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Parker BioLabs LLC Principal Scientist | Turf Entomology Research & IPM Consulting | USMC Wife | Mom of 2 | Fly Fishing & Casting Addict | MS UK | PhD NC State

 Hampstead, NC
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Joined July 2011
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Callie (Prater) Freeman, PhD retweeted
Virginia Turfgrass Council@VaTurfCouncil19 Nov 2022
Landscape/Lawn Short Course - Nearing Capacity - mailchi.mp/virginiaturf/land…
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invertebrate@crevicedwelling27 Sep 2022
this might be one of the most important creatures in the world
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Dr. Brian Lovett@lovettbr13 Sep 2022
We're looking for a postdoctoral research associate at the @USDA_ARS Robert W. Holley Center in Ithaca, New York! This entomologist position involves work with ambrosia beetles and biocontrol fungi. 🍄🪲🍄 Role is for 3 years at $66,214/year with FEHB and can start 1 November!
Position: Entomologist working on microbial biocontrol of ambrosia beetles Location: USDA-ARS Robert W. Holley Center in Ithaca, New York Shortened description of duties: Evaluate entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi against ambrosia beetle pests in apple orchards.

ALT Position: Entomologist working on microbial biocontrol of ambrosia beetles Location: USDA-ARS Robert W. Holley Center in Ithaca, New York Shortened description of duties: Evaluate entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi against ambrosia beetle pests in apple orchards.

Qualification requirements: PhD in entomology, mycology or related discipline. Preferred knowledge/experience on ambrosia beetles. Applicants must be US citizen or permanent resident, and background check will be required for the selected candidate. Salary and duration: GS-11 level: $66,214/year. Funded for 3 years: 2-year appointment with possibility for extension. Preferred start date is 1 November 2022- will review until filled. Benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ALT Qualification requirements: PhD in entomology, mycology or related discipline. Preferred knowledge/experience on ambrosia beetles. Applicants must be US citizen or permanent resident, and background check will be required for the selected candidate. Salary and duration: GS-11 level: $66,214/year. Funded for 3 years: 2-year appointment with possibility for extension. Preferred start date is 1 November 2022- will review until filled. Benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

To apply: Send CV and cover letter describing interest and research experience. Contact: Dr. Lindsey R. Milbrath, research entomologist, lindsey.milbrath@usda.gov or Dr. Brian Lovett, research entomologist, brian.lovett@usda.gov

ALT To apply: Send CV and cover letter describing interest and research experience. Contact: Dr. Lindsey R. Milbrath, research entomologist, [email protected] or Dr. Brian Lovett, research entomologist, [email protected]

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Tom Kuhar@TomKuhar17 Aug 2022
Fall armyworms are in Virginia again. After catching FAW moths in our pheromone traps in early August, we now have a bad infestation in our sweet corn in Whitethorne VA. Not sure if this FAW strain will also damage turf or not. Be alert. Scout your plots. @VAturf @TheVTF
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Callie (Prater) Freeman, PhD retweeted
Turf Business@TurfBusiness2 Aug 2022
#TurfNews: @thegma_ is highlighting the need to put sustainability and environmental issues at the heart of the grounds maintenance sector – and at the heart of @GMA_SALTEX’s Learning LIVE sessions. Read more ↘️ ow.ly/zuxa50K9kPb
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NC State Forest Health@NCForestHealth29 Jun 2022
You lookin’ at me? A scene from NC’s new #SpottedLanternfly infestation in Forsyth County. Pic taken by Jackie Fredieu, spotted lanternfly detector dog handler with @NCAgriculture. 🐕‍🦺 #invasivespecies
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Teddy Garcia-Aroca, Ph.D.@teddygofficial25 Jun 2022
Happy to announce that I will be starting as an assistant professor at @UNL_PlantPath this fall. Already looking for students, so if you know anyone interested in fungal ecology and diversity, population genetics, epidemiology, and bioinformatics, please send them my way.
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David Held@held_david23 Jun 2022
The summer edition of Alabama Turf Times arrived today. Check out the article from my lab on crape Myrtle bark scale. This summarizes work from two graduate students, my technician and two undergraduate researchers.
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Callie (Prater) Freeman, PhD retweeted
PACE Turf@paceturf21 Jun 2022
Virtual irrigation audits are a great way to help target likely irrigation distribution problems. Here are some results using this handy method for visualizing irrigation design expectations. paceturf.org/journal/virtual…
gregevans@gregevansmg20 Jun 2022
With the weather dry & sunny ☀️ in the UK, great diagram here showing how a 4 sprinkler head system works. Easy to put too much water in the middle to keep the outsides moist 😳
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Lee Butler@turfbutler21 Jun 2022
So far, the breaks in heat and humidity in Raleigh, NC have resulted in less brown patch activity in tall fescue. Starting to see plenty of lesions in non-inoculated areas, but no full blown patches yet. Get your prevent apps out now if that’s your thing. 👍
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Carolinas GCSA
@CarolinasGCSA20 Jun 2022
The Clemson University Turfgrass Field Day will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. It is free and offering SC/NC/GA pesticide credits, CCA/CPAg and PTI credits and is open to the general public.
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Texas A&M AgriLife@AgriLife17 Jun 2022
Turfgrass specialist @hairyligule21 advocates for reading the label and getting regular soil samples when it comes to lawn care and maintenance. See what else she has to say in the latest article with @TIME fal.cn/3pxya @txextension @tamusoilcrop @TikRoot

The Unsettled—and Unsettling—Science of Lawn Chemicals

Here’s what experts say people should do to keep their grass, and themselves, healthy

time.com
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Bob Tarte@BobTarte12 Jun 2022
Don't panic if you start seeing tiny alligators in your garden. They are ladybug larvae on the hunt for aphids.
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David Held@held_david20 May 2022
Natchez crape myrtle just started blooming in Auburn. This is a good phenological indicator that Popillia japonica, the Japanese beetle, has started to fly. We are catching them in traps. Alabama (Axis AL near Mobile) is the southernmost location of P japonica in North America.
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David Held@held_david4 May 2022
Wax scales are easily dislodged from plants. Each female on the leaf has 500-1000 eggs that hatch in mid May. Now is the time to use your pressure washer to remove most of them before hatch. scholar.google.com/citations…
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Kennedy Ellis@KennedyAnneTurf12 Nov 2021
For my final project in an Environmental Science class I have chosen to discuss Integrated Pest Management. I have made a survey (below) for turgrass managers everywhere. I would greatly appreciate any responses! Thank you! Integrated Pest Management docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Integrated Pest Management

Kennedy Ellis

docs.google.com
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Callie (Prater) Freeman, PhD retweeted
North Central IPM Center@ncipmc14 Sep 2021
Join the next #pestsandprogress webinar on Wednesday, September 15 at 1:30 ET, 12:30 CT. Cliff Sadof will talk about IPM for crops and communities, invasive species and pollinator health. Register to receive the link: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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NC State Forest Health@NCForestHealth10 Sep 2021
BugFest is happening! Be sure to join 'PLAN BEE', a cool line up of virtual programs next week and an in-person Pollination Celebration on the 18th: naturalsciences.org/calendar…
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Callie (Prater) Freeman, PhD retweeted
Ryan DeMay
@rtdemayturf4 Sep 2021
Acelepryn vs. Untreated on Fall Armyworms.
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NC State Forest Health@NCForestHealth30 Aug 2021
In North Carolina, we're asking you to take a picture before you 'kill on sight'! (And PLEASE report it!!!) usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
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