Dr. Jeffrey W. Harris

Dr. Jeffrey W. Harris

Title

  • Associate Extension/Research Professor

Contact Information

jwh545@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-2085
Clay Lyle, Room 127

Overview

Education

  • Louisiana State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Physiology
  • Louisiana State University, Master of Science (MS), Entomology
  • Auburn University at Montgomery, Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Science

Research Interests

Breeding honey bees for resistance to Varroa mites.

Determining effects of chemical contaminants in beeswax combs on the physiology of queens and drones.

Teaching Interests

basic biology of the honey bee; practical beekeeping; insect physiology; biology of parasitic mites, virology as applied to honey bees

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Publications

Year Publications