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Slusher, Kyle

Kyle Slusher

Assistant Professor
Extension Entomologist - Pecan, Viticulture, and Fruit
Office:  
Stephenville
Email:  
[email protected]
Phone:  
859-242-2782

Education

Undergraduate Education
B.S. Biology, Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky
Graduate Education
M.S. Enviromental Studies, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky
Ph.D. Entomology, University of Georgia, Tifton, Georgia

Areas of Expertise

  • Agricultural Pest Management (emphasis on biological control)

Professional Summary

Kyle Slusher Ph.D. conducts research that focuses on building a system-based approach to pest management by understanding the ecological and component level impacts of pest control tactics and natural enemy complexes. Dr. Slusher uses this knowledge to develop a toolbox of pest management tactics that growers can use. Currently, his work focuses primarily on the pecan system. In addition, Dr. Slusher also has extension responsibilities to Texas pecan, viticulture, and fruit growers.

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