Brian T. Forschler

Brian T. Forschler is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. With 26 years as Principal Investigator for the Household and Structural Entomology Research Program, he has taught Urban Entomology and IPM courses for over 16 years and mentored 11 post-doctoral associates, 6 PhD, 12 Master’s, and 18 undergraduate students. He serves on multiple regulatory committees including the Georgia Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Commission.

• International Collaborations: Madihol University (Thailand), RISH Institute (Japan), BAM Institute (Germany), Vietnam Academy for Water Resources
• Research Themes: Termite biology, IPM strategies, soil insecticides, genetic analysis, urban-rural ecosystem interactions

His work includes organizing international symposia on urban pests and authoring over 100 scientific/popular articles. Key contributions involve termite baiting systems, chemotaxonomic studies, and ecological impact assessments of invasive species. Current research explores termite-mediated carbon cycling in forest ecosystems and economic impacts of pest control.

• Recent Article Trends:
  • Termite management in forests (2018)
  • Chitin synthesis inhibitors in baits (2016)
  • Termite economic impact analysis (2024)
  • Wood decomposition modeling tools (2021)
  • Biological control mechanisms (2019)
  • Urban-natural ecosystem intersections (2018)

  Scientific Leadership: Chair of Termiticide Scientific Review Panel; member of ASPCRO Termiticide Label Review Committee. Has conducted training for industry/regulatory officials across continents.