To the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian entomological society. Development of entomological research in the Institute of Plant Protection of NAAS

Goal. Study of the stages of development of scientific research on the agricultural crop protection from pests at the Institute of Plant Protection of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine. Methods. Analysis of archival data on the establishment of the modern Institute of Plant Protection of NAAS, articles devoted to the activities of the institution and the Ukrainian Entomological Society, scientific works of entomologists. Results. At all stages of its history, the Institute of Plant Protection of NAAS carried out numerous entomological studies, which made it possible to successfully solve important problems related to the development of effective measures to protect agricultural crops from pests. An important role in this regard was played by Problematic Laboratories for the Study of the Sugar-Beet Weevil, the Eurygaster Bug, the Colorado Potato Beetle. The system of measures against wireworms (larvae of Elateridae) has been improved. Much has been done in terms of the development of protective measures against pests of forest and garden plantations from pests. The problems of the toxicology of insecticides and acaricides and the resistance of plants to pests have been studied and are currently being studied. The achievements of the institution’s entomologists in the following areas are also enormous: biological plant protection, forecasting the development of pests, plant protection in the zone of the Chornobyl AES, scientific support for plant quarantine. Scientific entomological schools were formed. Significant achievements of entomological scientists of the Institute of Plant Protection of NAAS were recognized with state awards of Ukraine. Conclusions. Wide implementation of the scientific achievements of entomologists of the Institute of Plant Protection of the NAAS of Ukraine will make it possible to successfully solve a wide range of issues related to the protection of agricultural crops, forest and ornamental plantations from pests. This will contribute to the stable development of the country’s agro-industrial complex, keeping the environment clean and, at the same time, improving the well-being of the population.