Elizabeth Lamb

Elizabeth Lamb serves as the Ornamental IPM Coordinator at Cornell Integrated Pest Management and holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position in the School of Integrative Plant Science's Horticulture Section at Cornell University. Her work focuses on developing pest management solutions for greenhouse ornamentals, vegetables, hops, nursery crops, and Christmas trees through integrated approaches.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from University of Minnesota
• M.S. in Vegetable Crops from Cornell University
• B.A. in Biology/Botany from Smith College

Dr. Lamb specializes in environmentally sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, emphasizing biological control using beneficial insects to reduce pesticide reliance. Her research bridges scientific innovation with practical application for agricultural producers, particularly in ornamental crop systems. She actively promotes ecological balance in agricultural environments through demonstration trials and grower training programs.

As a key contributor to Cornell's IPM initiatives, she develops resources that increase adoption of safe pest management practices across multiple crop sectors. Her extension work includes annual training programs that translate research findings into actionable strategies for the agricultural community, supporting both economic viability and environmental stewardship.