1975 – B.S. (Forestry), Oklahoma State University

1977 – M.S. (Entomology), Oklahoma State University

1980 – Ph.D. (Entomology), Oklahoma State University

75% Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Conduct applied research on pest management strategies for control of pecan arthropod pests. My current research project is entitled "Improved Systems for Management of Economically-Important Arthropod Pests Attacking Pecan." The objectives of the project are to develop improved methods for monitoring the seasonal activity of pecan insect pests, such as pecan phylloxera and pecan nut casebearer; to continue to develop and improve upon the methods used for controlling pecan insect pests, such as pecan aphids, hickory shuckworm, pecan phylloxera, and pecan nut casebearer; and to work collaboratively with other pecan researchers to develop biological control systems for pecan insect pests, particularly nut curculio.

25% Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. Work with commercial pecan growers and homeowners to provide them with the latest information on pecan arthropod pest management. Information is presented to clientele via meetings, trade publications, clinics and workshops, newsletters, e-mail, and the Pecan Research-Extension Station web site. I have been actively involved in educational outreach programs at local schools on topics dealing with the science of entomology. I also teach the section on general entomology for the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program.

1983-Present – Associate Professor, Entomology

1980-1983 – Assistant Professor, Entomology

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Hall, M. J., R. R. Shelton, and J. Austin. 2007. Distribution of pecan phylloxera (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) galls within the canopy of pecan (Fagales: Juglandaceae). J. Entomol. Sci. 42(4): 596-602.

Hall, M. J., P. G. Mulder, Jr., and J. Austin. 2006. A method for monitoring seasonal activity of pecan phylloxera, Phylloxera devastatrix Pergande, with observations on emergence in Louisiana and Oklahoma. J. Entomol. Sci. 41(4): 329-349.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Hall, M. J. 2008. Louisiana recommendations for control of pecan insects in commercial pecan orchards: an illustrated guide. LSU AgCenter Content Management System. 8p. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/Pecan/

Features/Research/Entomology.

Hall, M. J. 2004. Using pecan insecticides wisely. Proc. Okla. Pecan Growers Assoc. Vol. 74: 39-44.