John completed his PhD in Entomology at the University of Delaware. His prior work as an agricultural extensionist in soil recuperation and apiculture in Peace Corps Paraguay led him to University of Delaware where he completed his MS in Entomology. His research has focused on honey bee genetic diversity as a focal point of resistance to Varroa destructor and as source of overall colony well-being. He is also interested in biological control using entomopathogenic nematodes and genotypic stock selection for honey bee breeding.
