PhD in Entomology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Foo holds a doctorate in entomology from the University of Malaysia, where her research focused on termite biology in Southeast Asian urban environments. Her academic work laid the scientific foundation for a career that has consistently bridged laboratory research and real-world pest management practice.
Pioneering research on termite-parasitoid interactions
Dr. Foo's research on the parasitoid fly Misotermes mindeni and its host Macrotermes gilvus revealed groundbreaking findings about how parasitism alters termite physiology, behaviour, and resilience. Her work demonstrated that parasitised termites carry significantly higher fat reserves and survive starvation conditions far longer — findings with direct implications for how termite control strategies are designed and evaluated.
General Manager for Technical and Entomology
In her leadership role at Anticimex, Dr. Foo oversees SMART technology deployment, technical operations, and a specialist team of entomologists serving high-compliance sectors including pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing. She also develops operational guidelines, conducts client audits, and supports field trials for new pest management (non-tox) products.
Published author and industry speaker
Dr. Foo is the author of a pest management book, written in collaboration with the Singapore Pest Management Association. She is a regular speaker and panelist at industry events, contributing expertise on topics including rodenticide regulation, SMART monitoring systems, and the future of Integrated Pest Management in Southeast Asia.
Advocate for industry-wide standards and public education
Dr. Foo is a committed voice for raising professional standards across the pest management industry. She advocates for Integrated Pest Management as the framework for sustainable pest control, and believes that educating the public and customers — on sanitation, proofing, animal behaviour and their own role in pest prevention — is as important as any professional intervention.
PhD in Entomology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Foo holds a doctorate in entomology from the University of Malaysia, where her research focused on termite biology in Southeast Asian urban environments. Her academic work laid the scientific foundation for a career that has consistently bridged laboratory research and real-world pest management practice.
General Manager for Technical and Entomology
In her leadership role at Anticimex, Dr. Foo oversees SMART technology deployment, technical operations, and a specialist team of entomologists serving high-compliance sectors including pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing. She also develops operational guidelines, conducts client audits, and supports field trials for new pest management (non-tox) products.
Advocate for industry-wide standards and public education
Dr. Foo is a committed voice for raising professional standards across the pest management industry. She advocates for Integrated Pest Management as the framework for sustainable pest control, and believes that educating the public and customers — on sanitation, proofing, animal behaviour and their own role in pest prevention — is as important as any professional intervention.
Pioneering research on termite-parasitoid interactions
Dr. Foo's research on the parasitoid fly Misotermes mindeni and its host Macrotermes gilvus revealed groundbreaking findings about how parasitism alters termite physiology, behaviour, and resilience. Her work demonstrated that parasitised termites carry significantly higher fat reserves and survive starvation conditions far longer — findings with direct implications for how termite control strategies are designed and evaluated.
Published author and industry speaker
Dr. Foo is the author of a pest management book, written in collaboration with the Singapore Pest Management Association. She is a regular speaker and panelist at industry events, contributing expertise on topics including rodenticide regulation, SMART monitoring systems, and the future of Integrated Pest Management in Southeast Asia.
Dr. Foo is an expert in urban entomology, with a specialized background in the study of insects, particularly termites. She conducted extensive research in Malaysia on Microtermes gilvus (ground termites) and currently applies this expertise to address significant termite challenges in Singapore through both prevention and eradication strategies.
She is the General Manager for Technical & Entomology for Anticimex Singapore. In this role, she oversees SMART technology systems, operations, and sales inspections, while leading a team of entomologists who perform specialized technical work and research.