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Our expertise

Our multidisciplinary group reflects the many and varied ways in which insects and allied invertebrates influence the world in which we live and in-turn how human activities affect the distribution and existence of many of these species. Within the Applied Entomology sub-group we develop integrated pest management (IPM) tools and the IPM programmes in which they can be used. The Ecological sub-group focuses on the conservation and protection of valuable ecosystem service providers, the advancement of fundamental theory in ecology and evolution, and the evolution of global biodiversity.

As a group we have extensive skills and experience in insect taxonomy, data science, molecular biology, insect behaviour and physiology, analytical chemistry, insecticide resistance and biopesticides. We take our work from laboratory to the field and work with a wide range of stakeholders including farmers, policy makers, NGOs, other universities and research institutes, and manufacturers of crop protection products both here in the UK and internationally

What can we do for you?

Staff in the Entomology Group carry out research in applied and ecological entomology, including sustainable crop protection tools (macro biological controls, biopesticides, novel pesticides, smart monitoring traps etc) and fundamental theory in ecology and evolution (plant-insect interactions mediated through plant secondary metabolites). Examples of current and past projects can be found in our project and publications listings. Our strength is our ability to take molecular studies through to whole organism and field-based research. Work can be completed to ORETO standards if required.

We offer consultation and collaboration for those planning to undertake applied or ecological entomology research, for example:

• testing plant protection products.
• investigating plant-insect interactions.
• semiochemical research.
• insect behaviour assays.
• data analysis and reporting support.

We have experience supporting research, knowledge exchange, and knowledge transfer.

If you would like to discuss how we can support your project or enterprise, please contact us.