Radiation Entomology and Pest Management Centre

The Radiation Entomology and Pest Management Centre (REPMC) is a specialised research centre dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for pest and vector control. Through the application of nuclear techniques, biotechnology, and allied scientific approaches, the Centre supports national and regional efforts to safeguard agriculture, public health, and animal welfare.

REPMC’s work focuses on protecting agricultural products from destructive pests and vectors, thereby strengthening food security and contributing to poverty relief. The centre advances interventions that reduce the impact of vectors on human and animal health, supporting healthier communities and more resilient livelihoods. By combining research with practical field applications, REPMC plays a critical role in delivering science-based solutions that promote sustainable development in Ghana and across the sub-region.

Vision

To contribute to a food-secure and healthier society through effective pest and vector control solutions that protect agricultural production, improve human and animal health, and support sustainable livelihoods in Ghana.

Mission

To carry out research and development in pest and vector control using nuclear techniques, biotechnology, and allied scientific methods, to protect agricultural products, strengthen food security, reduce poverty, and improve the health of people and domestic animals through practical and sustainable interventions.

Core Functions

• Conduct research and development in pest and vector control using nuclear techniques, biotechnology, and allied scientific methods.
• Develop and apply effective pest and vector management solutions to protect agricultural products and reduce post-harvest losses.
• Support national and sub-regional efforts to strengthen food security and contribute to poverty alleviation through science-based interventions.
• Implement pest and vector control strategies that reduce risks to human health and improve the well-being of domestic animals.
• Promote the safe and responsible application of nuclear and biotechnological techniques for agricultural and health-related purposes.
• Collaborate with national, regional, and international partners to address pest and vector challenges affecting agriculture and public health.

Impact and Achievements

• Produced high-quality organic fertiliser (Frass) for sustainable agriculture.
• Formulated feed for broilers, layers, quail, and pigs using black soldier fly larvae.
• Developed a protocol for the successful establishment of tsetse fly colonies.
• Released sterile male tsetse flies in Northern Ghana as part of vector control initiatives.
• Established the first Fall Armyworm insectary in Ghana.
• Introduced and popularised protein bait for the management of fruit flies.
• Conducted successful trials of insecticides for controlling fruit flies and Fall Armyworm.
• Organised annual malaria awareness campaigns and screening for rural communities.

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