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Sanderson, John Philip
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- Associate Professor, Entomology (ENTOM), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Research Areas
- adult and extension education
- biological control
- entomology
- floriculture
- horticultural sciences
- insects
- integrated crop management
- integrated pest management
- organic agriculture
- pest management
- pesticide management
- sustainable agriculture
- zoology
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Extension
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Research
research overview
- Biology and integrated management of arthropod pests of greenhouse floral crops with an emphasis on biological control.
research activities
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- BIOCONTROL IN ENERGY-SAVING COOL TEMPERATURE GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION awarded by NEW YORK FARM VIABILITY INSTITUTE 2012 - 2013
- HABITAT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN GREENHOUSES awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2011 - 2013
- IMPROVING CROP MANAGEMENT IN NY GREENHOUSES THROUGH LOCAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS awarded by NEW YORK FARM VIABILITY INSTITUTE 2011 - 2012
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- biological control of arthropods
- floriculture pest management
- integrated pest management
submitted impact statement
- Pollenless plants to reduce population growth of western flower thrips on floral crops
- Greenhouse horticulture program work team
- Greenhouse Horticulture Program Work Team
- Biology of an exotic beneficial predaceous fly in North American greenhouses.
- Biology of an exotic beneficial predaceous fly in North American greenhouses.
Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- Attraction and oviposition responses of the fungus gnat Bradysia impatiens to microbes and microbe-inoculated seedlings in laboratory bioassays.. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 145:89-101. 2012
- Designing an effective trap cropping strategy: the effects of attraction, retention and plant spatial distribution. . Journal of Applied Ecology. 49:715-722. 2012
- Larval Bradysia impatiens (Diptera: Sciaridae) potential for vectoring Pythium root rot pathogens.. Phytopathology. 102:283-289. 2012
- Aphidoletes aphidimyza oviposition behaviour when multiple aphid pests are present in the greenhouse . IOBC/WPRS Bulletin - Working Group “Integrated Control in Protected crops, Temperate Climate”. 68:85-88. 2011
- Avoidance of natural enemies by adult whiteflies, Bemisia argentifolii, and effects on host plant choice. Biological Control. 58:302-309. 2011
- Binomial sampling of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting flowering greenhouse crops using incidence-mean models. Environmental Entomology. 40:381-390. 2011
- Towards enhancing biocontrol of thrips: effects of supplemental pollen and fibers on foliar abundance of Amblyseius swirskii . IOBC/WPRS Bulletin - Working Group "Integrated Control in Protected crops, Temperate Climate". 68:105-109. 2011
- Biology and feeding requirements of larval hunter flies Coenosia attenuata (Diptera: Muscidae) reared on larvae of the fungus gnat Bradysia impatiens (Diptera: Sciaridae) . Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:1149-1158. 2010
- Developmental Times and Life Table Statistics of Aulacorthum solani (Hemiptera: Aphididae) at Six Constant Temperatures, With Recommendations on the Application of Temperature-Dependent Development Models.. Environmental Entomology. 39:1631-1642. 2010
- Effect of host experience of the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, on trap cropping effectiveness. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 137:193-203. 2010
- Transstadial transmission of Pythium in Bradysia impatiens and lack of larval vectoring capacity. Phytopathology. 100:1307-1313. 2010
- Attraction of Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia argentifolii to eggplant, and its potential as a trap crop for whitefly management on greenhouse poinsettia. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 133. 2009
- Fungus gnat feeding and mechanical wounding inhibit Pythium aphanidermatum infection of geranium seedlings. . Phytopathology. 99:1421-1428. 2009
- Greenhouse trials of Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) banker plants for control of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in greenhouse spring floral crops.. International Organisation for Biological Control. 91:583-591. 2008
- Molecular characterization and comparative virulence of Beauveria bassiana isolates (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) associated with the greenhouse shore fly, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae). International Organisation for Biological Control. 45:154-162. 2008
- Molecular characterization and comparative virulence of Beauveria bassiana isolates (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) associated with the greenhouse shore fly, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae). Biological Control. 45:154-162. 2008
- A tritrophic effect of host plant on susceptibility of the western flower thrips to the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 96:162-172. 2007
- A tritrophic effect of host plant on susceptibility of western flower thrips to the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 96:162-172. 2007
- Developmental times and life tables for shore flies, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae), at three temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 36:989-997. 2007
- Developmental times and life tables for shore flies, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae), at three temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 36:989-997. 2007
- Effects of manipulating spray-application parameters on efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana against western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, infesting greenhouse impatiens crops*. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 17:193-219. 2007
