Steven Frank

Steven Frank is a Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His work focuses on integrated pest management (IPM) in urban and nursery horticultural systems, with expertise in insect pest biology, biological control, and sustainable landscaping practices.

• Department: Entomology and Plant Pathology
• Key Research Areas: Urban entomology, IPM strategies, invasive species ecology, scale insect management

His research explores how urbanization affects arthropod communities, particularly through studies on mealybugs, scale insects, and ambrosia beetles. Recent publications examine climate change analogs in urban environments, pesticide safety, and habitat-specific pest calendars for ornamental plants.

Article trends show strong emphasis on urban pest dynamics, greenhouse management, and ornamental crop protection. Keywords cluster around invasive species, biological control, and climate change impacts, with subfields including pollinator conservation, chemical application methods, and tree stress physiology.