Rick Brandenburg

Session: How Science, Politics, Climate Change, and Social Media Impact the Ability to effectively Manage Pests



Dr. Rick Brandenburg is a distinguished professor of entomology at North Carolina State University and a nationally recognized expert in insect pest management. A Purdue University graduate who earned his Ph.D. from NC State, Dr. Brandenburg has spent more than four decades researching insect biology, ecology, and integrated pest management. His work has focused extensively on turfgrass and field crop pests, with an emphasis on developing practical, environmentally sound approaches to pest management. A prolific author, researcher, and speaker, he has shared his expertise with growers, consultants, and turf professionals across the United States and around the world.