
Areas of expertise
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)
Scholarly Works
- Discovery and Distribution of Megacopta cribraria (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in Northeast Georgia, (2010).
- From Asian curiosity to eruptive American pest: Megacopta cribraria (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) and prospects for its biological control, APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY, (2013).
- Adverse reactions to ants other than imported fire ants, ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY, (2005).
- Confirmed Distribution and Occurrence of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in the Southeastern United States, JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE, (2013).
- Deterrency and toxicity of essential oils to Argentine and red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera : Formicidae), JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE, (2007).
Contact
Mailing Address
1109 Experiment Street
Alamo Building 101
Griffin, GA 30223
Shipping Address
1109 Experiment Street
Alamo Building 101
Griffin, GA 30223











