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Lynne Matthews

Lynne Matthews

Quarantine Entomologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registration Manager at BASF plc

  • Education

    • University of Bristol

      1994 - 1997
      Bachelor's degree Biology/Biological Sciences, General First class honours

      Crop protection, biological control, invasive species.Development of a colour trap for the sheep blowfly, Lucilia sericata.

    • Imperial College London

      1998 - 1999
      Master of Science - MS Pest Management: Applied Entomology Distinction

      Insect taxonomy, pesticide science and application, biotechnology, urban pest management.Research on the use of baiting systems to eradicate an outbreak of subterranean termites (Reticulitermes sp.) in Devon!

  • Experience

    • Fera Science Ltd.

      Feb 2000 - Sept 2006
      Quarantine Entomologist

      Technical adviser to Defra on the eradication and containment of non-native invertebrate plant pests;Conducting field monitoring surveys for non-native species;Site visits and meetings with growers to advise on pest eradication;Pest risk assessment and contingency planning.

    • BASF plc

      Sept 2006 - now

      Efficacy data analysis and preparation of Biological Assessment Dossiers;Project management and field trials planning;Technical Hotline cover.

      • Registration Manager

        Jan 2021 - now

      • Technical Services Adviser

        Sept 2006 - Dec 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BASIS Foundation in Agronomy

      BASIS
      Dec 2016

    • BASIS Plant Protection Award

      BASIS
      Jan 2008

    • BASIS Certificate in Commercial Horticulture

      BASIS
      Mar 2006

    • National Proficiency Test Council Certificate of Competence in Pesticide Application (Hand-held)

      NPTC
      Apr 2001