Ryan Davis
Biology Dept
Urban Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Educational Background
MS, Forest Ecology, (Entomology), Utah State Univeristy, 2008 Thesis
Post-fire ponderosa pine mortality and bark beetle dynamics in the Northern Rocky Mountains, USA.
Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, 2016
Awards
National Finalist, 2011
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Publications | Books
- Davis, R., Young, D., Johnson, K., Armenta, R., Berry, G., (2016). Common Pests of Schools and Structures in Utah, 2nd Edition. Utah State University Extension: Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Spears, L., Davis, R., (2020). Imported Fire Ant. Utah State University Extension
- Davis, R., Spears, L., (2020). Pavement Ant. Utah State University Extension *
- Caron, M., Davis, R., Hansen, S., Beddes, T., , Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., (2018). Redberry Mite on Blackberry. Utah State University Fact Sheet *
- Alston, D.G, Davis, R., McAvoy, D., Spears, L., Malesky, D., Hebertson, L., (2018). Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Advanced Fact Sheet. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and Utah State University Extension
- Alston, D.G, Davis, R., McAvoy, D., Spears, L., Malesky, D., Hebertson, L., (2018). Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Basic Fact Sheet. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and Utah State University Extension
- Spears, L., Cannon, C., Alston, D.G, Davis, R., Stanley-Stahr, C., Ramirez, R., (2017). Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
- Davis, R., (2016). Voles. *
- Davis, R., (2016). Pavement Ants. School IPM Fact Sheet Series *
- Davis, R., Wagner, K., (2016). Sequoia Pitch Moths in Pines.
- Spears, L., Davis, R., Ramirez, R., (2015). Invasive insect look-alikes: mistaken insect identity. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
- Spears, L., Davis, R., Ramirez, R., (2014). Emerald Ash Borer [Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire)]. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
- Davis, R., Caron, M.S, (2014). Shothole Borers.
- Davis, R., (2013). Pest Press: Pest Monitor FAQ's for Faculty and Staff. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Labu *
- Kopp, K., Davis, R., Ramirez, R., (2013). Chinch Bugs.
- Davis, R., (2013). Pest Press: Cockroaches. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., Ramirez, R., (2012). Spiders. USU Pests Fact Sheet
- Beddes, T., Davis, R., (2011). Bumble Flower Beetle. USU Fact Sheet
- Davis, R., (2010). Elm Bark Beetles and Dutch Elm Disease.
- Davis, R., Beddes, T., (2010). Eriophyid Mites. Utah State University Extension
- Davis, R., Jones, V.P, (2010). Fall Webworm. Utah State University Extension
- Jones, V.P, Davis, R., (2010). Pear Sawfly. Utah State University Extension
- Davis, R., Alston, D.G, Stanley-Stahr, C., (2010). Spotted wing drosophila. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
- Davis, R., (2010). Cockroaches. Utah State University Extension
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Davis, R., (2008). Insect Resistance and Insecticide Mode of Action Handout. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Foodweb Handout. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Insect Metamorphosis Handout. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Insect vs. Arachnid Handout. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Natural Resource Days Plant Classification Curriculum. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Insect Basics. *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Davis, R., Ramirez, R., Anderson, L., Bernhardt, S., (2015). Distribution and habitat of Ixodes pacificus and Dermacentor andersoni and prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Utah. Journal of Medical Entomology
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Other Reports
- Davis, R., Young, D., (2013). 2012 School IPM Survey Results: Utah and Colorado. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2013). School IPM Canyons School District Audit Report. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2013). School IPM Nebo School District Audit Report. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Bulletins
- Davis, R., Kuhns, M.R, Nischwitz, C., (2011). Spruce Health in Utah Landscapes. USU Extension
Newsletter
- Davis, R., (2016). Tall Fescue for Home Lawns.
- Davis, R., (2016). New Sawfly Pest of Pear in Utah.
- Davis, R., (2016). Abate Ants with Homemade Baits.
