The big picture: using wildflower strips for pest control
They may be beautiful, but these strips prove pretty deadly for every farmer's mortal enemy: aphids
Science
Gemma Ford
APHIDOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Protecting Crops and the Environment
Biography
Gemma is part of the Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS) team with involvement in aphid identification and sample curation. She also uses CAD to aid in the engineering and maintenance of RIS Insect traps.
Awards
- 2017 – Conservation Biology Bachelor of Science, University of Plymouth