Entomology Research |
Entomology Lab
Current research projects include:
- Biological control of invasive annual grasses (candidate agents now under study)
- Cheatgrass (2 insects, 1 mite)
- Medusahead (1 insect, 1 mite)
- Red brome (1 mite)
- Monitoring insects/mites on invasive grasses in Great Basin
- Genetic analysis of invasive grass species
- Genetic and biological studies of plant-feeding mites
- Parallel evolution in berry-utilizing insects across juniper species
Dr. Brian Rector
Research Entomologist
920 Valley Rd. Reno , NV
Office: (775) 784-6057
Technician: Kirk Tonkel