Dr. Brad Kard, Professor & Endowed Professorship of Structural & Urban Entomology, Interim Extension Pesticide Coordinator
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B.A., San Jose State University, 1974
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1976
Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1987
b.kard@okstate.edu
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Lab members, students, and collaborators:
Charles Konemann, Senior Agriculturist
Kevin Shelton, Coordinator, Regional Structural and Urban Pest Education Facility
Anita Smith, Ph.D. Student
Matt Smith, Ph.D. Student
Current research and program emphasis:
Biology, Ecology, and Management of Subterranean Termites.
Role of termites in native grassland ecosystems, beneficial effects of termites, colony characteristics, management and control of subterranean termites, and performance of commercial termite management products.
Technology transfer to the Oklahoma Pest Control Association and other state associations,
and citizens of Oklahoma and the United States.
Collaboration with US and International Researchers.
Development and expansion of the OSU Structural and Urban Entomology Program through tax-deductible gifts, grants, and contributions to the Structural and Urban Entomology Endowment through the OSU Foundation, Oklahoma State University.
Personal information:
Former high school teacher and principal; Former Army Sergeant - 7th Infantry Division, and
Airborne Ranger Officer - 82d Airborne Division
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