Presentations

Invited Seminar and Keynote Presentations

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Ecology in Action: Applying foundational research to agricultural challenges. NCSU DEPP Seminar, Raleigh, NC.

 

Levenson, H.K. (2024) Applied Insect Ecology in a Diverse Agroecosystem: From Row Crops to Specialty Crops. UC Riverside Entomology Seminar, Riverside, CA.

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Applied pollination ecology in a diverse agroecosystem: from row crops to specialty crops. MSU Entomology Seminar, East Lansing, MI.

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) Pollinator communities across North Carolina: what their populations look like and how we can support them. Montgomery Community College Pollinator Conference, Troy, NC.

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Invited Scientific Presentations

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Using interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement to rebuild IPM of a keystone pest of fruit crops, Drosophila suzukii. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Portland, OR.

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Levenson, H.K., Tarpy, D.R., and Youngsteadt, E. (2024) Identifying and creating on-farm nesting habitat for blueberry specialist pollinators. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Between two thorns: Unveiling the hidden ecosystem within blackberry fields. Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Meeting, Augusta, GA.

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Using applied pollinator ecology to support pollinator populations. Mason Pharr Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Applied Pollinator Ecology in a Diverse Agroecosystem: From Row Crops to Specialty Crops. ESA Early Career Professionals Symposium, National Harbor, MD.

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Levenson, H.K., Burrack, H.J., Isaacs, R., Walton, V.M., Van Timmeren, S. (2023) Improvements in spotted-wing drosophila monitoring and management in berry crops. Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Meeting, Little Rock, AK.

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) Pollinator communities across North Carolina: from the individual to the agroecosystem. Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Meeting, San Juan, PR.

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. NC Vegetation Management Association’s Annual Meeting, Virtual.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R.* (2020) Native bee communities across North Carolina: from the individual to the agroecosystem. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting, Virtual. *presenting author

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Native bee communities across North Carolina: from the individual to the agroecosystem. North Carolina Entomological Society, Raleigh, NC. *award presentation

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. International Pollinator Conference, Davis, CA.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. NCSU Graduate Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Entomological Society of American Eastern Branch Meeting, Blacksburg, VA.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2018) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Entomological Society of American Southeastern Branch Meeting, Orlando, FL.

 

Contributed Scientific Presentations

Levenson, H.K. and Du Close, B. (2023) Tiered Systems for Collecting Bee Data. US National Native Bee Monitoring RCN Sampling methods Workshop, Gibraltar, OH.

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Levenson, H.K. and Burrack, H.J. (2023) Pollinator communities in a blackberry cropping system under intense management of an invasive pest. ISHS Rubus and Ribes, Portland, OR.

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Levenson, H.K. and Burrack, H.J. (2022) Enabling IPPM Strategies in Caneberries. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Vancouver, CA.

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) Considerations for studying bees in agroecosystems. ESA Sampling Method Development for the US National Native Bee Monitoring RCN, Vancouver, CA.

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Levenson, H.K. and Burrack, H.J. (2022) North Carolina Update 2021. WERA1021: Spotted Wing Drosophila Biology, Ecology, and Management Annual Meeting, Virtual.

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. NCPCA Annual Meeting, Virtual.

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Levenson, H.K., Sharp, A.E. and Tarpy, D.R. (2020) Evaluating the impacts of augmented pollinator habitat on surrounding cropping systems. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting, Virtual.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2020) Evaluating the impact of augmented pollinator habitat on surrounding cropping systems. Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Boone, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Native bee communities across North Carolina: from the individual to the agroecosystem. NCDA Superintendent Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Evaluating the connectedness of pollinator networks between augmented pollinator habitat and adjacent cropping systems. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. CEFS Board Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. NCSU Entomology Student Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2018) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting, Vancouver, CA.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2018) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2018) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. NCSU Entomology Student Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K., Goethe, J.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2018) Disease interactions between native bees, wild bees, and honey bees in northern Peru. Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Wake Forest, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2017) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. NCDA Superintendent Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2017) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Greensboro, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. and Tarpy, D.R. (2016) Pollinator habitat study. NCDA Superintendent Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

 

