Dr. Tom Bilbo

Assistant Professor Vegetable & Strawberry Entomology

Clemson University

Dr. Tom Bilbo is the research and Extension specialist for vegetable and strawberry entomology at Clemson University in South Carolina.  The focus of his program is sustainable insect and mite pest management for vegetable and strawberry crops.

Dr. Bilbo’s research program focuses on applied insect ecology in vegetable agroecosystems. Research themes include developing and implementing biological control strategies for key pests, manipulating farm habitat for reduced pest potential, and managing insecticide resistance in order to improve sustainable food production.