Rutgers Nursery/Greenhouse/Landscape IPM Programs
Timothy J Waller is serving in his fifth year as the Commercial Nursery agent of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in southern NJ, based out of Cumberland County. Tim has a Ph.D. in Plant Biology with a focus on fungal plant pathology and has been a licensed pesticide applicator since 2011. His research interests focus on pest management and pesticide use patterns towards pathogens, insect pests, and weeds. He utilizes systems approaches, such as IPM, cultural practices, and nutrient management to navigate complex horticultural issues, while educating stakeholders on the basic scientific knowledge needed to address similar issues. He is keen to develop contemporary knowledge-based interfaces that will allow stakeholders to quickly and accurately diagnosis, treat, and prevent on-going or newly arrived horticultural problems. Tim serves many ornamental and green industry sectors including commercial nursery, Christmas tree, and landscape / arboriculture professionals.