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Alfred J Fournier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Arizona Pest Management Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from Purdue University, with additional degrees from George Washington University and Oakland Community College. His work focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), pesticide use analysis, and pest control strategies in agricultural and community environments. He has received awards such as the EPA Gold Tier Shining Star Award for environmental stewardship. Fournier leads research on pesticide compatibility, insecticide resistance, and public health IPM in tribal and urban communities. His contributions include developing frameworks for evaluating pesticide fit within IPM programs and advancing IPM adoption in schools and agricultural sectors.
Education:
- Ph.D. Entomology, Purdue University, 2006
- M.S. Entomology, University of Maryland, 2003
- B.S. Biology, George Washington University, 2001
- Associates in Liberal Arts (English), Oakland Community College, 1999
Research Interests: Fournier’s research emphasizes balancing pest control with environmental sustainability. He investigates how novel insecticides impact beneficial arthropod populations and explores spatial effects of pesticide use. His work also addresses IPM implementation in schools, public housing, and tribal communities, prioritizing low-toxicity solutions. Key areas include:
- Development of pesticide use databases to track industry trends
- Assessment of resistance management strategies for whiteflies and other pests
- Public health IPM for bed bugs, fire ants, and kissing bugs
- Community engagement to foster IPM adoption in non-agricultural settings
Grants & Collaborations: Fournier has led USDA-NIFA and EPA-funded projects, including a specialty crop block grant analyzing vegetable industry pesticide trends. He chairs the Arizona Pest Management Center’s pesticide use database advisory committee and collaborates with the Western IPM Center on impact assessment initiatives.
Labs & Teams: He directs the Arizona Pest Management Center’s research on pesticide compatibility and resistance, collaborating with entomologists, extension specialists, and tribal health organizations to disseminate practical IPM solutions.
