The Institute is headed by the Director who is responsible for its performance. Long-term scientific policy is proposed by the Scientific Council, which includes 4 external members. Research is carried out in Departments being also responsible for the development of methods and for the corresponding equipment. The amount of financial support provided by the Government and distributed by the Academy of Sciences depends on the scientific performance of the Institute. Additional finances, provided in form of grants to the individuals or teams, are used to cover all direct research expenses and part of the running costs of the Institute.
Publications are the major outcome of the conducted research.
The Institute contributes to the advancement of science by promoting dissemination of scientific information and supporting exchange of scientists. Scientists of the Institute also serve on the editorial boards of 15 journals published abroad. The Institute regularly organizes scientific meetings. For conferences, organized in 1998, see our home page. Scientists of the Institute provide expertise in practical areas of entomology and ecology, and some are active in the populatization of science.