Dr. Brad Kard, Professor & Endowed Professorship of Structural & Urban Entomology


B.A., San Jose State University, 1974
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1976
Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1987
b.kard@okstate.edu

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