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Cooper Andrew Wendley

Master's Student


Virginia Tech

Area of Expertise

Entomology

Project Role

Cooper Wendley currently serves as a technician in the Kuhar Lab, where he will later transition to a master's program focusing on Spotted Lanternfly management strategies.

Research Bio

Cooper’s research interests include potential ways to mitigate established Spotted Lanternfly populations in a way that isn’t harmful to beneficial species. He also plans to develop different ways to reach out to the public in order to spread awareness of the 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:

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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