Sumários

Behavioural and biotechnical control of insect pests

3 novembro 2026, 14:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões

Definitions

What is behavioral control

What is a semiochemical

Application methods: monitoring, mating disruption, mass trapping, lure and kill, enhance natural enemies activity

Physiological or genetically modified organisms

Pine Wilt Disease - one of the most severe phytosanitary threats to European coniferous ecosystems

21 outubro 2026, 16:00 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Pine Wilt Disease (PWD), one of the most severe phytosanitary threats to European coniferous ecosystems

Invited Researcher: Maria de Lurdes Inácio, Head of the Plant Nematology Lab of INIAV, IP

Key Topics Covered:

- Taxonomy, anatomical identification, and life cycle of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.
- Vector dynamics and transmission mechanisms (Monochamus galloprovincialis).
- Symptom development, host susceptibility, and physiological impact on pine stands.

- Laboratory diagnostic standards: extraction (tray method), sieving, microscopy, and molecular confirmation.

- Quarantine regulations, field monitoring, sanitation protocols, and phytosanitary control plans

Written assessment

20 outubro 2026, 14:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Written assessment

Epidemiology and Ecology of diseases

Chemical Control in Forest Plantations & Sustainable Pesticide Use

14 outubro 2026, 16:00 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Chemical Control of Pests and Diseases in Forest Plantations

1 - Historical evolution from blind chemical control to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

2 - Chemical Control: Principles and Practices

Definition and scope; Types of chemical control agents (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, etc.); Formulations and application methods

3 - Pesticide Resistance and Environmental Impact

Mechanisms of resistance development; Case studies and statistics; Ecological and public health concerns

4 - Regulatory Framework

EU and Portuguese legislation (e.g., Dir. 2009/128/CE, Lei n.º 26/2013); Approval processes and safety standards; Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products Regulation

5 - Product Composition and Classification

Active ingredients, adjuvants, synergists, co-formulants; Hazard classification and persistence; Selectivity and mode of action

6 - Application Technology

Types of applicators (manual, motorized, hydraulic, etc.); Calibration and safety procedures; Personal protective equipment (PPE)

7 - Decision-Making in Chemical Control

Risk assessment and product selection; Environmental considerations; Integrated decision-key approach

8 - Case Study: Fomes Root and Butt Rot of Conifers

Biology and impact of Heterobasidion annosum; Control options: stump treatment, species selection, no thinning; Remedial measures and site-specific strategies

Key strategies and frameworks for managing forest pests and diseases, with a particular focus on prevention and regulatory tactics

13 outubro 2026, 14:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Key strategies and frameworks for managing forest pests and diseases, with a particular focus on prevention and regulatory tactics

1 - Prevention Strategies
Importance of early detection and monitoring;role of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in prevention

2 - Legislative Measures and Quarantine
Overview of international and national regulations (e.g., EU Plant Health Regulation, EPPO); quarantine protocols and phytosanitary measures; role of inspection services and border controls
3 - Exotic Pests and Diseases
Definition and pathways of introduction; case studies of significant exotic threats in European forests; risk assessment and contingency planning
4 - Discussion and Case Analysis
Interactive discussion on recent outbreaks and management responses
Critical analysis of prevention failures and lessons learned