Pest Management Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1526-498X eISSN 1526-4998 Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Pest Management Science
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Pest Management Science (PMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Insect Pest Control Strategies and Insect Resistance and Genetics, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1526-498X (e-ISSN 1526-4998). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.75 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$5100 USD). OpenAlex records 9,663 works and 278,475 citations, with an h-index of 188.

Pest Management Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Pest Management Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.75, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Insect Pest Control Strategies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Pest Management Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Pest Management Science should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Pest Management Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Pest Management Science
  • Budget $5100 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Insect Pest Control Strategies, Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect and Pesticide Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pest Management Science Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+45%
Field avg: 1.9
APC vs Field Avg
+57%
Field avg: $3250

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1526-498X
ISSN (Online) 1526-4998
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $5100 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Pest Management Science is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 5100.

In our subject taxonomy, Pest Management Science is classified under Insect Pest Control Strategies, Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect and Pesticide Research and Insect-Plant Interactions and Control.

Pest Management Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.746.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pest Management Science

Pest Management Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.746 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Pest Management Science is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Pest Management Science is $5100 USD.

Pest Management Science is published by Wiley.

Pest Management Science shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Pest Management Science is 1526-498X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1526-4998.

Pest Management Science sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.75, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.746
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.746 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S31777576

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