Identifying insect pests that affect crops and developing strategies to manage them effectively. This includes understanding pest biology, life cycles, and behavior to create targeted control methods.
Implementing IPM strategies that combine biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pest populations in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner.
Using natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to control insect pest populations, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Studying and developing insecticides and other chemical agents to manage pests, while ensuring their safe and effective use.
Breeding and developing crop varieties that are resistant to insect pests, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
Investigating the interactions between insect pests, their natural enemies, and the environment to better understand population dynamics and develop effective control strategies.
Studying the role of insects in pollination and the impact of agricultural practices on pollinator health and populations.