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Mike Brewer is a Professor of Entomology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the Department of Entomology. His office is located in Corpus Christi. Brewer specializes in integrated pest management (IPM), invasive species ecology, and field crops entomology, focusing on crop protection and agroecosystem sustainability. He holds editorial roles as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Economic Entomology and Associate Editor of Frontiers in Insect Science (Invasive Species section).
Education:
- B.S. Entomology, University of California
- A.A., San Joaquin Delta College
- Ph.D. Entomology, University of California, Riverside
- Master's degree in Applied Statistics, Louisiana State University
- M.S. Entomology, Louisiana State University
Research Focus: Brewer’s work addresses priority pest management challenges in fiber and grain crops, particularly the ecology and control of invasive species like sugarcane aphid on sorghum, sucking bugs in cotton, and lepidopteran pests in corn. His approach integrates population and landscape ecology principles into practical IPM strategies.
Grants & Funding: Over the past 8 years, he has secured $2.1M in research funding, with a career total of $5.2M. His programs emphasize translating ecological insights into actionable pest management solutions.
Affiliations: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
