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Research

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Integrated Pest Management in Rice 

  • Examining the spatial and temporal dynamics of stored product insects in rice mills

  • Studying various tactics used to to control stored product insects to improve management

  • Examining the development of stored product insects on rice 

  • Effects of microwave treatments on stored product insects

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Canine Heartworm and Mosquito Interactions

  • Examining the potential vectors of canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis

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Trichomycetes and Larval Mosquito Interactions

  • Trichomycetes are fungi that live in the guts of insects

  • Examining fungal associates in the guts of mosquito larvae  

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Dung Beetles and the Benefits to Pasture and Forest Ecosystems 

  • Dung beetles are an important part of the ecosystem and very beneficial in pastures, improving nutrients and soil structure as well as removing the habitat for pestiferous insects such as horn flies and face flies

  • Examining the diversity of dung beetles in Arkansas

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Biological Control Using Parasitoids for Muscid Fly Management

  • There are many species of parasitoids that attack flies of the family Muscidae, and these insects can be released for management of flies in livestock production (i.e. dairies, poultry, feedlots)

  • Examining parasitoid/host interactions

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