Insects
Learn more about bark beetles, termites, the hemlock wooly adelgid, invasive insects, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsLaurel Haavik, Forest Entomologist
- Ph.D., University of Arkansas
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest entomologist studies the habits of insects that live in forests.
- Ph.D., University of Arkansas
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest entomologist studies the habits of insects that live in forests.
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InsectsDoug Booher, Ecologist, Entomologist, and Evolutionary Biologist
- Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an ecologist and an entomologist, I study the functional importance native ants provide to ecosystems and the impacts invasive species have on native ant communities. As a taxonomist, I describe new ant species.
- Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an ecologist and an entomologist, I study the functional importance native ants provide to ecosystems and the impacts invasive species have on native ant communities. As a taxonomist, I describe new ant species.
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InsectsEmilee Poole, Entomologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
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FireForests & PlantsInsectsWildlifePaulette Ford, Research Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
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FireInsectsWildlifeBrian E. Dickerson, Wildlife Biologist
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsWildlifeWayne J. Arendt, Research Ornithologist
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study disturbance ecology, climate change, conservation and management of Neotropical resident and migratory bird communities, and invasive species.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsKathy Smith, Research Laboratory Technician
- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeRima Lucardi, Plant, Molecular, & Invasion Ecologist
- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies low organisms interact with each other and the environment. I use genetic tools to answer ecological questions related to plants and invasive species.
- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies low organisms interact with each other and the environment. I use genetic tools to answer ecological questions related to plants and invasive species.
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FireForests & PlantsInsectsWaterKenneth L. Clark, Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
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Forests & PlantsInsectsSoilGrizelle Gonzalez, Soil Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
- Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A soil ecologist studies how living and nonliving factors (and their interactions) affect the functioning of the soil environment.
