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Dr. Anne L Nielsen is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist of Fruit Entomology at Rutgers University. The primary focus of her research is connecting basic insect biology and behavioral ecology to pest management strategies. Her position allows her to follow her passion for sustainable agriculture while working closely with NJ fruit growers.
Google Scholar, CV, @NielsenFruitLab Ann Rucker is the head fruit entomology lab technician, a position she has held at Rutgers for 15+ years. She brings to the lab her expertise in insect rearing, peach production and insecticide testing.
Emma Waltman is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and is a PhD student in Ecology & Evolution at Rutgers. She is studying landscape effects on stink bug and parasitoid communities. She is co-advised by D.r Julie Lockwood.
Kasia Madalinksa is a PhD student working on the invasive spotted lanternfly studying their life history and management in NJ agriculture. She has also managed a trapping and survey network of SLF since 2020. Kasia received her BS at Temple University.
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