Jean-Claude Malausa, an entomologist at INRAE, is an expert in biological control and biocontrol of agricultural pests.
Jean-Claude Malausa is a French researcher specializing in applied entomology and biological control. Based in Antibes, at the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE), he focuses his work on crop protection through the use of biocontrol agents. His research focuses in particular on the introduction, acclimatization, and monitoring of beneficial insects intended to naturally regulate agricultural pest populations.
His studies explore the interactions between plant species, harmful insects, and insectivorous insects, with a particular interest in Mediterranean sectors such as olive trees and tree crops. Jean-Claude Malausa has contributed to the implementation of alternative strategies to pesticides by documenting the effectiveness of parasitoids and other organisms used in integrated pest management. These approaches promote more sustainable and ecosystem-friendly agriculture.
He also participates in regional scientific bodies, such as the scientific committee of the Mercantour National Park, which highlights the importance of his expertise beyond academic research. His publications, widely cited in the scientific community, are a reference in the field of biocontrol and applied entomology. Through his work, Jean-Claude Malausa highlights the essential role of beneficial insects in sustainable crop management and the preservation of agricultural biodiversity.
