Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center) will organize an international workshop on controlling Gryllus bimaculatus insects.

Titled “Integrated Management to Reduce the Outbreak of Black Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus),” the workshop will take place in Jeddah on May 13 and 14.

The event will bring together local experts and international specialists in entomology and integrated pest management from the United States, Britain, China, South Africa, and Egypt.

The workshop aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and information on international best practices for controlling the outbreak of these crickets and improving the capabilities of specialists in insect prevention.

By doing so, the workshop seeks to strengthen the role of relevant bodies in preventing and combating harmful pests, while fostering a scientific environment to enhance the knowledge of specialists at regional and global levels.

The workshop will include an e
xhibition and scientific sessions for distinguished local and international experts focusing on the surveillance and monitoring of Gryllus bimaculatus.

The sessions will highlight global expertise in the field and showcase integrated management programs specifically designed for dealing with the crickets.

The workshop will conclude with recommendations on integrated management approaches to reduce the outbreak of this insect, aiming to enhance agricultural services provided by countries in the region and worldwide.

Source: Saudi Press Agency