Research Interests
My research projects are focused on integrated pest management and biological control. I am interested in how the biology and ecology of pests and their natural enemies may be applied to ecologically sound pest management strategies. I have worked with the development of user-friendly, reliable sampling methods to better direct control efforts and reduce the number of required treatments. I have also worked with several classical biological control programs. Although my past work has been focused on urban forest and forest systems, I have developed projects in orchard and vineyard crop systems.

Past Projects
Elm Leaf Beetle
This project involved the development and implementation of an integrated pest management program in Sacramento, CA for the elm leaf beetle, a serious defoliator of elm trees throughout the United States.