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Expert Profile: Ed Saugstad

Expertise:  Will accept most questions in general entomology, including those related to medical entomology, taxonomy, ecology, arthropod surveillance, and pest management.

Experience in the area
21 years in the U.S. Army as a medical entomologist; duties varied from surveillance of pest populations (including mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, and stored products pests) to conducting research on mosquito-virus ecological relationships and mosquito faunal studies. Ten years as a civilian analyst for the Department of Defense, primarily on distribution of vector-borne diseases worldwide. Limited experience on surveillance of agricultural insects in North Dakota and Indiana.

Organizations
Entomological Society of America, Society for Vector Ecology, National Speleological Society.

Publications
American Journal of Public Health, Contributions of the American Entomological Institute, Japanese Journal of Sanitary Zoology, Journal of Economic Entomology, Mosquito News, and Mosquito Systematics.

Education/Credentials
B.S. in entomology from North Dakota State University in 1963, M.S. in entomology from Purdue University in 1967.

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What do you like about this subject?  So many insects; so little time......
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Contribute to knowledge base of distribution of terrestrial insects in southeastern West Virginia; assist in monitoring populations of caverniculous invertebrates in same area.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 21900
Knowledge   9.85   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.92   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.94   Best of the best
Politeness   9.98   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
1733
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
He knows how to get to the bottom line in a professional and polite manner. His answers are succinct and timely.
(Nancy on 08/25/08)
Thanks Saugy, your assistance and advice has been been useful and helpful, I shall keep an eye on them and monitor.
(Francis on 08/25/08)
He's the best. I reviewed all the experts before asking a question. His responses confirmed my belief that he is a truly knowledgeable, professional,
(Nancy on 08/25/08)
He is a gentleman and a scholar.
(Nancy on 08/25/08)
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Recent Answers from Ed Saugstad
2008-08-25  What is this bug? Dear Arleen - It is a giant silk moth (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), but because it is in so much shadow, I cannot be certain of its precise identity. My best guess is that it could be a polyphemus moth (Antheraea...
2008-08-25  biting invisible gnats Dear Cynthia - You need to get advice from someone other than an exterminator, as nothing breeding in your potted plants (most likely fungus gnats) would be a biting pest. It is extremely difficult to...
2008-08-25  Cicada Killer Dear Marc - The eastern cicada killer (Sphecius speciosus) is native to much of the USA east of the Rocky Mountains; other species in this genus are more restricted in range. They are all, in spite of...
2008-08-25  biting mites Dear Nancy - The commonest home-invading mite that I am familiar with is the clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa). It is completely harmless to humans, but it can occur in such enormous numbers as to give just...
2008-08-24  House insect identification? Dear Francis - I believe that what you have are booklice (Psocoptera: Liposcelidae). These are not at all related to true lice, and feed primarily on mould spores. They usually are merely nuisance pests...
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