Christopher M. Ranger

Christopher M. Ranger studies ambrosia beetles, a group of wood-boring insects that farm fungus inside trees, and how they attack and damage nursery, orchard, and ornamental crops. His work covers beetle behavior and ecology, chemical attractants like ethanol and acetic acid that draw beetles to stressed trees, and pest management approaches such as biocontrol fungi, insecticides, and push-pull trapping strategies. This research is applied and practical, aimed at helping growers detect and manage beetle infestations in agricultural and landscape settings.

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade but shows a recent upward trend, rising from about 3-5 papers per year in 2019-2023 to 8-12 per year in 2024-2026.

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