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Biological Control of Pests Research Unit

Stoneville, Mississippi

 

 

 

MISSION

 

The mission of the Biological Control of Pests Research Unit (BCPRU) is to conduct basic and applied research on the production and use of biological control agents of agricultural and urban pests, in partnership with industry whenever feasible.  Emphasis is placed on development of in vivo and in vitro mass rearing methods and technology, including technology for harvesting, packaging, storage and distribution of quality-assured biological control agents.  Specific techniques are developed for the use of biological control in the regional management of specific pests. 

 

Classical biocontrol projects for invasive alien weeds and insect pests are uniquely implemented with the Stoneville Research Quarantine Facility, located adjacent to the National Biological Control Laboratory. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Michael Grodowitz -  Research Leader

Sherry Jackson - Program Support Asst

 

59 Lee Road
P.O. Box 67
Stoneville, MS  38776
Ph. 662-686-5487
Fax. 662-686-5281

 

 

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