- Davis, R., (2016). Vole Activity and Damage.
- Davis, R., (2014). First Report of Elm Seed Bug in Utah. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2014). School IPM Workshops will Help Schools Adapt to New IPM Law. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2014). What's in Your Compost. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2014). Clover mites may be showing up in homes now. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2013). Pest Monitoring Works in Schools. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2013). Getting Personal with Personatus. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2013). Spring Cleaning with an IPM Eye. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2013). Trees Need Attention to Prevent Winter Injury. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2012). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2012.
- Davis, R., (2012). Cluster Flies. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., (2010). Bed Bugs. Salt Lake City School District
- Davis, R., (2010). Are Hobo Spiders of Medical Concern. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
- Davis, R., (2010). Focus On: Using Nematodes to Control Turfgrass Pests. Utah State University Extension *
- Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2010). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2010.
- Davis, R., (2010). Ticks and Associated Diseases Occurring in Utah. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
- Davis, R., (2010). Lilac-Ash Borer a Common Pest of Ash Trees. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
- Kopp, K., Davis, R., (2009). Turfgrass IPM Advisory-Fall 2009.
- Davis, R., Springtail into Summer. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., Survey of Western Black-Legged Ticks and Lyme Disease in Utah. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
- Davis, R., Turfageddon: The Chinch Bug Invasion. Utah State University Extension Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab
Newspaper
Miscellaneous Extension
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Other
- Davis, R., (2015). Cool Season Turfgrass Varieties for Utah. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2015). Pitch Moth Update. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2015). The Centers for Disease Control Acquit the Hobo Spider. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2015). Gone Turfing. Utah Pests Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2015). Overseeding to Minimize Turf Diseases. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., (2015). A Pitch and a Strike. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
- Davis, R., Beddes, T., Karren, J.B, (2010). Lilac-Ash Borer. Utah State University Extension
- Davis, R., (2009). Bed Bugs: For Homeowners. *
- Davis, R., (2009). Bed Bugs: For Pest Control Applicators. *
- Davis, R., (2009). Battling Bed Bugs in Utah. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). Common UPPDL Insect Scouting and Submissions. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). Ask a Specialist: Do you have tips on removing ticks?. Utah State University Extension Website *
- Davis, R., (2009). Black Grass Bug Expansion in Utah. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). USU Joins IPM in Schools Work Group. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). Pavement Ants Forming Colonies Now. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). Imidacloprid for Insect Control. Utah Pest Plant Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2009). Imidacloprid for Turfgrass Pest Control. IPM Turf Advisory *
- Davis, R., (2008). Common spruce insect problems. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2008). What can people do about Hobo spiders?. Pyramid Shopper *
- Davis, R., (2008). UPPDL Common Submissions: Arachnids, Wasps, and Bees. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2008). Yellow Sac Spiders. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
- Davis, R., (2008). Ponderosa Pine Mortality and Bark Beetle-Host Dynamics Following Prescribed and Wildland Fires in the Northern Rocky Mountains, USA. Thesis *
- Davis, R., (2008). Unusual spring weather presents unusual Utah pest: Winter grain mite. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2008). Human Parasites. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
- Davis, R., (2008). Carpenter Ants. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
- Davis, R., (2008). The Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab. *
- Davis, R., (2008). Got frass? Carpenter ants might be the culprit.. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2008). Common structure infesting organisms in Utah. Wood Destroying Organism Workshop *
- Davis, R., (2007). The Diagnosticians' Corner. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2007). Submitting an Insect Sample? Here's How. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2007). The Diagnosticians' Corner. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab Quarterly Newsletter *
- Davis, R., (2007). Hobo Spider Press Release. Unknown *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Extension
Arthropod Diagnostician, 2007 - Ongoing
Extension Turfgrass Education, 2001 - Ongoing
Integrated Pest Management in Schools, 2012 - 2015
Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS), 2010 - 2015
Tick Survey, 2011 - 2012