Dr Kym Perry

I am interested in understanding how environmental factors influence population processes in pest and beneficial invertebrates, with a special interest in dispersal and species distributions.

I lead multi-disciplinary research projects, funded primarily by GRDC and SAGIT, to develop enhanced pest management strategies for key pests of Australian grains crops. My current research focuses on more effective control of exotic Mediterranean snails in grains crops, and insecticide resistance management in the diamondback moth. 

My research seeks to pursue and exploit fundamental knowledge of species biology, and emerging technologies, to devise practical solutions for pest monitoring and management that can operate at scale on modern farms, to support growers to better target their pest management. I have a special interest in R and data science, and in developing end-user tools that can be used by cropping industries to forecast the seasonal risk and phenology of key pests. 

I collaborate widely with SARDI, CSIRO, other universities, government departments, and private companies. I welcome the opportunity to mentor and supervise students.