Bob Bruner
Purdue University
Bio: Bob Bruner has been a part of Purdue Extension for 7 years, using his knowledge of entomology to help Hoosiers solved the problems involving insects, particularly those not native to the continental United States. As the exotic forest pest specialist, Bob works closely with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, helping the general public understand threats such as spotted lanternfly, spongy moth, and more.
Email: rfbruner@purdue.edu
Website: https://ag.purdue.edu/reportinvasive
My Sessions
Invasives in Indiana: Who’s who and how to get into the fight
Room 117Workshop B-Bug ID: Where to Get Started
Room 102Join us for a workshop on insect identification and reporting! One of the hardest aspects of working in any landscape is knowing the myriad number of insect species and how to start putting names to faces. This workshop is intended to help participants get a start on identifying common native species along with non-native species […]