Kent M. Daane

Kent M. Daane is Professor of Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Berkeley, developing ecologically-based pest management systems for agricultural crops through biological control and sustainable practices.

Research focuses on mealybug management in vineyards, invasive species control (olive fly, spotted wing drosophila), and vector-pathogen interactions in tree crops. Current projects investigate Grapevine Red Blotch Virus epidemiology and biological control agent evaluation.

Education:

• Ph.D. Entomology, UC Berkeley
• B.A. Zoology, UC Santa Barbara

Awards:

• IOBC Distinguished Scientist Award (2020)
• California EPA IPM Achievement Award (2017)