Fred Hain

Professor of Entomology
Department Director of Graduate Programs

Grinnells Labs B1104
Campus Box 7626
Raleigh, NC USA 27695-7613
Phone: 919.515.3804
Fax: 919.515.7273
Email:fred_hain@ncsu.edu

EDUCATION

B.S.  Stetson University (1969)
M.F. Duke University (1969)
Ph.D. Michigan State University (1972)
 

Dr. Hain is the 1995 Recipient of the A.D. Hopkins
Award given by the Southern Forest Insect Work Conference.

Program Area: Applied Insect Ecology and Pest Management


RESEARCH (76%) (Forest Entomology Program Page)

Currently there are four active projects in the forest entomology program. We are investigating the host/insect interactions of the balsam woolly adelgid in natural stands and plantations of Fraser fir to determine the mechanism of host resistance. Our Christmas tree IPM project is concerned with the development of cultural practices, such as reduced weed control practices and the establishment of ground cover, that will encourage both native and introduced natural enemy populations. The hemlock woolly adelgid project is researching biological control strategies and host resistance factors. We are also investigating host resistance factors (resin characteristics) of southern yellow pines, especially loblolly pines, to southern pine beetle attack.


TEACHING (24%)

Forest Entomology (ENT/FOR 402)
Advanced Forest Entomology (ENT 765)
Insect Natural History and Field Ecology (ENT 604/804)


Publications
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