I am currently researching whether soil-dwelling entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) collected from around the U.K. could be used as an effective form of biocontrol against the aquatic larval stages of nuisance biting and vector arthopod species. In particular, I'm targeting mosquitos and chironomids (non-biting midges). I'm also investigating EPN tolerances to common environmental parameters such as water depth, salinity and pH and comparing them to commercially available species of EPN.

Degrees

2017, Liverpool John Moores University, U.K., PhD, Entomology/ Nematology
2014, Liverpool John Moores University, U.K., BSc (Hons), Biology