Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Entomology

Jawwad Qureshi

Associate Professor, Ph.D

Entomology

jawwadq@ufl.edu

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

The Citrus Greening Database is a cooperative effort between the UF/IFAS and the Florida Center for Library Automation and is made possible by funding from the Florida Citrus Production Advisory Council.

ENTOMOLOGISTS PUBLISH FIRST BOOK ON ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID AND HLB

The first book on the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and huanglongbing (HLB) edited by Drs. Jawwad Qureshi and Phil Stansly was recently published by the Center for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CAB International).

This book, written by a team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new, innovative management techniques are also described along with the economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing disease. This book presents a great source of knowledge for researchers of entomology and related disciplines, students, agricultural scientists and professionals, extension agents, and pest management consultants.

The latest from the lab of Dr. Jawwad Qureshi

New educational presentations available to citrus growers

By RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla.--- Looking for news that you can use now to improve citrus grove management? Six new presentations from UF/IFAS researchers are now available for viewing on the UF/IFAS Extension citrus agents’ ...
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Citrus growers tour of UF/IFAS Citrus Under Protective Screens Houses

By ROBIN KOESTOYO FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- Citrus growers from several of Florida’s production regions joined researchers recently for a field day inside 14-foot high screenhouses that protect fruit trees from an invasive insect. The insect is the...
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Philippines Fulbright Scholar Finds Lady Bugs Will Control Florida Red Scale Pest Insects

By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.-- A Fulbright Scholar from the Philippines has found that lady beetles will attack and control the Florida red scale, a pest insect that damages the peel on Florida’s signature citrus crop. Jessamyn Adorada,...
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