- Effects of manipulating spray-application parameters on efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana against western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, infesting greenhouse impatiens crops. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 17:193-219. 2007
- Influences of impatiens pollen and exposure to Beauveria bassiana on bionomics of western Xower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis. Biological Control. 37:186-195. 2006
- The influences of impatiens pollen availability and exposure to Beauveria bassiana on bionomics of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Biological Control. 37:186-195. 2006
- Within-plant and temporal distribution of nymphal and adult western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on flowers and foliage of greenhouse impatiens, Impatiens wallerana. Environmental Entomology. 35:507-515. 2006
- Within-plant and temporal distribution of nymphal and adult western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera:Thripidae), on flowers and foliage of greenhouse impatiens, Impatiens wallerana, and implications for pest population sampling. Environmental Entomology. 35:507-515. 2006
- Acquisition of lethal doses of Beauveria bassiana conidia by western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, exposed to foliar spray residues of formulated and unformulated conidia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 90:10-23. 2005
- Acquisition of lethal doses of Beauveria bassiana conidia by western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, exposed to foliar spray residues of formulated and unformulated conidia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 90:10-23. 2005
- Binomial count sampling for western flower thrips in greenhouses. . IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 28:225-228. 2005
- Development of a novel bioassay for estimation of median lethal concentrations (LC50) and doses (LD50) of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, against western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:210-218. 2005
- Development of a novel bioassay for estimation of median lethal concentrations (LC50) and doses (LD50) of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, against western fower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:210-218. 2005
- Differential susceptibility of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) to Beauveria bassiana, as a function of host plant species. . IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 28:271-274. 2005
- First report of Coenosia attenuata Stein (Diptera: Muscidae), an Old World ‘’hunter fly’ in North America. Proc. Entomol. Soc. Wash.. 105:769-775. 2003
- Compatibility of insect growth regulators with Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) for whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) control on poinsettia: I. Laboratory assays. Biological Control. 20:122-131. 2001
- Compatibility of insect growth regulators with Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) for whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) control on poinsettia: II. Trials in commercial poinsettia crops. Biological Control. 20:132-146. 2001
- Effect of parasitoid release pattern on whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) control in commercial poinsettia crops. Florida Entomologist. 84:63-69. 2001
- Assessment of cost and performance of Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) for whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) control in commercial poinsettia crops. Florida Entomologist. 82:570-594. 1999
- Biological control of Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia with inundative releases of Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Does varying the weekly release rate affect control? . Bulletin of Entomological Research. 89:41-45. 1999
- Biological control of Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia with inundative releases of Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Do release rates affect parasitism? . Bulletin of Entomological Research. 88:47-58. 1998
- Biology and use of the whitefly parasitoid Encarsia formosa. Annual Review of Entomology. 43:645-669. 1998
- Discovery and utilization of Bemisia argentifolii patches by Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa (Beltsville strain) in greenhouses. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 87:15-28. 1998
- Establishment of tetranychid mites in vitro. HortTechnology. 8:179-185. 1998
- Novel chitinolytic enzymes with biological activity against herbivorous insects. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24:985-998. 1998
- Biological control of Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia with inundative releases of Encarsia formosa (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Are higher release rates necessarily better?. Biological Control. 10:166-179. 1997
- Biological control of Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia with inundative releases of Encarsia formosa Beltsville strain (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Can parasitoid reproduction augment inundative releases?. Journal of Economic Entomology. 90:910-924. 1997
- Patterns, mechanisms and spatial scale of aggregation in generalist and specialist predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Experimental & Applied Acarology. 21:393-404. 1997
- A photographic technique for constructing life tables for Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia. Florida Entomologist. 79:464-468. 1996
- Dispersion, sampling, and potential for integrated control of twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on greenhouse roses. Journal of Economic Entomology. 88:343-351. 1995
- Twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on greenhouse roses: spatial distribution and predator efficacy. Journal of Economic Entomology. 88:352-357. 1995
- Volume, speed, and distribution technique effects on poinsettia foliar deposits. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). 39:5-9. 1995
