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Biography
- 2019-present: Senior Research Fellow, Applied BioSciences, Macquarie University
- 2015-2019: Senior Research Officer, Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
- 2012-2015: Research Fellow, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Miryang, South Korea
- 2009-2012: Research Assistant, Department of BioSciences, Andong National University, Andong, South Korea
- 1998-2009: Technical Officer, Entomology Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Nepal
Research interests
Bishwo is an Applied Entomologist with extensive experience in research on stink bugs, whitefly, thrips, and fruit flies. His work has included the development of benign pest control methods including the design and development of traps. Currently, his work focuses on the spatial and behavioral ecology of fruit flies, and major operational elements of the Sterile Insect Technique. His research interests are on biological control, applied insect chemical ecology, and other sustainable pest management tactics.
Education/Academic qualification
Applied Entomology, PhD, Conservation biological control of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) using non-viable host eggs, Andong National University
Award Date: 17 Aug 2012
Agricultural Biology, MS, DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF NEW TRAPS FOR MASS CAPTURING AND MONITORING OF FLOWER THRIPS BASED ON BEHAVIORAL STUDY , Andong National University
Award Date: 22 Aug 2008
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), Mahatma Phule Agricultural University
Award Date: 17 Jul 1998
External positions
Research fellow, National Institute of Crop Science
2012 → 2015
Research Assistant, Andong National University
2009 → 2012
Technical Officer, Nepal Agricultural Research Council
1998 → 2009
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Behavioural and biological management of endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems.
Mainali, B., Mendez Alvarez, V., Park, S. J., Taylor, P., Whitehouse, M., Thakur, M., Rizvi, S. Z. & Liu, F.
21/02/23 → 15/02/26
Project: Research
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MC21000: An integrated systems-based approach for pest management in Australian macadamia
Mainali, B., Mendez Alvarez, V., Park, S. J., Taylor, P., Whitehouse, M., Yonow, T., Revell, G. & Smit, T.
24/06/22 → 1/06/27
Project: Research
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Effective fall armyworm pheromone blends for improved monitoring and population estimation in Australia
Mendez Alvarez, V., Park, S. J., Mainali, B., Liu, F., Piggott, A., Lee, R., Taylor, P., Ranganathan, S., Jabeen, A., Whitehouse, M., Walsh, T., Wee, T. T., Rane, R., Yonow, T., Bird, L., Miles, M., Spafford, H., Thistleton, B., Tadle, F. P., Stringer, L. D., Gregg, P. & del Soccorro, A.
11/05/22 → 15/05/25
Project: Research
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D41029: Enhancing fruit fly sterile insect technique through improved and cost-effective gel larval diet, pre-release handling, and monitoring
Mainali, B., Taylor, P., Mendez Alvarez, V., Park, S. J. & Marais, T.
29/10/21 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Biosecurity preparedness for Oriental Fruit Fly
Rempoulakis, P., Merkel, K., Mainali, B., Mendez Alvarez, V., Taylor, P., Beaumont, L., O'Connor, C., Anderson, C., Balagawi, S., Eliot, A., Crisp, P., Cunningham, N. & Secomb, N.
3/06/21 → 1/05/24
Project: Research
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Virulence of Beauveria sp. and Metarhizium sp. fungi towards fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Apirajkamol, B., Hogarty, T. M., Mainali, B., Taylor, P. W., Walsh, T. K. & Tay, W. T., Oct 2023, In: Archives of Microbiology. 205, 10, p. 1-21 21 p., 328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of domestication on quality control parameters of the Queensland fruit fly Bactrocera tryoni (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Gaire, S. K., Pokhrel, S., Biswas, M. J. H., Mainali, B. P., Mendez, V., Perez, J., Taylor, P. W. & Rempoulakis, P., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Applied Entomology. 146, 6, p. 687-699 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extended holding period and yeast hydrolysate in pre-release diet increase abundance of mature sterile Queensland fruit fly males in the field
Biswas, M. J. H., Mainali, B., Inskeep, J., Gaire, S. K., Cross, D., Stringer, L. D., Taylor, P. W. & Rempoulakis, P., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Pest Science. 95, 1, p. 291-301 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extended pre‐release holding with raspberry ketone and methoprene as supplements: field performance of Bactrocera tryoni males
Biswas, M. J. H., Rempoulakis, P., Benelli, M., Adnan, S. M., Allen, A. P., Taylor, P. W. & Mainali, B., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Applied Entomology. 146, 1-2, p. 106-117 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Opiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and biological control of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Australia: past, present and future
Clarke, A. R., Harris, C., J. Kay, B., Mainali, B., K. McLay, L., Strutt, F. & Cunningham, J. P., Jan 2022, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 180, 1, p. 44-72 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Pilot program reduces fruit fly population in Cobram
9/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Sterile fruit flies released from plane help reduce numbers in Goulburn-Murray orchards
8/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Important recent achievements of the pilot Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program launched to reduce Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly) populations in Cobram (VIC) and Hillston (NSW)
9/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment