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Fazila Yousuf is a skilled Applied Entomologist specializing in the use of biological controls for managing pests significant to horticulture. With hands-on expertise in utilizing parasitoids and entomopathogens, such as fungi and nematodes, she provides innovative and environmentally friendly pest management solutions. Her experience extends to developing non-chemical Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, with a notable focus on pheromone attract and kill traps. Combining scientific rigour with practical applications, Fazila offers effective, sustainable solutions for pest management challenges in the horticulture industry.
At present, she is engrossed in developing an IPM toolkit for a significant honeybee pest, Varroa destructor, commonly known as varroa mites.
Education/Academic qualification
Applied Entomology, PhD, Interactions between the pine pests Sirex noctilio (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) and Ips grandicollis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) and their microbial associates., Charles Sturt University
Award Date: 16 Dec 2015
Biotechnology, MSc, Bio-processing of sheep wool, University of Teesside
Award Date: 30 Oct 2009
Plant Physiology (Microbiology), BSC (Hons.), Effect of calcium deficiency on plant growth., University of Karachi
Award Date: 29 Dec 2006
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Exploration of advanced control and detection methods for Varroa mite
Whitehouse, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Taylor, P. (Chief Investigator), Stolfi, F. (Chief Investigator), Maselko, M. (Chief Investigator), Liu, F. (Chief Investigator), Rangel, J. (Other), Frost, E. (Other), Sainsbury, J. (Other), Mortensen, A. (Other), Taylor, M. (Other), Gee, M. (Other), Harvey, M. (Other), Goodwin, M. (Other) & Yousuf, F. (Chief Investigator)
1/03/23 → 18/04/24
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Performance of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda reared on various horticultural crops
Regmi, R., Park, S. J., Ali, R., Akter, S., Yousuf, F. & Mainali, B., Apr 2026, In: Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 174, 4, p. 309-320 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovations in Varroa mite management
Whitehouse, M., Yousuf, F., Sainsbury, J., Rangel, J. & Goodwin, M., Apr 2025, In: Current Opinion in Insect Science. 68, p. 1-6 6 p., 101343.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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Exploration of advanced control and detection methods for varroa mite (PH22002)
Yousuf, F., Stolfi, F. & Whitehouse, M., 2024, Hort Innovation. 121 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Safeguarding Australia's bees: the quest for the best Varroa IPM solution
Yousuf, F. & Whitehouse, M., 2023, The 4th N.Z. Honey Bee Research Symposium: ApiNZ Symposium and conference. Wellington: Apiculture New Zealand, p. 8 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract
Activities
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Safeguarding Australia's bees: The quest for the best Varroa IPM solution
Yousuf, F. (Speaker), Whitehouse, M. (Speaker) & Rangel, J. (Speaker)
28 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Management strategies for almond pests in Australia
Yousuf, F. (Speaker), Cunningham, J. P. (Speaker), Madge, D. (Speaker), Taylor, C. (Speaker) & Farnier, K. (Speaker)
18 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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. Parasitism of Hypothenemus hampei adults by Phymastichus coffea (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae): effects of parasitoid diet, age, and temperature.
Yousuf, F. (Speaker), Follet, P. (Speaker) & Wright, M. (Speaker)
19 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Trap colour is important in trapping male carob moth, Apomyelois ceratoniae.
Yousuf, F. (Speaker)
8 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Pest status and classical biological control of Scolytinae pests of coffee in Hawai'i.
Yousuf, F. (Speaker)
2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation