Research

Molecular detection of pathogens carried by filth flies associated with poultry production facilities (USDA CSREES PMAP Grant, CRIS Project ARK01962).

Geographical distribution, genetic variation and molecular diagnostics of termites, including Reticulitermes , Kalotermes, and Coptotermes species. (CRIS Proj ARK01954).

Species distribution and genetic diversity of filth fly parasitic Muscidifurax wasps in Arkansas, Mississippi and North Carolina

Aedes vexans population genetics, and molecular detection of dog heartworm carried by Aedes vexans. Cesar Solarsano.

Molecular phylogeography and diagnostics of clearwing moths (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) Jackie McKern

Population genetics of Arkansas ticks and molecular detection of bacterial pathogens carried by Arkansas ticks. Becky Trout

Current Research Projects

Previous Research Projects

Insect Genetics Lab

Bed bug population genetics, insecticide resistance, and use of bed bugs for forensic investigations

DNA barcoding: genetic diversity of ants from the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest