Measuring Almond Yield What results can I expect when applying APIS BLOOM? Due to increased honeybee activity, you can expect improved seed and fruit set after applying APIS BLOOM which can lead to higher yield. https://ow.ly/XfZs50UsjjE
ISCA lnc.
Biotechnology Research
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Next Generation Insect Control.
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ISCA Inc. is poised to revolutionize agriculture by disrupting the global insect control market. By linking applied innovation, complex supply chain processes, and deep industry knowledge, we are bringing cost-competitive and sustainable solutions to the agricultural marketplace. Using more than $30M in competitive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, the Gates Foundation, and others, ISCA has spent over 20 years focused on formulation development, scaling up manufacturing processes, and understanding the market. A wealth of innovative and ready-to-go products are now available for global use. By developing Smart Agriculture tools, including monitoring systems, application technologies and delivery platforms for semiochemicals (including pheromones), and by using innovative synthetic chemistry, ISCA has developed a robust pipeline of products intended to provide ready-to-use and turn-key solutions for growers all over the world. These are solutions ready for the farm of today and the future. With research and manufacturing facilities in California, Brazil, and India, ISCA Global has successfully scaled up chemical synthesis processes so that semiochemical-based control solutions are now cost-competitive with conventional pesticides. In addition, we have application and delivery platforms that have been proven and adopted by growers in over 30 countries. ISCA is the next generation of insect control. We are an international and multicultural group with a passion for making big agriculture sustainable.
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- Semiochemicals, Alternative Pesticides, Sustainability, Agriculture, Technology, Integrated Pest Management, Green Pesticides, Vector Control, and Food Safety
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How does APIS BLOOM work? APIS BLOOM releases a honey bee attractant at a controlled rate in your fields. This tells passing honey bees that they are in an ideal place to stop and visit the flowers. When they return to the hive with a large load of pollen or nectar, they recruit other bees to join them on the next trip. In both ways, APIS Bloom promotes better pollination. https://ow.ly/UmML50Usjfz
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Harnessing the Power of Mother Nature’s Chemical Cues Semiochemicals are natural compounds emitted by plants and animals to elicit desired behaviors. https://ow.ly/UBX450UpzEG
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Moths Are Tuning Into Plant Sounds! Did you know that stressed plants emit #ultrasonic #clicking #sounds? Even more fascinating, moths can #eavesdrop on these sounds to decide where to lay their eggs! Recent findings reveal that moths rely not only on visual and chemical cues but also on acoustic signals from plants. This discovery, if confirmed, opens up incredible possibilities for understanding insect-plant interactions. Now, the big question: How can we harness this knowledge as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool? Could these auditory cues unlock innovative strategies to protect crops while promoting sustainability? Share your thoughts!
When Plants Speak, Moths Listen! Gravid moths, long known to rely on #visual and #semiochemical (smell) and #gustatory cues to identify suitable host plants for #oviposition, may also be tuning into #auditory #signals emitted by plants under stress. This fascinating new #discovery opens a new dimension in understanding how moths make critical decisions that affect their #reproductive #success, #ecosystems, and #agriculture. A recent study (preprint: https://lnkd.in/gNGAqnAV) unveils this previously unknown #bioacustic layer in the intricate relationship between #plants and #moths. Now for the big question: How can we harness this knowledge as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool? Could these auditory cues help us develop innovative bioacoustic strategies to protect crops while promoting sustainability? Share your thoughts! #IPM #AgricultureInnovation #Bioacoustics #PestManagement #PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture ISCA lnc. ISCA Brasil
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Recap of a Successful Symposium on Mating Disruption for Insect Pest Control!
