The general objectives of CIAT's bean entomology program are mentioned. The 1st priority has been given to var. resistance as an ideal pest control method. At CIAT's headquarters (Palmira, Colombia), studies are conducted on Empoasca kraemeri, mites, and storage insects; var. resistance to Apion godmani and Epinotia aporema is being studied at other institutions. The steps of genetic improvement of beans for resistance to E. kraemeri are described: selection of sources of resistance, hybridization of selected materials, and selection of resistant progenies. (CIAT)Se mencionan los objetivos generales del programa de entomologia de frijol del CIAT. La mayor prioridad se ha dado a la resistencia var. como metodo ideal de control de plagas. En la sede principal del CIAT (Palmira, Colombia) se adelantan estudios con Empoasca kraemeri, acaros e insectos del frijol almacenado; en otras instituciones se esta estudiando la resistencia var. a Apion godmani y a Epinotia aporema. Se describen las etapas de mejoramiento genetico del frijol por resistencia a E. kraemeri: escogencia de fuentes de resistencia, hibridacion de los materiales seleccionados y seleccion de progenies resistentes. (CIAT