About the section Section for pest control at the National Institute of Public Health is the only specialized laboratory in Norway that works with entomology. The Section has a nationwide function in its field.
Entomology is the science of insects, but work is also carried on with rats, mice and other pests.
Section for pest control offer professional consultancy in control of pests and disease carrier insects based on special knowlegde and applied research. Consultancy is mainly centered around samples of pests sent to the Section. In addition to identifying an animal in question, it will also be given information of its biology, economical and hygienic significance and combating methods. Other tasks are informing with reports, brochures and articles in scientific journals, arranging courses for health personnel, veterinaries, pest controllers and persons working in the food industry, and interviews in newspapers, radio and television.