About the Department

The Department of Entomology was established in the year 2020 with the inception of the College. The Department is offering subjects pertaining to fundamentals and concepts of Entomology in I and II years of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme.In III-year, various crop pests and their management aspects are covered.The Teaching in the laboratory is done with mixed audio-visual aids viz., Good Charts, laminations, Black board, Power Point presentation, preserved specimens, Life cycles, Permanent microscopic slides etc.The students are taken to regular field visits for identification of field symptoms and insect life stages.Drawing of insect diagrams and symptoms is guided in the class room.The students are encouraged with group wise presentation of topics.

List of Courses offered (As per ICAR- V Dean's Committee Recommendation)

S. No	Course No	Title of the course	Credits
1	ENTO 131	Fundamentals of Entomology I(Insect Morphology and Taxonomy)	3(2+1)
2	ENTO 231	Fundamentals of Entomology II(Insect Ecology and Concepts of IPM)	2(1+1)
3	ENTO 331	Pests of Field Crops, Stored grains, and Their Management	3(2+1)
4	ENTO 332	Pests of Horticultural crops and Their Management and Beneficial Insects	3(2+1)
Elective Courses
5	ENTO 333	Biopesticides and Biofertilizers	3(2+1)
6	ENTO 334	Agrochemicals	3(2+1)
Total			17 (11+6)

List of Courses offered (As per ICAR- VI Dean's Committee Recommendation)

Course No.	Title of the course	Credits
ENTO131	Fundamentals of Entomology	3 (2+1)
ENTO 231	Fundamentals of Nematology	2 (1+1)
ENTO 331	Pest management in Crops and Stored Grains	3 (2+1)
Elective Courses
ELCT 431	Biopesticides and Biofertilizers	4 (3+1)
	Total	12(8+4)

Entomology Laboratory

Clubs and Activities

The department has been maintaining two clubs with the active involvement of interested students as follows:

1.Apiculture club

Apiculture club initiated to educate and raise awareness among club members and visitors about the vital importance of honey bees and their intricate behaviour. Through captivating information displayed on the board, including facts about bee biology, ecology, and their role in pollination, the notice board will spark curiosity and interest in beekeeping among members. Furthermore, it will emphasize the urgency of bee conservation efforts by highlighting the various threats facing honey bees and advocating for their protection. Additionally, the notice board will serve as a platform for fostering community engagement, encouraging shared learning and discussion among members, and promoting environmental stewardship by showcasing the interconnectedness of bees with ecosystem health. It will also facilitate event promotion, advertising upcoming club activities, workshops, and seminars, while incorporating interactive features such as quizzes to enhance member engagement. Regular updates on the board will keep members informed about the latest developments in apiculture, and it will celebrate club achievements and contributions to bee conservation, inspiring further action and involvement within the community.

2.IPM club :

This club has been initiated to underscore the significance of practical learning experiences in agricultural education, particularly in the realm of integrated pest management in different field and horticulture crops. Throughout the installation process, instructors provided students with detailed explanations of the purpose of pheromone traps, the biology and behaviour of target pest species, and the importance of timely pest detection in cucurbit production.

Faculty

S. No	Name	Highest Qualification	Designation	mail id
1	Dr. M. Gayathri	Ph.D. (Ag.)	Asst. Prof and HOD	gayathrimungara@kluniversity.in
2	Dr. D. Sravani	Ph.D. (Ag.)	Asst. Prof	dsravani@ kluniversity.in
3	Dr. V. Jhansi Hima Varsha	Ph.D. (Ag.)	Asst. Prof	vjhimavarsha@ kluniversity.in
4	Mr. B. Rambabu	M.Sc (Ag.)	Asst. Prof	brambabu@ kluniversity.in