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Philip Nixon

Extension Entomologist

Office Location
S-408 Turner Hall, MC-047
1102 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-6650
Email: pnixon@uiuc.edu

Education
Ph.D., Entomology, Kansas State University, 1979
M.S., Entomology, Southern Illinois University, 1976
B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University, 1974
A.S., Biology, Lincoln Land Community College, 1972

Areas of Expertise
Pest Management, Ornamental Horticulture

Research Intrests
Biology and management of insect pests associated with turfgrass, trees, and other ornamental plants.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

         

Professional Affiliations
Entomological Society of America
American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators

Courses
HORT 489 - Controlling Turfgrass Pests
CPSC 479 - Insect Pest Management

Extension Programs
Pesticide safety education program
Insect pests of landscapes and buildings
Ecology and identification of insects


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