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Margaret Skinner

Research Professor

Extension Entomologist

PRONUNCIATION Mar-gret sk-IN-er

PRONOUNS Her/She

Margaret.Skinner@uvm.edu
(802) 656-5440
Margaret Skinner
Margaret.Skinner@uvm.edu
+18026565440
Research Lab
Pronunciation Mar-gret sk-IN-er
Pronouns Her/She
Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D. Entomology, University of Vermont, 1993
  • M.S. Entomology, University of Vermont, 1987
  • B.A. Sociology, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1972
Affiliated Department(s)

Plant & Soil Science

Extension System

BIO

My research activities deal primarily with different aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is an ecological approach to managing agricultural pest problems using multiple compatible tactics, including sanitation, survey and detection, biological control, trap cropping and chemical control. Chemical pesticides are used as a last resort, when other options fail to maintain pests below economically damaging levels.

Awards and Achievements

  • Leadership Award for Service to our Urban Forest
  • Finalist for the Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Award in the category “What a Great Ideaâ€

Area(s) of expertise

Biological Control; Integrated Pest Management; Saffron; High Tunnel Vegetable Cultivation; Greenhouse IPM.

Bio

My research activities deal primarily with different aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is an ecological approach to managing agricultural pest problems using multiple compatible tactics, including sanitation, survey and detection, biological control, trap cropping and chemical control. Chemical pesticides are used as a last resort, when other options fail to maintain pests below economically damaging levels.

Awards and Achievements

  • Leadership Award for Service to our Urban Forest
  • Finalist for the Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Award in the category “What a Great Ideaâ€

Areas of Expertise

Biological Control; Integrated Pest Management; Saffron; High Tunnel Vegetable Cultivation; Greenhouse IPM.