Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center

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Angela Gadino

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
1100 N Western Ave. Wenatchee, WA
Phone: 509-663-8181 ext. 286
Fax: 509-663-8714
E-mail: angela.gadino@wsu.edu

Research/Professional Interests

  • Enhancing the adoption of ecosystem-based pest management strategies to promote sustainable practices;
  • Research areas focused on enrichment of IPM through evaluation and use of reduced-risk pesticides, habitat enhancement, cultural practices;
  • Education and outreach.

Education

  • Ph.D., Entomology - Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR
  • M.Sc., Agriculture/Plant Protection - CA Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
  • B.A., Forestry & Wildlife/Natural Resources Management - VA Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA

Awards

  • Research Grant: Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, 2008-2011.
  • Hull Scholarship: CA Polytechnic & State University, San Luis Obispo, 2006.
  • Guest Soearker: Central Coast Vineyard Team Sustainability Conference, 2006.

Publications

  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and A.J. Dreves, 2011. Impacts of vineyard pesticides on Typhlodromus pyri in laboratory bioassays. Journal of Economic Entomology, 104(3): 970-977.
  • Walton V.M., A. Gadino and A.J. Dreves. Vineyard Pest Management News, February 22, 2009, OSU Extension Service Winter Publication.
  • A. Gadino, M.S. Thesis: “Evaluation of whey powder to control powdery mildew, Erysiphe necator, on wine grapes.” Published: November, 2007, Robert E. Kennedy Library, California Polytechnic State University

Extension Workshops & Outreach

  • A. Gadino, V. M. Walton, and J.C. Lee. Enhancing pest mite biological control by Typhlodromus pyri in Pacific Northwest vineyards. OSU Viticulture and Enology Research Colloquium, Corvallis, OR; February 24, 2011.
  • A. Gadino. Cover crops and identifying beneficial insects in Oregon vineyards. OSU/LIVE Sustainable Vineyards Field day, Stoller Vineyards, Dundee, OR; August 12, 2010.
  • A. Gadino. Potential invasive pest in Oregon vineyards: Introduction and identification of the European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana. OSU Vineyard Pest Scouting and Monitoring Workshop, OSU Research Farm, Corvallis OR; May 12, 2010.
  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and J.C. Lee. Behavioral response of the predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri to methyl salicylate. OSU Viticulture and Enology Research Colloquium, Corvallis, OR; March 12, 2010.
  • A. Gadino. Impacts of vineyard pesticides on predatory mites in the vineyard and implications for vineyard spray programs. OSU Extension Vineyard Workshop, Willamette Valley, OR; July 16, 2009.

Published Abstracts/Presentations

  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and J.C. Lee. Effect of methyl salicylate on Typhlodromus pyri and other natural enemies in Pacific Northwest vineyards. 95th Pacific Branch ESA annual meeting, Kona/Waikola, HI, March 27-30, 2011.
  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and A.J. Dreves. Impact of six vineyard fungicides on a predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri. Association of Applied IPM Ecologists 46th Annual Meeting, Monterey CA, January 30-31, 2011.
  • A. Gadino and K. Patterson The evaluation of whey powder to control powdery mildew, Erysiphe necator, on winegrapes in California. Association of Applied IPM Ecologists 46th Annual Meeting, Monterey CA, January 30-31, 2011.
  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and J.C. Lee. Evaluation of methyl salicylate lures on populations of Typhlodromus pyri and other key natural enemies in vineyards. 70th Annual PNW Insect Management Conference, Portland OR, January 10-11, 2011.
  • A. Gadino, V.M. Walton, and J.C. Lee. The behavioral response of a predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri to methyl salicylate. 94th Pacific Branch ESA annual meeting, Boise, ID, April, 2010.
  • A. Gadino, V. M. Walton, and A.J. Dreves. Effects of six vineyard fungicides on the juvenile predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri. 69th Annual PNW Insect Management Conference, Portland OR, January 11-12, 2010.

Affiliated Projects:

Angela is working on an SCRI project focused on enhancing biological control in western tree fruit and nut orchards.

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