Irfan Ahmad Mir

About

Doctoral researcher in Entomology at the University of Kashmir, working on the ecology and management of insect pest. Primarily focuses on the population dynamics, spatial and seasonal variability, and insecticide susceptibility with emphasis on field-based ecology, resistance monitoring, and integrated pest management (IPM). Linking insect–plant interactions, microclimatic drivers, and action thresholds to develop sustainable, evidence-based pest management strategies.

Employment

• GDC Utersoo Shangus Guest Faculty
  2026 - 2026
• University of Kashmir Research Scholar
  2021 - 2026

Education

• University of Kashmir Doctorate
  2021 - 2026
• Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University M.sc
  2017 - 2019
• Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar B.sc
  2013 - 2017

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (2)

• Effect of plant essential oils on the efficacy of insecticides against diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (L.)
  Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 2026 DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2026.2685560
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• Comparative toxicity and application efficacy of imidacloprid, chlorantraniliprole, and cypermethrin, against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infesting cruciferous crops
  Journal of Economic Entomology 2026 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaf326
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