With the impending changes in European pesticide legislation and the implementation of the Sustainable Use and Water Framework Directives, there has never been a more important time to pool UK knowledge and expertise in novel methods of crop protection and pest management.
The overall objective of the conference will be to explore means of providing alternatives to conventional chemical interventions in crop protection through integrated pest management (IPM) and integrated crop management (ICM) as well as classical biological control (CBC). The emphasis will be on biological control but related techniques, such as semiochemicals, cultural measures and physical control, will also be included."
This low cost, single day conference will provide an ideal forum for young scientists, experienced researchers and practitioners to detach themselves from their usual day-to-day pressures and become totally immersed in this subject. The interaction with ‘like-minded’ people who have complementary expertise will enhance thinking and promote collaborative ventures.
Delegates will be invited to make a short presentation, supported by an abstract, to summarise one or more aspects of their activities. Poster papers are also welcomed. To make your offer, you can either complete the attached form and send your offer to the AAB office (Email to Rebecca@aab.org.uk; Fax +44 (0)1789 470234). Alternatively, you can submit an offer online, giving the title of the paper, authors, affiliations and a short synopsis of your paper. Click on ABSTRACTS in the left hand column of the AAB home page, then click on the conference title. You can register your email and, after being sent a password, can upload your offer. Please indicate whether your offer is for a platform presentation or a poster. Please ensure your pop up blocker is off, otherwise the Abstract may not upload properly.
Registration for the conference (which includes attendance at the conference, a copy of the Abstracts, coffee, lunch and tea & VAT) will be as follows:
AAB Members £50; AAB Retired Members £45; AAB Student Members £45
Non Member £100; Student Non Member £65.00
Accommodation is available at the Olde Barn for £69.00 per person (Ens B&B); for a double room with breakfast for 2 people, the cost is £79.00. Dinner is also available at £21.00.
There will be a £25 late booking charge on all bookings received after 9 November 2010, and an administration charge of £25 will be made on all cancellations. No cancellations after 9 November 2010.
For more details on the Olde Barn Hotel, together with directions to the hotel, click here.
