Introduced by John Maddox

'We feel that if we understood the nature of chemical communication between insects, we could control them far more effectively - and we're now beginning to understand some of the chemical languages that insects use.'

Professor Thomas Odhiambo, Director of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, describes the work of his institute in Nairobi, and discusses with John Maddox the need for fundamental research on the biology of insects.