FAMU Entomology - Jane A. S. Barber

B.Sc. (1996), Kings College (University of London)
M.Sc. (1997), Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (University of London)
Ph.D. (2001), Cranfield University, Silsoe

John Mulrennan Public Health Entomology Research and Education Center
Mosquito Adulticide Section
4000 Frankford Ave
Panama City FL 32405
Phone: (850) 872-4184 x25
Fax: (850) 872-4733
jasbarber@knology.net

Research Interest:

I am an integrated Pest Manager, specializing in Pesticide Application Technology. We strive to optimize the pesticide application methods used in adult mosquito control. Although our department specializes in adult mosquito control we work primarily with pesticide application equipment therefore can focus on larviciding when required. Our research agenda is to develop techniques and protocols which promote the safe and efficient use of pesticides. Maximisation of on target deposits leading to effective control and minimization of off target deposits which is waste and environmental contamination. Achievement of the above leads to reduced doses saving both money and the environment. Target specific pesticide application is our goal.

Selected Publications:

Barber J.A.S, Parkin C.S. (2003) Development of a quantitative technique for the assessment of ground deposits using the natural target. Crop Protection Vol. 22 issues 1: 15-21.

Barber J.A.S, Parkin C.S. Chowdhury A.B.M.N.U. (2003) Effect of application method on the control of powdery mildew (Bulmeria graminis) on spring barley. Crop Protection Vol. 2 issue 27 Aug 2003 p.949-947.

Barber J.A.S, (2001) Development of assessment techniques to facilitate reduced dose pesticide applications, PhD Thesis Cranfield University Press UK.

Barber J.A.S, Parkin C.S, Miller P.C.H, Chowdhury A.B.M.N.U (2000) Nozzle and chemical type effect on the dose response of barley powdery mildew. Conference Proceedings Society of the Chemistry Industry, Predicting field performance in Crop Protection. Canterbury; Symposium Proceedings No. 74.