ESSA25 · About
Tiny creatures as ecological engineers
The 25th Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa, hosted by the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela, 5-8 July 2027.
The badge
What the ESSA25 badge shows
Our logo features the consortium of Lepidopteran pests of economic importance in maize, and the internal feeding pests (fruit fly and false codling moth) of phytosanitary importance on citrus. These insects show the size of the challenges faced by farmers growing maize and citrus in Mpumalanga, where both crops are predominant.
The emperor moth, Gonimbrasia belina, commonly known as the mopane worm or mopane moth, is also part of the logo because of its contribution to food security and its importance as a vital source of essential proteins across the region.
- Maize
- Lepidopteran pests of economic importance in maize.
- Citrus
- Fruit fly and false codling moth, internal feeders of phytosanitary importance on citrus.
- Mopane worm
- Gonimbrasia belina, the emperor moth, a source of protein and food security.
- Mpumalanga
- The province where maize and citrus are predominant, and the home of ESSA25.
Key dates
Dates and deadlines
Register before 15 April 2027 for the early-bird fees. Registration closes on 30 April 2027.
| First call for the congressDone | 1 October 2026 |
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| Early-bird registration and abstract submission open | 1 November 2026 |
| Abstract submission closes | 28 February 2027 |
| Abstract outcome sent to authors | 31 March 2027 |
| Normal registration fees apply | 15 April 2027 |
| Provisional programme available | 23 April 2027 |
| Registration closes | 30 April 2027 |
| Congress | 5-8 July 2027 |
Call for abstracts
Submit your work
Abstract submission opens on 1 November 2026 and closes on 28 February 2027. Authors will hear the outcome by 31 March 2027.
The guidelines for abstracts and the link to submit will be published on this page when submission opens.
Submission opens
1 November 2026
Submission closes
28 February 2027
Outcome sent to authors
31 March 2027
Provisional programme
23 April 2027
Hosts and organisers
Hosted by the University of Mpumalanga
ESSA25 is the 25th Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa, held at the University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Campus.
Organising committee
- Chairperson
- Dr Ludzula Mukwevho
- Host
- University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Campus
- Society
- Entomological Society of Southern Africa
- Congress organiser
- Mrs Carla de Jager, Carlamani Conferences
Contact
Who to ask
Carlamani Conferences is the congress organiser for ESSA25. Write to us about registration, invoices, accommodation or a visa letter.
Registration, logistics and admin enquiries
Carlamani Conferences
Mrs Carla de Jager
info@carlamani.co.zaPostal address
Carlamani Conferences
33 Spitfire Ave, Pierre van RyneveldCenturion, 0157
South Africa carlamani.com
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