Management of the fall armyworm and development of integrated control methods for this caterpillar in Benin Management of honeybee parasites, study bees colonies losses and training of beekeepers in Benin in partnership with Kenya, Techniques of associating bees with agricultural production, Knowledge of the biology of all orders of insects of agricultural interest, Training employees or apprentices of companies or industries in IPM and environmental protection techniques, Application of remote sensing proximal hyperspectral and drones to optimize agricultural production (precision agriculture) and insects monitoring, IPM aplication, Conduct of research experiments in the laboratory and on the farm on various pests (insect pests, diseases, rodents) of plants, fruit and vegetable crops in Benin (Africa), Pesticides effectiveness tests (chemical-biological) for registration purposes in the laboratory and on the farm against crop pests in Benin and in Brazil, Diagnosis of phytosanitary problems and advice for farmers, Development and application of ecological, biological and botanical control methods, Investigator on the socio-economic impact study of the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Project, Drafting of protocols, research projects and scientific research articles. Writing articles and participating in numerous scientific congresses and symposiums, Mastery of the management of research and development projects, Entomology, Agriculture, Bees
Agriculture
Biology of Organisms
Botanics
Cellular Biology
Diagnosis (microarray and biosensing devices for early / precise detection of diseases)
Ecology
Entomology
Forestry and forest sciences
Other Biological Sciences
Parasitology
Physiology
Plant Protection
Remote Sensing
Zoology
Taxonomy
The honey bee, Apis mellifera, is an insect species of great agricultural, economic and social importance. It's driving force behind the emergence of beekeeping industry, which contributes to the national GDP. However, bee is confronted with attacks from parasites that can lead to considerable colony losses and an imbalance in plant ecosystem. The scientific objective of this project is to manage the Varroa destructor mite and the Aethina tumida beetle on bee farms in a sustainable way, through the development of appropriate control methods. The development objective is to ensure bee protection, sustainable honey production and the pollinating role of bees in guaranteeing agricultural development, ecosystem diversity and balance, food security and beekeepers' sources of income. Specifically, this will involve: i) studying the population dynamics of V. destructor and A. tumida, ii) assessing the extent and impact of V. destructor and A. tumida damage on bee colonies on bee farms, iii) evaluating the economic losses in honey production caused by V. destructor and A. tumida damage, iv) developing appropriate and sustainable control methods against V. destructor and A. tumida, v) evaluate the economic profitability of proven control methods developed, vi) disseminate proven efficient control methods developed against V. destructor and A. tumida, vii) evaluate the role of bees in agricultural development through the plant-pollinator system and pollination in Benin and West Africa.