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Research at PHEREC primarily focuses on the following program areas:

Efficacy testing of chemical, microbial and biochemical insecticides
Application equipment evaluation
Development and standardization of assessment actions for application efficacy
Insecticidal drift and residue analysis
Non-target impact and mitigation studies
Discovery and genetic enhancement of microbial insecticides
Mosquito and arboviral surveillance, ecology and control
Development and evaluation of arthropod trapping systems
Repellent dose range, efficacy and duration testing
Attractant development and evaluation
Assessment of residual surface and misting system technology
Technical service provision (e.g., mosquito surveillance, equipment calibration, arthropod identifications, biological and control information)
Public outreach (e.g., tours, presentations, internships, extension publications)
Continuing education training for environmental health and public health pesticide applicators
 
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