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Mary Whitehouse is a behavioral ecologist with extensive experience in integrated pest management (IPM) systems, especially in cotton cultivation. She has developed theoretical frameworks for sociality using spider species and has applied Lanchester’s theory of combat in ant behavior studies. Her research focuses on predator-prey interactions within invertebrate communities, and she has investigated the impacts of intraguild predation on pest control. Particularly, she has explored the resistance management of Helicoverpa moth through various methodologies, including epigenetics and in-season genetic dilution techniques. Mary collaborates with apiarists to develop non-insecticidal control methods for Varroa mites, a significant challenge in beekeeping that has reached Australia. She leads a team working on innovative pest management strategies to mitigate the effects of Varroa mites using an IPM approach tailored to Australian conditions.
Macquarie University • Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia
Conducting research in behavioral ecology and integrated pest management, focusing on arachnid sociality and pest control strategies.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).