ISCEP 2026 At Sunway Putra Hotel 17-18 August 2026
ABSTRACT
ORAL PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
INTEGRATING MOLECULAR ECOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT
Abdul Hafiz AB MAJID
T1_04
Household & Structural Chan Entomology Laboratory School of Biological Sciences, Utah Sains Malaysia, Panang, Malayala
Oral Presection Absher-native act
The increasing complexity of urten ecosystems, coupled with rapid urbanization, climate change. global human mobility and insecticide resistance, has intensified the challenges associated with insect pest management. Sustainable solutions require a deeper understanding of pest ecology and the adoption of innovative technologies that move beyond comventional chemical control. This keynote examines how the integration of molecular ecology and urban entomology innovations is reshaping the future of sustainable insect pest management. Molecular ecology provides critical insights into species identification, population structure, dispersal dynamics, genetic diversity, and resistance evolution of urban insect pests. Through the application of DNA barcoding. population genetics, genomic tools, and microbiome analyses, researchers can uncover hidden ecological process that influence the spread and persistence of pests such as bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and ants within urban environments. These molecular approaches enable accurate source tracking, colony delineation, and evidence-based management decisions that improve control efficacy while minimizing environmental impacts. Complementing these advances are emerging urban entomology innovations, including smart monitoring systems, Internet of Things (IoT)-based sersions, artificial intelligence-assisted surveillance, predictive analytics, and microbiome-targeted interventions. The integration of molecular diagnostics with real-time monitoring technologies facilitates early detection, precision targeting, and adaptive management strategies that reduce pesticide relance and support long-term urban sustainability. By bridging molecular science, ecological understanding, and technological innovation, a new paradigm of precision and sustainable pest management is emerging. This multidisciplinary framework enhances public health protection, safeguards urban infrastructure, and contributes to resilient cities aligned with global sustainability objectives. Ultimately, the integration of molecular ecology and urban entomology innovations offers transformative opportunities for addressing current and future insect pest challenges in an increasingly urbanized world.
Keywords: molecular ecology; urban entomology sustainable pest management, precision pest management, smart pest monitoring
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