We focus on the biology and management of economically important insects. This includes invasive pests such as spotted wing Drosophila, and native pests such as blueberry stem gall wasp. Pollination is also critical for production of most berry crops, and we are investigating the ecology and management of wild bees and honey bees, and developing Integrated Crop Pollination strategies for sustainable fruit production. We conduct evaluations of insecticide efficacy in laboratory, greenhouse, research station, and farm settings to guide our IPM recommendations for berry crop growers.
The last? @MSUAgBio field day of the summer is underway at the Trevor Nichols station with @Tmiles_MSU regaling us with tales of pathogen management research in 🍇 and 🫐 plantings.
Working through the list of potential new insect control tools for growers, at the #IR4FUW
Good to see the @utsfmsu solidarity this morning.
Come join us at @MSUEntomology @CANRatMSU and be our newest colleague! Search chair is @scolytine