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Kris Giles is a Professor in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He has been affiliated with the university since 2008 and holds a PhD in Entomology and Ecology from Iowa State University (1996), alongside an MS (1992) and BS (1990) from Alma College. His research focuses on pest management in winter wheat, canola, and sorghum, with an emphasis on aphid population dynamics, natural enemy interactions, and integrated pest control strategies.
Key research areas include the ecological impacts of parasitoids and predators on aphid populations, the role of landscape structure in biological control efficacy, and the development of economic thresholds for pest management. He has led or contributed to over 40 funded grants since 2016, including projects on sugarcane aphid thresholds, winter canola systems, and insecticide efficacy trials. His work frequently involves collaboration with agricultural stakeholders and integrates ecological principles with applied pest management practices.
Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Biological Control, Integrated Management of Insect Pests and Pathogens, and Ecological Methodology. He advises graduate students in entomology and plant pathology, focusing on research practicums and thesis/dissertation development. His extension publications provide practical guidance on pest management in small grains and canola.
Notable contributions include studies on parasitoid-mediated aphid suppression in agroecosystems, the effects of landscape composition on pest dynamics, and economic analyses of pollinator impacts in canola production. His research spans laboratory studies of predator-prey interactions to large-scale field trials evaluating pest management strategies.
