• 1995.  Ph.D., Michigan State University, USA: Entomology (Insect Pest Management: Biological Control)
• 1991. MSc., Michigan Sate University, USA: Entomology (Insect Pest Management: Chemical Control)
• 1980. B.Sc., Agriculture University of Malaysia (UPM) : Plant Pathology

• Systematic, taxonomy and diversity of parasitic hymenoptera (Ichneumonidae & Braconidae)
• Insect diversity in relation to habitat disturbance
• Insect pest management 
• Biological control 
• Behavioral ecology
• Insect Pollinator and plants ( Fig trees vs fig wasps; weevils vs Palmae)
• Insect pathogens & biopesticides

• Systematic, taxonomy, diversity geographical distribution of parasitic hymneptera with special emphasize on ichneumonid and braconid
• Systematics, taxonomiy and ecology of Ichneumonid wasps
• Using insect diversity as a biological indicator of habitat disturbances
• Integrated insect pest management - Plutella xylostela (DBM),  aphid and white flies infecting chilli, fruit flies, house flies problem in poultry industry and insect peat of oil palm (termite and bagworm)
• Biological control: using parasitoid (Diadegma spp against DBM), coccinellid predators against aphid and whiteflies, and insect pathogen (esp: Microsporidia against DBM)
• Behavioural ecology of insect pests and its natural enemies
• Fig wasps and fig trees interaction in the Malaysia.
• Development of biopesticides for pest control
• Evolutionary relationship of Palmae and weevil (Hymenoptera:Curciulionidae)

•   Systematics and biology of pest and useful weevils associated with palms

Source of Fund: The Japanese Society for the Promotion of Sciences (JSPS): Tropical Bio- resources Research Fund

Project Leader: Hiroaki Kojima, The Kyushu University Museum, Japan

Research Associate: Assoc. Professor Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani

• Effect of Crop Diversity on Aphis gossypii and its Natural Enemies and Virus Diseases of Chilli.

Duration: 3 year (July 2002 – June 2005)

Source of Fund:  Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) – IRPA 09-02-02-0063-EA163

Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani

• Influence of Nosema bombycis infection and behavior of Plutella xylostella and its parasitoids, Diadegma semiclausum and Cotesia Plutella.

Duration: 3 year (July 2002 – June 2005)

Source of Fund:  Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) – IRPA 09-02-02-0041-EA137

Researchers: Associate Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Said Sajap (UPM), Mr. Hussan Abd. Kadir (MARDI)

• Termite Infestation Problem and Control Approaches in Peat Soil Oil Palm Plantation of Peninsular Malaysia.

Duration: June 2001 – 2005

Source of Fund: Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

Leader: Dr. Norman Hj Kamaruddin

Co-resercher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani

• Developing a Rearing Method of Dolichogenidea metesae Nixon (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a parasitoid of oil palm bagworm, Metisa plana Walker (Lepdoptera: Psychidae).

Duration: June 2001 – 2003

Source of Fund: Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

Leader: Dr. Mohd Basri Wahid

Co- Researchers: Dr. Mohd Basri Wahid, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani,

• Taxonomic diversity and phylogenetic study of Ichneumonidae subfamily of Malaysia.

Duration:  Feb 2002 – Jan 2005

Source of Fund: Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) - IRPA 09- 02-02-0017-EA072; amount, RM 178000; Just started.

Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani

Co- Researchers:  Dr. Adura Mohd Adnan

• Role of bats as a biological control agent on insect pests of agricultural importance

Duration: Feb 2002 – Jan 2005  (3 years)

Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Zubaid Akbar Mukhtar Ahmad

Source of Fund: : Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) -IRPA 09-02-02-0016-EA071

Co- Researchers:  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani and Mr. Tan Dek (Dept. of Agric., Perlis).

• Differential Diversity of Ichneumonidae and Braconidae in various habitats of Malaysia.

• Duration: 2000 – 2003.

  Source of Fund: Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) – IRPA 09-02-02-0111

  Researchers: Dr. Adura Adnan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani and Azidah Abdl Aziz.

• Morphological and genetic variation of Goryphus (Ichneumonidae: Cryptinae) species in Malaysia.
• Sustainable Integrated management of Whiteflies as Pest and Vectors of Plant Viruses in Asia.
• Systematic, bionomics and diversity of selected forest insects of aesthetic values and ecological importance. 

Journals:

1.      Idris, A.B., A.K. Hussan and M.T. Siti Hajar. 2004. Responses of three strains of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) on Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai and Fipronil. J. Asia-Pacific Entomology, 7 (1): 113-117.

2.      G. Sulaiman, M.Y. Hussein and A.B. Idris. 2004. The abundance and parasitism on the egg masses of the Asiatic Corn Borer Ostrinia furnacalis Guenee in Weedy and Wee-Free Cornfields in Malaysia. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 1: 36-38.

3.      Ng. Y.F., Idris, A. B., Achterberg, C.V., Abdullah, M. and Nur Supardi. 2004. Seed Predators, its parasitoids and predation rate of selected Shorea species in Pasoh Forest Reserve. SARI  PENYELIDIKAN, UKM, Research Highlight, 2003: 260-265.

4.      Gonzaga, A.D. and Idris, A.B. 2003. Horizontal and Vertical distribution of Xanthopimpla sp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in an ecological plot of Pasoh Forest Reserve, Malaysia. J. of Asia-Pacific Entomology, Vol. 7 (2): In press.

5.      Chong, J. L., A. B. Idris and M.N. Mohamad Roff. 2004. Effects of mixed cropping on the population abundance of Aphis gossypii Glover and coccinellids on chilli. Plant Protection Quarterly, Vol. 19 (1): In press.

6.      Gonzaga, A.D. and Idris, A.B. 2004. Diversity and adaptation of genus Xanthopimpla (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) in different forest Habitats in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Bioscience. Accepted.

7.      Idris, A. B., Nur Azura, A. Gonaga, A.D., Hamdan, A. and Ng, Y.F. 2004. Parasitic wasps of Langkawi Island with special emphasis on the families of Ichneumonidae and braconidae. The Malaysian Nature Journal. In press.

8.      Idris, A.B. and Suhana, Y. 2004. A catalogue of Ophioninae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Serangga, 9 (1): In press

9.      Idris, A.B., Salmah, Y., Nur Azura, A., Gonzaga, A.D., Hamdan, B.A., Azman, S. and Mohd Zabidi, Y. 2004. List of Coleoptera and Orthoptera species from Langkawi Island, Malaysia. The Malayan Nature Journal. In press.

10.   Faszly, R.., Idris, A.B. Sajap, A.S., Norman, K., Mohd. Basri, W. 2004. The pattern of infestation by subterranean Termite Coptotermes curvignathus Homlgren (Isoptea: Rhinotermitidae) on young oil palm in peat. Journal of Oil Palm Research. In press.

11.   Azura, A., Idris, A. B., B. F. M. Fong and A. M. Adnan. 2004. The optimization of the polymerase change reaction for molecular study of Crytinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). Journal of BioScience. Accepted.

12.  Adura, M. A., Idris, A. B. , Munir, M. Zain, Bennar Fong, M. H. & Noor Azura, M. A. 2004. A phylogenetic study of the Malaysia Cryptinae based on partial 28S ribosomal RNA. Molecular Phylogenetics & Evolution. (Accepted).

13.  Idris, A.B., J. Hanidah, A.D. Gonzaga and A. Nur Azura. 2003. Diversity, abundance, species composition and similarity of genus Xanthopimpla (Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) in logged and fragmented forests of the Langat Basin in Selangor, Malaysia. J. Asia-Pacific Entomology, 6(1): 55-62.

14.  Nur Azura, A. Hong, H.B. F., Adura, M.A. and Idris, A.B. 2003. The DNA Extraction and polymerase chain reaction optimization from the parasitic ichneumonid wasps (Hymenoptera). Malays. Appl.Biol., 32 (1): 87-90.

15.  Kojima, H., K. Morimoto, Idris, A.B. 2003. Notes on the apterous weevil genus Pinacopu Marshall (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Molytinae). Spec. Bull. Jpn.Soc. Coleopterol., Tokyo, 6: 405-413.

16.  Ng, Y.F., A. B. Idris, M. Abdullah and M.N. Nur Supardi. 2003. A new species of Xanthopimpla Saussure (Hymenoptera: Pimplinae) from Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Serangga, 8: 31-36.

17.  Salmah, M., Idris, A.B. and Basri, M. W. 2003. Effect of diet on the longevity of Apanteles metesae Nixon (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Malays. Appl.Biol., 32 (1): 71-74.

18.  Kojima, H. and Idris, A.B. 2003. Aperculiar sexual dimorphism of the antenna in Katsurazo Kojima (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Serangga, 8: 79-83.

19.  Nomura, S. and Idris, A.B. 2003. Faunistic notes on the Batrisine species from Malaysia and Singapore (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Serangga, 8: 51-68.

20.  Kojima, H. & Idris, A. 2003. A perculiar new species of the genus Antinia Pascoe (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) from Malaysia moss forests, with notes on the sympatric weevils and beetle of similar appearance. Serangga, 8: 69-78.

21.  Ng, Y.F., Idris, A.B., Abdullah, M. and Nur Supardi, M.N. 2003. New But Potentially Threatened Species of Parasitic Wasps - Xanthopimpla nanasensis. Malaysian Naturalist, Vol 57 (2): 46-50.

22.  Nur Azura, A. and Idris, A.B. 2003. A new species of Goryphus Holmgren from Malaysia (Hymenoptera: Ichneumnidae: Cryptinae). Serangga, 8: 46-50.

23.  Md-Zain, B. M., Ng, Y.F and Idris, A.B. 2003. Persampelan sumber genetik serangga: Penyelesaian terhadap gangguan kehadiran Macaca fascicularis, Serangga, 8: 84-89.

24.  Faszly, R., Idris, A.B., Sajap, A.S., Norman, K., and Mohd. Basri, W. 2003. A list of termite (Insecta: Isoptera) from ex-felled peat soil oil palm plantation near ndau-Rompin Forest Reserve. Serangga, 8: 102-106.

25.  Idris, A. B. and Sajap, A. S. 2003. Prevalence of Nosema bombycis in field population of the diamondback moth. International Journal of Pest Management, 49: 71 – 73.     

26.  Idris, A.B. and J. Hainidah. 2003. Diversity of Ichneumonidae wasps in the logged over forests of Langat Basin in Selangor, Malaysia. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 3 (2): 259-270.

