Teaching Activities:
Insect Pests of Ornamentals and Turfgrass (BSci 497) – This course covers the recognition, biology, ecology and management of insects and mites injurious to ornamental trees, shrubs, greenhouse crops, and turf. Emphasis is on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and ecologically based management strategies. An insect and plant damage collection is required. (Lecture and lab, 4 credits, taught fall semester of odd numbered years)
Topic Seminars in Entomology (BSci 798, 1 credit) – The Topic Seminars focus on topics related to sustainable pest management and extension and outreach education.
Study Abroad Courses (Winter and Summer terms) – I co-teach / lead study abroad courses to Belize and Australia through the UMD College Park Scholars Program. The focus of these courses is on the culture and the biology and ecology of these locations.
Topic Seminars in Entomology (BSci 798, 1 credit) – The Topic Seminars focus on topics related to sustainable pest management and extension and outreach education.
Study Abroad Courses (Winter and Summer terms) – I co-teach / lead study abroad courses to Belize and Australia through the UMD College Park Scholars Program. The focus of these courses is on the culture and the biology and ecology of these locations.