My applied research program involves the evaluation of new insecticide chemistries/mode (s) of actions as they become available for addressing insect pest management needs for the field crops grown in the state of Oregon, investigating host plant resistance due to plant-fungal endophyte interactions, conducting natural enemy surveys, and studying their biocontrol potential.
The focus of my extension and research program is to provide up to date, research-based information to Oregon growers on effective and sustainable IPM practices.