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Alice Mockford is a Lecturer and postgraduate researcher at the University of Kiel's Department of Landscape Ecology. She holds a PhD in agricultural ecology from the University of Worcester, focusing on sustainable pest management using beneficial insects in Spanish orange orchards. Her research emphasizes the role of wildflower strips in supporting biodiversity and natural pest control.
Education:
- PhD in Agriculture (2022), University of Worcester
Her work explores sustainable food production systems, particularly leveraging ecosystem services like natural pest regulation. Key findings include the positive impact of uncut wildflower strips on beneficial insects like ladybirds, which enhance crop protection.
Presentations & Awards:
- Presented at the European Congress of Entomology (2018) and the International Congress of Entomology (2023)
- Recipient of the Waitrose Science Day Prize (2019) and IOBC Prize (2022)
Alice collaborates with institutions like the Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias and continues advancing integrated pest management strategies in her current role.
