Jody Green

faculty, volunteer

Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 9 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Courtesy Associate Exten Educator Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work

8015 W Center Rd Omaha NE 68124-3175

Jody Green earned an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Entomology Department at Purdue University. She is a Board Certified Entomologist through the professional association, the Entomological Society of America (ESA), with a specialty in Urban and Industrial Entomology. Aside from applied research and academics, she has practical pest management experience having worked as a pesticide applicator, termite inspector, and pest consultant. Dr. Green is currently an Extension educator with Nebraska Extension located in Douglas-Sarpy Counties. She has a strong focus on urban integrated pest management (IPM), which focuses on preventing pest damage while reducing the health risks of nontarget organisms associated with insecticide use. Notable programming includes bed bug education and training, involvement in the Nit Kit Program (with Kait Chapman), tick safety education, pollinator appreciation, termites, IPM for vegetable garden insect pests, fall invaders/overwintering pests, small filth flies, and pest programs for school nurses.

icon-academic-capEducation

Ph D, Purdue University, 2008
MS, Purdue University, 2004
Other, Sir Sandford Fleming College, 2001
BS, University of Guelph, 1998

icon-chat-userCourses

ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Fall 2023
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Summer 2023
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Spring 2023
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Fall 2022
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Summer 2022
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Spring 2022
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Fall 2021
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Summer 2021
ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Spring 2021
ENTO 395C, ExperiExperiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Summer 2020

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

Insect and Mite Pests in the Kitchen and Pantry, Insect and Mite Pests in the Kitchen and Pantry, March 2020
Bees and Wasps around the Home and Landscape, Bees and Wasps around the Home and Landscape, December 2017
Reducing Pesticide Use In Sensitive Environments
Pesticide Safety in Landscapes
Identification of Structure-Invading Ants in Nebraska, Identification of Structure-Invading Ants in Nebraska, August 2023

icon-business-chartResearch & Grants

NE Extension Implementation Program, Dept of Agriculture-NIFA, September 2022
NE Extension Implementation Program, Dept of Agriculture-NIFA, September 2021
Ne Extension Implementation Program, Dept of Agriculture-NIFA, September 2017
NE Extension Implementation Program, Dept of Agriculture-NIFA, September 2014
Citzen science engagement in VB research, Ne Dept Health & Human Serv

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

NCEA Creative Programming Award, Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association (NCEA), 2023
Excellence in Extension for Innovation (Team Award), Nebraska Extension, 2023
Excellence in Extension for Innovation and Exceptional Teaching & Learning, Nebraska Extension, 2022
Excellence in Extension for Impactful Programming (Team Award), Nebraska Extension, 2020
NSPCA Conference Recognition Award, Nebraska State Pest Control Association, 2020
2018 Omtvedt Innovation Team Award (Backyard Farmer), IANR, 2018
National Finalist for NACAA Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2017