IOBC WPRS workshop on benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents (Trento, IT, 2026-09-14/17)
The 6th Workshop of the International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control West Palaearctic Regional Section (IOBC WPRS) on benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents (BREBCA) will be held in Trento, Italy from the 14th to the 17th of September 2026. Sessions will include:
- From risk assessment to governance of exotic biological control agents (EBCAs),
- Rapid and responsible deployment of EBCAs,
- Ecological interactions and long-term dynamics of EBCAs,
- Innovative tools and approaches for EBCAs safety and specificity,
- Integrating EBCAs into sustainable pest management systems,
- Emerging issues and cross-cutting perspectives in biological control.
Early registration is open until 29th April and late registration until 30th June.
Conference website: https://sites.google.com/fmach.it/brebca-2026
Sources
EPPO Secretariat (2026-02)