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Torri Hancock

Biologist and Support Scientist


USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station

Area of Expertise

Behavioral Entomology

Project Role

Torri manages the technical aspects of Dr. Tracy Leskey's research on behaviorally-based management tools for insect pests.

Research Bio

Torri uses behaviorally-based management tools for invasive and native insect pests to assist fruit growers in protecting their crops from direct and indirect insect damage.

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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