Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Entomology

Dr. Jawwad Qureshi research is aimed at investigating and developing tools and tactics for implementing knowledge based Integrated Pest and Disease Management programs useful for conservation of natural resources, improved environmental quality and sustainable crop production systems. Subject areas include biology, ecology, behavior and management of the insect and mite pests and their natural enemies; plant, pathogen, vector and environment interactions; and methods of pest control for both organic and conventional citrus and vegetable production systems and urban areas. In citrus, many efforts are focused on the understanding and management of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, and its vectored huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease. Research addresses both basic and applied questions and seeks stakeholder collaboration.

The extension program provides statewide leadership in educating stakeholders in identification of pests and their natural enemies in citrus and vegetables and development and implementation of integrated pest management programs. This is done through direct interactions with growers, field demonstrations and farmer field days, extension articles, trainings, workshops and in collaboration with state-wide network of extension agents.

Research / Extension

Interactions of the naturally occurring predators, parasitoids and pathogens with the environment, and their role in managing pests of citrus and vegetables
Investigation of commercially available biological and chemical products for pest control in citrus, vegetables and other commodities
Young citrus tree production using protective screens, metalized reflective mulch, and chemical pest control
Citrus pest management using protected production systems
Integrated Citrus Pest Management focused on Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing
Application of biological and chemical materials in plants using traditional and advanced approaches for pest and pathogen suppression such as Asian citrus psyllid and Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

Research Publications

Jawwad Qureshi - Research Publications
- Transcriptomic characterization of Wolbachia endosymbiont from Leuronota fagarae (Hemiptera: Psylloidae)
  DS Stuehler Jr, WB Hunter, JA Qureshi, LM Cano
  Microbiome Research Reports 4 (2), N/A-N/A
- Control of melonworm on cantaloupe with foliar applied insecticides 2023
  J Qureshi, BC Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf036
- Control of fall armyworm with labelled and experimental insecticides in sweet corn, fall 2023
  J Qureshi, BC Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf035
- Evaluation of foliar applications of an experimental biopesticide and commonly used insecticides for control of sweet potato whitefly on zucchini, 2023
  J Qureshi, BC Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf001
- Evaluation of foliar applied insecticides for control of pepper weevil, Spring 2024
  J Qureshi, BC Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf026
- Evaluation of an experimental biopesticide to control Asian citrus psyllid on orange, Summer 2023
  J Qureshi, BC Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf003
- Control of Broad Mite on ‘Jalapeno’Pepper with Labeled Miticides and Experimental Biopesticide, Fall 2023
  J Qureshi, B Kostyk
  Arthropod Management Tests 50 (1), tsaf002
- Evaluation of repellent effects of plant‐based essential oils, red dye, and kaolin on Asian citrus psyllid
  R Exilien, JA Qureshi, X Martini
  Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata
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Extension Publications

Jawwad Qureshi - UF/IFAS Publications

Education
- Ph.D. Entomology, Kansas State University, 2003
- M.S. Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, 1993
- B.S. Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, 1990

Professional Experience
- July 2021 - Present
  Associate Professor, Entomology and Nematology Department, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Immokalee, FL, USA
- March 2006 - July 2021
  Assistant Professor, Entomology and Nematology Department, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Immokalee, FL, USA
- 1999 - 2006
  Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA

Awards and Honors
- President Florida Entomological Society, 2020
- Entomologist of the Year Award, Florida Entomological Society, 2019
- Program Chair Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, 2018
- Chair, Honors and Awards Committee, Florida Entomological Society, 2014-2017
- Entomologist of The Year Award, Florida Entomological Society, 2012
- International Travel Grant by International Congress of Entomology, 2012
- Graduate Student Senator, Kansas State University senate, 2002-2003
- Member Parliamentary Procedure Committee of the Graduate Student Council, Kansas State University, 2002-2003
- Vice president Popenoe Entomology Club, Manhattan, Kansas, 2002-2003
- O.W. Spide Morris graduate student service award in Entomology, Kansas State University, 2002
- Don C. Warren genetic scholarship, Kansas State University, 2002
- Entomology representative, Graduate Student Council, Kansas State University, 2001-2002
- R.C. Smith Ph.D. award for excellence in Entomology, Kansas State University, 2001
- R.H. Painter Ph.D. award for excellence in Entomology, Kansas State University, 2000
- International Agricultural Center, Netherlands, fellowship for Integrated Pest Management, 2000

Publications
- Research Publications
- Extension Publications