Chris Strohm will be working with Tianna DuPont, several TFREC scientists, and the local pear industry on sustainable IPM solutions for pear psylla and mites. Their aim is to measure grower benefits from soft and organic spray programs, to increase knowledge and confidence in biological control, to encourage area-wide information sharing, and to develop an IPM scout training program for growers and consultants.
His educational background is in biology, ecology, and forest entomology. After graduating, he worked as a crop scout and consultant for dairy and vegetable producers in upstate New York and south Florida.
Chris grew up in Rochester, NY and some of his non-professional interests include camping, distance running, hiking, skiing, and live music.