Biotechnical control of the main hazelnut pests
Pubblicato il 08-09-2026 - Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research in Siena
Organisation/Company Ministero dell’Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 11 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The research activity will focus on the development and validation of innovative and sustainable strategies
for the management of the main hazelnut insect pests, with particular emphasis on *Halyomorpha halys*,
native stink bugs, and the hazelnut weevil (*Curculio nucum*).
Throughout the three-year project, field
monitoring will be carried out in different hazelnut-growing areas to investigate pest population dynamics,
identify the most susceptible developmental stages, and optimize integrated pest management protocols.
Environmentally friendly control methods will be evaluated, including aggregation pheromones and attractand-
kill systems, natural repellents and insecticidal substances (such as kaolin, zeolite, and plant-derived
extracts), protective netting, entomopathogenic fungi, and trap-cropping strategies integrated within pushpull
approaches.
- Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- OTHER