Suhas Vyavhare

Suhas Vyavhare is an Associate Professor and Extension Entomologist at the Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, within the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. His research focuses on field crop entomology, integrated pest management, host plant resistance, and insecticide efficacy/resistance in Texas High Plains cotton and other field crops. He leads extension programs across 41 counties (~4 million acres of cotton), attracting over $1.1M in research funding and delivering 100+ talks. His work includes peer-reviewed publications and statewide extension guidelines for cotton and soybean pest management.

Education:

• B.S. Agricultural Science, College of Agriculture, Pune, India
• M.S. Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, West Texas A&M University
• Ph.D. Entomology, Texas A&M University

Research Interests: Dr. Vyavhare’s work emphasizes sustainable pest control strategies in cotton, corn, and sorghum. He investigates insecticide efficacy, host plant resistance mechanisms, and pest adaptation under water-deficit conditions. His applied research bridges laboratory findings with on-farm practices, ensuring practical solutions for Texas agriculture. Recent studies explore neonicotinoid seed treatments’ physiological impacts on cotton and foliar insecticide performance against fleahoppers and stink bugs.

Publications & Grants: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and 10+ extension publications highlight his contributions. Major grants support field crop entomology research, with studies addressing pest management thresholds in water-stressed environments and pest resistance to Bt corn.

Advising & Teams: While no formal students are listed, his extension role involves mentoring agricultural stakeholders and collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife Research/Extension teams. He participates in regional pest management networks and contributes to statewide entomology initiatives.

Labs & Facilities: Collaborates with Texas A&M AgriLife Research facilities in Lubbock, focusing on field trials and insecticide efficacy testing. Engages with extension offices across the High Plains region for applied research dissemination.