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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Expert Profile

Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann

U.S.

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Expertise

General insect questions, household pest questions, insect identifications (can be difficult in photos but it's what I do).

Experience in the area

Senior Extension Associate for Cornell University's NY State Integrated Pest Management Program for 10 years, technical advisor to the New York State Pest Management Assoc. PhD in entomology, Cornell 1999.

Organizations

Entomological Society of America New York State Pest Management Association Northeast IPM Center - Community IPM Working Group NYC Bed Bug Advisory Board

Publications

American Entomologist Pest Control Technology Pest Management Magazine online at www.nysipm.cornell.edu Journal of Economic Entomology

Education/Credentials

PhD Entomology - Cornell University 1999 BA Biology - New York University 1992

Awards and Honors

"Partners in Health Award" Nassau County Department of Health 2009 Award of Recognition from the New York State Pest Mgmt Assoc, 2007.

Past/Present Clients

I work for the State of NY, statutory college. I have no clients, as a private consultant would.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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Amy	11/16/09	10	10	10	10
Lalena	11/15/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much! I put this .....
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Allen Woodruff	11/12/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for your help.

Recent Answers from Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann

2009-11-18 Tiny black bugs that can fly but generally seem subdued:

Hi Michelle, While I certainly can understand the frustration you must be feeling, I can't say what they are, there are many possibilities. Some gnat-like flies are associated with the growth of mold

2009-11-18 Bug question:

Michelle, Could your bugs be moth flies: http://bugguide.net/node/view/3128/bgimage or possibly a stored grain or clothes moth such as: http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=clothes+moth If

2009-11-17 help!:

Brandi Is this what you're seeing? http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=house+centipede If so, it's a house centipede, and an exterminator should be using a boric acid bait, placed in areas

2009-11-17 Re: Unknown narrow-winged insects in basement:

Termites should have two pairs of wings, so double check on that. If you have termites, you will need the help of a pest management professional. Termites are not a do-it-yourself kind of pest. They damage

2009-11-17 Cigarette/Drugstore Beetle Problem!:

Sarah, The only thing I can think of is there might be a dead mouse in a wall void, OR a live mouse with a cache of food in a wall void, OR some leftover rodenticide bait, all of which these beetles will

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