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.