Entomology Research

 

Entomology Lab

Current research projects include:

1. Biological control of invasive annual grasses (candidate agents now under study)
2. Cheatgrass (2 insects, 1 mite)
3. Medusahead (1 insect, 1 mite)
4. Red brome (1 mite)
5. Monitoring insects/mites on invasive grasses in Great Basin
6. Genetic analysis of invasive grass species
7. Genetic and biological studies of plant-feeding mites
8. Parallel evolution in berry-utilizing insects across juniper species

 

Dr. Brian Rector

Research Entomologist

920 Valley Rd. Reno , NV

Office: (775) 784-6057

brian.rector@ars.usda.gov    

 

Technician: Kirk Tonkel