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Research Projects Subjects of Investigation at this Location

Each ARS research project has related subjects of investigation.  Listed below are the subjects of investigation currently conducted at this location.

Clicking on a subject of investigation will list the research projects within that  subject of investigation.
Subjects of Investigation
Bacteria
Cole crops (includes cabbage, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
Cucurbits, other (includes pumpkin, squash, gourd)
Deciduous and small fruits, general/other
Herbaceous perennials and decorative greens
Insects
Ornamental trees and shrubs
Parks and urban green space
Pesticides (includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.)
Potato
Spiders, mites, ticks, and other arthropods
Trees, forests, and forest products, general
Vegetables, general/other
Viruses
Research Projects within Spiders, mites, ticks, and other arthropods
item Development of Botanical-Based Pesticide to Control Pests of Medical Importance
item Evaluation of New Chemical Acaricides and Biopesticides for Tick Control and Reduction of Tick-Borne Pathogen Transmission
item Evaluation of USDA’s New Bait Treatment System (a.k.a. “TickLick”) for Use by White-Tailed Deer and Other wildlife in Natural Habitats
item Field and Laboratory Studies of the Invasive Introduced Longhorned Tick Haemaphysalis Longicornis
item Multidisciplinary Approaches toward new Acaricide and Repellent Development: Efficacy Evaluation and Elucidation of the Modes of Action
item Ticks and Human Health