The Australian industry efforts were reviewed by Dr Patrick Colyer, a plant pathologist with extensive experience in cotton, from Louisiana State University, USA.

This symposium was the first conference held specifically for biological control of arthropods and follows the successful model of four-yearly symposia for biological control of weeds.

H. armigera and H. punctigera are important pests of cotton in Australia.

Report and feedback on project progress from peers and relevant industry groups.