Alec C Gerry

Research and extension efforts in my laboratory are focused on the biology, ecology, and behavior of pest arthropods and disease vectors associated with animals.  The long-term objective of my laboratory is to improve integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for the control of pest and vector arthropods that harm man or animals. In particular, research in my laboratory aims to improve pest surveillance and trapping strategies, characterize pest dispersal, develop novel methods for pest control, and explore the interactions of biting insects and their animal hosts.