My research practices fall under the umbrella of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is a management tactic that takes action not only against harmful organisms but also supports action that promote and conserve natural beneficial organisms in the agricultural environment. I focus research on insects that play both a positive and negative vital role in our food production. Pest insects can be detrimental to a crop, and they cause yield or quality losses of crops. On the other hand, beneficial organisms (e.g., pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and pest pathogens) help to manage pest populations, and increase crop yield via crop pollination and pest control. Both the pests and the beneficials blend our agricultural ecosystem. In annual agronomic and horticultural crops, I have the opportunity to incorporate multiple IPM tactics that focus on biological control, biopesticides/elicitors, pest monitoring, landscape ecology and insect movement. By integrating IPM tactics, opportunities will improve pest management, reduce expenses, and decrease risks to people and the environment.