Molecular and Applied Entomology

Division 4.3

The division Molecular and Applied Entomology develops and applies digital methods for research and testing of insect-material interactions.

We engage in primary research to tackle fundamental and longstanding questions in insect biology using state-of-the-art molecular methodologies; with a cross-cutting emphasis on evolution, immunity, microbiota, and behaviour. Newly generated insights are applied to developing automated laboratory experimental systems for insect-material testing applications, with a focus on safety and sustainability of materials, particularly those subject to insect-induced degradation. We identify insects that damage materials, develop and apply standards for biocide testing, examine how materials are degraded, as well as provide reference organisms and genomes.

Fields of expertise

Biodeterioration
Genomics
Transcriptomics
Insect behaviour
Insect immunity
Molecular biology of insect microbiota
Biological pest control in material protection

Main activities

Digital characterization of insects capable of destroying materials, from behaviour through to microbiota and host genomics
High-throughput (sequence) analysis
Automation of laboratory experimental systems
Cultivation of insects involved in the deterioration and degradation of materials
Biocide efficacy testing in material protection

Range of services/technical equipment

Effectiveness tests of material protection agents against insects
Biological pest control in material protection
Molecular characterization of insects, microbiota including next generation sequencing
Reference organisms
Climate chambers and climate rooms
Controlled testing rooms with soil beds
S1/S2 Laboratories
Stereoscope imaging

Publications of the division

In the database PUBLICA you will find publications by BAM employees.

Publications of the division Molecular and Applied Entomology in PUBLICA

PUBLICA