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Agricultural Research Service United States Department of Agriculture
 

WELCOME TO THE

Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory

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...

beneficials

Beneficial insects

pheromones

Insect pheromones, attractants, & repellents

Pest-killing viruses & microbes

 plantprimerpcr

Genetically engineered plants & other molecular approaches


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

BARC-West, Bldg. 011A, Rm. 214
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
PHONE 301-504-5689      FAX 301-504-5104


     
Last Modified: 02/05/2009