Will Hudson

Will G. Hudson is a Professor and Extension Entomologist at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Department of Entomology. His role is split between extension programs (78%) and research (22%). He specializes in managing insect pests affecting commercial and recreational turf, ornamental plants, pecans, Christmas trees, and fish bait production. His work emphasizes biological control strategies, including releases of parasitic agents against mole crickets.

Research interests focus on integrated pest management (IPM) for turfgrass pests like mole crickets, ornamental plant pests such as whiteflies and mites, and pecan pest ecology. He has pioneered biological control efforts using nematodes (e.g., Steinernema scapterisci) and parasitic insects. His extension programs provide data-driven pest management recommendations for growers and land managers.

Publications highlight long-term studies on mole cricket behavior, population dynamics, and control methods. His work bridges applied research and practical solutions for agricultural and horticultural challenges in the southeastern U.S.