Kevin Rice |
Dr. Kevin B. Rice
2217 WILTSHIRE ROAD
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Education and Degrees
2008-2013 Ph.D. Entomology The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH “Cascading Ecological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer: Tritrophic Interactions Among Prickly Ash, Giant Swallowtail Butterfly Larvae and Larval Predators” Advisor: Dr. Daniel A. Herms.
2004-2007 M.S. Entomology Auburn University, Auburn, AL “CThesis: “Mutualisms, Commensalisms and Predation: The Direct and Indirect Effects of Fire Ants on Arthropods and Plants” Advisor: Dr. Micky D. Eubanks.
2001-2004 B.S. Biology. University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC.
Experience
2015-Present |
Post-Doctoral Research. USDA-ARS-Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV Investigated foraging behavior of and developed attract-and-and-kill management for the invasive spotted wing drosophila. Advisor: Dr. Tracy Leskey |
2013-2015 |
Post-Doctoral Research. The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. Examined invasive stink bug movement among natural and agricultural systems and identified mechanisms driving movement. Created novel mark-recapture technique for monitoring animal movement. Analyzed landscape factors associated with invasive insect damage in agricultural systems. Advisors: Dr. John Tooker and Dr. Shelby Fleischer |
2007-2008 | Agricultural Extension Agent. University of Arizona, Pinal County, AZ. Monitored pest populations in field crops, advised stakeholders of management options.Designed and conducted efficacy trials on crop pesticides and herbicides. Set up and analyzed field crop variety trials |
2007 | Biological Science Technician (Temporary Position) USDA-ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, AZ. Monitored pest and predator dispersal in field crops. Performed pesticide trials on insect pests. |
Laboratory Publications
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin_Rice7
Current Projects
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fruit fly that attacks ripe raspberries, blackberries and blueberries resulting in severe economic damage. I investigate the foraging and visual ecology of spotted wing drosophila to develop management tactics such as attract-and-kill
Attract-and-kill
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