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Tracy C. Leskey

Research Leader, Station Director, Research Entomologist

USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station

Area of Expertise

Entomology, Invasive Species

Project Role

Dr. Leskey is the PD for the Areawide Pest Management Project.

Research Bio

Dr. Leskey's research has focused on development of behaviorally-based management tools for invasive and persistent native pests of temperate fruit crops. 

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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