Everlyne Wosula is a Vector Entomologist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Eastern Africa Hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Horticulture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, as well as a PhD in Plant Pathology with a minor in Entomology from Louisiana State University. With over a decade of experience, her work focuses on arthropod vectors of plant viruses and the dynamics of virus transmission. Her research includes pest and disease surveillance, molecular diagnostic tools for pest characterization, and innovative methods for managing whiteflies, which are vectors of begomoviruses and ipomoviruses. She emphasizes the development of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) package through studies on botanical oils, entomopathogenic fungi, soft chemical pesticides, and host resistance. Additionally, her research extend to exploring the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to enhance plant health and resilience, as well as examining the impact of climate change on vectors, viruses, and the effectiveness of control strategies.