Dr. Dewey M. Caron

Professor
Extension Entomologist

• Ph.D. Entomology Cornell University
• M.S. University of Tennessee (Ecology)
• B.A. University of Vermont (native son) (Zoology)

• University of Maryland (1969 - 1980)
• University of Delaware (1981 - present)

• Apiculture / Social Insects
• Pollination ecology (biology & applications)
• Honey bee pests, predators and diseases
• Biology of queen replacement (swarming in honey bees)
• Ornamental Insects
• Monitoring / Scouting
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of plant pests
• Greenhouse
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of greenhouse insect pests

• ENTO 205 - Elements of Entomology
• ENTO 201 - Wildlife Conservation & Ecology
• ENTO 214 - Apiology and Apiculture
• ENTO 224 - Apiology and Apiculture Laboratory
• ENTO 366 - Field Experience / Research
• ENTO 464 - Field Experience / Research

• Apiculture / Pollination - 30 %
• Household / Landscape Insect Pests ID of insect pests - 10 %
• Ornamental insect pest ID / biology / control - 40 %
• Youth entomology - 10 %

• Chairman of the Board of Eastern Apiculture Society
• Past President, Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America
• Adjunct advisor to Delaware Beekeepers Association
• Frequent speaker / short course instructor to local / state beekeeping organizations
• Speaker (programs / after dinner, etc.) on honey bees / insects for public / social groups & organizations