The biotic data is correlated with climatological data. The interactions of predators, parasitoids and their prey over long time intervals are of considerable importance in the development of sound pest management strategies that include biological control. Ongoing studies evaluate resistant cultivars and germplasms to determination of how biotypes develop. A three year study. Chemical Control of Insects and Mites on Wheat, Sorghum and Corn Involves yearly screening of new and standard insecticides and provides a service as an independent testing source.
Preliminary work is underway.
Research is providing baseline insect data and evaluating related instrumentation to quantify insect damage to plants.