Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Oi Lab
Led by Faith Oi · Entomology and Nematology
What we study
The Oi Lab works on urban entomology: integrated pest management (IPM) for homes and schools, and the biology and control of pests such as termites and bed bugs.
What working here is like
- Other insects
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Shelter tube geometry of the Asian subterranean termite in response to wood abundance across population size
2026 · Journal of Economic Entomology
Studies how termite colony size and wood affect shelter tube construction.
- Possible Limitations in the Management of a Small Ant Pest Species (Plagiolepis alluaudi) Using Gel Baits
2025 · Journal of Applied Entomology
Tests different bait types to manage a small, invasive ant species.
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- Integrated pest management strategies targeting the Florida kissing bug, Triatoma sanguisuga: Preventing this vector of Chagas disease from invading your home
2023 · Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases
Tests whether Triatoma sanguisuga can transmit Chagas disease to humans and pets in Florida homes.
- A Review of the Evolution of Termite Control: A Continuum of Alternatives to Termiticides in the United States with Emphasis on Efficacy Testing Requirements for Product Registration
2022 · Insects
Reviews termite control methods in the U.S., focusing on efficacy testing for product registration.
- Evaluating connections between personal well-being and adoption of landscape best management practices: An audience segmentation study
2021 · Journal of Environmental Management
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How to reach out
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