2014 Biological Control in Ornamental Plant Production Symposium
San Marcos Community Center Directions
3 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
April 30, 2014 (Wednesday)
7:20 am - 4:30 pm
Moderator: James A. Bethke, Nursery and Floriculture Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego and Riverside Counties
Trade Show including manufacturers of biological control products for insects and diseases in ornamental plant production
Continuing Education Units Approved: DPR (6.0 other), CCA (6.0 IPM), ISA (5.25)
Thanks to these Sponsors:
Agenda
Time | Title/Topic | Speaker/Location |
7:20 AM | Registration, Continental Breakfast, provided by Grangetto's | Exhibit Hall |
7:55 AM | Introduction/Welcome/Housekeeping | Moderator – James A. Bethke, Nursery and Floriculture Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego |
8:00 AM | Travels and Travails of Foreign Exploration for Biological Control Agents | Mark Hoddle, University of California Riverside |
8:45 AM | Biological Control of Soil-borne Fungal Pathogens | Jim Downer, UCCE Ventura County |
9:30 AM | Sponsor Introductions | |
9:40 AM | Refreshment Break | Exhibit Hall |
10:00 AM | Biological Control Successes Against Landscape Pests and Living With the Rest | John Kabashima, UCCE Orange County |
11:00 AM | Ten Things Your Mother Never Told You About Biological Control, but Should Have | Brian Spencer, General Manager, Applied Bio-nomics Ltd. |
11:30 AM | Control of the European Pepper Moth Using Biological Control and Biologicals | Bryan Vander Mey, UCCE San Diego |
12:00 PM | Sponsor Introductions | |
12:10 PM | Lunch and View Sponsor Displays | Exhibit Hall |
1:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION: What Would Make the Practice of Biological Control a Best Management Practice in Ornamental Plant Production? | Facilitator: James A. Bethke Panelists: Speakers |
2:30 PM | Sponsor Introductions | |
2:40 PM | Break | Exhibit Hall |
3:00 PM | Successful Biological Control in Ornamental Plant Production: Some Observations | Barner Jones, Syngenta Bioline |
3:30 PM | Successful Biological Control in Production Systems in California, Florida and Canada | Kim Horton, Biobest USA |
4:00 PM | Successful Examples of Biological Control of Soil-borne Pathogens | Matthew Krause, BioWorks, Inc. |
4:30 PM | Open Discussion and Conference Adjournment |
Registration
Registration $100 per person
Walk-in Registration (April 30, 2014) $150 per person
Online Registration (credit cards only)
Mail or Fax in Registration (checks and credit cards)
Trade Show Participation
Trade Show Vendor Fee: $195
Includes:
-A tabletop display at the event for your company product materials.
-A 5 minute presentation to attendees during the symposium.
-Your logo in all email and web-based promotions.
-Includes registration for one company or association representative to attend the Symposium.
Trade show Vendor Registration Form
Lodging Suggestions
Although blocks of rooms have not been set aside for the symposium, these hotels are near the meeting venue:
Residence Inn San Diego North/San Marcos
1245 Los Vallecitos Boulevard
San Marcos CA 92069
marriott.com
Ramada Limited San Marcos
517 San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92078
ramada.com
Hampton Inn San Marcos
123 East Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078-4309
(760) 736-9249
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Assistance Available
Please contact the UCNFA office at 530-752-8419 (phone/fax) (email: lldodge@ucdavis.edu) if you have special needs or require assistance |