The inaugural Institute of Field Biologists was established to engage a collective of like-minded individuals who possess specialist type knowledge, skills and know-how within the realm of food safe pest management that also encompasses biology, entomology, commerce and business. The institute is the organisational body created as a hub for this very small cohort of mentors, vocational educators and consultants who value benchmarking and aspire to advancing innovation by connecting on common ground to facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and solutions.