Pest science in Pasteur’s Quadrant

Abstract More than 25 years ago, Donald Stokes argued that we must move beyond the false dichotomy of basic or applied research and suggested when considering a program scientific it is important to ask whether (i) work motivated by use (ii) if there search for fundamental understanding. Giving yes/no answers these questions allows us characterize more fully, replacing “or” “basic applied” richer understanding process science. proposed was consideration sought be called in Pasteur’s Quadrant. One advantage such means problem-solving tools are likely transferrable. After reviewing Stokes’s formulation research, I illustrate with examples from control tephritid flies insect parasitoids biological control. Thinking about one’s within framework has many advantages individual scientists, including guidance journal selection, how organize conclude papers seminars, “elevator speech.” Furthermore, since Quadrant characteristic simultaneously increasing our world works improving applications, will benefit community pest scientists.