Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
Dr. Hugh Smith
Associate Professor of Entomology and Nematology
Dr. Hugh Smith carries out research on managing insect and mite pests of horticultural crops that affect Florida agriculture. Chemical, biological, and cultural approaches to pest suppression are evaluated in collaboration with growers, industry members, University of Florida researchers, and elsewhere.
Extension programs emphasize training to identify pest and beneficial arthropods and to manage insecticide resistance.
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Research
Dr. Smith's research focuses on the evaluating new and established insecticides for managing key pests of horticultural crops, including whiteflies, broad mites, and pepper weevil. In addition, research efforts evaluate integrated management of horticultural pests in high tunnels and other protected structures.
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Extension
The vegetable entomology Extension program at GCREC provides training in identifying pest and beneficial arthropods, methods for scouting and managing arthropod pests, and information on managing the development of insecticide resistance among pests of horticultural crops.
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Lab Team
Lab Phone Number: 813-419-6587 Staff Member Contact Information Laurel Chambers, Lab Tech I laurelkchambers@ufl.edu Kelly Crawford, OPS Amanda Furuya, OPS amandafuruya@ufl.edu Megan Hennessey, OPS meganhen@ufl.edu Elaine Mason, OPS elainemason@ufl.edu Esnai Munthali, OPS emunthali@ufl.edu Bruno Rossitto, PostDoc bruno.rossittode@ufl.edu Courtney Sherman, OPS Gabriella Steele, Grad Student gsteele@ufl.edu
Contact
Rm. 131
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 County Road 672
Wimauma, FL 33598
813-419-6588
hughasmith@ufl.edu
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Education
Education:
- Ph.D. Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, 1999
- M.S. Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, 1993
- B.A. Classics, Brown University, 1986
- Publications
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Professional Service and Awards
