Chairman, Scientific / Academic Board JOB PERSPECTIVES FOR ENTOMOLOGISTS IN BOTH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Chairman, Scientific / Academic Board International Institute of Biotechnology & Toxicology, Padappai 601301, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu Talk delivered in the Seminar cum Workshop on JOB Related Upskilling in Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology (SWJUZB 2017) organized by School of Entomology & Centre for Natural Resources Management (SECNARM) and P. G. & Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai on 15.02.2017

INTRODUCTION Entomology is the study of insects. Careers in entomology involve studying, understanding and, in the case of pest control professionals, exterminating certain insects, handling beneficial and productive insects, etc. In Bachelor's degree entomology is not taught in an understandable manner. Curriculum change in this level of teaching may be considered.  Entomology can be studied in master's and doctoral degree programs. For an entry-level career in entomology, one can earn a degree in entomology or a related science. However, obtaining an advanced degree in entomology is required for those seeking positions in education or advanced research.  Careers in entomology involve working with insects in some form or another. Popular job titles include entomologists (a form of zoology), forensic entomologist/technicians and pest control operators/workers, researchers/extension scientists

Scientific Research/Teaching Entomologists with advanced degrees can work as scientific researchers/teaching members for universities, government/private research institutes or agri-businesses/ academic institutes abroad Research might be based on how insects spread diseases (medical entomology) or how infest houses (Household pests). Researchers might study how some insects help crops, while others harm crops and food supplies. Entomology researchers present and publish their findings in scientific journals.

Post-graduates with Entomology special subject Teaching staff in government/private colleges Marketing officer/Executives/Product development officers/managers in agrochemical companies Research scientist in agricultural research institutes, sericulture department, public health institutes, corporations, CROs Appear for IAS/IPS

Post-graduates in Agricultural entomology Research/Teaching assignment with Agricultural universities, sericulture department, ICMR Appear for Agricultural Research Service and get appointed as Scientist in ICAR institutes Appear for IAS/IPS

Forensic entomology/Law Enforcement Entomologists to help investigate crimes. Forensic entomologists study insects at crime scenes to help determine the cause and time of a death, as well as the possibility that a body was moved after death. Many forensic entomologists as researchers can work as consultants for coroners, lawyers and medical examiners !!!

Pest Control Operators Pest control specialists/operators can work for themselves as consultants or for agribusiness companies or the government. Pest control can include working to control insects in food, seeds and crops to protect and monitor the overall well-being of agricultural products. Pest control workers receive on-the-job training and must be state licensed. Students with a high school qualification can receive job training and work as a pest control technician, finding new ways to keep insects out of homes, schools and other public areas. They may work with chemicals or repellents in pest management.

The Indian Pest Control Association, IPCA A non-profit trade association of professional pest management companies from India. Founded in 1967, it is the premier association of the pest management industry in India, with close to 250 members throughout the country today. IPCA with the assistance of its members has reached out to NGOs, Municipal Authorities and the public at large, to conduct co-coordinated campaigns in various cities for public health pests such as mosquitoes & rats. These measures have been taken up during outbreaks of various vector-borne diseases on a voluntary basis. Conducts training courses

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