Dan Suiter

Orkin Distinguished Professorship in Urban Entomology; Extension Entomologist

Areas of expertise

ZoologyCrop and Pasture ProductionEcological Applications

About

My program is focused on the biology and management of structural and household insect pests in support of the pest control industry, Georgia homeowners, and the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Although I have no formal research appointment (100% extension), my engage in an applied research program focused primarily on control of house-infesting ants and beetles. Research projects are designed to address the needs of pest control operators, including the evaluation of current and evolving ant control products (e.g., baits) and the development of new strategies and tactics for pest ant control. The Extension component of my program provides extensive training and educational support for the pest control industry and the county agent system in GA. More details about my educational programs and workshops, including an international webinar series, can be found at gabugs.uga.edu.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Entomology

University of Florida, FL, United States (1994)

Master of Science, Entomology

University of Florida, FL, United States (1989)

Bachelor of Science, Entomology

University of Florida, FL, United States (1987)

Awards and Honors

Geogia Pest Control Association Hall of Fame (2025)
UGA CAES Research Communications Award – Nominated (2025)
Graduate Student Award – First Place M.S. Student Paper Competition (2024)
Named Orkin Professor of Urban Entomlogy (2023)
Invited BIO – PestPro Magazine: The Magazine of the FL Pest Control Industry (2020)
Invited Academic Review Article – Alternative Methods of Ant Control (2020)
Co-Editor, Special Issue in INSECTS on "Alternative Methods of Control for Urban Pest" (2020)
2018 D.W. Brooks Award for Excellence in Extension (2018)
2018 International IPM Award of Excellence (2018)
2018 Unsolicited Comment from Brian Maddy (2018)
2018 Unsolicited Comment from Laura Perry Johnson (2018)
2017 Impact Statement Selected for Inclusion on National Land Grant Impacts Site (2017)
2017 International IPM Award of Excellence to Kudzu Bug Working Group (2017)
2010 SEB-ESA Recognition Award in Urban Entomology (2010)
Departmental Nominee, D. W. Brooks Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension (2008)

Courses

ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
ENTO 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
PATH 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
CRSS 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
ENTO 4740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

Household and Structural Insect Control: The Georgia Pest Management Handbook – 2026 Homeowner Edition, (2025).
Suiter D
The Asian Needle ant, Brachyponera chinensis, is a Medically Important Pest, (2025).
Corsetti KMSS, Fair C, Suiter D
Getting the Best of Pests Webinars Meet Green Industry Needs and Bolster County Programming, (2025).
Pennisi S, Joseph S, Suiter D, Harris B, Braman G … 2 more
Bait acceptance and seasonal activity of the Asian needle ant, Brachyponera (=Pachycondyla) chinensis (Emery), an emerging medically important species, in Central Georgia, (2024).
Corsetti K, Suiter D
Common Home Remedies Do Not Deter Argentine Ants, Linepithema humile (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), from a Preferred Harborage, INSECTS, (2024).
Holloway JB, Suiter DR, Davis JW, Gardner WA

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