Understanding the importance of “timing” in pesticide application and studying the volatilization of individual components of botanical pesticides on surfaces and their effects on pests

This internship is with EcoSafe Natural Products Inc., a consulting and contract R&D company specializing in research and development for companies in pesticides, fertilizers, personal care and other specialty areas of industry. In this project, the research team will study the vitalization of different constituents of botanical pesticides over time; the emission pattern and persistence of these pesticides on different surfaces within different environmental conditions, and also the behavioural responses of difference pests to different products.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Murray B. Isman

Student:

Saber Miresmailli

Partner:

EcoSafe Natural Products Inc.

Discipline:

Agriculture

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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