- Potential for integration of biological and chemical control of greenhouse whitefly using Encarsia formosa and abamectin. Environmental Entomology. 23:1277-1282. 1994
- Association of Ereynetes tritonymphs (Acari: Ereynetidae) with the fungus gnat, Bradysia impatiens (Diptera: Sciaridae). International Journal of Acarology. 19:179-183. 1993
- Behavioral responses to prey density by three acarine predator species with different degrees of polyphagy. Oceologia. 96:147-156. 1993
- Hunger and age effects on searching behavior of three species of predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Canadian Journal of Zoology. 71:1997-2004. 1993
- Spatial scale of aggregation in three acarine predator species with different degrees of polyphagy. Oceologia. 96:24-31. 1993
- Effects of host plant experience on foraging behavior of the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 85:775-783. 1992
- Foraging time and spatial patterns of predation in experimental populations: A comparative study of three mite predator - prey systems (Acari: Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae). Oceologia. 90:185-196. 1992
- Monitoring insecticide resistance in greenhouse whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) with yellow sticky cards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 85:634-641. 1992
- Short-distance location of spider mite colonies by three predatory mites (Acari: Tetranychidae, Phytoseiidae): Predator responses to prey- and predator-associated stimuli. Environmental Entomology. 21:799-807. 1992
- Foraging time and spatial patterns of predation in experimental populations: A comparative study of three mite predator-prey systems (Acari: Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae. Oceologia. 90:185-196. 1991
- Ability of egg traps to detect the onset of second-generation navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) moth activity in almond orchards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 83:570-573. 1990
- Relative toxicity of abamectin to the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 83:1783-1790. 1990
- Classifying instars of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) based on observed head-capsule widths. Journal of Economic Entomology. 82:716-720. 1989
- Developmental rates of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) at various constant temperatures. Journal of Economic Entomology. 82:1096-1100. 1989
- Developmental times of the Pacific spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on water-stressed almond trees. Environmental Entomology. 18:208-212. 1989
- Monitoring insecticide resistance in Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) with yellow sticky cards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 82:1011-1018. 1989
- Synthesis and validation of a degree-day model for navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) development in California almond orchards. Environmental Entomology. 18:612-617. 1989
- Life history parameters of Tetranychus pacificus McGregor (Acari: Tetranychidae) on almonds under differential water stress. Journal of Economic Entomology. 17:488-495. 1988
- Population densities of Tetranychus spp. (Acari: Tetranychidae) after treatment with insecticides for Amyelois transitella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 80:190-199. 1987
- Life history studies of the predaceous mite Phytoseius hawaiiensis. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 35:227-234. 1984
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article
- Fungus Gnats and Pythium: Conspirators or just Cohabitants? 2012
- Early Season Pest Threat 2011
- Suggestions for Managing Insecticide Resistance in the Greenhouse. 2010
- Something for Nothing 2009
- Cornell Guidelines for the Integrated Mgt. of Herbaceous perennials 2007
- Insect & Disease ID and Diagnosis Guide 2006
- Websites for New York State greenhouse pesticide information 2006
- Factors affecting the success rate of technology transfer projects in IPM on ornamentals – are there any common patterns to discern? 2005
- Insect & Disease ID and Diagnosis Guide 2005
- Hunter Flies: Good guys in the greenhouse 2004
- Meeting Pest Management Challenges in NY Greenhouses 2003
- Disease Diagnostic Guide 2000
- Suggestions for management of tomato spotted wilt (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot tospoviruses (INSV) in the greenhouse 1999
- Management of TSWV and INSV in the greenhouse 1998
- Management of TSWV and INSV in the greenhouse 1998
- Management of TSWV and INSV in the greenhouse 1998
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book
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chapter
- Arthropod Pest Management on Poinsettias. Biocontrol in Protected Culture. 2004
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conference paper
- Association of fungus gnats with oomycetal plant pathogens.. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 1-4. 2008
- Comparative efficacy of oil- versus aqueous-based formulations of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana applied against melon aphid, Aphis gossypii.. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 63-66. 2008
- Intraguild predation among biological control agents used in greenhouse floriculture crops: a preliminary review.. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 91-94. 2008
- The potential of eggplant as a trap crop for the management of Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia. . IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. 83-86. 2008
- Fighting fungus gnats and slaying shore flies. Soc. Amer. Florists Proc. 21st Conf. Pest Mgt. Ornamentals. 4-10. 2005
- Clothing contamination resulting from greenhouse spraying of pesticides. Performance of Protective Clothing: Fifth Volume, ASTM STP 1237. 235-246. 1996
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document part
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manual
- Whitefly Wars 2011
- Aphid A-B-C's 2010
- Focus on Fungus Gnats 2010
- Mysteries of Mites 2010
- Thrips: Up Close and Personal 2010
- Pesticide Applicator Training Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators in the Greenhouse and Florist Industries. 123. 2002
