Matt Bertone

Dr. Matt Bertone is the Director and Entomologist with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC), where he focuses on identifying insects and other arthropods for clients. Identification services are vital for addressing client pest management issues, monitoring for invasive and emerging pest species, and providing accurate diagnoses and names for species involved in scientific research. In addition to these services, Matt provides identification training for state extension personnel, publishes new records and biological information on arthropods, and prepares specimens for the NCSU Insect Museum. Matt is also passionate about macro photography.