Rebecca Trout Fryxell

Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Rebecca Trout Fryxell

Rebecca Trout Fryxell is an expert in entomology and vector biology, the study of how infectious diseases are transmitted between organisms. Her research strives to improve human and animal health and welfare by understanding and managing disease-carrying insects, notably ticks, mosquitoes and flies.

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Area of expertise

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Herbert College of Agriculture
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Institute of Agriculture


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