Jonathan A Cammack

Dr. Jonathan A. Cammack is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and serves as the State Extension Specialist for Livestock Entomology and Parasitology with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. He teaches undergraduate courses in livestock entomology and forensic entomology. His research focuses on livestock pest management, sustainable agriculture, waste management, decomposition ecology, and insects as alternative protein sources for livestock feed. Cammack holds a PhD from North Carolina State University (2013), an MS from Clemson University (2009), and a BS from Texas A&M University (2007).

Educations:

• PhD, Entomology, North Carolina State University, 2009–2013
• MS, Entomology, Clemson University, 2007–2009
• BS, Entomology, Texas A&M University, 2003–2007

Research Interests:

• Management of livestock pests and sustainable agriculture practices
• Waste management through insect bioconversion (e.g., black soldier fly)
• Decomposition ecology and forensic entomology
• Development of insects as alternative protein sources for animal feed

Grants & Funding:

• "Assessment of Oklahoma Cattle Producer's Knowledge and Awareness of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases" (2024–2025)
• "Oklahoma State University Extension IPM Implementation Program" (2024–2027)

Teaching: Courses include Livestock Entomology (ENTO 3003) and Introduction to Forensic Entomology (ENTO 4573), emphasizing arthropod impacts on livestock health and forensic applications.

Labs/Teams: His work integrates with OSU Extension programs, focusing on applied entomology and sustainable solutions for livestock producers.