Kikkert , Julie (jrk2@cornell.edu )

Institution: Cornell Cooperative Extension , Cornell Vegetable Program

Website: http://www.cvp.cce.cornell.edu/

Keywords: vegetables pests, crucifers, monitoring, detection

Organisms: swede midge(Contarinia nasturtii)

Locations: western New York

Description: I am interested in any invasive species related to vegetable production in NY. Since 2001, I have been involved in a significant project to detect, manage, and educate growers about the swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii, an invasive pest of cruciferous plants.