Margaret Skinner
Research Professor
Extension Entomologist
PRONUNCIATION Mar-gret sk-IN-er
PRONOUNS Her/She
661 Spear Street
Entomology Research Laboratory
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Ph.D. Entomology, University of Vermont, 1993
- M.S. Entomology, University of Vermont, 1987
- B.A. Sociology, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1972
Plant & Soil Science
Extension System
BIO
My research activities deal primarily with different aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is an ecological approach to managing agricultural pest problems using multiple compatible tactics, including sanitation, survey and detection, biological control, trap cropping and chemical control. Chemical pesticides are used as a last resort, when other options fail to maintain pests below economically damaging levels.
Awards and Achievements
- Leadership Award for Service to our Urban Forest
- Finalist for the Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Award in the category “What a Great Idea”
Area(s) of expertise
Biological Control; Integrated Pest Management; Saffron; High Tunnel Vegetable Cultivation; Greenhouse IPM.
Bio
My research activities deal primarily with different aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is an ecological approach to managing agricultural pest problems using multiple compatible tactics, including sanitation, survey and detection, biological control, trap cropping and chemical control. Chemical pesticides are used as a last resort, when other options fail to maintain pests below economically damaging levels.
Awards and Achievements
- Leadership Award for Service to our Urban Forest
- Finalist for the Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Award in the category “What a Great Idea”
Areas of Expertise
Biological Control; Integrated Pest Management; Saffron; High Tunnel Vegetable Cultivation; Greenhouse IPM.