Past Projects
Scale Insect Management
Research to develop scale management tactics on ornamental trees.
Banker Plant Systems
The biological control of aphids and thrips using banker plant systems.
The Cankerworm Project
Research about the biology of cankerworms in order to improve management in urban trees.
Daylily Leafminers
Improving monitoring and IPM of daylily leafminers for homeowners, landscapers, and nursery operators.
Urban Pollinators
The effects of urbanization on native bee communities and on honey bee stress and immune function.
Hurricane Effects on Urban Arthropods
Understanding how Hurricane Sandy changed ground-dwelling and tree-dwelling arthropod communities and services in New York City.
Urban Water Webs
Research to better understand how water stress and availability influence species interactions and plant condition in urban systems.