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Carrie Fearer

Assistant Professor


Virginia Tech

Area of Expertise

Forest Pathology

Project Role

Dr. Fearer is leading the research on biological control of tree-of-heaven, and its effects on the spotted lanternfly.

Research Bio

Dr. Fearer's research interested include assessing the impacts of invasive species on forest health and developing applications to prevent and treat damage caused by invasive species using innovative technology, beneficial microbes, and biological control.

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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