Insects are often categorized as "good" or "bad,” but they all play an essential role in our ecosystem as pollinators, predators, recyclers—and we can’t survive without them. Join us for this webinar with Jared Dyer, an entomologist at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

Jared Dyer is an entomologist at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County based in Riverhead, NY. He holds a B.Sc. in Zoology from Kent State University and an M.Sc. in Entomology from Virginia Tech. Jared's insect journey began in the cold headwaters of northeast Ohio where he studied aquatic macroinvertebrates as indicators of stream health. His studies then shifted to agricultural entomology when he began his graduate research studying the samurai wasp, a possible biocontrol agent for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. Since then, his work has focused on promoting integrated pest management, biological control, and encouraging sustainable practices in agriculture and horticulture. Featured on podcasts like New Hampshire Public Radio’s Outside/In, and The Three Rivers Park District’s The Wandering Naturalist, Jared blends his passion for entomology with compelling storytelling. He currently resides on the East End with his 1 ½ year-old cat, Birch.

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