Researchers and Cooperative Extension educators at Cornell University developed this website. The first version of this site was curated by Dr. Tony Shelton, International Professor Emeritus in Entomology at Cornell University. Dr. Shelton led swede midge research in New York State until his retirement in 2021. Dr. Elisabeth Hodgdon, Regional Vegetable Specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, now maintains the site. The purpose of this website is to serve as a repository of information from our research and outreach programs, which began in 2002, as well as valuable information developed by colleagues worldwide.

The following researchers and educators contribute to this site:

Site curator:

Dr. Elisabeth Hodgdon, Extension Associate, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program

Site co-authors:

Dr. Mao Chen, Research Associate, Shelton Lab
Dr. Yolanda Chen, Associate Professor, Insect Agroecology and Evolution Lab, University of Vermont
Mr. James Heal, Researcher, University of Guelph
Ms. Christine Hoepting, Extension Associate, CCE Regional Vegetable Program
Dr. Julie Kikkert, Extension Associate, CCE Regional Vegetable Program
Dr. Anthony Shelton, International Professor Emertitus, Department of Entomology, Faculty Page
Dr. Ping Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, Faculty Page
Dr. Qingjun Wu, Former Visiting Scientist, Shelton Lab
Dr. Jian-Zhou Zhao, Former Senior Research Associate, Shelton Lab

Site technical assistance:

Mr. Andy Galimberti, Research Technician, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Mrs. Jennifer Stanton, Program Aide, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program

Funding for this site was provided by a grant from the USDA CREES Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP).
We thank the following agencies for funding our swede midge research and outreach efforts:

• Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey (CAPS) Program
• Cornell Federal Formula Funds Competitive Grants Program
• New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
• New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
• Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant Programs
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs University of Guelph Partnership
• United States Department of Agriculture CREES Pest Management Alternatives Program
• United States Department of Agriculture NIFA Crop Protection and Pest Management Program