PhD - Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, 1992
MS - Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 1987
BS - Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, China, 1979

Develops biorational approaches for managing insect pests of vegetables; conducts basic and applied research on the biology, ecology, and behavior of vegetable pests and their natural enemies, insect-plant interactions, plant resistance to insects, insecticide resistance management, biological control, cultural control practices, sampling techniques, and action thresholds; and deliver the newest information to extension agents, consultants, and growers.

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