Research

Key themes the lab addresses are:

What are the consequences of environmental change for insects?

• land use change

• climate change

• light pollution

• sea-level rise

Where are insects when not on our crops? – monitoring insect movements in agricultural landscapes

Why do some insects become major pests while others do not? – what mechanisms underlie insect adaptation to management practices

Emerging areas of research include:

Insects as waste upcyclers

Management of lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) in poultry systems

Management of slugs in reduced-till corn and soybean systems