An entomologist basically studies insects and everything that has to do with them, like their habitats and how they evolve. They also work on developing ways to control insects that can be harmful to humans and animals, including the research needed to understand insect-borne diseases and how to control them as well.

They’re constantly looking for and discovering new species of insects and they often try to raise awareness about insects and educate the public on their importance and if you need protection from them, how to do that too. So, to sum up, entomology is all about bugs.

Entomologists are qualified to work in several fields, and while they all deal with bugs and insects, some choose to work in forestry or an agricultural environment. Another popular career choice for an entomologist is apiculture or working with bees.

They are the ones who study what kinds of flowers produce the best honey or other flavours in the honey as well. They also work closely with health professionals, both for humans and veterinaries, in order to solve specific bug problems, like when an insect-borne disease is spreading in an area.

A lot of institutions need entomologists in their work force, including government offices in all levels, Universities, pest control companies, and chemical producers can also need the knowledge of entomologists for their products.

The work schedule for an entomologist is pretty standard, however when doing scientific research, like in any other field it is common for them to stay for longer hours.

Like we said before, entomology studies insects and their environment, and this includes their relationship with other animals and human beings. Most entomologists choose a specific type of insect to work with and they specialize in them. Since insects outnumber all other forms of life on Earth combined, these professionals make very important contributions to science in many fields.

One their most important roles is to help determine the role insects play in their environment, thus helping restore ecosystems that have been damaged and also get contaminated sites cleaned up and suitable for life again. Some specialize in studying how climate change will affect the distribution and life cycles of insects and the impact it will have on the environment.

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Some of the fields entomologists specialize in include:

• Agricultural entomologists:they study ways to protect crops from insects that can be harmful, but without hurting “good” insects, like bees.
• Veterinary entomologists: they focus on how to protect zoo animals, wildlife and livestock from pests and for potential diseases they might carry and transmit.
• Medical entomologists: their research is based on trying to prevent diseases like West Nile Virus, dengue or Zika Virus from spreading as well as their initial transmission.
• Taxonomic entomologists: they look for insects that are still unknown to the scientific community. These discoveries are vital because they teach us about evolution and the role insects play, as well as potentially developing new medicines.
• Forensic entomologists: they work with crime scene investigators and law enforcement by studying insects that are associated with corpses. The can help pinpoint the location of a crime scene and the timeline.
• Forest entomologists: they protect against insect pests that attack forests and other wild plants.
• Structural entomologists: they study insects that are found inside buildings and their job is to find ways to prevent them from entering as well as getting rid of them once they do enter, for example cockroaches.