Heavy rains, mosquitoes and septic tanks: expert sources available

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 2, 2021) — OSU experts are available to provide context and answer questions regarding recent heavy rains and their potential impact across the state. 

 

On the topics of weather and climate

Gary McManus, State Climatologist, Oklahoma Mesonet

Availability

  • Wednesday, June 2 after 2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, any time
  • Friday, not in office
  • Further ahead (June 7-11), uncertain

Cell: 406-823-9054 | gmmcmanus@mesonet.org 

 

Wes Lee, Agriculture Coordinator at Oklahoma Mesonet, Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State

Availability

  • Anytime this week
  • Further ahead (June 7-11), also largely available

Cell: 405-882-3444 | wes.lee@okstate.edu

  

On the topic of mosquitoes

Justin Talley, Professor and OSU Extension Livestock Entomologist, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Availability

  • Anytime this Thursday or Friday

Office: 405-744-5643 | Cell: 405-269-4189 | justin.talley@okstate.edu

 

Andrine Shufran, Associate OSU Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Availability

  • 4-5 p.m. Wednesday (today)
  • Anytime Thursday or Friday

Office: 405-744-7755 | Cell: 405-743-9311

 

On the topic of septic tanks 

Sergio Abit, Associate Professor and Researcher, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Availability

  • On leave until June 7

Office: 405-744-9586 | sergio.abit@okstate.edu

 

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