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This project uses biotremology, the study of vibrations, for mating disruption in pear psylla.

Lab superstar Gusta Rose Beard was recently featured in a WSU Foundation Scholarship Spotlight.

An overview of pear psylla biology, pest status, IPM tactics, and elements that have challenged or advanced adoption of IPM

In this study, we examined 5 figitid sampling approaches to determine their capture rates, relative effort, and ease of use.

Leafhopper paper co-authored by Louie wins Environmental Entomology’s Reviewer’s Choice award!

With support from a CSANR BIOAg grant, Molly Sayles is investigating IPM adoption by pear growers.