R. Chris Williamson
PROFESSOR
Department of Entomology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
United States of America
Biography
Education: Ph.D University of Kentucky, 1997 (Entomology) MS The Ohio State University, 1993 (Entomology) BS The Ohio State University, 1989 (Agronomy) Research Interests: Extension: His extension programming serves the needs of the “Green Industry” by providing research-based training and information to stakeholders. The Green Industry is a diverse group of horticultural commodity areas including turfgrass, woody ornamentals, Christmas trees, and commercial greenhouses. Prior to his arrival at the UW-Madison, entomological extension programming was lacking.
Research Interest
Turfgrass insect pest management; 2) Invasive insect species education; 3) Woody ornamental insect pest management, including Christmas trees; and 4) Integrated turfgrass management.
Publications
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Liesch, P.J. and R. C. Williamson. 2009. Effects of Various Turfgrass Control Agents on Feeding Preference, Development, and Survival of Black Cutworm. International Turfgrass Res. J. 11(1): 649-654.
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Williamson, R.C. and S. C. Hong. 2009. Host Plant Selection and Targeted Insecticide Treatments as Alternative Approaches to Management of Black Cutworm on Golf Course Putting Greens. International Turfgrass Res. J. 11(1): 701-709.
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Liesch, P.J. and R. C. Williamson. 2010. Evaluation of Chemical Controls and Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Control of Phyllophaga White Grubs in a Fraser Fir Production Field. J. Econ. Entomol. 103(6): 1979-1987.
