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Program Staff: Gary J. Couch

Ornamentals and Community IPM Extension Area Educator (since 1998)

1 Ashley Avenue, Middletown, 845.344.1234

gjc15@cornell.edu

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • M.S., Entomology, University of Massachusetts, 1984

  • B.S., Environmental Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1980

  • A.S., Botany, Orange Co. Community College, 1978

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities

  • Assist Hudson Valley Cornell Cooperative Extension educators in the development, design, conduct, and reporting of Ornamental or Community IPM projects funded through the NYS IPM Program.

  • Act as technical resource for other Ornamental and Community IPM extension activities in the Hudson Valley.

Current/Ongoing Projects

  • Biological Control of Western Flower Thrips in Bedding Plant Production.

  • Developing an IPM Program for Christmas Tree Growers.

  • Assessment of Weeds and Weed Management Practices on Athletic Fields.

Accomplishments (Past Three Years)

  • Co-Principal investigator on 12 grant-funded projects.

  • Collaborator on 7 grant-funded projects.

  • Over 25 presentations/workshops given to over 1200 attendees.

MEMBERSHIPS & SERVICE

  • IPM Program Work Team

  • Greenhouse Program Work Team

  • Landscape Program Work Team

  • Biodiversity Program Work Team

  • Entomological Association of America, 1980-present

  • International Society of Hymenopterists, 1982-present
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