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Ray Cloyd
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University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 MC–051 Phone: 217-244-7218 Fax: 217-244-3219 Email: rcloyd@illinois.edu Title: Assistant Professional Scientist Office Location: UIUC | |
| Activities | I am interested in developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems that limit insect and mite damage to horticultural crops. My current research is focused primarily on 1) understanding the interactions of soil-borne pests, including fungus gnats with their natural enemies under different watering regimes and growing medium, 2) determining the effects of pest control materials on natural enemy behavior and foraging, and 3) evaluating the use of trap crops in managing western flower thrips in floriculture production systems. |
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| Research |
Insect-plant interactions; effects of plants on natural enemy foraging behavior; testing new pest control materials; compatability of pest control materials with biological control; the ecology of fungus gnats and their natural enemies in floriculture production systems NRES 300 - Ornamental Insect Pest Managemen |
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| Recognition | Southern Illinois Bedding Plant School Outstanding Service Award 2003 College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension 2003 University of Illinois Extension Outstanding/Innovative Program Team Award ("Insect Identification Series") 2001 |
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| Professional society involvement and activities |
American Orchid Society American Phytopathological Society American Society of Horticultural Science Entomological Society of America International Organization of Biological Control Ohio Florists' Association Society of American Florists |
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