Extension Entomology

As an Extension Entomologist, Dr. Ramirez and the lab work with county Extension faculty and staff throughout Utah to provide unbiased, research based information to the public about managing pest arthropod problems. The Ramirez Lab is tied to the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab  which is made up of entomologists, plant pathologists, diagnosticians, and IPM and pest survey coordinators. Together the lab provides outreach to the community about pests of concern. 

Visit the Utah Pests website for outreach activities. Highlights include:

• A website for Invasive Agricultural Pests managed by Lori Spears. 
• A fact sheet on Spider Mites in Corn by Alice Ruckert.
• A field guide on the Beneficials and Pests of Alfalfa by Erica Stephens.
• A newsletter on Turf Insects by Madeleine Dupuy. 
• A video fact sheet  on Billbug Detection in Turf. 

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