27.  Idris, A. B. and S.S. Kee 2002. Horizontal and vertical diversity of Ichneumonidae at the  Sungkai Wildlife Forest Reserve, Perak, Malaysia. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, Vol.5 (1): 85 – 89.

28.  Idris, A. B. , Zainal-Abidin, B. A. H., Sajap, A. S., Noran, A. M. and Hussan, A. K. 2002. Mortality of Diamondback moth larvae infected with Nosema bombycis Negali. Malaysian Applied Biology, 31 (1): 79-81.

29.  Idris, A. B. and Mohamad Roff, M. N. 2002. Vertical and Temporal Distribution of Aphis gossypii Glover and Coccinellid Populations on Different Chilli (Capsicum annum) Varieties.  Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. Vol. 5 (2): 185-192.

30.  Idris, A. B., Sajap, A. S., Noor Farikha, H. Yaakob, A. B. and Roslan, M. Y. 2002. The Phorid (Insecta: Diptera) Fauna of Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, Selangor. Serangga., 7 (1-2): 195 –206.

31.  Idris, A. B. and Abdullah, M. 2002. Parasitism of Bradybaena similaris Ferussas (Gastropoda: Bradybaenidae) by Megaselia Scalaris Loew (Diptera: Phoridae): A new record. PERTANIKA Journal of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, 24 (2): 165-166.

32.  Md-Zain, B. M., Idris, A. B., B. F. M. Fong and A. M. Adnan. 2002. Kajian awal sistematik molekul subfamily cryptinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) berdasarkan penjujukan fragmen gen 28rRNA. (Abstract both in English and Malay). Serangga, 7 (1-2): 261-273.

33.  Idris, A. B. and Sajap, A. S. 2002. The abundance of scuttle fly (Diptera: Phoridae) in four selected forests and the potential of it two genera, Megaselia and Woodiphora, as biological indicator of forest disturbance. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5 (5): 566 - 568.

34.  Lee, H. T., Idris, A. B. and Mohamad Roff, M. N. 2002. The population abundance of Aphis gossypii Gloer (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in different chilli (Capsicum annum) planting densities. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 2 (5): 293-294.

35.  Idris, A. B., S. Md. Nor and R. Rohanida. 2002. Study on Diversity of Insect Communities at Different Altitudes of Gunung Nuang in Selangor, Malaysia. Online Journal of Biologica Sciences 2 (7): 505-507.

36.  Idris, A. B., Mohamad Roff, M. N. and Ooi, C. L. 2002. Effect of trap desighns and colors on the landing rate of Aphis gossypii Glover, the major insect pest of chilli in Malaysia. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 2 (5): 336-339.

37.  Nur Azura, A. & Idris, A. B. 2002. Catalogue for Malaysian Cryptinae (Hymneoptera: Ichneumonidae). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5 (11): 1192-1194.

38.  Idris, A. B. and Hasmawati, Z. 2002. Ecological study of braconid wasps in different logged over forests with special emphasis on the Microgastrines (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5 (11): 1255-1258.

39.  Idris, A.B., Hasmawati, Z., Nor-Zaneedarwarty, N., Nur Azura, A. 2002. Diversity, abundance and species similarity of braconid wasps in logged and fragmented forests. Malay. Appl. Biol. 31(2): 71-77.

40.   Idris, A. B. and Grafius, E. 2001. Effect of plant density on population abundance of Plutella xylostella (L.) and its parasitoid, Diaedgma insulare. Journal of International of Pests Management, 47 (2): 103 – 107.

41.   Idris, A.B., Sajap, A. S., Noor Farikha, H., Yaakob, A. B. and Ruslan, M. Y. 2001. Preliminary Study on Diversity and Abundance of Ichneumonids and Braconids (Insecta: Hymenoptera) at the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve. PERTANIKA Journal of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, 24(1):43-48.

42.   Idris, A. B. & Nur Azura, A. 2001. List of Xanthopimpla (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) in the Insect Collection of DOA, Malaysia, Serangga, 6(1): 131-136.

43.   Idris, A. B., Mohamad Roff, M. N. and Hamsiah, K. 2001. Optimum Chilli density inter-planted with maize in relation to aphid population and incidence of diseases on chilli. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 1 (12): 1154-1157.

44.  Idris, A.B., Nor Zaneedarwaty, N., Gonzaga, A. D., Zaidi M. I., Azman, S. and Salmah, Y. 2001. A study on four methods of sampling Ichneumonidae and Braconidae at two different habitats of Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (12): 1515-1517.

45.   Idris, A.B., Gonzaga, A.D., Nor Zaneedarwaty, N., Hasnah, B. T, Natasha, B. Y. 2001.  Does habitat disturbance have adverse effect the diversity of parasitoid community? Online Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 1 (11): 1040 - 1042.

46.   Idris, A. B. and Sajap, A. S. 2001. Preliminary study on the Phorid Fauna of Four Forest Reserves in Peninsular Malaysia. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 ( 8): 958-959.

47.   Idris, A. B. and Emelia, O.  2001. Development and feeding behaviour of Sopdoptera exigua L. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on different food plants. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 1 (12):  1161-1160.

48.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius. 2001. Evidence of Diadegma insulare (Cresson), a parasitoid of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L., present in various habitats. Online Journal of Biological Sciencess, 1 (8): 742 – 743.

