Introduction to Insect Identification and Sampling
BIOB 260: Principles of Biological Diversity Montana State University
Instructor: Dr. Lisa Rew
Talks & presentations
Sharing the science
Conference talks, invited seminars, guest lectures and campus presentations on biological control, chemical ecology and integrated pest management.
17talks & presentations
9conference presentations
2awards won
15venues & events
Featured · Aug 19, 2024
Master’s Thesis Defense
The Role of Chemical Ecology and Agroecological Importance of Smooth Brome in Biological Control of the Wheat Stem Sawfly by Native Parasitoids
I successfully defended my Master’s thesis at Montana State University on August 19, 2024. My research focused on the agroecological role of smooth brome (Bromus inermis) in supporting native parasitoids of the wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus), with a particular emphasis on agro- and chemical ecology.
2026
From Release to Persistence: How exclosures may enhance biocontrol success
Montana Weed Control Association Conference Billings, MT
2025
Integrated Pest Management
ENSC 110: Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Montana State University
Instructor: Frank Dougher
Introduction to Insect Identification and Sampling
BIOB 260: Principles of Biological Diversity Montana State University
Instructors: Erin Teichroew and Chris Larson
Understanding Host Preference in Mecinus janthinus and M. janthiniformis: Implications of Hybridization for Effective Biological Control
National Forum on Biological Control Annapolis, MD
Behavioral differences between Mecinus janthinus and M. janthiniformis, focusing on hybridization and its implications for sustainable biological control of yellow and Dalmatian toadflax.
View slidesCan Bugs Help Us?
ENSC 210: Role of Plants in the Environment Montana State University
Instructor: Will Wetzel
Agroecological Importance of Smooth Brome in Hosting Braconid Parasitoids Associated with the Insect Pest Wheat Stem Sawfly
Annual Meeting of the Western Society of Weed Science Seattle, WA
Presented by T.M. Sterling
2024
Agroecological importance of smooth brome in managing wheat stem sawfly (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) via its associated braconid parasitoids
Entomology 2024 · Entomological Society of America Phoenix, AZ
The role of smooth brome in enhancing biological control of wheat stem sawfly through its support of native braconid parasitoid populations, and the potential for non-crop vegetation in agroecological management.
View slidesMaster’s Thesis Defense
Montana State University Bozeman, MT
Video recording and slides available above.
Biological control of hybrid toadflax: insights from chemical ecology
National Forum on Biological Control Annapolis, MD
Presented by S.E. Sing
How smooth brome and parasitoids can aid in the biological control of wheat stem sawfly
Montana Wheat and Barley Committee · March Madness Bozeman, MT
2023
Using organic volatile compounds to assess the relationship between wheat stem sawfly, parasitoids, and smooth brome
Entomology 2023 · Entomological Society of America National Harbor, MD
Extended my earlier work on wheat stem sawfly–parasitoid–grass interactions, using organic volatile compounds to infer ecological relationships. Awarded 2nd place in the ESA Student Competition.
View slides
The importance of smooth brome and parasitoids in wheat stem sawfly biocontrol
LRES Student Research Symposium Bozeman, MT
How organic volatile compounds mediate interactions between wheat stem sawfly, its braconid parasitoids, and smooth brome. Received 1st place in the oral presentation competition.
View slides2022
Using organic volatile compounds to assess the relationship between wheat stem sawfly, parasitoids, and smooth brome
Entomology 2022 · Entomological Society of America Vancouver, BC, Canada
How organic volatile compounds can be used to understand ecological interactions among the wheat stem sawfly, its parasitoids, and the non-crop grass smooth brome.
View slides
Importance of parasitoids and smooth brome for integrated pest management of wheat stem sawfly
LRES Graduate Student Organization Colloquium Bozeman, MT
How smooth brome influences parasitoid communities and their effectiveness in the integrated pest management of wheat stem sawfly.
Understanding Wheat Stem Sawfly
2022 IPM Workshop · MSU Extension: Diagnosing Plant Health Problems Bozeman, MT
2021
Importance of parasitoids and smooth brome for integrated pest management of wheat stem sawfly
Entomology 2021 · Entomological Society of America Denver, CO
How two native braconid parasitoids use wheat stem sawfly larvae in both winter wheat and smooth brome, highlighting the role of non-crop habitats in biological control.
View slidesNo talks match this filter.