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Anne L. Nielsen

Professor and Extension Specialist

Rutgers University

Area of Expertise

Entomology

Project Role

Dr. Nielsen works with wine growers in New Jersey to evaluate the distribution of SLF and potential biological control agents.

Research Bio

Dr. Nielsen's research is on the behavioral and population ecology of insects in tree fruit and grapes. She integrates this information to develop reduced-risk management programs that focus on the whole agroecosystem. Her work primarily focuses on invasive species including brown marmorated stink bug and spotted lanternfly.

Spotted Lanternfly on a grape vine illustration

Managing Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven is made possible by USDA-ARS Areawide Program #8080-21000-001-00D.

Contact Information:

tracy.leskey@usda.gov

Appalachian Fruit Research Station

2217 Wiltshire Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430

Research Partners:

USDA-ARS

​Penn State University

Rutgers University

Virginia Tech

University of Georgia

University of Minnesota

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