Entomology and Plant Pathology

Dr. Carl Jones, Professor and Head

Research

Dispersal, biological control and ecosystem dynamics of arthropod vectors of diseases of medical and veterinary importance.

1) Phenology and genetics of pest and vector species and relationship to insect seasonal and catastrophic dispersal. We are searching for identifiable links between arthropod behavior and dispersal to natural and recreational sites in the U.S. 2) Bionomics of synanthropic pest and vector arthropod populations in laboratory and field. We are developing models for the prediction of outbreaks and to improve the efficacy of integrated management procedures. Current areas of research include projects on Lyme disease vectors, Borrelia transmission to livestock, integrated management techniques for stable fly control, modeling population dynamics of Pteromalid parasitoids of flies, studies of mosquito physiology and reproduction, evaluation of predatory arthropods for vector control. 3) Manipulation of host physiology to disturb the reproductive capacity of both temporary and permanent ectoparasites, understanding the interactions that promote host and parasite co-evolution. Specifically we are interested in the factors which allow lice to either escape the immunological defenses of their hosts or to prevent these defenses from effectively ridding the host of these parasites.

Spalangia nigroaenea

Read how insitute scientist are partners in a multi-agency task force to control a devastating pest in the Tennessee Land, Life & Science article, "Saving Tennessee Hemlocks" (Vol. 1/No. 2/2003).

Read more about Dr. Jones' research (USDA research reports) on the CRIS database at http://cwf.uvm.edu/cris/. Just choose CRIS Search and then enter Jones, C. J. in the box marked Investigator.

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