College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

Bio

Dr. Anders Huseth is an entomologist whose research focuses on the interactions between crops, ecosystems and stakeholders, emphasizing landscape-level processes and data-driven integrated pest management. He integrates knowledge of insect biology and ecology with aginformatics tools to study how pests and beneficial arthropods are distributed across agricultural systems, the risks they pose to crops and strategies that reduce reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides while protecting natural enemies and surrounding environments. His work has also advanced understanding of climate-related pest range expansion and sustainable approaches to managing agricultural pests.

Concentrations

• Applied pest ecology
• Integrated Pest Management
• Pest control in dynamic agricultural landscapes
• Resistance management in agroecosystems"

Courses Taught

TBA

Research

Huseth’s research integrates on-farm measurements, manipulative experiments, geospatial analysis and statistical approaches to understand pest dynamics across diverse agricultural crops and production systems. Using a landscape-level framework, his work combines fundamental knowledge of arthropod life histories with landscape ecology to study complex communities of pests and beneficial insects. The program aims to address current and emerging crop-pest challenges through agile, data-driven approaches that adapt to evolving agricultural practices. Insights from this research support the development of decision-support tools and integrated pest management strategies that reduce reliance on pesticides, improve production system resiliency and minimize negative impacts on rural communities and the environment.

Outreach

The overall goal of Huseth’s integrated research and extension program is to develop economical and environmentally sound pest management strategies that minimize pest outbreaks and enhance the profitability and efficiency of Michigan agriculture. By combining on-farm research, traditional insecticide screening studies, and the principles of spatial pest ecology, the program links scientific discovery with practical application. This integrated approach provides growers with actionable guidance while offering content that complements other agricultural extension programs across Michigan and the Midwest.

Publications

Anders S. Huseth's Google Scholar profile