Mirko Živković, PhD student

Mirko Živković, PhD student

Laboratory
Laboratory of Applied Zoology

Scientific/Research Title
Junior Researcher

Education

2023 – Graduated Agricultural Engineer, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, study program Plant Production, Phytomedicine module

2024 – Master of Agricultural Engineer, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, title of master's thesis: "Sustainability of rodenticide base in adverse environmental conditions"
2024 – PhD student atthe Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade.

Research Field

Development of biocide-rodenticide formulations with extended durability and better acceptability by rodents with the aim of improving the control of rodents in the area where they prevail unfavorable environmental conditions (high temperature and humidity).Testing the sensitivity of rodents to rodenticides as well as determining the cause of reduced sensitivity of rodents to anticoagulant rodenticides.Determining the harmful impact of rodents on the health of humans, domestic and wild animals by determining the presence of zoonoses in rodents as hosts and vectors of infectious diseases. Application of methods of forecasting and control of harmful rodents in agriculture and forestry.

Participation in projects

Activities, responsibilities and mentorship
Member of the Monitoring team of the rodent control measures in Belgrade city (2025 - ).

Membership in national and international organizations
Plant Protection Society of Serbia

Bibliography
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5385-2433

Contact
E mail: mirko.zivkovic@pesting.org.rs