Mating Disruption for Insect Pest Control Great symposium at #ENTSOC2024 Today, industry leaders, researchers, and government representatives gathered at the Phoenix Convention Center for an insightful symposium on cutting-edge mating disruption methods for pest control. Organized by Rangaswamy Muniappan and Rolando Alegria, this event showcased diverse strategies and technologies aimed at sustainable insect management. Here’s a quick rundown of the sessions: Spongy Moth Mating Disruption via Drones - Ksenia S Onufrieva, Virginia Tech Spongy Moth Database Management - Mannin Dodd, Virginia Tech Fall Armyworm and Rice Stemborer Disruption Advances - Pedro Coelho, Provivi Inc. Pink Bollworm Control in Cotton - Dr. Markandeya Gorantla, ATGC Biotech Diamondback Moth Management - Taylore Sydnor, Virginia Tech Eggplant Borer Control in Bangladesh - Rangaswamy Muniappan, Virginia Tech Nano Carbon Matrix Delivery for Armyworm - kesavan subaharan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Combining Kairomones and Pheromones for Monitoring - Rodrigo Silva, BedoukianBio Pheromone Mating Disruption at Low Densities - Peter McGhee, Pacific Biocontrol Altering Insect Behavior for Crop Protection - Agenor Mafra-Neto, ISCA Technologies The event concluded with remarks from Rolando Alegria. This was a great Symposium, leaving attendees inspired by the innovations in sustainable pest management. Thanks to all presenters for their impactful work! #PestControl #SustainableAgriculture #MatingDisruption #Innovation
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Journey to #EntSoc24 This is my journey—but I’m joined by around 3,000 other entomologists, each on their own unique path to #EntSoc24.
My Journey to #EntSoc24 Today, I’m heading to #Phoenix, #Arizona, for the Entomological Society of America’s Annual Meeting, #EntSoc24. It’s been an enjoyable drive along the I-10, moving eastward through a corner of the #ColoradoDesert in California before crossing the vast #SonoranDesert. This incredible desert spans southeastern California, southwestern Arizona, and extends into Mexico, offering breathtaking views of rugged landscapes and striking desert vegetation. This is my journey—but I’m joined by around 3,000 other entomologists, each on their own unique path to #EntSoc24. Tomorrow morning, I’ll be presenting “Altering Insect Behavior for Enhanced Crop Protection” in the #symposium, “Mating Disruption for Control of Insect Pests.” Join me Sunday morning, November 10 in #Phoenix, AZ, as I dive into #cropprotection innovations with #semiochemicals, highlighting sustainable and precise pest management strategies. This is a unique opportunity to explore #innovative, #environmentallyfriendly methods in #pestcontrol that are both effective and impactful. Presentation Details: Title: Altering Insect Behavior for Enhanced Crop Protection Presented by: Agenor Mafra-Neto Co-Authors: Jesse Saroli, Carmem Bernardi, Richard (Dick) Pederson PhD, Vanessa Soria, Max Latimer Lasiter, Ruben Machota Jr., Ligia Caroline Bortoli, Kim Li Spencer, M.D., Teun Dekker Symposium: Mating Disruption for Control of Insect Pests Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 127 C, PCC Date & Time: Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM MST ISCA lnc. | ISCA LATAM | DE SANGOSSE | #EntSoc24
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Controle da Lagarta do Pescoço Vermelho no Amendoin As principais pragas em lavouras de amendoim são a #LagartaDaEspigaDoMilho (#Helicoverpa #zea) e a #LagartaDoCartucho (#Spodoptera #frugiperda) (#FAW), já bem conhecidas pelos seus alto potenciais de #danos #econômicos a diversas #culturas, incluindo o amendoim. No entanto, a #LagartadoPescoçoVermelho (Stegasta bosqueella) também apresenta sérios desafios de controle ao escapar dos métodos tradicionais de manejo devido ao seu estágio larval #críptico nas folhas terminais do #amendoim. Aplicações repetidas #InseticidasDeAmploEspectro, não só não controlam bem, mas tambem podem prejudicar a #SaúdeDaCultura e a #sustentabilidade #ambiental. Estamos felizes de poder compartilhar um estudo recém-publicado, "Successful management of Stegasta bosqueella (Lepidoptera Gelechiidae) in peanut with an