Invited Field Days and Workshops

Levenson, H.K. (2025) NC Pollinators and Blueberry Pollination. Blueberry Festival, Castle Hayne, NC. [61 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Identification of Native Bees. NCSU Apiculture Program’s BEES Academy, Wilson, NC. [34 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Pollinator Identification Workshop. NC Wildlife Federation, Durham, NC. [34 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Blueberry Pollination and Improved SWD Management. Blueberry Field Day, Castle Hayne, NC. [30 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Panel member for the Farm Bureau’s workshop on Native Plants in the NC Nursery Industry. JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC. [75 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Pollinator Identification Workshop. NC Wildlife Federation, Durham, NC. [12 contacts]

 

Contributed Field Days and Workshops

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Raleigh, NC. [30 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2024) Bee Biology and Identification Workshop. NCSU, Raleigh, NC. [19 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Mills River, NC. [70 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Kinston, NC. [40 contacts]

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Youngsteadt, E. and Levenson, H.K. (2021) Native Bee Diversity and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Virtual. [100 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2021) Identification of Native Bees. NCSU Apiculture Program’s BEES Academy, Monroe, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) Identification of Native Bees. NCSU Apiculture Program’s BEES Academy, New Bern, NC. [45 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2019) Identification of Native Bees. NCSU Apiculture Program’s BEES Academy, Bolivia, NC. [20 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2019) Identification of Native Bees. NCSU Apiculture Program’s BEES Academy, Pittsboro, NC. [20 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K., Favre, M. and Youngsteadt, E. (2019) Mini-Bee Identification Workshop. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Raleigh, NC. [20 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2019) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Raleigh, NC. [60 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2019) Bee Biology and Identification Workshop. NCSU, Raleigh, NC. [20 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2018) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Salisbury, NC. [100 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2018) Bee Biology and Identification Workshop. NCSU, Raleigh, NC. [17 contacts]

 

Invited Extension Presentations

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Using pollinator ecology to support pollinator populations. Conserving Carolina, Mill Spring, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2025) Managing perennial stems for overwintering pollinators. Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County, Virtual. [82 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2025) Managing perennial stems for overwintering pollinators. Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Buncombe County, Virtual. [51 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2025) Bee Identification. NC Cooperative Extension, The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Virtual. [101 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2025) Managing perennial stems for overwintering pollinators. Science by the Slice: Scientific American, Raleigh, NC. [18 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2025) Updated IPM Program for SWD. North Carolina Caneberry Association Annual Meeting, Concord, NC. [32 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K., Tarpy, D.R., and Youngsteadt, E. (2025) Promoting a holistic approach to pollinating blueberries. NC Blueberry Council, Fayetteville, NC. [105 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Spotted wing drosophila and your fruits: identification, detection, prevention, treatment. Lee County Extension, Virtual. [21 contacts]

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Youngsteadt, E., and Levenson, H.K. (2024) Creating nesting and overwintering habitat for native bees. EMGV College, Raleigh, NC. [19 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2024) Managing perennial stems for overwintering pollinators. NC Cooperative Extension, The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Virtual. [322 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2024) Managing perennial stems for overwintering pollinators. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Continuing Education Webinar, Virtual. [196 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. Nash County Master Gardener Pollinator Symposium, Nashville, NC. [85 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) North Carolina Bumble Bees: Biology, Diversity, Threats. Chatham Conservation Partnership, Virtual. [326 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2024) Using applied pollinator ecology to support pollinator populations. Bedford Club, Raleigh, NC. [28 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K., Tarpy, D.T., and Youngsteadt, E. (2024) Promoting a holistic approach to pollinating blueberries. NC Bladen County Blueberry Grower Meeting, Elizabethtown, NC. [64 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NC Cooperative Extension, The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Virtual. [800 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Supporting pollinator communities in NC agroecosystems. NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Release of a novel parasitoid for SWD control. NC Blackberry and Raspberry Grower Association Meeting, Rose Hill, NC. [30 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Burrack, H.J. (2023) Improvements in SWD Monitoring and Management. NARBA, Tampa, FL. [50 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) Enabling IPPM Strategies in Caneberries. Moore County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Vass, NC. [21 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) How Researchers are Supporting Native Bees at the Local, State, and National Levels. Oakwood Garden Club, Raleigh, NC. [25 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. Raleigh Parks and Rec: Environmental Lecture Series, Virtual. [18 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Youngsteadt, E. (2022) Native Bees: Documenting Occurrences and Planning Conservation. Future of Conservation Forum, Chapel Hill, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. Forsyth County Master Gardner Club Meeting, Virtual. [28 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Garden Guide Training, Chapel Hill, NC.

