James specializes in the production and study of Laricobius spp. and Leucotaraxis spp. as biological control agents for the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). She works with the USDA Forest Service and partner institutions to distribute thousands of HWA predators annually across infested landscapes, supporting efforts to restore and conserve hemlock ecosystems.
Thematic Area(s):
- Biology, ecology, & ecosystem dynamics
- Detection, management, prevention, & eradication