attract-and-kill strategy", de Ricardo Pinto e Odair Fernandes ([https://lnkd.in/g6ibW4xx]). A pesquisa de Ricardo Pinto e Odair Fernandes apresenta uma solução direcionada e segura para o controle da Lagarta do Pescoço Vermelho: o #Noctovi da ISCA lnc. , um produto #AtraiEMata para mariposas adultas. O #Noctovi, misturado com pequenas quantidades de inseticida, é aplicado em faixas intercaladas a cada #50metros. A mistura atrai e mata as #Mariposas que interagem com a formulação, oferecendo um #ControleFocado, sem #Deriva e sem efeito em #Organismos #NãoAlvo. Embora o #Noctovi já seja conhecido por atrair e matar efetivamente mariposas #Noctuidae, como a #Lagartadocartucho e a #LagartadaEspigadoMilho, o estudo mostra que ele também é eficaz no controle das mariposas da #Lagarta-do-Pescoço-Vermelho, da familia Gelechiidae, presente no amendoim. Os #TestesDeCampo https://lnkd.in/g6ibW4xx demonstraram que as áreas tratadas com Noctovi apresentaram menos larvas e menos danos visíveis em comparação com áreas não tratadas, reduzindo significativamente as populações da Lagarta do Pescoço Vermelho e os danos à cultura do amendoim. Ao adotar essa abordagem de atrai-e-mata, o Noctovi visa os estágios adultos de todas as pragas de mariposas no amendoim, incluindo a lagarta do pescoço vermelho, a lagarta-do-cartucho e a lagarta-da-espiga-do-milho. Essa solução não só aumenta o potencial de #rendimento, mas também se alinha com práticas de #ManejoIntegradoDePragas (#MIP) ao reduzir a dependência de produtos de #amploespectro e oferecer um #ControlePreciso sobre várias mariposas pragas de amendoim. Com o Noctovi, os #ProdutoresDeAmendoim agora têm uma estratégia proativa e sustentável para a #ProteçãoDeCulturas. Estou certo de que nosso #Amendoim vai ter um sabor ainda melhor de agora em diante. Bom para o #ProdutorDeAmendoim, bom para o #Consumidor, ótimo para o #Planeta. #ProduçãoDeAmendoim #MIP #InovaçãoNaAgricultura #ISCA #ManejoDePragas #AgriculturaSustentável #Noctovi #AgTech #Stegasta #bosqueella #FAW #Zea #Helicoverpa #spodoptera
Rednecked Control in Peanuts The main moth pests in peanut fields are #CornEarworm (Helicoverpa zea) and #FallArmyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), well known for their high potential to cause economic damage to numerous crops, including peanuts. However, the #RedneckedPeanutworm (Stegasta bosqueella) also poses serious challenges, often evading traditional control methods due to its concealed larval stage in #peanuts. #BroadSpectrum #insecticides commonly used for #pestcontrol are often ineffective at reaching Rednecked #larvae hidden within #peanut terminals, resulting in repeated applications that can impact #crophealth and environmental sustainability. We're thrilled to share insights from the newly published study, "Successful management of Stegasta bosqueella (Lepidoptera Gelechiidae) in peanut with an attract-and-kill strategy" by Ricardo Pinto and Odair Fernandes (https://lnkd.in/g6ibW4xx). Ricardo Pinto and Odair Fernandes's research introduces a targeted, eco-friendly solution for controlling Rednecked Peanutworm: ISCA lnc. 's #Noctovi, an #AttractAndKill product for adult moths. Noctovi, mixed with minimal amounts of insecticide, is applied as a coarse drip in skip rows every #50yards. The mixture attracts and kills the #moths that interact with the formulation, thus delivering #focusedcontrol. No #drift, and no effect on #nontargets. While #Noctovi is already known to effectively attract and kill #Noctuid moths like #FallArmyworm and #CornEarworm, the study reveals that it also effectively targets the insidious #RedneckedPeanutworm moths, a #Gelechidae, in peanuts. #Fieldtrials demonstrated that Noctovi-treated areas had fewer larvae and less visible damage compared to untreated fields, significantly reducing Rednecked Peanutworm populations and peanut crop damage. By adopting this attract-and-kill approach, Noctovi targets the adult stages of all moth pests in peanuts, including rednecked peanutworm, Fall Armyworm, and Corn Earworm. This solution not only enhances yield potential but also aligns with #IntegratedPestManagement (#IPM) practices by reducing reliance on #broadspectrum chemicals and providing #precisecontrol over multiple moth pests. With Noctovi, #peanutgrowers now have a proactive and sustainable strategy for #cropprotection. I am sure our #peanutbutter will taste even better from now on. Good for the peanut #grower, good for the #consumer, great for the #planet. #PeanutProduction #IPM #AgricultureInnovation #ISCA #PestManagement #SustainableFarming #Noctovi #AgTech #Stegasta #bosqueella #FAW #Zea #Helicoverpa #spodoptera ISCA lnc. ISCA LATAM DE SANGOSSE São Martinho Usina São Martinho Grupo São Martinho Copersucar S.A. Copersucar Armazéns Gerais S.A. COPERSUCAR NORTH AMERICA, LLC American Peanut Council The J.M. Smucker Co. Birdsong Peanuts Golden Peanut Olam Olam Agri Hormel Foods Conagra Brands University of Florida
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Meet us at the #EntSoc24 in Phoenix. We will be presenting Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST at the Phoenix Convention Center, Room 222 B, PCC Details Title: Keeping Pests Away with Semiochemicals Presented By: Dr. Agenor Mafra-Neto Co-Authors: Jesse Saroli, Carmem Bernardi, Dick Pederson, Vanessa Soria, Max Lasiter, Jackson P. Audle, Christopher Fettig, Jason Moa, Jessie Moan, Steven Munson, Leif Mortenson, Darren Blackford, Elizabeth Graham, Ruben Machota Jr., Ligia Caroline Bortoli, Kim Li Spencer, M.D., Teun Dekker Symposium: Current Research of Insect Repellents Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 222 B, PCC Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST See you there!
Keeping Pests Away with Semiochemicals I'm honored to have been invited to speak at asymposium, organized by my esteemed colleague and friend Dr. Mustapha Debboun, which will focus on "Current Research of Insect Repellents," with many presentations centered on #repellent solutions for controlling disease vectors, particularly #mosquitoes. My presentation will cover semiochemical repellents for vector control and our remarkable progress on semiochemical repellents for urban and rural crop protection, developed in collaboration with our #collaborators and #stakeholders. Through the sustainable, precise application of #semiochemical #repellents, we can influence the #behavior of tiny insect pests—such as bark beetles, which are as small as a grain of rice—to larger insects like palm weevils, and even manage interactions with animals as large as #elephants. #PresentationDetails: Title: Keeping Pests Away with Semiochemicals Dr. Agenor Mafra-Neto Co-Authors: Jesse Saroli, Carmem Bernardi, Richard (Dick) Pederson PhD, Vanessa Soria, Max Latimer Lasiter, Jackson Audley, Chris Fettig, Steve Munson, Leif Mortenson, Darren Blackford, @Elizabeth Graham, Ruben Machota Jr., Ligia Caroline Bortoli, Kim Li Spencer, M.D., Teun Dekker Symposium: Current Research of Insect Repellents Location: Phoenix Convention Center & Venues, Room 222 B, PCC Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST The Context of Our Presentation Human activity has a profound impact across ecosystems worldwide. The movement of people and goods has introduced organisms to new environments, both intentionally and unintentionally, contributing to novel #diseases, #pests, and #environmentalstressors. The need for #sustainablepestmanagementsolutions is increasingly urgent. In "Keeping Pests Away with Semiochemicals," we’ll discuss how repellents present a smarter, targeted alternative to conventional pesticides. Developed by ISCA lnc. and ISCA LATAM in collaboration with global stakeholders, these solutions are changing how pest and vector control is being done. ISCA's repellent solutions effectively deter disease vectors such as mosquitoes carrying malaria and dengue; they also repel pests like bark and ambrosia beetles, as well as weevils. #Economical and #efficient, ISCA's repellent solutions provide protection for #farms, #orchards, #backyards, and #urbanforestry alike. We’ll even help #nationalparks manage elephants using repellent blends of angry #ants and #bees. Join us for this engaging seminar and learn about these groundbreaking techniques! #Entomology 2024— #EntSoc24 The Entomological Society of America's Annual Meeting will bring insect science professionals from around the globe to #Phoenix, #arizona. This event is the ideal to establish and strengthen connections. Don’t miss my session on November 13—I look forward to seeing you there! Register here
