Biological Control Lab
The Biological Lab in the Entomology Department focuses on studying methods to manage pest populations using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. It is equipped with advanced tools and instruments to support research and experimentation in biological pest control.
The Entomology Lab at the College of Agriculture (UOS) is a facility for research and teaching in insect science. It supports studies in insect taxonomy, pest control strategies, molecular biology, and ecological interactions. The lab houses modern instruments essential for the development of sustainable pest management systems and advanced entomological research.
This freezer is used for long-term preservation of biological samples such as insect specimens, DNA, RNA, and other biomolecules at ultra-low temperatures ranging from -40°C to -86°C.
It ensures that sensitive biological materials remain intact without degradation over extended periods, vital for molecular and ecological studies.
This device is used for performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to amplify DNA.
Essential for studying metabolic reactions, rearing insect eggs or larvae, and preparing chemical reagents.
Provides high temperature heating (up to 1200°C) in a controlled environment.
Used for the ashing of organic material to analyze insect composition or determine mineral content in soil samples associated with entomological research.
Maintains samples at a constant temperature for processes like enzyme reactions, incubation, or gentle heating.
It enables the identification of insect species at the genetic level, studies gene expression, and detects mutations relevant to insect resistance or adaptation to pesticides.
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