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 **CONTACT** Phone: (309) 681-6194 Fax: Room: 2105A  USDA ARS NCAUR 1815 N University Peoria, IL 61604
 **EDUCATION** PhD, Entomology, University of Illinois, 2007 MS, Parasitology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2004 B.ed., Biology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001
 **AREA OF EXPERTISE**Vector control, mosquito-microbe interaction, vector ecology, integrated vector management. **RESEARCH INTERESTS** Mosquito-borne diseases present a major economic and public health challenge throughout the world. Although chemical insecticides have played a major role in combating these diseases, their sustained use is currently threatened by the rapid emergence of insecticide resistance and concerns regarding detrimental effects of these insecticides to the environment. My research uses an interdisciplinary approach to better understand the biology and ecology of vector mosquitoes, and to develop novel, ecofriendly and sustainable strategies for mosquito control. In particular, my research focuses on the discovery and development of microbial and plant-derived biopesticides that can complement other vector control strategies within the framework of integrated vector management.
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 **LAB MEMBERS / SUPPORT STAFF / VISITING SCIENTISTS** **Current:** **** Bruce Zilkowski(Biological Science Laboratory Technician) Joy Hensold  (Summer Student Researcher Intern) Nicholas Brose  (Summer Student Researcher Intern) **Alumni:** Kevin Foley (Summer Student Researcher Intern)
 **COLLABORATION / COOPERATION:** **National:** ****University of Illinois **International:** ****International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi, Kenya.
 **Publications Indexed by Scopus** Click here to view Scopus entries for Ephantus J. Muturi (The Scopus results may not reflect a complete or accurate listing for this scientist).
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