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Controla chinches ya en el rastrojo Las poblaciones de #chinches #plaga frecuentemente ya están presentes en la cosecha en números significativos antes incluso de la siembra, algo muy común en LatinoAmerica. Las #ninfas y #adultos se refugian en el #rastrojo, y cuando las #semillas empiezan a #germinar, comienzan a #alimentarse de las #plántulas. Durante la alimentación, las chinches #inyectan #saliva con #enzimas que destruyen los tejidos de la planta, causando #necrosis con cada #picadura. Este proceso puede introducir patógenos en el tejido, provocando enfermedades. En muchos casos, el daño a la plántula es tan severo que causa la muerte de la planta, reduciendo la densidad del #cultivo. Cuando la planta sobrevive, el daño puede reducir su #vigor, y en el maíz y el #sorgo, esto puede resultar en atrofia y plantas improductivas. Con el establecimiento del cultivo, los daños de las chinches se vuelven menos visibles, pero al alimentarse de las estructuras reproductivas, pueden causar el aborto de estas estructuras o perjudicar el crecimiento y la maduración de las semillas, como en la #soja y el #maíz, o las semillas y fibras en el #algodón. Para controlar chinches, los productores suelen aplicar insecticidas justo después de la siembra y continúan durante las fases vegetativa y reproductiva del cultivo. #ControlComportamental: ISCA lnc. desarrolló una alternativa #semioquímica #efectiva para el #controldechinches, que aumenta significativamente la #eficacia de los insecticidas, reduciendo al mismo tiempo el #impactoambiental y los riesgos para organismos no objetivo, además de minimizar la posibilidad de #desarrolloderesistencia. El productor mezcla #ACTTRAChinche en el tanque con (<2%) de insecticida y lo aplica en el campo. ACTTRA Chinche libera los semioquímicos de manera #controlada, #atrayendo a las chinches plaga – machos, hembras, adultos y ninfas – de varias especies, que al interactuar con la mezcla, mueren. Esta estrategia promueve el control eficaz de la población de chinches en el campo. ACTTRA Chinche puede aplicarse en el rastrojo durante la siembra, “limpiando” el campo para el establecimiento del cultivo. Durante las fases vegetativa y reproductiva, aplicaciones de ACTTRA Chinche pueden ser utilizadas para “limpiar” el campo de nuevas poblaciones de chinches plaga que puedan establecerse. #ACTTRAChinche #Persistente Bajo La #Lluvia y #EvitaResistencia**: ACTTRA Chinche mantiene su eficacia en el campo incluso después de lluvias, atrayendo adultos y ninfas de chinches a larga distancia e induciéndolos a interactuar con el material que contiene insecticida. Esta exposición intensa hace improbable la supervivencia de las chinches tras interactuar con ACTTRA Chinche en el campo, reduciendo así la posibilidad de evolución resistente. Bueno para el #productor, bueno para el #consumidor, excelente para el #planeta. DE SANGOSSE ISCA LATAM De Sangosse Brasil Amaggi Grupo Bom Jesus Grupo Bom Futuro Scheffer oficial Natter
Controle percevejos já na palhada As populações de #percevejos #praga frequentemente já estão presentes na #lavoura em números significativos antes mesmo do plantio. Isso é muito comum no Brasil. #Ninfas e #adultos se abrigam na #palhada e assim que as #sementes começam a #brotar, passam a se alimentar das #plântulas. Durante a #alimentação, os percevejos injetam #saliva com #enzimas que destroem os tecidos da planta, causando #necrose a cada picada. Esse processo pode introduzir #patógenos no tecido, provocando doenças. Em muitos casos, o dano ao broto é tão severo que leva à morte da planta, #reduzindo a #densidade da #cultura. Quando a #planta sobrevive, o dano pode diminuir seu vigor, e em certas culturas, como milho e sorgo, isso pode resultar em #enfezamento e #plantasimprodutivas. Com o estabelecimento da cultura, os danos dos percevejos tornam-se menos visíveis, mas ao se alimentarem das estruturas reprodutivas, podem causar o aborto dessas estruturas ou prejudicar o crescimento e #maturação de sementes, como na soja e no