VPI&SU Entomology Research

Virginia Tech Entomology Research

Umbrella Areas

We have found it useful to classify our research into several "umbrella areas" that represent research initiatives in our department. We hope you find these useful, too.

[Basic Biology image] Basic Biology

Life History and Impact Assessment of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Appalachians

New Studies Improve Knowledge of Insecticide Resistance and Its Management

Overwintering Strategies of Insects

Western Corn Rootworm Sex Ratio and Sexual Dimorphism

Miscellaneous Contracts For Analyzing Macroinvertebrate Samples

Predictive Models of Insect Diapause and Emergence

A New Lady Beetle

[Funny farmer image] Sustainable Ag/IPM/Biocontrol

IPM Information Project: In conjunction with NCSU and the Center for IPM

Insect Predators in Alfalfa

Inexpensive Scouting Tool for Monitoring Western Corn Rootworm

Damage Assessment of Corn Rootworms in Virginia

Validating Postemergence Weed Thresholds in Field Corn

Pest Management of Ornamentals

Biology and Pest Management of Tobacco Insects

Insect Pest Management to Improve Tobacco Production Efficiency

A Maize Weevil Parasite

Parasites of Stored Product Insect Pests

Mid-Atlantic Fruit Pest Management

[Basic Biology image] CADM - Computer-Aided Decision Making

CROPS: Whole-farm planning system

Slow the Spread: An integrated pest management project directed at the gypsy moth

NutMan - Nutrient Management Planning DSS

Soybean Variety Selection System

Case-based Reasoning

[Fish Jump image] Environmental Sciences

Developing Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Program Using Benthic Macroinvertebratees for the U. S. Forest Service
Studies of Benthic Macroinvertebrates and Fish in Streams within EPA Region III for Development of Biological Indicators of Ecological Condition
Developing Rapid Bioassessment Techniques for Monitoring Surface Waters in Virginia Using Macroinvertebrates
Analyzing Benthic Macroinvertebrate Data from a Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Program
Effects of Gypsy Moth Defoliation on Small Appalachian Streams

[Urban image] Urban Entomology

Research at the Urban Pest Control Research Center

Cockroach Genetic Stock Center

Nontraditional Methods of Cockroach Control

Studies of the German Cockroach

Forest Entomology

Development of an Operational Inhibitor-Based Suppression Tactic for the Southern Pine Beetle
Life History Studies of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Southern Appalachians
Binomial Sampling for Estimating Hemlock woolly Adelgid on Individual Trees
Evaluation of Hemlock woolly Adelgid Predators Previously Introduced for Balsom woolly Adelgid
Sampling and Antifeedant Research for the Pales Weevil, a Pest of Pine Reproduction and Christmas Trees

If you have any questions about the VT Entomology Research page, send email to Kathy Shelor

November 25, 1996