Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
Extension (70%) and research (30%) appointment at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Research and extension program involves pest management in greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes, turfgrass, conservatories, and interiorscapes. Extension specialist in ornamental entomology for the state of Kansas. Major clientele includes homeowners, master gardeners, and professional and commercial operators. Raymond has published over 30 scientific refereed publications and over 200 trade journals on topics related to pest management. In addition, he has authored books, book chapters, manuals, and many extension-related publications. Raymond is a frequent speaker at state, national, and international conferences and seminars.Education and Work Background: Associate of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Monterey Peninsula College. Bachelor of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, California Polytechnic State University. Minor of Science Degree in Plant Protection/Pest Management, California Polytechnic State University.
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Extension (70%) and research (30%) appointment at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Research and extension program involves pest management in greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes, turfgrass, conservatories, and interiorscapes. Extension specialist in ornamental entomology for the state of Kansas. Major clientele includes homeowners, master gardeners, and professional and commercial operators. Raymond has published over 30 scientific refereed publications and over 200 trade journals on topics related to pest management. In addition, he has authored books, book chapters, manuals, and many extension-related publications. Raymond is a frequent speaker at state, national, and international conferences and seminars.Education and Work Background: Associate of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Monterey Peninsula College. Bachelor of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, California Polytechnic State University. Minor of Science Degree in Plant Protection/Pest Management, California Polytechnic State University. Masters of Science Degree in Entomology, Purdue University. Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Entomology, Purdue University. Owner and Manager: Ray Cloyd Landscape Gardeners and Horticultural Consultants, Monterey, CA. 1982-1992. Responsibilities: landscape maintenance, installation, designing, and horticultural consulting for commercial and residential clients. Landscape Maintenance Supervisor: Sonora Hills Retirement Community, Sonora, CA. 1990-1992. Responsibilities: landscape and irrigation maintenance; insect, disease, and weed management; supervise and designate work-crew responsibilities.Greenhouse Manager/Pesticide Applicator: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Department of Ornamental Horticulture, San Luis Obispo, CA. 1988-1990. Responsibilities: coordinate operations for greenhouse facilities, designate work-crew responsibilities, and maintain greenhouse environmental control systems. Application of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides in greenhouse, landscape, and nursery crop production systems. Implement integrated pest management strategies. He has received numerous awards and honors.
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Kansas State University
