top of page

Working group 1

Species, Biology, Behaviour, Monitoring & Risk Assessment 

This group studies wireworm species diversity, biology, and behavior to improve monitoring and risk assessment.

​

It develops predictive models and decision support systems (DSS) to help farmers and advisors manage wireworm threats effectively.

 


Key goals​

​

  • Identify species and understand life cycles and behavior

  • Standardize monitoring and risk assessment methods

  • Build predictive models and integrate them into DSS tools​

Description

 

This working group focuses on advancing knowledge of wireworm species diversity, their biological and behavioural traits, and the ecological factors influencing their population dynamics.

 

It aims to integrate monitoring techniques with risk assessment frameworks and predictive modelling to support decision-making systems (DSS) for sustainable pest management.

Goals

​

Species Identification & Biology

  • Catalogue wireworm pest species and their geographic distribution

  • Study life cycles, feeding behaviour, and habitat preferences

 

Behavioural Studies

  • Investigate movement patterns, host plant interactions, and seasonal activity

  • Understand behavioural responses to environmental changes and control measures

 

Monitoring & Risk Assessment

  • Develop standardized monitoring protocols for different crops and regions

  • Establish risk thresholds based on population density and crop susceptibility

 

Modelling & Decision Support Systems (DSS)

  • Create predictive models for wireworm population dynamics and damage risk

  • Integrate models into DSS tools for farmers and advisors to optimize interventions

 

Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration

  • Facilitate data exchange among researchers and stakeholders

  • Promote harmonized approaches across countries for monitoring and risk management

bottom of page