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William D. Hutchison

Professor and Extension Entomologist

Office:

520 Hodson Hall

Mailing Address:

219 Hodson Hall, 1980 Folwell Ave
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
phone: (612) 624-1767
fax: (612) 625-5299
E-mail: hutch002@tc.umn.edu

Dept. Position: 70% research, 30% extension

Ph.D. - Entomology, University of Wisconsin (1984)
M.S. - Entomology, Mississippi State University (1980)
B.S. - Agronomy, University of Arizona (1977)

Research Interests:

My research includes many aspects of integrated pest management (IPM) that supports sustainable vegetable and fruit production in the upper midwest. Both basic and applied research is done to implement IPM programs for a variety of crops, including: sweet corn, cabbage, snap bean, cucurbits, and wine grapes. Current areas of interest include the long-term assessment of transgenic, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), corn for European corn borer management; development and validation of sequential sampling plans; integration of reduced-risk insecticides with native parasitic wasps for management of Lepidopteran pests; invasion biology and pest risk assessment; and the development of a risk-based framework for IPM.

Teaching Interests:

With my extension appointment, my primary teaching activity is focused toward growers, agricultural professionals, crop consultants, and vegetable processing company representatives. Our VegEdge site includes more information about the Vegetable IPM Program. I also participate in our graduate curricula by assisting Dr. Ted Radcliffe with teaching Insect Pest Management (ENT. 5-210), which is also supported by Radcliffe's World IPM Textbook. With over 67 chapters (English, Spanish), we use this site as an interactive resource for teaching IPM.

Recent Publications, Research Theme:

 

Selected Publications - Extension/Outreach

Graduate Students and Staff:

Kathleen Bennet, M.S.
Eric Burkness, M.S., Research Scientist
Suzanne Wold Burkness, M.S. Research Fellow
Mario Carrillo, Ph.D
Tederson Galvan, M.S.

Graduates

David Bartels, Ph.D.
Patricia Bolin, Ph.D.
Suzanne Wold Burkness, M.S.
Eric Flora, M.S.
Rebecca Hines, M.S.
Robert Koch, Ph.D.
Patrick O'Rourke, M.S.

Hutchison Graduate Students

 
 
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