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January 18-20, 2026 | Wisconsin Dells, WI

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Michigan State University

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First name

Julianna

Last name

Wilson

Company / Farm

Michigan State University

Title

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

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About Me

Dr. Julianna Wilson is an assistant professor and Extension specialist of tree fruit entomology at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on the sustainable management of pest and beneficial arthropods in temperate orchard systems. Her Extension activities serve commercial tree fruit growers, crop consultants, and hobby orchardists. She also co-teaches graduate-level seminar courses and provides guest lectures.

Concentrations

Pome and Stone Fruit Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Pest and Beneficial Arthropod Management
Effects of Abiotic and Biotic Stressors
Crop Pollination and Pollinator Stewardship

Courses Taught
ENT812: Advanced Topics in Integrated Pest Management

Research
Wilson’s research is centered on the study of arthropod populations and communities as they respond to abiotic and biotic stressors in orchards in the Great Lakes ecosystem. Her lab uses approaches that include chemical and behavioral ecology, developmental and environmental modeling, landscape ecology and plant-insect interactions. Her work aims to develop and improve sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including those targeting emergent and invasive species, in pome (apple, pear) and stone (cherries, peaches) fruit orchards.

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/julianna_wilson

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