- Address : P.O. Box 11, Gannoruwa rd, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- E- Mail : director.hordi@doa.gov.lk
- Telephone :(+94) 81-2388011-12-13
- Fax :(+94) 81-2388234
HORDI Divisions
Entomology Division
Research and development activities related to the diagnosis and management of pests in vegetables and root crops
Research and Publications
Research and Publications of the Entomology Division
Services
- Biological control of vegetable pests using natural enemies and microbes.
- Biocontrol and biopesticide evaluation in protected cultivation.
- Eco-friendly pest control methods for vegetables in IPM program.
- ICM promotion using cultural, biological, and mechanical pest control in vegetables.
- Non-chemical, innovative pest control for vegetable crops.
- Sustainable INM to control Meloidogyneand boost vegetable yields.
- Bio-efficacy testing of new insecticides and nematicides.
- Variety evaluation trials for horticultural crops.
- Training programs for students (undergraduate, NVQ Level 4 & 5).
- Farmer and officer training programs.
- Awareness, workshops, exhibitions, and outreach programs.
OFFICERS IN THE DIVISION
Dr (Mr) K.M.D.W.P. Nishantha
Principal Agriculture Scientist (Entomology) Additional Director (Plant Protection Service)
- (+94) 812 388 011
- (+94) 71-8667990
- wpnishantha@yahoo.com
- nishantha.kmdwp@doa.gov.lk
Dr (Ms) P.H. Ranaweera
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research)
- (+94) 812 388 011
- (+94) 71-4395481
- ranaweerapra@yahoo.com
- ranaweera.ph@doa.gov.lk
Ms.H.H.M.N.K.Happukotuwa
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research)
- (+94) 812 388 011
- (+94) 70-609554
- nirmala@hawaii.edu
Ms.A.G.I.P.Kumari
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research)
- (+94) 812 388 011
- (+94) 71-7013294
- agriprabodhanikumari@gmail.com
