Insect pheromones and their use in Integrated Pest Management

International Academic Projects Ltd (IAP)was formed in London in 1989 as an international educational charity whose aims are to help promote education, training and research.

This seminar examines insect pheromones and their natural function and how they can be harnessed in IPM.

This seminar examines insect pheromones and their function in the natural world and how they can be harnessed to prevent pest insects from harming heritage collections.The identification, synthesis and commercial development of pheromones will be followed by examples of their value in practical pest management.This will be illustrated by case studies from the UK and USA and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. Patrick Kelley is a Board Certified Entomologist with an undergrad degree in Science from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska. He has been working closely with museums and in the field of pest management for more than 38 years.David Pinniger is an entomologist and international pest management consultant. He has worked with IAP in offering short courses on IPM and Insect Identification since 1984.

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