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
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...
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...