Entomological Research Institute, Faisalabad

Mission

To generate appropriate technologies having cost effective, environment friendly and sustainable solutions to critical pest problems. Thus, reducing crop losses and contributing to increase yield and earnings.

Objectives

• Identification of insect pest problems of field crops, fruits, vegetables and stored grains
• Screening of promising linesof major crops against insect Pest.
• Standardization of pesticides
• Exploration of bio-control agents
• Technology for higher honey production
• Devise pest management strategies
• Transfer of plant protection technologies

Research Activities

Following are the research activities performed at Entomological Research Institute:

• Varietal screening experiments are performed on regular basis to find out comparatively resistant genotypes against insect pests and to provide the data for varietal approval
• Studies on population dynamics of insect pests and predators are conducted to know the peak activity period of insect pests and predators to adopt timely control measures
• Seed dressing with different insecticides is done to minimize the pest losses at foliar stage of the crop
• Pesticides application on different crops is done to screenout the best chemical for recommendation against insect pests of field forage and horticultural crops
• Pesticides standardization experiments are regular activity of the institute
• Development of IPM technology of major crops, fruits and vegetables
• Surveys are also part of research activities to explore beneficial and injurious insect pest fauna
• Bio-control agents i.e., parasites, predators, botanicals and inert dusts are also tested against insect pests to minimize the pesticide load and to overcome the problem of insecticide resistance and pesticide residues in end product
• Rearing of bio-control agents i.e., Trichogramma chilonis andBracon hebetorisfor in house experiments and public use
• Studies on scenario of American foul brood and honey bee mite infestation in the apiaries and its control measures are under progress at Beekeeping and Hill Fruit Pests Station, Rawalpindi
• Anti-dengue campaign and awareness seminars on dengue mosquito and its management are organized frequently
• Farmer’s day/training workshops are also organized
• Research findings are published in scientific journals, Zarat nama and National news papers

Achievements

Following are the achievements of the institute:

• Spot eradication of cotton mealy bug through monitoring.
• IPM of mango mealy bug by using v-shaped plastic traps and trapping of eggs by preparing mounds around the tree trunk.
• Fruit fly control by pheromone trap + use of protein baits + sanitation + hoeing and destruction of infested fruits, debris and vegetables regularly.
• Control of sugarcane borers by using granules at the time of sowing and earthing up.
• Establishment of Trichogramma rearing Lab. at entomological research institute and provision of Trichogramma cards for experts and farmer use.
• What aphid is controlled by intercropping of brassica line between 2-acre crop and around the crop.
• Spot eradication of army worm spp. by collection of egg masses and spray on newly hatched larvae.
• Control of rice borers by eradication of stubbles through rotavating of soil.
• Control of sucking pests through seed dressing and use of botanicals during early crop stages of cotton and maize.
•  Control of red cotton bug through insecticide flooding.
• Determined the insecticides resistance in Helicoverpa, whitefly, Spotted bollworm, American bollworm, Pink bollworm against common used insecticides and advised the farmers to use the insecticides accordingly
•  Developed technologies to produce artificial queens to enhance the honey yield.
•  Determined the role of honey bees as pollinator on the different fruits and crops and farmers are advised to use honey bees for pollination.
•  Identified effective miticides against vorra mite attacking honey bees
•  Identified and rearing of Lac insects of 10 new hosts other than ber fruit plants
•  Developed baits for control of rodents in fields and buildings
•  Termite control in forest and orchards, trees, by pegging under the tree around the stem and filling of insecticides solution @ 10ml/L. of water and termite proofing of residential buildings and offices by drilling and drenching 2 feet apart along each wall

Initiatives

• Research on role of plant volatiles in mediating attraction of herbivorous insects and their predators or parasitoids
• Monitoring, evaluating insecticides resistance and modifications in enzymatic activities of insect pests of economic importance
• Rearing and multiplication of natural enemies
• Establish an insectarium for reference and record
• Transfer of technologies developed to the farmers and other stakeholders

Facilities

Following are the facilities provided by the institute:

• Identification of insect pests of field, forage, fruits and vegetable crops and stored grain products
• Screening of promising lines of crops, fruits and vegetables against insect pests
• Standardization of pesticides
• Exploration of Bio-control agents
• Provision of IPM technologies of different crop insect pests
• Provision of training to extension workers regarding IPM of crops, fruits and vegetables

Services

Introduction

Farmers bring their infested plant/fruits sample to Entomological Research Institute Faisalabad and experts diagnose the problem and suggest appropriate control measure. Farmer field visit Service regarding diagnosis of insect pest problem is also available at ERI Faisalabad on payment basis @ 10000 per visit.

How to avail the service 

Approach to the office of the Director Entomology through Email or by calling 

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Allied Station

Entomological Research Sub-Station Pasrur

Entomological Research Sub-Station pasrur is pioneer and only research station in Pakistan working on lac culture which is one of the most valuable gifts of nature to mankind. Lac is only resin of animal origin. This station is working on identification. Preservation and exploration of endangered lac strain from ecological zone of Pakistan. Moreover, provide a check on environment al degradation and help to rebuild the ecological balance, but also conserve endangered lac insect associated fauna and flora for posterity of biodiversity conservation.

