Pests in farm buildings, houses, stores and on livestock constitute a constant risk to the health of humans and farm animals, and to the quality of food products. This is the case both in the processing chain, the retail business or in homes around the country. In addition to the direct economic and health costs, many pests also have an indirect impact in that their presence can directly reduce the welfare of people, pets and farm animals or be a nuisance and thus reduce the amenity value of an area.
The primary objective is to be able to recommend preventative and control methods that reduce the environmental impact and promote a sustainable production.
Research in this area additionally aims to generate the necessary knowledge to enable authorities, private companies, agriculture and other stakeholders to make informed choices when it comes to reducing the risk of infestations or outbreaks of disease.
The expectations for the research in this area is to create the knowledge needed for others to make informed choices when it comes to reducing the risk of pest infestations via:
The research in this area also creates the necessary background knowledge for the provision of qualified policy advice to authorities.
