Research

Pine tip moth management
Evaluating pine tip moth management using systemic insecticides and associated insecticide risks to ground-dwelling insects to provide management solutions to growers.

Insecticide management and risk in forests
Studying insecticide effectiveness, movement, and environmental risks in forests to develop well-rounded management recommendations for growers and land managers.

Aquatic insect communities
Assessing aquatic insect communities in streams flowing through hemlock forests to understand tradeoffs and risks for forest management.

Bark beetles
Studying aspects of bark beetle management in southeastern forests to provide solutions to forest managers.

Oystershell scale
Collaborating with a team in the southwest to develop an integrated pest management plan for oystershell scale on aspen.

