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Title: Assistant Professor
Unit: Entomology

Dr. Anamika Sharma is an assistant professor in the Center for Biological Control at Florida A&M University. She is an entomologist/insect ecologist with a focus on biological control and integrated pest management. She is extensively trained in insect ecology and various facets of insect-plant interaction. At the Center for Biological Control, her focus is on urban and agricultural insects. Currently, she is working on fire ants, termites, mosquitoes, and invasive urban and agricultural insect pests. She focuses on research encompassing various aspects of the management of insect pests by using natural enemies including predators, parasitoids, microbial agents (entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes), and other biorational products. Earlier, she worked both on weed and insect biocontrol programs. Dr. Sharma organizes Florida A&M University annual Entomology Field Day & Workshop that provides current information, training, and continuing education credits for pest control professionals in Florida and other states. Major topics covered in the field day are household pests, termites, lawn and ornamentals, fumigation, public health, and core subjects. She teaches Forensic Entomology, Insect Ecology, General Entomology, Medical Entomology, and Principles of Environmental Science.