49.   Idris, A. B., Mohamad Roff, M.N. and Fatimah, S. G. 2001. Effects of chilli plant architecture on the population abundance of Aphis gossypii Glover, its coccinellid predator and relationship with virus disease incidence on chilli (Capsicum annuum). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (11): 1356 – 1360.

50.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius. 2001. Alternate host of Diadegma insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae): A preliminary search. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (10): 1235 – 1239.

51.   Idris, A. B., Zainal-Abidin, B.A.H., Noraini, I. And Hussan, A. K. 2001. Diadegma semiclausum as a possible factor for the hosrizontal transmission of microsporidial disease of diamondback, Plutella xylostela L. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (11): 1353 – 1356.

52.   Idris, A. B. and Sajap, A. S. 2001. Nosema disease of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), in Malaysia.  Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 1 (10): 905-907.

53.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius. 2001. Influence of Habitats on the percent parasitism of diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) larvae by Diadegma insulare (Cresson)(Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (6): 688-692.

54.   Idris, A. B. 2001. Preliminary study on differential abundance and diversity of ichneumonids and braconids in Star Fruit Orchard and Oil Palm Plantations. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4 (8): 958-959.

55.   Idris, A. B. Abdullah, M. and Lin, T. P.  2000.  Effect of various diets on the development of scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), larvae and pupae, and percent of adult emergence and longevity. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (3): 321 - 325.

56.   Idris, A. B.  Nor Zaneedarwaty, N. 2000. The abundance and diversity of Braconidae in different habitats of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Biosciences, 11 (1 & 2): 41-44.

57.   Idris. A. B. 2000. A comparative study on the abundance and diversity of Ichneumonid wasps (Ichneumonidae: Ichneumonidae) in selected forests and non-selected forest habitats of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Biosciences, 11 (1 & 2): 45 - 51.

58.   Idris, A. B., M. Abdullah and T. P. Lin.  2000. Development of Megaselia scalaris (Diptera: Phoridae) on life host versus host tissue extract. Malaysian Applied Biology, 29: 145-147.

59.   Idris, A. B. 2000. Catalogue of Pimplinae (Hymneoptera: Ichneumonidae) of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. Serangga, 5(2): 379-401.

60.   Idris, A. B. 2000. Diversity and population abundance of ichneumonids (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in five selected disturbed habitats of Langat Basin, Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Applied Biology, 29 (1 & 2): 95 – 100.

61.   Idris, A. B., A. Y. Paul, M. N. Noraman & B. A-H. Zainal Abidin. 2000. Evidence of antibiotic resistant development on Nosema spp infecting diamndback moth larvae. Resistant Pest Management, 11 (1): 21 – 23.

62.   Idris, A. B., Paul, A. Y., Zainal-Abidin, B. A-H, Sajap, A. S., Husaan, A. K. 2000. Preliminary evidence on the resistance development of Nosema spp infecting diamondback moth larvae on Fumidil-B. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (3): 329 – 330.

63.   Idris, A. B.  1999. Catalogue of Pimplinae (Hymenoptera; Ichneumonidae) from Peninsular Malaysia. The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, 75 (2): 73 – 81.

64.   Idris, A. B. 1999. Differential effects of food plants on the development, egg production and feeding behavior of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.). Pertanika J. of Trop. Agri. Sci., 21 (2): 93 - 97.

65.   Idris, A. B. and M. Abdullah. 1999. Megaselia scalaris (Leow) (Diptera: Phoridae) in Malaysia. Malayan Nature Journal, 53 (4): 347 – 350.

66.   Idris, A. B. and Mohamad Roff, M. N. 1999. The population abundance of Aphis gossypii Glover and its predators on chilli (Capsicum annum) plants intercropped with other crops. Journal of Plant Protection in the Tropics, 12 (1): 45 – 54.

67.   Idris, A. B. & A. Nur Azura. 1998. Comparative study on methods of collecting parasitic hymenoptera with special emphasis on the family of Ichneumonidae. Malaysian Applied Biology,  27: 87-94.

68.   Nur Azura, A. & A.B. Idris. 1998. Comparative study on diversity of Ichneumonidae in disturbed and undisturbed forest. Malaysian Applied Biology, 27: 95-98.

69.   Zaidi, M.I., A.B. Idris & H. Hadzureen. 1998. Butterfly fauna of the Kuala Lompat Sector of Krau Wildlife Reserve, Pahang: An additional survey and assessment. Serangga, 3 (2): 29-42.

70.   Idris, A. B., and Grafius, E.  1998. Influence of host plants on Diadegma insulare (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). Malaysian  Applied Biology, 27 : 57-62.

71.   Idris, A. B. , M. I. Zaidi, abd M. D. Mahadimenakbar. 1998. Butterfly fauna of the Pasoh Forest Reserved,Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia; A Preliminary Survey. Serangga, 4(1): 35-51.

72.   Nur Azura, A. and A. B. Idris. 1998. New records of Cryptinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) from Malaysia. Serangga, 4(1): 79-81.

73.   Idris, A. B., Zainal-Abidin, B.A.H., and Norhayati, A. M. 1997.  Detection of Nosema Bombycis (Naegeli) in diamondback moth using Giemsa stain.  Malaysian Applied Biology, 26: 105-107.

