URBAN ENTOMOLOGY - A WORLD VIEW

Abstract:
The current world-wide status of research into urban entomology is reviewed. Data were collected by a mailed survey, and telephone or e-mail interviews. Data are incomplete, but some trends do emerge. Most research in urban entomology has an applied orientation. Personnel in most research facilities is limited and nearly all seem understaffed given the diverse programs that are reported. Cockroach and termite research was reported by more laboratories than research on any other pest species. This was particularly true in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.