Research Activities

Preservation and exploration of endangered lac strain from ecological zone of Pakistan

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Beekeeping & Hill Fruit Pests Research Station, Rawalpindi

Beekeeping plays an extremely beneficial role for the services of mankind by providing honey, an elixir for life and many other products having multifarious uses in the daily life. The role of honeybees in the field of agriculture is also worth mentioning as besides producing honey, these render pollination services for crops, fruits and vegetables especially the oilseeds and fodder. Therefore, keeping in view its great significance, it invited the attention of Govt. of the Punjab for the creation of beneficial discipline. Consequently, Beekeeping & Hill Fruit Pests Research Station was established in 1981 as an independent Research Station of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad; with its Research Sub-Stations at Murree, Hasanabdal and Lahore. The main objectives of the Research Station are as under:

• Development of bee management techniques for higher honey yield
• Exploration of bee forage plants and pockets
• Assessment the role of honeybees in the pollination of crops/fruit plants
• Identification of honeybee diseases, enemies & their effective/economical control measure
• Organization of beekeeping training courses
• Provision of advisory services to beekeepers
• To devise effective/economical control measures against hill fruit pests

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the station:

• Evaluation Of Different Pluses As Protein Source In Pollen Substitutes And Pollen Supplement For Apis Mellifera During Winter Season.
• Studies on the Scenario of Different Insects, Pests and Diseases in Apiaries.
• Capacity Building & Training Program for Beekeepers & Interested Persons.
• Comparative Efficacy Of Fluvalinate And Flumethrine Against The Control Of Honey Bee Mites Varroa Destructor
• Comparative Study Of Oils Extracts Vs Powders Dust  For The Control Of Varroa Destructor
• Evaluation Of Different Baits Against Hornets
• Population Dynamics And Seasonal Distribution Of Fruit Fly (Diptera; Tephritidea)

Entomological Research Sub Station, Multan

Entomological Research Sub-Station, Multan was established on 4th December, 1962. The major research activities for the improvement of field crops and horticultural plants for concentrated at Entomological Research Sub Station Multan. It is Sub Station of Entomological Research Institute, Faisalabad.

Research Activities

• Comparison of new chemistry vs  conventional insecticides against whitefly on cotton crop
• Effect of different sowing times on population dynamics of whitefly, dusky cotton bug and pink bollworm on cotton crop
• Efficacy of different  insecticides against jassid on cotton crop
• Studies on the population dynamics of whitefly and pink bollworm on cotton crop at various locations (multan, d.g.khan and rajanpur)
• Monitoring of pink bollworm by using pheromones traps in multan through out the year
• Impact of water stress in incidence of whitefly in cotton crop
• Screening of coded  cotton genotypes (ncvt) against insect pest complex
• Comparative efficacy of various insecticides against thrips (frankliniella tritici fitch) on red rose

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Beekeeping & Hill Fruit Pests Research Sub Station, Murree

This research substation is doing research work on the effective and economical control measures against hill fruit pests and research work on development of European bee management techniques for higher honey yield.

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the station:

• Studies on the Scenario of Different Insect Pests and Diseases in The Apiaries
• Capacity Building & Training Program For Beekeepers And Interested Persons
• Comparative Efficacy Of Different Insecticides Against Peach  Aphid
• Comparative Efficacy Of Different Insecticides Against Pear (Pyrus Communis)Thrips

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Beekeeping Research Sub Station, Hasanabdal

Beekeeping Research Substation Hassanabdal was established in 1950. This research substation is under the administrative control of Entomologist Beekeeping and Hill Fruit Pests Research Station Rawalpindi and is doing useful research work on breeding and multiplication of European honey bees. It also provides beneficial services to the fruit orchards comprising loquat, deciduous fruit trees and vegetables through pollination by honey bees.

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the station:

• Studies on the Scenario of Different Insect Pests and Diseases in the Apiaries
• Capacity Building & Training Program For Beekeepers And Interested Persons
• Quantitative Assessment Of Pollen Collected At Different Time Intervals In Apis Mellifera L
• Evaluation of Different Traps Against Hornets
• Evaluation of Different Methods To Control Varroa Destructor During Different Seasons

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Beekeeping Research Sub Station, Lahore

Apiculture or beekeeping plays an important role not only by providing the honey used as food and medicine but also other products having numerous direct or indirect uses for the mankind. Honeybee is essential for the conservation of the natural flora and maintenance of biodiversity. The role of honeybees in the field of agriculture is also worth mentioning as besides producing honey, these render pollination services for crops, fruits and vegetables especially the oilseeds and fodder. Beekeeping Research Sub-Station is conducting research studies on domesticated honeybee ApismelliferaL. at Lahore. These research studies relate to the management of bee colonies during different seasons, selective breeding, honey production potential, identification and control of bee diseases and enemies and exploration of bee flora (natural sources of bee food) and floral pockets, in the Punjab. Popularization of Bee farming through different publicity media via; radio, personal contacts, exhibitions, short training courses, literature etc. is undertaken for the benefit of the interested persons.

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the station:

• Studies on the Scenario of Different Insect Pests and Diseases in The Apiaries
• Capacity Building & Training Program For Beekeepers And Interested Persons
• Efficacy of Different Vegetable Oils Against Different Seciesof Honeybee Parasitic Mites I. E. TropilaelapsClareae& Varroa Destructor

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Entomological Research Sub station, Bahawalpur

This Research Sub-Station is doing research work on effective and economic control measure against insect pest of cotton , wheat , pulses , oil seeds , vegetables and fruits for higher yield.

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the Sub-Station.

• Screening of promising lines of major crops against insect pest
• work on effective and economic control measure against insect pest of cotton , wheat , pulses , oil seeds , vegetables and fruits for higher yield
• Transfer of plant protection technologies

Entomological Research Sub Station, Daphar, Mandi Bahaudin

This research sub-station is doing research work on the effective and economical control measures against insect pests of sugarcane, vegetables, and fruits for higher yield.

Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the station:

• Research work on the effective and economical control measures against insect pests of sugarcane, vegetables, and fruits for higher yield

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Phone: 041-9201809

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Chief Scientist
Entomological Research Institute, Faisalabad
Email: director_entofsd@yahoo.com
Phone: +92-41-9201680
Fax: +92-41-2550744