Elvira S. de Lange

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Total Citations

274

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About

Dr. Elvira S. de Lange is a leading researcher in precision pest management, whose work bridges entomology, ecology, and agricultural technology. Her most impactful contribution is the seminal 2019 paper "Drones: Innovative Technology for Use in Precision Pest Management," which has garnered 274 citations and fundamentally shaped how the field approaches arthropod pest outbreaks. In this work, she demonstrated that drone-based surveillance enables early detection of unpredictable, non-uniform pest distributions within fields—allowing interventions before pests become established and crop losses accumulate. Dr. de Lange’s research has advanced the paradigm of treating pest outbreaks as spatially dynamic events rather than uniform field-wide problems, making precision agriculture more responsive and sustainable. Her work is widely recognized for integrating remote sensing with ecological principles, providing a practical framework for reducing pesticide use while improving control efficacy. A sought-after collaborator and mentor, Dr. de Lange continues to push the boundaries of how unmanned aerial systems can transform pest monitoring and management, with her citation record reflecting her profound influence on both academic research and real-world agricultural practice.