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. NCDA Earth Day Presentation Series, Raleigh, NC. [18 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2022) Improvement in SWD monitoring and management. Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA. [40 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2021) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. NCSU Staff Senate Pollinator Week, Virtual. [28 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2021) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. NCSU Staff Senate, Virtual. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2021) The Who, What, and How of Native Bees. North Raleigh Rotary Club Meeting, Virtual. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) Pollinator communities across North Carolina: from the individual to the agroecosystem. Haywood County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Virtual. [14 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) Native bees: diversity, biology, and identification tricks. NCSU Extension Agent Training Video.

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Levenson, H.K. (2020) The bees in your backyard. Springdale Garden Club Meeting, Raleigh, NC. [14 contacts]

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Youngsteadt, E and Levenson, H.K. (2019) Native Bee ID. Master Gardner College, Raleigh, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2019) Bees as Social Insects. Midnight Bee Supply – Bee School, Vass, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2018) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Wake County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Raleigh, NC. [26 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2018) Native pollinators and pollinator interactions. National Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium, Raleigh, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2018) Pollinator Habitat Study. Wake County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Raleigh, NC. [100 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2017) Pollinator Habitat Study. Orange County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Hillsborough, NC. [20 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. and Blanchard, V. (2016) Pollinator Habitat Study. Person County Beekeepers Association Meeting, Roxboro, NC. [20 contacts]

 

Contributed Extension Presentations

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Pollinator habitat restoration and impacts on surrounding ecosystems, Boone, NC. [45 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Pollinator habitat restoration and impacts on surrounding ecosystems, Mills River, NC. [14 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Improved Management Recommendations for the Control of Spotted-Wing Drosophila in Berry Crops. North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association Annual Meeting, Kona, HI. [200 contacts]

 

Youngsteadt, E., Levenson, H.K., Rose, L., and Glen, C. (2025) Garden cleanup for pollinators: When to trim perennial stems. NC State Extension Conference, Greensboro, NC.

 

Levenson, H.K. (2024) Incorporating biological control into IPM programs for SWD in caneberries. NARBA, Wilmington, NC. [45 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K., Walton, V.M., and Burrack, H.J. (2024) Improvements in spotted-wing drosophila monitoring and management in berry crops. SCRI Annual Stakeholder Meeting, Virtual. [131 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K., Burrack, H.J., Isaacs, R., Walton, V.M., Fanning, P., and Van Timmeren, S. (2023) Improvements in spotted-wing drosophila monitoring and management in berry crops. SCRI Annual Stakeholder Meeting, Virtual. [105 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2020) The non-honey bees: native bees active this time of year. NCSU Apiculture Program: Hive Chat, Virtual. [589 contacts]

 

Levenson, H.K. (2020) Bee Field Collection and Identification. NCPCA Pollinator Field Day, Virtual. [220 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2019) Evaluating the connectedness of pollinator networks between augmented pollinator habitat and adjacent cropping systems. Chatham County Beekeepers, Pittsboro, NC. [100 contacts]

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Levenson, H.K. (2019) Temporal and spatial dynamics of pollinator communities across NC agroecosystems. Moore County Beekeepers Association, Carthage, NC. [20 contacts]

Guest Lectures and Classes Taught

Levenson, H.K. (2025) SWD Management in Small Fruits. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 641, NCSU.

 

Levenson, H.K. (2025) Balancing Pollinator Health and IPM. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 762, NCSU.

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) SWD Management in Small Fruits. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 641, NCSU.

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Balancing Pollinator Health and IPM. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 762, NCSU.

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Levenson, H.K. (2023) Management of Arthropods in Small-fruit Production Systems. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 762, NCSU.

 

Levenson, H.K. (Spring 2019) Teaching Assistant. ENT 201: Insects and People, NCSU.

 

Levenson, H.K. (2018) Native bees and pollinator interactions. (INVITED GUEST LECTURE). ENT 203: Field Section, NCSU.

 

Levenson, H.K. (Fall 2017) Teaching Assistant. ENT 203: An Introduction to the Honey bee and Beekeeping, NCSU.