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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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HIA (Frontiers): Using artificial intelligence to develop automated monitoring systems for the banana and fruit spotting bugs
Park, S. J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Mainali, B. (Chief Investigator), Jiang, Y. (Chief Investigator), Jamie, J. (Chief Investigator), Trebicki, P. (Chief Investigator), Piggott, A. (Chief Investigator), Liu, F. (Chief Investigator) & Taylor, P. (Chief Investigator)
27/06/24 → 28/05/29
Project: Research
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Behavioural and biological management of endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems.
Mainali, B. (Primary Chief Investigator), Mendez Alvarez, V. (Chief Investigator), Park, S. J. (Chief Investigator), Taylor, P. (Chief Investigator), Whitehouse, M. (Chief Investigator), Thakur, M. (Chief Investigator), Rizvi, S. Z. (Chief Investigator) & Liu, F. (Chief Investigator)
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. (Primary Chief Investigator), Mendez Alvarez, V. (Chief Investigator), Park, S. J. (Chief Investigator), Taylor, P. (Chief Investigator), Whitehouse, M. (Chief Investigator), Yonow, T. (Partner Investigator), Revell, G. (Partner Investigator) & Smit, T. (Partner Investigator)
24/06/22 → 1/06/27
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. (Primary Chief Investigator), Taylor, P. (Chief Investigator), Mendez Alvarez, V. (Chief Investigator), Park, S. J. (Chief Investigator) & Marais, T. (Partner Investigator)
29/10/21 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Raising Qfly Sterile Insect Technique to World Standard
Taylor, P. (Primary Chief Investigator), Berlage, M. (Other), Herberstein, M. (Chief Investigator), Beaumont, L. (Chief Investigator), Gillings, M. (Chief Investigator), Ponton, F. (Chief Investigator), Lee, R. (Chief Investigator), Mainali, B. (Chief Investigator), Jamie, I. (Chief Investigator), Jamie, J. (Chief Investigator), Park, S. J. (Chief Investigator), Mendez Alvarez, V. (Chief Investigator), Perez, J. (Chief Investigator), Baumgartner, J. (Chief Investigator), Morimoto Borges, J. (Chief Investigator), Siddiqui, M. (Chief Investigator), Edwards, O. (Partner Investigator), Oakeshott, J. (Partner Investigator), Pandey, G. (Partner Investigator), Taylor, M. (Partner Investigator), Yeap, H. L. (Chief Investigator), Rane, R. (Chief Investigator), Colombo, V. (Chief Investigator), Froese, J. (Chief Investigator), Rempoulakis, P. (Partner Investigator), Balagawi, S. (Partner Investigator), Dominiak, B. (Partner Investigator), Chapman, T. (Partner Investigator), Gillespie, P. (Partner Investigator), Kingham, L. (Partner Investigator), Crisp, P. (Partner Investigator), Hill, K. (Partner Investigator), Suckling, M. (Partner Investigator), El Sayad, A. (Partner Investigator), Park, K. C. (Partner Investigator), Mas, F. (Partner Investigator), Stringer, L. (Partner Investigator), Twidle, A. (Partner Investigator), MQRES (International), M. (Student), MQRES 2 (International), M. 2. (Student), MQRES 3 (International), M. 3. (Student), MQRES 4 (International), M. (Student), MQRES 5 (International), M. 5. (Student), MQRES 6 (International), M. 6. (Student), MQRES 7 (International), M. 7. (Student), MQRES 8 (International), M. 8. (Student), MQRES 9 (International), M. 9. (Student) & MQRES 10 (International), M. 1. (Student)
22/06/15 → …
Project: Research
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Characterisation of the pathogenicity of Beauveria sp. and Metarhizium sp. fungi against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Apirajkamol, N., Mainali, B., Taylor, P. W., Walsh, T. K. & Tay, W. T., Jan 2025, In: Agriculture (Switzerland). 15, 2, p. 1-16 16 p., 170.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diet optimization for rearing Transeius montdorensis predatory mites under laboratory conditions
Nguyen, H., Nguyen, B., Mainali, B. & Maselko, M., 21 Mar 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, p. 1-9 9 p., 9761.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Draft annotated genome of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pingshaense isolated from Spodoptera species
Apirajkamol, N., Bachler, A., Tay, W. T., Mainali, B., Taylor, P. & Walsh, T. K., Feb 2025, In: Microbiology Resource Announcements. 14, 2, p. 1-4 4 p., e00410-24.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mining novel Bacillus thuringiensis toxins and secondary metabolites for invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) control
Apirajkamol, N., James, B., Hogarty, T. M., Mainali, B., Taylor, P. W., Roberts, J., Rane, R., Tay, W. T. & Walsh, T. K., Feb 2025, In: Austral Entomology. 64, 1, p. 1-15 15 p., e70000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of larval nutrition in shaping pheromone composition in fall armyworm
Regmi, R., Ali, R., Akter, S., Yousuf, F., Mainali, B. & Park, S. J., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Chemical Ecology. 51, 4, p. 1-13 13 p., 79.Research output: Contribution to journal › 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
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Press/Media: Expert Comment