Pest Management Science

Pest Management Science is a leading international journal of crop protection and pest control, published on behalf of the Society of Chemical Industry by Wiley. With an ISSN of 1526-498X and a 2026 Journal Impact Factor of 4.200, the journal holds a distinguished Q1 ranking in its JCR category, underscoring its status as a premier outlet for high-impact research in the field. The journal’s scope encompasses all aspects of pest management, including the science of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biopesticides, as well as integrated pest management, resistance mechanisms, environmental fate, and the development of novel control technologies. It publishes a diverse range of article types, including original research papers, critical reviews, short communications, and special thematic issues, all of which undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific excellence and practical relevance. The primary target audience comprises academic researchers, agrochemical industry scientists, regulatory toxicologists, and crop protection professionals seeking authoritative data on pest biology and control strategies. Notable features include its hybrid open access model, offering authors the option to publish their work as open access for broader dissemination, and its strong emphasis on translational science that bridges laboratory discovery and field application. As a Q1 journal with a robust impact factor, Pest Management Science is widely recognized as an essential resource for advancing sustainable and effective pest management solutions globally, making it a trusted platform for cutting-edge research that informs both policy and practice in agricultural and environmental sciences.