74.   Idris, A. B. 1997. Zoological Catalogue of Australia, volume 26. Book Review. Serangga, 2(1): 130.

75.   Idris, A. B. and Grafius, E. 1996.  A comparative study on the potential use of sticky traps and visual method for monitoring Diadegma insulare (Cresson) in the field. Malaysian Applied Biology, 25: 15-19.

76.   Idris, A. B., Norhayati, A. M., and Grafius, E. 1997.  Is Diadegma insulare (Cresson)(Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) a nectar or a pollen feeder?. Malaysian Applied Biology, 26: 101-103.

77.   Idris, A. B., & E. Grafius.  1998.  Diurnal flight activity of Diadegma insulare (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of diamondback moth, (Lepidoptera:Plutellidae), in the field. Environmental Entomology, 27: 406-414.

78.   Idris, A. B., and Grafius, E. 1996.  Possible impactof Barbarea vulgaris on Insecticide-Resistant Diamondback Moth Management Program. Resistant Pest Management. 8(2): 17-19.

79.   Idris, A. B., & E. Grafius.  1997.   Nectar-collecting behavior of Diadegma insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L.  Environmental Entomology,  26: 114-120.

80.   Idris, A. B. &  M. Abdullah. 1997. The phorid fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew), a candidate for  use in molluscicide-resistant round snail, Bradybaena similaris (Ferussas). Resistant Pest Management. 9(2): 28-29.

81.   Idris, A. B. and C. Selvi. 1997. The potential role of Cleome rutidosperma D.C. and Brassica juncea   L. (Indian mustard) in Resistance Management of Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), in Malaysia. Resistant Pest Management. 9(2): 29-32.

82.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius.  1996.  Evidence of pre-imaginal overwintering of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in Michigan.  The Great Lakes Entomologist, 25: 25-30.

83.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius.  1996.   Effects of wild and cultivated host plants on survival and development of diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and its parasitoid, Diadegma   insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae).  Environmental Entomology, 25: 825-833.

84.   Idris, A. B., and Grafius, E. 1996.  Possible impactof Barbarea vulgaris on Insecticide-Resistant Diamondback Moth Management Program. Resistant Pest Management. 8(2): 17-19.

85.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius.  1995.  Wildflowers as nectar sources for Diadegma insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae).  Environmental Entomology, 24: 1726-1735.

86.   Idris, A. B., E. Grafius, W. Pett, and M.  Bomarito.  1994.  Broccoli insect control  1993.  Arthropod Management Tests, 19: 59 -65.

87.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius.  1994.  The potential of using Barbarea vulgaris in insecticide-Resistant Diamondback Moth Management.  Resistant Pest Management. 6 (2): 7 - 8.

88.   Idris, A. B . and E. J.  Grafius.  1993.  Differential toxicity of pesticides to Diadegma insulare   (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) and its host, the diamondback moth,  Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae).  Journal of Economic Entomology. 86(2): 529-536.

89.   Idris, A.B.  and E. J.  Grafius.  1993.   Field studies on the effect of pesticides on the diamondback  moth,  Putella xylostella (L.)(Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and parasitism by Diadegma insulare (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae).  Journal of Economic Entomology,  86 (4): 1196-1202.

90.   Idris, A.. B. and E. J.  Grafius.  1993.   Pesticides affects immature stages of Diadegma insulare (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) and its host,  the diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae).   Journal of Economic Entomology,  86(4): 1203-1212.

91.   Idris, A. B,  E.J. Grafius, and A. Pyle.  1993.  Seasonal control of lepidopterous pests of cabbages.  Journal of Insecticides  & Acaricides Test.  Vol 18: 91-92.

92.  Zainal-Abidin, B.A.H., Rosnizar, M. Jamil, Noran, A. M., Sajap, A.S., Hussan, A.K. and A.B. Idris. 2004. Jangkitan Mikrosporidia Nosema bombycis pada Rama-rama belakang Intan, Plutella xylostella L.: Teknik Pengesanan spora dan kesan jangkitan pada larva. Sains Malaysiana. Accepted.

93.  Idris, A. B. and Sajap, S. A. 2004.  Preliminary Study on Diversity and abundance of Ichneumonids in disturbed and undisturbed habitats of Peninsular Malaysia. The Malaysian Forester, 64 (2): in press.

94.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius. 1999. Sources of Possible Inoculum for Horizontal Transmission of Nosema bombycis in Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). Sains Malaysiana, 28: 41 – 49.

95.   Idris, A. B. 1998. The abundance and diversity of ichneumonid wasps in various habitats in Peninsular Malaysia: A Preliminary Study. UKM Research Highlights (Sari Penyelidikan UKM), 1998: 7 – 15.

96.   Norhayati, A. M. and A. B.  Idris. 1997.  Penyediaan "Courseware" Multimedia.: Rekabentuk sistem berarahan (RSB), perkakasan, perisian dan perlaksanaan. Jurnal Perbadanan Produktiviti Negara (NPC), Bil 70, Mac - April 1997: 8 - 13. (Abstract: English & Malaysian Language).

97.   Idris, A. B. 1997. Kaedah Mengumpul dan Kepelbagaian Hymenoptera Parasitika di Hutan Simpan UKM dan Hutan Kuala Lompat (Methods of Collecting and the diversity of Parasitic Hymernoptera in UKM Forest Reserve and Kuala Lompat Forest Reserve of Pahang). UKM Research Highlights (Sari Penyelidikan UKM), 1997: 65 – 69.

98.  Idris, A. B. and A. M. Norhayati. 1997. Biological Control of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella   (L.), using parasitoids and bacteria: A review. Sains Malaysiana, 26 (1): 71-86.

99.       M.S. Mohamaed, B. Abd. Hamed, A.H. Idrus, A. G. Idris, S. Mazlan, K. Mohd.  Asrore and Y. M. Lam. 1988. Pengawalan tikus  besaran-besaran  menggunakan pagar berperangkap di Projek Barat Laut Selangor. Teknologi Padi, Jil. 4: 67-73. (Abstract: English & Malaysian language).

100.   Ngazizah, I. A. G. Idris,  M. Shamsiah, M. K. Nasir and H. Radzi. 1993.  The palatability of three type anticoagulant rodenticides to rice field rats (Rattus argentiventer). The Malaysian Agricultural Journal, 54: 195-199.

101.    Idris, A.B. , I. Ngazizah, M. Shamsiah and A. H. Maizan. 1993. Status of rodent pests of cocoa in cocoa-coconut interplanted smallholdings. The Malaysian Agricultural Jurnal, 54: 200-209.

102.    Idris, A. B. and H. Radzi. 1981. Simple observation on the use of phostoxin in controlling rice field rats. The Malaysian Agricultural Journal, 53: 116-119.

 Proceedings (selected)

103.   Faszly, R., Idris, A.B., Sajap, A.S., Norman, K. & Singh, G. 2004. The problem of termite infestation in oil palm plantations on peat in Peninsular Malaysia. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. page 91-94.

104.    Hamdan, A., Idris, A.B. and Ahmad, S. 2004. Kelimpahan dan taburan lalat (Diptera: Muscidae) di Ladang Ternakan ayam di Negeri Johor. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 101 – 104.

105.    Idris, A.B. and Subramaniam, A.K. 2004. Effect of selected insecticides on larvae of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus collected from Mukim Ampang jaya, Selangor. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 121-124.

106.    Abdullah, M., Kalai Sevi, M., Idris, A.B., Norela, S. and Salmijah, S. 2004. Diversity of pest and non pest insects in the vegetable plots of the agrotechnology park in Sepang, Selangor. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 175 – 178.

107.    Md. Touhidur, R., Idris, A.B. & Mohamad Roff, M.N. 2004. Potential Natural enemies for the control of Chilli aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 205-208.

108.    Noor Farikhah Haneda, Sajap, A.S., Idris, A.B., Mohamed Zakaria, H. 2004. Diversity of ground-ants logged and primary forests. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 263-266.

109.    Nur Azura, A. and Idris, A.B. 2004. Goryphus Holmgren (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) dari Malaysia. In Asmat, A., Farah Diba, A.B., Abd. Munir, A.M., Hashidah, M.S., Norela, S. and Marina, Z. (Eds.), Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Biology, 18-20 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 299 –302.

110.    Mohamad Roff, M. N., Idris, A. B. and Saniza, S. 2003. Effect of live mulches on the populations of the aphid, Aphis gossypii and the incidence of virus diseases on chilli. pp178-181, Proceeding of Horticulture Conference 2003, 20-22 Oct 2003, Bangi, Malaysia.

111.    Touhidur Rahman, M., M. N. Mohamad Roff & A. B. Idris. 2003. Pattern of abundance of Aphis gossypii Glover (Homoptera: Aphididae) on Chilli var. MC 11. pp. 174-177, Proceeding of Horticulture Conference 2003, 20-22 Oct 2003, Bangi, Malaysia.

112.   Sajap, A.S. and A. B. Idris. 2003. Protected Areas: Reservation for biological agents of insect pests. Symposium on Future Trends in Protected Area Uses in Malaysia, 23 – 25 September 2003, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. (Invited speaker).

113.   Ng, Y.F., A. B. Idris, M. Abdullah and M.N. Nur Supardi. 2003. Diversity and Abundance of the Xanthopimpla (Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) at different Habitat at Pasoh Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan. Seminar on Ecological Research in Tropical Rain Forests. FRIM, 19-20 August 2003.

114.    Faszly Rahim, Idris, A.B., Sajap, A.S., Norman, K and Mohd Basri, W. 2003. The pattern of infestation by subterranean termite Coptotermues curvignathus Holmgren (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) on young oil palm peat. pp. 134 – 144. In Proceedings of Agriculture Conference (PIPOC 2003), 24-28 August 2003, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

115.    Idris, A. B., Rohaida, R. and Md. Noh, S. 2002. Ecological Study on Insect Communities with Different Altitudes of Gunung Nuang in Selangor, Malaysia. Proceeding of the 5^th Seminar on Chemistry, UKM-ITB, 16 –17 July 2002, Malacca, Malaysia. UKM Publisher.

116.   Idris, A. B. and Hasmawati, Z. 2002. An ecological study of braconid wasps in different logged forests with special emphasis on the microgastrines (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Proceeding of the 4^th IMT-GT UNINET Conference 2002, Penang, Malaysia. 371-374 pp.

117.    Gonzaga, A. D. and Idris, A. B. 2002. Diversity of genus Xanthopimpla (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in different forest habitats in Peninsular Malaysia. Proceeding of the 4^th IMT-GT UNINET Conference 2002, Penang, Malaysia. 367 - 370 pp.

118.    Lee, H. T, Mohamad Roff, M.N and Idris, A.B. 2002. Effect of Chilli (Capsicum sp.) planting densities on Aphiis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphidae) and Its predators population abundance. Proceeding of the 5^th Seminar on Chemistry, UKM-ITB, 16 –17 July 2002, Malacca, Malaysia. UKM Publisher.

119.    Suzana, B. Norhayati, A. M. and Idris, A. B. 2002. Development of multimedia distance learning courseware “Animal Behavior”: Hybrid Approach. In Omar, R., Ali Rahman, Z., Latif, M. T., Lihat, T. and Adam, J. H. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Environment and Natural Resources, 10-11^th April 2002, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol. 1: 392-401. In CD. UKM.

120.    Idris, A. B., Hanidah, J., Gonzaga, A., Noor Azura, A., Roslan, M. Y. and Zabidi, Y. 2002. Effect of logged and fragmented forests on the diversity and abundance of Xanthopimpla (Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae). In Omar, R., Ali Rahman, Z., Latif, M. T., Lihat, T. and Adam, J. H. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Environment and Natural Resources, 10-11^th April 2002, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol. 1: 530-535. In CD, UKM.

121.    Idris, A. B. and Hasmawati, Z. 2002. Diversity, abundance, species composition and similarity of braconid wasps in logged and fragmented forests of Langat Basin in Selangor. Proceedings International Conference on Environmental Management: Ten years after Rio., 22-23 Oct. 2002, Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, Malaysia. Pp 631-637.

122.    Idris, A.B. and Hainidah, J. 2002. Faunastic study of Ichneumonid wasps in the logged over forests of the Langat Basin in Selangor, Malaysia. Pp. 143-148. (Jld/Vol. 1). Prosiding Seminar UKM-UNRI ke-2, 8-9 October 2002, Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia.

123.   Idris, A. B., Zainal-Abidin, B. A. H., Noran, A. M., Sajap, A. S. and A. K  Hussan. 2002. Some studies on Nosema infecting DBM in Malaysia. pp. 100-105. In Ridland, P. (ed.). The Management of Diamondback Moth and Other Crucifer Pests.  Proceedings of the 4^rd International Workshop, 25 - 29 November, 2001, Melbourne, Australia. .

124.   Idris, A. B., Gonzanga, A. D., Nor Zaneedarwaty, N., Hasnah, B. T. and Natasha, B. 2001. Does habitat disturbances negatively affect the parasitic wasps diversity. Proceeding of the International Conference on Forestry and Forest Products Research (CFFPR 2001), 1 – 3 October 2001, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

125.   Idris, A.B., Mohad Roff, M.N. & Fatimah, S.G. 1999. Effect of intercropping and chilli varieties on the abundance of Aphis gossypii Glover predators. In Biological Control in the Tropics, pp. 113-117. Proceedings of the Symposium on Biological Control in the Tropics held at MARDI Training Center, Serdang, Malaysia from 18-19 March 1999. MARDI Publisher.

126.    Mohamad Roff, M.N. & Idris, A.B. 1999.  Effect of intercropping on the landing of alate aphids (Homoptera: Aphididae) and virus diasease incidence on chilli (Capsicum annum) in Malaysia. Proceeding 5^th International Conference of Plant Protection in the Tropics, 15-18 March 1999, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 79-83. MARDI Publisher.

127.   Idris, A. B. and E. Grafius. 1997. Effects of nectar-producing plants on Diadegma insulare (Cresson), a biological control agent of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). pp. 90-96. In Sivapragasam, A., W. H. Loke, A. K. Hussan, G. S. Lim (Eds.). The Management of Diamondback Moth and Other Crucifer Pests.  Proceedings of the 3^rd International Workshop, 29 October - 1 November, 1996, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MARDI Publisher.

128.    Md. Touhidur, R., Idris, A.B., Mohamad Roff, M.N. 2004.  Aphidophagous coccinellids on chilli (Capsicum annumm L.). In Mohamad Roff, M.N., Hussan, A.K. and Mohamad, M. S. (eds.), Plant Health 2004. Role of Crop Protection in enhancing the 3rd engine of growth. 21-22 April 2004, Bangi, Malaysia. Page 121-124.

129.    Sajap, A.S. and Idris, A.B. 2004.  Insect diversity in the maintanence of ecological balance in the tropical forest. Workshop on Remote Sensing and related Technologies for National Biodiversity Spatial database Development, 27-28 April 2004, Malayasian Center for Remote Sensing (MACRES), Kuala Lumpur. Page  20-23.

130.    Md. Touhidur, R., Mohamad Roff, M.N., Idris, A.B. 2004. Effect of physical factors on the abundance of apterous Aphid, Aphis gossypii on Chilli var. MC 11. In Mohamad Roff, M.N., Hussan, A.K. and Mohamad, M. S. (eds.), Plant Health 2004. Role of Crop Protection in enhancing the 3rd engine of growth. 21-22 April 2004, Bangi, Malaysia. Page 108-120.

