Changlu Wang

changluw@rutgers.edu

Office: Thompson Hall, Room 205
Lab: Blake hall, Room 230
Phone: 848-932-9552
Fax: 732-932-9751

1. Publications
2. Videos
3. Courses: Urban Entomology (11:370:430 and 16:370:508)
4. Lab Members

Education

1. 1998: Ph.D., West Virginia University
2. 1988: M.S., Chinese Academy of Forestry
3. 1985: B.S., Beijing Forestry University

Abstract

My research program focuses on developing new and improved urban pest management technologies through the study of biology, behavior, and ecology of urban pests. The goal is to identify cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that will immediately benefit the consumers. My extension program delivers research-based urban pest management technologies to pest management professionals and the public through presentations, field demonstrations, and extension publications.

Research Projects

1. Development and implementation of new reduced-risk management strategies for urban pests (cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, termites, rodents)
2. Insecticide resistance management in the German cockroach and bed bugs
3. Use of attractants and repellents for pest monitoring and control

Professional Experience

1. Extension Specialist. 7/2020-present. Department of Entomology, Rutgers University.
2. Associate Extension Specialist. 2014-6/2020. Department of Entomology, Rutgers University.
3. Assistant Extension Specialist. 2008-2014. Department of Entomology, Rutgers University.
4. Research Assistant Professor. 2007-2008. Department of Entomology, Purdue University.
5. Research Entomologist. 2002-2006. Department of Entomology, Purdue University.
6. Post-Doctoral Research Entomologist. 1998-2001. USDA-ARS Formosan Subterranean Research Unit.
7. Research Entomologist. 1988-1994. Research Institute of Forest Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry.

Patents

1. Wang, C., and N. Singh. 2016. Bed bug lure. United States patent number 9,510,581B2.
2. McKnight, S. and C. Wang. 2015. Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method. United States Patent #9066511.
3. McKnight, S. and C. Wang. 2009. Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method. United Kingdom patent number GB2473358.
4. McKnight, S. and C. Wang. 2009. Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method. United Kingdom patent number GB2473474.
5. McKnight, S. and C. Wang. 2009. Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method. United Kingdom patent number GB2473475.

Awards and Recognition

1. 2021. Publications of professional services award from Pi Chi Omega.
2. 2020. New Jersey Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award in Healthy & Sustainable Communities category.
3. 2017. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes Research Innovation.
4. 2017. Excellence in Integrated Pest Management. Eastern Branch of Entomological Society of America.
5. 2015. Premier presentation “Best bed bug monitoring practices” at 63rd Entomological Society of America, Minneapolis, MN.
6. 2015. Eastern Regional Excellence in Extension Award. U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
7. 2015. Northeast extension directors’ award of excellence. This is the highest award presented by the directors of Extension in the northeast. It recognizes Extension outreach programming that has achieved outstanding accomplishments, results and impacts in addressing contemporary issues.
8. 2015. International IPM Award for Recognition. 8th International IPM Symposium.
9. 2011. Merle V. Adams Award. Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
10. 2010. Recognition by NJ NAHRO (New Jersey Chapter of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officers) for service to public housing authorities in New Jersey.
11. 2010. “Most Retail-Ready” award for the Insect Interceptor device. United Inventors Association. National Hardware Show. Las Vegas, NV. Co-inventor.
12. 2009. Stinger Award for best insect video contest. Instruction category. Entomological Society of America. Co-author.

Research Interests and Expertise

Insect behavior, Insecticide resistance, Urban pest management (ants, termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, etc), Ant systematics.