My current research interests are in the ecology of native and managed bees, entomopathogens for control of turf and ornamental insects, and chemical communication in insects. Current research projects include: native bees pollinating highbush blueberries, native pollinator plants, and floral scents attractive to bees. Current graduate students are researching nectar robbery and pollination efficacy, pollen stores and nesting requirements of the Eastern carpenter bee as well as floral scents attractive to native bees. Other research on establishment of pollinator forage is also being conducted.
