Marion Zuefle

Senior Extension Associate, NYS Integrated Pest Management

About

As vegetable IPM coordinator for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Marion works closely with farmers and growers to identify and combat exotic diseases and invasive species. She oversees the New York Sweet Corn Pheromone trap network and has conducted valuable research on the impact of Spotted wing drosophila on tomato crops.

Education

M.S. Entomology and Applied Ecology, University of Delaware
B.S. Entomology/Animal Science, University of Delaware

Interests

Invasive species

Exotic pests and diseases

Using soil temperature readings to suggest when weeds are likely to germinate

Recent Research

Predicting weed germination and development using degree-day models

Contact Information

IPM House
607 W North Street
Geneva, NY 14456

(315) 787-2379

mez4 [at] cornell.edu

Related Links
- Sweet Corn Pheromone Trap Network Report

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Spotlight

May 9, 2023

Zuefle to Join Incoming Class of LeadNY

A senior extension specialist, Zuefle, is the first NYSIPM employee to be selected to the prestigious LeadNY program, according to NYSIPM director Alejandro Calixto. “LeadNY has a proud tradition of developing leaders in the food, agriculture...

New York State Integrated Pest Management

Field Note

February 1, 2023

Targeting Striped Cucumber Beetle Larvae With Beneficial Nematodes & Fungi

NYSIPM’s vegetable specialists are conducting innovative research designed to mitigate these challenges. Our research is examining whether beneficial nematodes and fungi, applied directly to soil, can reduce striped cucumber beetle populations...

New York State Integrated Pest Management

Marion Zuefle

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