE-REGISTRATION does not imply REGISTRATION. The confirmation of the Registration is subject to data evaluation and availability of vacancies. In case of being accepted to attend the course, the Organizing Committee of the course will notify you by e-mail of the payment method and platform to be used in the course.

Payment must be made within 7 days from when the registration confirmation email is sent. If you did not make any payment within that period, you will lose the vacancy and it will be made available to another interested party.