Dr. Clint Allen Research Entomologist Southern Insect Management Research Unit 141 Experiment Station Road P.O. Box 346 Stoneville, MS 38776 Office: (662) 686-5295 Fax: (662) 686-5421 Email: clint.allen@ars.usda.gov

Education:

 

Ph.D. Entomology, 2007, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

M.S. Agricultural Economics, 2005, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas.         

M.S. Entomology, 2002, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.

B.S.M. Accounting, 1995, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Technical Responsibilities:

Dr. Allen is currently doing research on the biology, ecology and insecticide susceptibilities of the corn earworm and various stink bug species on soybean. The economic injury level of the corn earworm is being evaluated at various reproductive growth stages and between different maturity groups of soybean.The goal of this research is to understand the influence of the landscape on insecticide susceptibilities of insect pests and to develop dynamic insect economic thresholds dependent upon soybean growth stage.