The 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has extended the deadline date for submissions of abstracts to Oct. 30. ICUP seeks work abstracts that make a significant contribution to urban pest science. The abstract is not for publication, but simply for initial consideration by the ICUP committee. Potential presenters will be informed by Nov. […]
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