Leah Bauer

Dr. Leah Bauer serves as Adjunct Associate Professor in Michigan State University's Department of Entomology. Based at the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station, she specializes in invasive species ecology and forest ecosystem management.

Her research emphasizes:

• Biological control methods
• Forest pest management
• Ecosystem preservation strategies

Publications focus on sustainable management of invasive Lepidoptera, particularly through Bacillus thuringiensis (Btk) applications. She develops practical solutions for maintaining forest health amid biological invasions.