Dr. Kenwyn R. Cradock

Education

Ph.D. (Entomology) The Ohio State University (2005)
M.S. (Plant Pathology) University of KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa (1998)
B.S. (Entomology & Plant Pathology) University of KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa (1995)

Research Field

The focus of my research is the management of vector-borne diseases in plants, animals, and people while minimizing the impact on non-target organisms. While in South Africa I investigated the use of cultural techniques (resistant varieties, mulches) to manage non-persistently transmitted viruses (specifically members of the virus family Potyviridae vectored by aphids) in vegetable crops (specifically zucchini). My research at The Ohio State University focused on the potential of an entomopathogenic fungus (Beauveria bassiana) as a management agent of the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). These studies included evaluation under laboratory and field conditions, and the impact of infection on tick water-balance, an important component of off-host tick survival.
In addition to the above, my current research interests include the study of arthropod diversity in New Mexico and Forensic Entomology.

I teach Biology for General Education (BIOL 113), Teaching in Biology (BIOL 439), and Internship in Laboratory Instruction (BIOL 441).
I am the advisor and coordinator for the Biology component of the Forensic Science Program offered at ENMU.

Contact Information

Department of Biology
ENMU Station 33
1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130

Phone: 575.356.2078
Fax: 575.562.2192
E-mail: Kenwyn.Cradock@enmu