The objective of this conference is to report the advances on the new research technologies and strategies in integrated pest management (IPM) of stored products and food-processing commodities, to prevent damage caused by insects, mites, rodents, birds or fungi, stressing the non-toxic tools of pest prevention, detectionand control. Within the framework of an advanced sustainable food production system, IPM is the primary response for the agro-food industry facing consumer demands of high-quality products while at the sametime addressing environmental, safety and socio-economic issues.
This 13th conference of the IOBC IPSP Working Group will explore the advances in IPSP and discuss newfindings regarding the following topics:
- Biology of stored product pests and diseases
- Pest prevention during storage and transportation
- Biological control
- Natural products
- Physical pest control
- Modified atmospheres
- Chemical pest control
- Pest management in food processing
Meeting Website: https://www.iobc-ipsp-bcn2022.com
Date
3 - 6 October 2022
Place
Barcelona, Spain
Contact
Convenor: Jordi Riudavets
Local Organizer: Nuria AgustÃ, e-mail: iobc-ipsp-bcn2022@pacifico-meetings.com