Richard A. Casagrande, Ph.D.
Professor of Entomology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
www.uri.edu

Since 1976, Dr. Richard Casagrande has been a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology at the University of Rhode Island. He teaches courses in pest management, biological control, and basic entomology. Since joining URI, he has pursued a career in biological control and his interest in ornamental horticulture. In addition to his teaching, he directs biological control programs on key insect and weed pests of New England. He earned degrees in entomology at Rutgers University and Michigan State University.