Dr. Daniel Carrillo

Associate Professor - Entomology and Nematology

Dr. Daniel Carrillo conducts fundamental and applied research on biological and environmental processes that affect the population dynamics and spread of plant-associated pest and beneficial arthropods in tropical/subtropical fruit crop systems. He specializes in two main areas: biological control and the ecology and management of invasive insects and mites.

Dr. Carrillo investigates factors that disrupt the beneficial activities of natural enemies and pollinators, and that hinder the development of solutions to mitigate these problems. Additionally, he studies the compatibility between biological and chemical control measures by determining the relative toxicity of pesticides to natural enemies and pollinators, and the compatibility and/or antagonism between biological control agents. Likewise, Dr. Carrillo's research focuses on multi-trophic interactions between host plants, pest arthropods and natural enemies, and how these affect the outcome of a biological control program. Lastly, he has a special interest in the ecology and management of invasive arthropods with a priority focus on vectors of plant pathogens.

• Websites
  • Tropical Fruit Entomology Lab
  • New Pest of Lychee Trees
  • Avocado IPM

• Education
  • Ph.D. Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, 2011
  • M.S. Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, 2007
  • B.S. Agricultural Engineer, National University of Colombia, 2003
• Publications
  • Extension Publications
  • Google Scholar
  • Researchgate
• Awards & Honors
  • 2022 Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology, from the Entomological Society of America - South Eastern Branch
  • Donald E. Johnston Fellowship, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2011.
  • William H. Krome Memorial Fellowship, Dade County AgriCouncil, Florida, 2011.
  • Florida Mango Forum Scholarship, Dade County AgriCouncil, Florida, 2010.
  • Seymour Goldweber Scholarship, Dade County AgriCouncil, Florida, 2008.
  • National Award for Academic Excellence (Colombia 2002). Recognition for obtaining one of the 10 best scores in the National Examination on Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy ECAES, chapter 1781 (2002). Presidency of the Republic of Colombia.
  • Luicejota Award (2000, 2001, 2002). Best grade point average on the Agronomy Department, National University of Colombia. Agronomy Department. Phone: (57)1-3165000 Ext. 19059.