Entomology Research Laboratory
661 Spear Street
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Ph.D. 2021 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences - Entomology
- M.S. 2012 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences - Biological Control/Integrated Pest Management
- B.S. 2003 School of Natural Resources - Environmental Science/Conservation Biology
Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment
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Areas of expertise
Entomology, Ticks, Integrated Pest Management, Tick Ecology and Management, Biological Control, Entomopathogenic Fungi, High Tunnel and Greenhouse Pest Management.
BIO
I’m an Entomologist that specializes in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of arthropod pests. I’m particularly interested in surveillance strategies for early pest detection and biological controls (predators, parasites and pathogens). My research focuses on the development of biopesticides using entomopathogenic fungi and conservation of natural enemies of agricultural pests, especially in greenhouses and high tunnels. I also specialize in tick ecology and management across a diversity of landscape settings.
Courses
- A Bug’s Life ALE 1280
Publications
Awards and Achievements
2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award
Bio
I’m an Entomologist that specializes in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of arthropod pests. I’m particularly interested in surveillance strategies for early pest detection and biological controls (predators, parasites and pathogens). My research focuses on the development of biopesticides using entomopathogenic fungi and conservation of natural enemies of agricultural pests, especially in greenhouses and high tunnels. I also specialize in tick ecology and management across a diversity of landscape settings.
Courses
- A Bug’s Life ALE 1280
Publications
Awards and Achievements
2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award