As part of the EuroGard Conference 2025 in Rome, Italy, the International Plant Sentinel Network (IPSN), in collaboration with the Orto Botanico di Roma, will host a free, one-day in-person workshop about the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) 

The Threat of the Emerald Ash Borer to Europe: Monitoring and Mitigation Strategies
📍 Location: Orto Botanico di Roma
📅 Date: Wednesday, 24th September 2025 

This workshop is open to all—whether you are new to pest monitoring or already actively involved. It will be a valuable opportunity to connect with experts, share ideas, and strengthen Europe’s collective response to this destructive pest. 

Workshop highlights: 

• Background, biology, and distribution of the Emerald Ash Borer 
• Latest research and findings 
• European guidelines and mitigation strategies 
• Discussion session: planning future monitoring and response activities 
• Practical training: techniques and protocols for effective surveys and trapping 

The workshop includes a guided visit of the Orto Botanico di Roma’s remarkable botanical collections 

An online option is available for the morning session only.