J. Christopher Bergh
Department of Agricultural Research and Extension Centers
Virginia Tech University
United States of America
Biography
Bergh conducts research on pest and beneficial arthropods on high-value horticultural crops, including grapes and ornamentals, but with emphasis on tree fruit. An important focus is to refine pest monitoring tactics and to use management strategies, such as beneficial species, to reduce use of synthetic pesticides. He has been a leader in the development and implementation of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which provides incentives for tree fruit growers to adopt prescribed integrated pest management practices.
Research Interest
Biological control of woolly apple aphid, Biology, ecology, and management of brown marmorated stink bug in orchard crops, Optimizing the management of direct pests of tree fruit, New approaches for monitoring and managing grape root borer in vineyards
Publications
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Rijal, J.P. and J.C. Bergh. 2016. Food-finding capability of grape root borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) neonates in soil column bioassays. J. Entomol. Sci. 51: 54-68
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cebes-Doria, A.L., T.C. Leskey, and J.C. Bergh. 2016. Injury to apples and peaches at harvest from feeding by Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) nymphs early and late in the season. Crop Protection 89: 58-65
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Bergh, J.C. and J.W. Stallings. 2016. Field evaluations of the contribution of predators
