Naworaj Acharya


101 Merkle lab
University Park
PA 16802

Tel. +1 814 867 4192
nza5060@psu.edu

Research interest

I am interested in the ecology of insect-pathogen interactions, IPM and biopesticidal management of insect pests. I am studying thermoregulatory behaviour of house fly with entomopathogenic fungi infection and subsequent impact on fungal efficacy. Current research focuses on developing application, formulation and field delivery methods of fungal-based biopesticides to manage fly population in poultry facilities.

 

Degrees

MS in Entomology (2004-2006), Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University, Chitwan, Nepal

BS in Agriculture (1999-2003), IAAS, Nepal

Research experience

Research Assistant, IAAS, Nepal

Project: Exploring the potentiality of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi in White grub management

Publications

Acharya, N. R., C. K. Mandal, R. B. Thapa and Y. D. GC. 2007. Laboratory evaluation of entomogenous fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch) Sorokin against earthworm, Eisenia fetida (Sav.). IAAS Research Advances Vol. 2. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Nepal. pp. 99-101.