Derek Woller
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| Derek Woller | |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Organizations: | The Orthopterists' Society, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-Science & Technology-Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (Phoenix Station), Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program at the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| Titles: | Entomologist |
| Focal areas: | Agriculture, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Management, Rangeland Management, Robotics & Drone Technology, Systematics, Taxonomy |
| Focal species: | American grasshopper (Schistocerca americana), Migratory grasshopper (Melanoplus sanguinipes) |
| Website: | URL |
Biography
Derek Woller was a part of the USDA-APHIS-PPQ-Science & Technology Phoenix Lab Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Management Team. He focused on safeguarding the health of rangelands across the 17 contiguous western states of the U.S.A. against cyclic outbreaks of native grasshoppers and Mormon crickets. His contributions involved testing and developing improved, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly management methods, benefitting stakeholders of the APHIS Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program.