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Biological control, IPM for ornamentals and vegetables grown in controlled environments, biodemographics, plant-insect interactions, physical ambient manipulation for insect control, whitefly, thrips, aphids, spider mite, mealybug management.Research (45% appointment):The long term goals of my lab are to understand the ecology of major insect pest groups of ornamentals and vegetables produced in controlled environments and to develop ecologically based management practices that will reduce our dependence on pesticides and have less adverse effects on the environment.Extension (40% appointment):My long term extension goal is to establish a well known program that provides insect management options for growers of ornamentals and vegetables and promotes the development of IPM programs in controlled environments.Teaching (15% appointment):I advise MS and PhD students and teach several courses in Entomology.Fall 2012.ENTMLGY 4601: General Pest Management.ENTMLGY 8800: Research Training Seminar.Spring 2013.ENTMLGY 4603: General Pest Management.ENTMLGY 6702: Entomological Techniques.Fall 2013.ENTMLGY 4601: General Pest Management.ENTMLGY 5500: Biological Control. ENTMLGY 8800: Research Training Seminar.