Insects of Maine's Wild Blueberry by Dr. Philip Fanning

Insects of Maine's Wild Blueberry webinar by Dr. Philip Fanning which was hosted on Thursday, April 13th, 2023.

Maine's wild blueberry is a fascinating and iconic Maine crop with a rich history of entomological research. In this talk, we'll go through some history of that research and the current research into managing pests and beneficial insects in this unique agroecosystem.

Dr. Philip Fanning

is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Entomology at the University of Maine. Growing up on his family's farm in Tipperary, Ireland, he developed his interest in entomology. At the University of Maine, his research lab focuses on studying the biology and ecology of insects in agroecosystems. This includes examining pests and beneficial insects in wild blueberries.