milho, ou #sementes e #fibras no algodão. Para controlar percevejos, os produtores aplicam inseticidas do plantio ás fases #vegetativa e #reprodutiva da #cultura. #ControleComportamental: A ISCA lnc. desenvolveu uma alternativa #semioquímica #efetiva para o #controle de percevejos, que aumenta significativamente a #eficácia dos #inseticidas, reduzindo ao mesmo tempo o impacto ambiental, além de minimizar a chance de desenvolvimento de #resistência. O #produtor mistura ACTTRA Percevejo no tanque com (<2%) de inseticida e aplica no campo. O ACTTRA Percevejo libera os #semioquímicos de forma #controlada, atraindo os percevejos praga -- machos, femeas, adultos e ninfas-- de varias especies, que ao interagirem com a mistura, e morrem. Essa estratégia promove o #ControlezEficaz de percevejos na lavoura. ACTTRA Percevejo pode ser aplicado na #palhada durante o #plantio, “limpando” a lavoura para o estabelecimento da cultura. Durante as fases vegetativa e reprodutiva, aplicações de ACTTRA Percevejo podem ser utilizadas para “limpar” a lavoura de percevejos que venham a se estabelecer. ACTTRA Percevejo #Persistente na Chuva, e Evita #Resistência. ACTTRA Percevejo mantém sua eficácia no campo mesmo após chuvas, atraindo adultos e ninfas de percevejos a longa distância e induzindo-os a interagir com o material contendo inseticida. Essa exposição intensa torna improvável a sobrevivência dos percevejos após a interação com o #ACTTRAPercevejo no campo, reduzindo a possibilidade de #evoluçãoderesistência. Bom para o #produtor, bom para o #consumidor, excelente para o #planeta. DE SANGOSSE ISCA LATAM De Sangosse Brasil Amaggi Grupo Bom Jesus Grupo Bom Futuro Scheffer oficial Natter SLC Agrícola Abapa - Associação Baiana dos Produtores de Algodão Mais Soja Aprosoja/MS Aprosoja Brasil Aprosoja Produtores no campo contando percevejos mortos numa linha de aplicação de ACTTRA Percevejo na palhada da soja.
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Após as graves inundações na Espanha, especialmente em Valência, Múrcia e Andaluzia, é inspirador ver como a esperança e a resiliência podem surgir mesmo em momentos tão desafiadores. No início deste ano, o Rio Grande do Sul, no Brasil, enfrentou uma tragédia semelhante, com mais de 2 milhões de pessoas impactadas e mais de 500 mil desabrigadas por enchentes severas. Um estudo publicado na Nature Magazine relata que além dos danos físicos, eventos climáticos extremos também deixam marcas profundas na saúde mental das pessoas. As lições do Rio Grande do Sul nos mostram a importância do apoio comunitário antes e depois de um desastre, relata o estudo da Nature Magazine. Estudos conduzidos logo após a crise indicam como o suporte mútuo entre membros da comunidade pode ser essencial para prevenir traumas e promover a cura. Enquanto a Espanha inicia sua jornada de recuperação, esses aprendizados nos oferecem o caminho a seguir. Fomentar a união e a resiliência pode ajudar as comunidades afetadas a se reconstruírem, mais fortes e unidas. #InundaçõesEspanha #Resiliência #ApoioComunitário #SaúdeMental #RioGrandedoSul
Healing after disasters In the wake of the devastating floods in #Spain, particularly in #Valencia, #Murcia, and #Andalusia, it’s encouraging to see that some hope and resilience can emerge from these challenging times. Earlier this year, the state of #RioGrandedoSul in #Brazil faced a similar tragedy, where over 2 million people were impacted, and more than 500,000 were displaced by severe #flooding. While the physical damage is evident, #extremeweather events also leave a profound mark on #mentalhealth. Lessons learned from the Rio Grande do Sul floods, reported in today's Nature Magazine, remind us of the importance of community support during and after disasters. Research from that crisis highlights how communities can help prevent trauma and aid mental healing by supporting each other from the initial stages of response. As Spain faces its recovery journey, these insights offer a path forward. By fostering unity and resilience, we can help affected #communities heal and rebuild stronger than before. #SpainFloods #Resilience #CommunitySupport #MentalHealth #RioGrandeDoSul
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