Elizabeth Lamb

Senior Extension Associate, Ornamentals IPM Coordinator, NYS Integrated Pest Management

Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section

I work with producers of greenhouse ornamental crops, vegetables and hops, nursery crops and Christmas trees to find effective and economical methods for managing pests. In addition to several annual training programs, I conduct research and demonstration trials that result in resources and strategies to increase the adoption of safe and environmentally friendly integrated pest management practices.

Education

Ph.D., Plant Breeding, University of Minnesota
M.S., Vegetable Crops, Cornell University
B.A. Biology/Botany, Smith College

Interests

Ornamental and greenhouse integrated pest management

Contact Information

126 Surge A, 222 Tower Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14853

(607) 254-8800

eml38 [at] cornell.edu

More information
- NYSIPM for Ornamental Crops
- Cornell Cutflowers

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News

May 7, 2024

Beneficial insects support agriculture, protect environments

There are an estimated 10 quintillion insects (that’s 10 plus 17 zeroes) on planet earth and, with the exception of our beloved pollinators, they get mostly bad press: Mosquitoes that spread malaria, and invasive pests that devastate forests...

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
New York State Integrated Pest Management
School of Integrative Plant Science

Elizabeth Lamb

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