Angela Ploomi

Angela Ploomi is a Research Fellow in Applied Entomology at the Chair of Plant Health, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences. Her work focuses on insect-plant interactions, cold tolerance mechanisms, and biopesticide applications in agricultural contexts.

Research Interests: Ploomi's research spans entomology, agricultural pest management, and insect physiological ecology. She investigates insecticide effects on beetle behavior, cold adaptation strategies in agricultural pests, and biopesticide efficacy for sustainable crop protection.

Publications reveal expertise in Coleoptera and Lepidoptera pest dynamics, including Colorado potato beetle adaptation, flea beetle cold tolerance, and ground beetle gas exchange physiology. Key methods involve field studies, laboratory electrophysiology, and population monitoring.