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    Entomology and Nematology

    Entomology

    Entomology includes the study of insects, mites, ticks, spiders and nematodes. More specifically, entomology is the study of insects and arthropods and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms. Insects are the most abundant group of animals in the world, with more than 1 million documented species to date. Entomology is crucial to our understanding of human disease, agriculture, ecology, biodiversity, and life.

    Dr. Lance Osborne along with his team focuses on insect pest management, specifically biological controls for common Florida landscape pests. Osborne is a pioneer in the development of biological control systems, where growers use banker “host” plants and predatory arthropods to manage pests.

    The LSO Lab page serves as a resource for information on plant insect pests and their controls.


     

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    Dr. Lance Osborne
    Professor
    407-410-6963
    lsosborn@ufl.edu
    Area of focus: Biological controls

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