Ralph Williams

Professor, Livestock & Poulty, Public Health, and Forensic Entomology
 
Office Phone: 494-4560
Office Number: SMTH B9
Lab Number: SMTH 151
Office Phone: 494-5963
Email Address: rew@purdue.edu


Education

BSEntomology 1971, Purdue University
MSEntomology 1974, VPI & SU
PhDEntomology 1976, Oklahoma State University


Research Interests

Program SummaryMy primary research program includes studies on the biology, economic impact, and control of livestock and poultry arthropod and rodent pests. Also, research is being conducted on the role of calliphorid blow flies in forensic entomological investigations


Professional Activities

Editorial Board – Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
Reviewer for: Journal of Entomological Science, Multi-State Egg Profile, SBI Grant Proposals, USDA manuscripts for Livestock Insects Laboratory, Kerrville, TX


Research and Other Awards

1999 Distinguished Service Award – Indiana Vector Control Assoc.


Recommended Links

http://www.entm.purdue.edu/Forensic/index.htmlForensic Entomology


Extension/Outreach Activities

Focuses in the area of arthropods of public health and veterinary importance. Emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of integrated pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry. This goal is accomplished via field demonstrations, educational publications and programs, responses to daily contacts from clientele, and transfer of information developed from research efforts. The area of public health is addressed through publications and programs, pesticide applicator training, and responses to daily contacts from clientele. I am also the Department coordinator of the 4-H and Youth Program.

Invited lecturer British Columbia poultry producers and pest control personnel – Nov. 2000


Courses Taught

ENTM 307C Livestock Entomology


Selected Publications

Refereed:
Eicher, S.D., J.L. Morrow-Tesach, J.L. Albright, and R.E. Williams. 2001. Tail-docking in dairy cattle increases fly numbers and fly avoidance behaviors. J. Dairy Sci.
Extension Publications:
E-Series publications – livestock and public health, Dept Entomology
Williams, R. E. 1995. Fly management may be done in several ways. Poultry Times XLII (5): 7, 14.
Williams, R. E. 1995. Hantavirus update. Woodall’s Campground Management
Williams, R. E. 1995. Control of mice and rates. Woodall’s Campground Management.
Williams, R. E. 1995 Management of poultry flies. Zootechnica International. Nov. 1995:34-38.
Nelson, L. A., W. L. Singleton, K. S. Hendrix, K.D. Johnson, R. E. Williams. 1997. Beef herd management calendar for spring calving program. Publ. AS-414, Purdue University.
Williams, R. E. 1998. Focus on flies: the integrated pest management approach. Canada Poultryman. April, 1998.
Williams, R. E. 1999. Integrated Pest Management of Flies. Poultry Times, May, 1999.
Williams, R. E. 2000. The hog louse – time to act? Pig Progress. Sept. 2000: 20-21.