When introduced insects establish a foothold in our country, infested areas are placed under strict quarantine. In some cases roadblocks and inspection stations are erected to prevent the spread of pests. Most states have laws and regulations requiring the inspection of nursery stock, many types of agricultural produce, logs, and bee hives. Entomologists help enforce these important laws and furnish technical information and advice to those in this type of insect control work. Medical or public health entomologists work for federal, state and local public health departments and are confronted with many pest control problems.
Military entomologists work for various branches of the armed forces.
These entomologists supervise pest control operations at a large number of military bases in the United States and abroad. Research work and the protection of military personnel against insect- borne diseases and parasites are very important aspects of entomology in the military service. Forensic entomologists are a new breed. If you like solving mysteries, the new field of forensic entomology might be right for you. Your knowledge of insect life cycles and behavior can help police solve crimes.