Hello - my name is Evelyn and I will be working at the Beaverlodge Research Farm in the Insect Pest Management (IPM) program this summer. I just finished my fourth year of my Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Environmental Science at Simon Fraser University. My interests are in ecology and environmental archaeology.
Last summer I worked for ESCropconsult as an integrated pest management scout in cranberry farms throughout the Fraser Valley. I learned a lot about insect identification and agricultural pests in cranberries. I had the opportunity to collect and identify multiple cranberry pest species including fireworm (Rhopobota naevana) and tipworm (Dasineura oxycoccana). I also participated in cranberry tipworm research and potato variety trials. I am excited to further expand my entomology knowledge as well as my field and lab experience at the Beaverlodge Research Farm.
This summer, I am eager to learn about pests and management practices in the Peace River region. My previous experiences have highlighted the roles of pests and how important management of them is for the agricultural industry. I have never been to the Peace River region before or worked with crops like wheat and canola. I can’t wait to expand my knowledge of Alberta’s crops and pests and contribute to research.
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| Figure 1. Evelyn holding a wireworm, larva of the Family Elateridae. |
