Entomology
The Department of Entomology conducts research on arthropod pests of food crops, ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, turf, forests, and pathogen vectors (ticks and mosquitoes) of medical and veterinary importance. Inspections are conducted on nursery plants and honey bees. Department staff diagnose insect problems for the general public, growers, pest control operators, municipalities, and health officials. The department runs the Active and Passive Tick and Tick-borne Pathogen Surveillance, as well as the Mosquito and Arbovirus Surveillance Programs. These surveillance programs provide information on the abundance, distribution, and infection rates of tick and mosquito vectors to assess the risk of human infection, and track the range expansion of exotic and invasive tick and mosquito species and their associated pathogens in the state. Scientists in the Department of Entomology are working to meet the challenges of controlling arthropod pests and vectors through integrated pest and vector management practices to target pest and vector control interventions more effectively and reduce pesticide use in Connecticut.
Click this link to learn about: The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Arthropod Collection
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Department of Entomology
Jenkins-Waggoner Laboratory
123 Huntington Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Fax: (203) 974-8502
Molaei, Goudarz: Chief Scientist, Department Head
E-mail: Goudarz.Molaei@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8487
Smith, Victoria L.: Agricultural Scientist, State Entomologist
E-mail: Victoria.Smith@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8474
Armstrong, Philip M.: Agricultural Scientist
E-mail: Philip.Armstrong@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8510
Blevins, Tia M.: Agricultural Research Technician II
E-mail: Tia.Blevins@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8468
Brackney, Douglas E.: Associate Agricultural Scientist
E-mail: Doug.Brackney@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8475
Bransfield, Angela B.: Agricultural Technician II
E-mail: Angela.Bransfield@ct.gov
Office: (203) 974-8575
Laboratory: (203) 974-8472
Cantoni, Jamie L.: Agricultural Research Assistant III
E-mail: Jamie.Cantoni@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8533
Cozens, Duncan W.: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Duncan.Cozens@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8617
Crandall, Dana E.: Agricultural Research Technician I, State Survey Coordinator
E-mail: Dana.Crandall@ct.gov
Voice: 203-974-8481
Creighton, Mark H.: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Mark.Creighton@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8467
Dugas, Katherine D.: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Katherine.Dugas@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8506
Fengler, Jeffrey M.: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Jeffrey.Fengler@ct.gov
Voice: (860) 285-7418
Ferdous, Zannatul: Post-Doctoral Scientist
E-mail: Zannatul.Ferdous@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8535
Gloria-Soria, Andrea: Assistant Agricultural Scientist I
E-mail: Andrea.Gloria-Soria@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8471
Johnson, Rebecca: Post-Doctoral Scientist
E-mail: Rebecca.Johnson@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8535
Khalil, Noelle: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Noelle.Khalil@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8520
Linske, Megan A.: Agricultural Post Doctoral Research Scientist
E-mail: Megan.Linske@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8490
Magana, Gerda: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Gerda.Magana@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8483
Misencik, Michael J.: Agricultural Research Technician II
E-mail: Michael.Misencik@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8614
Petruff, Tanya A.: Agricultural Research Technician I
E-mail: Tanya.Petruff@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8517
Ridge, Gale E.: Associate Agricultural Scientist
E-mail: Gale.Ridge@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8478
Insect Inquiry Office: (203) 974-8600
Rutledge, Claire E.: Associate Agricultural Scientist
E-mail: Claire.Rutledge@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8484
Shepard, John J.: Assistant Agricultural Scientist I
E-mail: John.Shepard@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8543
Stuber, Heidi R., Agricultural Research Technician II
E-mail: Heidi.Stuber@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 287-1259
Main Laboratories: (203) 974-8319
Lockwood Farm: (203) 287-1259
Zarrillo, Tracy A.: Assistant Agricultural Scientist I
E-mail: Tracy.Zarrillo@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8473
Emeritus:
Anderson, John F.
E-mail: John.F.Anderson@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8564
E-mail: Chris.Maier@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8476
Stafford, III., Kirby C.
E-mail: Kirby.Stafford@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8485
E-mail: Kimberly.Stoner@ct.gov
Voice: (203) 974-8480