Erik Wenninger
Erik Wenninger
Professor & Extension Specialist, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator
Office
OLC, Room 107
Phone
208-423-6677
Email
Mailing Address
Kimberly Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
3806 N 3600 E
Kimberly, ID 83341-5082
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Idaho State University
B.S., University of Toledo
- Conducts research on the biology, ecology and behavior of insect pests and their natural enemies in order to develop economically and environmentally sound management strategies
- Specific interests include applied behavioral and chemical ecology, mating behavior, plant-insect interactions and biological control
- Commodity focus of research efforts includes potato and sugar beet
- Delivers research-based information to enhance the working knowledge of producers, county educators, crop advisors and other agricultural clientele
- Commodity responsibilities for Extension efforts include potato, sugar beet and other field crops