Organic
Mission Statement:
To develop, evaluate, integrate and extend knowledge about ecologically based integrated crop management (ICM) and organic production systems, strategies, tactics and tools. The overall goal is to enhance the economics, environmental quality, and overall quality of life for the citizens of Michigan and our global community with emphasis on sustainable and organic solutions.Scientific Specialization/Areas of Interest:
Applid insect ecologyFruit and vegetable entomology
Organic production
Integrated pest management
Environmental impacts of pesticides and organic amentities
Insect-plant-pathogen interaction
Long-range dispersal of insect pests
Links
Curculio IdentificationTree Fruit Links
Clarksville Organic
RAMP
Projects and Presentations
Organics:A Better Way To Live?Plum Curculio Control Strategies for Apple and Tart Cherry
Analysis of Southern Strain Plum Curculio Female Reproductive Development
Tart Cherry Pest Management Review
Plum Curculio: Better Control
Tart Cherry Integrated Orchard Management Spring 2011
Recent Publications
Mota-Sanchez, D., and Whalon M.E. 2010. How Do Resistant Potato Beetles Survive Imidacloprid Treatments? MPIC News.
Whalon, M.E., Mota-Sanchez, D., & Hollingworth, R. M. (eds.). 2008. Global Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods. CABI, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. 576 pp.