- Pesticide Applicator Training Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators in the Greenhouse and Florist Industries. 105. 1994
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report
- 2009 Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2008
- 2009 Pest Management Guidelines for Production and Maintenance of Herbaceous Perennials 2008
- Microbial control of pests with microorganisms/nematodes. 18-21. 2005
- Development of integrated management for Pythium control on geranium and poinsettia in a subirrigated bench system. 18-19. 1997
- 1993 poinsettia IPM report for Erie County. 44-49. 1994
- 2011 Cornell Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2012
- 2012 Pest Management Guide for the Production and Maintenance of Herbaceous Perennials 2012
- 2010 Cornell Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2010
- 2010 Pest Management Guide for the Production and Maintenance of Herbaceous Perennials 2010
- 2009 Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops. 2009
- 2009 Pest Management Guidelines for Production of Herbaceous Perennials. 2009
- Suggestions for managing thrips in the greenhouse 2008
- Marigolds: an alternative food source for Orius insidiosus? Effects of selected pollen species on reproduction of Orius insidiosus and its implications for marigold banker plant systems 2007
- 2006 Cornell Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2006
- 2006 Cornell Guidelines for the Integrated Mgt. of Herbaceous perennials 2006
- 2005 Cornell Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2005
- 2005 Cornell Guidelines for the Integrated Mgt. of Herbaceous perennials 2005
- Binomial count sampling for western flower thrips in greenhouses 2005
- Biology and predatory feeding behavior of larvae of the hunter fly Coenosia attenuata 2005
- Novel isolates of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana for biological control of the shore fly, Scatella tenuicosta 2005
- Preference assessment of two Orius spp. for Neoseiulus cucumeris vs. Frankliniella occidentalis 2005
- 2004 Cornell Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops 2004
- 2004 Cornell Guidelines for the Integrated Mgt. of Herbaceous perennials 2004
- Diagnostic guide for greenhouse crop problems 2004
- Imidacloprid: Best Management Practices for Long Island, New York: Greenhouses and Nurseries 2004
- Greenhouse trials in Massachusetts and New York with Amblyseius cucumeris: effects of formulation and mechanical application 2002
- Integration of IGRs and low rates of Eretmocerus eremicus for whitefly control in poinsettia 1999
- Greenhouse trials of Eretmocerus californicus Howard (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) for control of Bemisia argentifolii Bellows & Perring (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia in northeastern U.S.A 1996
- Melon Aphid 1993
- Performance of Encarsia formosa shipments from commercial insectaries 1993
- Tomato spotted wilt virus 1989
- Managing pest resistance to pesticides: A challenge to New York's agriculture 1988
Teaching
teaching overview
- In 2010 I gave two guest lectures in ENT 2410; a lab in ENT 2410; a guest lecture in ENT 7670, as well as teaching ENT 2011
teaching activities
- ENTOM-7070: Individual Study for Graduate Students - Spring 2013
- ENTOM-7090: Teaching Entomology - Spring 2013
- ENTOM-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Spring 2013
- ENTOM-9900: Doctoral Level Thesis Research - Spring 2013
- ENTOM-7070: Individual Study for Graduate Students - Fall 2012
- ENTOM-7090: Teaching Entomology - Fall 2012
- ENTOM-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Fall 2012
- ENTOM-9900: Doctoral Level Thesis Research - Fall 2012
- ENTOM-2010: Alien Empire: Bizarre Biology of Bugs - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-2011: Alien Empire: Bizarre Biology of Bugs - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-7070: Individual Study for Graduate Students - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-7090: Teaching Entomology - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-9900: Doctoral Level Thesis Research - Spring 2012
- ENTOM-7070: Individual Study for Graduate Students - Fall 2011
- ENTOM-7090: Teaching Entomology - Fall 2011
- ENTOM-8900: Master's-Level Thesis Research - Fall 2011
- ENTOM-9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research - Fall 2011
Service
outreach overview
- In addition to extension activities as Dept. Extension Leader, and co-leader of the Greenhouse Horticulture Program Work Team, my individual extension program provides up-to-date information on IPM of greenhouse arthropod pests to growers in NY and the nation. This is done via in-service training for extension educators (labs, presentations, conference calls, and collaborating on applied research projects), responding to questions, participating in regional and statewide grower programs, writing articles for newsletters and trade magazines, and adding information to the Greenhouse Horticulture website. I also co-author the annual Pest Mgt. Guidelines for Floral Crops and for Herbaceous Perennials. On the advice of our Advisory Board, we have been planning and conducting regional workshops to train growers on identification and biology of greenhouse pests and beneficials. We have recently been emphasizing biological control implementation.
service to the profession
- Gamma Sigma Delta Member - 2008
- Phi Beta Kappa Member - 2008
- SIGMA XI Member - 2008
- Working Group for implementation of IPM on ornamental crops, North Central U.S. IPM Center Invited Member 2004 - 2007
- Floral Industry Task Force on Q-biotype of Bemisia tabaci Member - 2006
- Committee to advise on selection of Research Leader for USDA/ARS Federal Plant, Soils, & Nutrition Lab Member - 2004
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Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Riverside 1986
- M.S. in Entomology, University of California, Riverside 1983
- B.S. in Zoology, San Diego State University 1977
Other
college
- CALS
research keyword
- biological control of arthropods
- floriculture pest management
- integrated pest management
name prefix
- Dr.