Gürsel Çakıroğlu

Gürsel Çakıroğlu is the Head of the Plant Production and Plant Health Department at the Trabzon Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey. He has been actively involved in addressing the recent surge of the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species that has significantly impacted agricultural productivity and invaded residential areas. He emphasizes the need for a collective and sustained effort in combating this pest, including public awareness and participation in pest control measures, highlighting the importance of chemical and biological methods in the ongoing battle against this agricultural threat.