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Julianna Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Tree Fruit Entomology in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University (MSU), part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She holds a PhD in Entomology and Ecology from MSU (2007), an MS in Plant Pathology (2003), and a BS in Horticulture (1997), all from MSU. Her work focuses on pest and beneficial arthropod management in temperate tree fruit systems, with emphasis on climate change impacts, pollinator stewardship, and sustainable IPM practices. She co-teaches graduate courses and advises students across postdoc, graduate, and undergraduate levels.
Research Interests: Her program integrates chemical/behavioral ecology, landscape ecology, and plant-insect interactions to address pest management challenges. Key areas include invasive species control (e.g., brown marmorated stink bug), pollinator conservation via wildflower plantings, and mitigating pesticide risks to bees during orchard bloom. Recent work explores root zone microbiomes in apple orchards and climate-driven pest dynamics.
Extension Contributions: She develops practical IPM strategies for Michigan fruit growers, including spotted wing drosophila and codling moth management guides. Recent initiatives include USDA-funded biopesticide research and habitat enhancement projects to bolster pollinator populations. Her 2024 USDA grant advances biological control methods for Drosophila suzukii.
Professional Roles: Active in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at MSU, she also serves on the MSU Extension leadership team. Her teaching includes a 10% instructional load in graduate seminars and field research training.
- Key Grant: USDA Agricultural Resiliency Program (2024)
- Lab Focus: Tree Fruit IPM Lab at MSU
- Collaborations: Partners with USDA and Michigan fruit industry stakeholders
