Christopher Cutler

G. Christopher Cutler is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on pollinator risk assessment, insect toxicology, and conservation biological control. He investigates the ecological impacts of pesticides on pollinators and natural enemies, with a particular interest in hormesis and pest management strategies in agricultural systems.

Dr. Cutler's work emphasizes the protection of wild pollinators and the sustainable control of agricultural pests. He collaborates on projects involving blueberry pollination dynamics, the effects of neonicotinoids on bees, and the development of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. His lab actively engages in field and laboratory studies to address ecological and toxicological challenges in agroecosystems.

Key research trends in his publications include the study of pesticide hormesis in insects, interactions between pollinators and agricultural chemicals, and the optimization of biological control methods. He has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to the training of future researchers in entomology and environmental science. Dr. Cutler also participates in initiatives like the A.D. Pickett Entomology Museum and collaborates with institutions such as the University of Guelph and the Federal University of Viçosa.

His research has informed ecological risk assessments for pesticides like chlorpyrifos and imidacloprid, emphasizing the need for higher-tier protocols to protect pollinators. Despite no explicit mention of awards, his contributions to pesticide policy and bee health are widely recognized in academic and agricultural communities.