Mirtza R. Millard
Research Interests
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Main interest in the development of pest
management strategies for urban environments though safe and environmentally
friendly means.
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Concentration on pests that infest stored goods as well
as cellulose digesting insects that may attack wood or paper goods in a home or
business.
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Gaining a greater understanding of the physiological and
behavioral traits of a pest species to more effectively control them.
Current Research Focus:
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Urban pest management strategies for Thermobia Domestica.
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Mechanisms of cellulose digestion in Thermobia.