1)Ecology of forest insects PI - Mechanisms of response of insects to climate, population genetics, host plant quality, population dynamics. Model species: processionary moths, spruce and web-spinning sawflies, cone and seed insects, bark beetles.2)Biological and integrated control of forest pests PI - Assessment of damage thresholds and cost-benefit analyses of IPM in forestry.3)Invasive species Co-I - Surveillance networks at ports of entry for invasive species of insect herbivores, with the development of automatic devices designed for quarantine species.4)Insects harmful to humans PI - Mechanism of action and ecological significance of urticating hairs of arthropods.5)Biodiversity and conservation of insect populations Co-I – Evaluation of ecosystem services provided by insects in natural and managed ecosystems.PI principal investigatorCo-I contributing investigator

Sono disponibili tesi di laurea su temi di ecologia degli insetti e di entomologia forestale, con particolare riferimento a monitoraggio, controllo, lotta biologica e integrata.