Dr Dion Garrett
2025
Dr Dion Garrett is a molecular entomologist in the RIS, with expertise in detecting plant pathogens and their insect vectors. He gained a PhD investigating the ecological and molecular tools to study aphids important in agriculture. He is currently leading the fieldwork and molecular components in a project looking at understanding the spread of beet yellows viruses (Virus Yellows) in sugar beet using a combination of satellite, drone and molecular tools.
My Sessions
Farm habitats and beneficial insects discovery walk
Dr Kelly Jowett
Alex Dye
Dr Dion Garrett
Harrison Webb
Louis Brown
Five experienced entomologists, will guide attendees around the onsite farm and immerse them in the fascinating world of insects and explain how their interactions benefit crops, soils and the surrounding environment. Hedges, field margins and the various connecting habitats will be explored and discussed, including how to encourage more beneficials invertebrates, infield habitats and the […]
Beneficial insect monitoring and identification for farmers
Vicki Hird
Dr Kelly Jowett
Alex Dye
Dr Dion Garrett
Harrison Webb
Discover how beneficial insects, like Carabid beetles, pollinators and decomposers, support crop health and soil. Learn how to trap and identify insects, and receive a free Carabid ID guide and app intro. This session includes a practical ID demo using site-collected traps and links to a habitat safari walk (Thu 9am – Safari Tent) focusing […]