About Entomology Division
MANDATE
Prevention of entry and establishment of exotic pests
Research and development in safe and sustainable pest control programmes
Implementation of action programmes in plant protection
To protect the country’s agricultural economy and ecosystem from introduction and establishment of destructive pests, as a first line of defence
Monitoring and management of existing and newly introduced pests
Maintenance and improvement of plant health
To promote biological control as a safer pest control method
To deliver plant protection services
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