The Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory was formed in 2007 from the former Insect Biocontrol & Chemicals Affecting Insect Behavior Laboratories.  Our mission is to develop new, cost-effective and sustainable strategies for controlling native insect pests and newly-introduced invasive species.

Our laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach to develop and evaluate a wide range of methods and tools for pest control, including...

Beneficial insects	Insect pheromones, attractants, & repellents
Pest-killing viruses & microbes	Genetically engineered plants & other molecular approaches

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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Plant Sciences Institute

BARC-West, Bldg. 007, Rm. 301
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
PHONE 301-504-6085      FAX 301-504-6580