Nicole F. Quinn

Dr. Nicole F. Quinn is an Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida's Indian River Research and Education Center, specializing in classical biological control of invasive arthropods. Her work focuses on ecologically and economically significant species like the Lebbeck mealybug and emerald ash borer. She leads research at the Norman C. Hayslip Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory, one of Florida's premier quarantine facilities for invasive species control. Her role includes an 80% research and 20% teaching appointment, with curriculum development plans for entomology graduate programs.

Education: Ph.D. dissertation on the brown marmorated stink bug, postdoctoral research at USDA-ARS and University of Massachusetts, and adjunct teaching at Towson State University.

Research Interests: Biological control strategies for invasive pests, parasitoid biology, and integrated pest management. Her current projects target Nipaecoccus viridis (Lebbeck mealybug) in citrus groves and emerald ash borer in North American forests. She emphasizes sustainability and biosecurity frameworks to combat invasive species.

Articles Trends: Over 10 years of work on parasitoid efficacy, invasive species management, and biological control agent development. Recent focus on Florida-specific pests like the Lebbeck mealybug and the emerald ash borer's ecological impact.

Advising & Grants: No explicit grants listed, but her work at the Hayslip Lab involves federal approvals and collaborative USDA research. No listed students, but curriculum development efforts suggest graduate mentorship.

Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the Norman C. Hayslip Lab, collaborating with USDA-ARS on biological control research. Her lab's work bridges quarantine science and field applications for invasive species control.