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Roberto M. Pereira is an Extension Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida/IFAS in Gainesville, FL. He specializes in urban entomology, focusing on pest management strategies for household, agricultural, and structural pests. His work bridges academic research and public outreach through UF/IFAS Extension programs.
- Research Interests: Urban pest control, medical entomology, stored product pests, vector management, and insecticide toxicology.
- Key Contributions: Co-author of over 20 UF/IFAS fact sheets on pests like bed bugs, termites, fleas, and ants, with emphasis on practical control methods.
- Technical Expertise: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), pesticide application guidelines, and pest behavior analysis in both indoor and outdoor environments.
His publications highlight trends in insecticide resistance, community-wide pest control (e.g., tawny crazy ants), and nonchemical interventions like pheromone traps. He collaborates extensively with Philip G. Koehler and other UF/IFAS specialists.
Advising and Outreach: Pereira’s work targets general public audiences, providing accessible guidance on pest prevention, identification, and control. He contributes to translations and multilingual resources (e.g., Spanish editions of pest fact sheets).