131.    Khalid Saeed Aqlan naser, Moahamad Roff, M.N., Md. Touhidur, R. & Idris, A.B. 2004.  Population dynamics of alate whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Gennadius) on Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) variety MC 11. In Mohamad Roff, M.N., Hussan, A.K. and Mohamad, M. S. (eds.), Plant Health 2004. Role of Crop Protection in enhancing the 3rd engine of growth. 21-22 April 2004, Bangi, Malaysia. Page 101-107.

132.   Zainal-Abidin, B.A.H., Wong, L.S., Siti Noor Aishikin, A.H. & Idris, A.B. 2004. Prevalence of Nosema spp. in diamondback moth (DBM) and other insects in lowland vegetable farms. In Mohamad Roff, M.N., Hussan, A.K. and Mohamad, M. S. (eds.), Plant Health 2004. Role of Crop Protection in enhancing the 3rd engine of growth. 21-22 April 2004, Bangi, Malaysia. Page 37-46.

133.   Ng, Y. F., Idris, A.B., Maimon, A., and Nur Supardi, M.N. 2003. Comparison of insect abundance at different forest habitats and its relationship with abiotic factors: A preliminary study. Page. 364-370. Proceedings of the 7^th Symposium of Applied Biology, 3 – 4^th June 2003, Seri Kembangan Selangor, Malaysia.

134.   Ng, Y.F., A. B. Idris, M. Abdullah and M.N. Nur Supardi. 2003. Perbezaan kepelbagaian dan kelimpahan genus Xanthoimpla (Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) secara vertical di habitat hutan sekunder dan primer di Hutan Simpan Pasoh, Negeri Sembilan. Page 174 –176. Kolokium Siswazah ke III, 30-31 Julai 2003, UKM.

135.   Idris, A.B., Gonzaga, A. D and Nor Zaneedarwarty, N. 2003. Diversity, abundance, species similarity of Xanthopimpla (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) and Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) at different forests of Peninsular Malaysia. Page. 413-417. Proceedings of the 7^th Symposium of Applied Biology, 3 – 4^th June 2003, Seri Kembangan Selangor, Malaysia.

136.   Sulaiman, G. Hussein, M.Y. and Idris, A.B. 2003. The occurrence of the Asiatic corn stem borer and its egg parasitoid, Trihogramma papilionis Nagarkatti in weedy and weed-ree cornfield in Serdang, Selangor-Malaysia. Page. 537-540. Proceedings of the 7^th Symposium of Applied Biology, 3 – 4^th June 2003, Seri Kembangan Selangor, Malaysia.

137.   Md-Zain, B.M., Norhashimah, M.D. and Idris, A.B. 2003. Long-tailed macaque of the Taman Tasik Taiping: Its social behavior. Page. 468-479. Proceedings of the 7^th Symposium of Applied Biology, 3 – 4^th June 2003, Seri Kembangan Selangor, Malaysia.

138.   Idris, A. B., Mohamad Roff, M. N. and Ooi, C. L. 2002. Differential effect of trap designs and colors on the landing rate of alate aphids. Plant Health 2002. Food Sufficiency and Safety, 19-20 March, Genting Higland, Malaysia, pp 105-108. MARDI publisher.

139.   Lee, H. T., Idris, A. B. and Mohamad Roff, M. N. 2002. Effects of chilli (Capsicum annum) plant density on Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Plant Health 2002. Food Sufficiency and Safety, 19-20 March, Genting Higland, Malaysia, pp 109-111. MARDI publisher.

140.   Idris, A.B. 2001. Does habitat disturbance adversely affect the diversity and population abundance of three important parasitic wasps? Prosiding Persidangan Kebangsaan P & P IPTA 2001, 26-28 October 2001, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Page 527-531.

141.    Idris, A. B. Mohamad Roff, M. N. Hamsiah, K. 2000. Effect of various chilli densities intercropped with maize on the population of Aphis gossypii. pp 94-97. Safety in Food and Environment in the Proceeding of Plant Resource Management, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 23-24 November 2000. Published by DOA and Sarawak Museum.

142.   Idris, A.B., Mohamad Roff, M. N. and Fatimah, S.  2000. The population abundance of aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover, and coccinellids and its relationship with virus diseases incidence on different chilli varieties. Crop Protection and Biotechnology Towards Improved Plant Health. Plant Health 2000 Conference, 28-29 March 2000, Malacca, Malaysia. Page 14 –16.

143.   Idris, A. B., Abdullah, M. and Lin, T. P.  2000.  Growth and develoment of scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Diptera: Phoridae), on different diets. Crop Protection and Biotechnology Towards Improved Plant Health. Plant Health 2000 Conference, 28-29 March 2000, Malacca, Malaysia. Page 84 - 87.

Books of as Chapter in Books

144.           Idris, A.B. & Gonzaga, A.D. 2004. A Field Guide to Xanthopimpla species (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) of Malaysia, UKM press. Final preparation.

145.           Idris, A.B., Ng. Y.F., Nur Azura, A., Gonzaga, A.D. 2004. Diversity and abundance of Ichneumonidae and Braconidae (Hymenotera) in different forest type in Gunung Stong, Kelantan. Gunong Stong Scientific Expedition. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia. Accepted.

146.           Idris, A.B., Ng. Y.F., Nur Azura, A., Gonzaga, A.D. & Zabidi, M.Y. 2004. Fauna of Ichneumonidae and braconid wasps of Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia. Accepted.