Raymond A. Cloyd - Clientele Feedback
CLIENTELE FEEDBACK 2020 TO 2021
“Dr. Cloyd is a great presenter for Zoom. He’s very engaging and his humor really helps one stay attentive and engaged. He is a walking library of insect information” (EMG Fall 2020 Entomology Evaluation. December 22, 2020).
“I’ve read many articles you’ve written and been to some conferences where you have given presentations. Needless to say, you are the Dr. Parrella of your day. Thanks for your time and consideration and please keep up the great work” (John Shank; Plant and Soil Solutions, Inc. November 10, 2020).
“Heidi, I want to put you in touch with Dr. Raymond Cloyd from Kansas State Univ. He is a valuable resource on the research side of horticulture pest management among other things. He would be a good contact to have and could be of help with the situation with Mum Thrips found” (Kevin Westrate; Ball Horticultural Company. September 30, 2020).
“Thank you for your work supporting ornamentals pest research for Kansas and growers around the country” (Jen Browning; Boise, ID. September 14, 2020).
“YOU ARE AWESOME Ray!” (James Robbins; University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR. June 5, 2020).
“Hi Jeff, I have copied Ray Cloyd, Kansas State Entomologist who is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to insect problems and who has helped many of the AERGC greenhouse managers” (Tom Lemieux; University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. April 8, 2020).
“I always look forward to Dr. Cloyd’s presentations, and I learn valuable info to apply in my professional career every time” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: Plant Problems—HORT 225; Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS. March 4, 2020.
“You are amazing! I could listen to you for days” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: Basic Master Gardener Training Program; Hays, KS. February 12, 2020).
“Best I have heard on this subject” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: 2020 Oklahoma Wine Conference & Trade Show; Oklahoma City, OK. February 10, 2020).
“Always entertaining. Many thanks to Raymond. Very knowledgeable and down to earth” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: SiteOne University Conference; Wichita, KS. January 30, 2020).
“The growing season went really well, thanks in part to you (and good weather). Pretty much all our crops did well” (Dan Kuhn: Depot Market; Courtland, KS. December 3, 2021).
“Hi, Raymond. It has been a very rewarding experience working with you on the pine tortoise scale project. Thank you for your dedication to this matter and it is good to have it behind us…well, for this year anyway???? You saved a lot of trees for us, thank you very much!!!! Until we meet again, best wishes to you” (Kathy Heeb: Prairie Elf Christmas Trees; Lawrence, KS. November 2, 2021).
“Excellent presentation and information. Dr. Cloyd gave plenty of time for questions and answers. Very practical” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: Basic Master Gardener Training Program; Bonner Springs, KS. October 19, 2021).
“Excellent! Best speaker/presentation we’ve had so far” (Speaker Evaluation Form comments: Garden For Good Training; Hutchinson, KS. October 7, 2021).
“I consider Ray Cloyd at Kansas State Univ. to be a leading expert in greenhouse insect control. It might be worth reaching out to him for assistance” (Erik Runkle: Professor/Floriculture Extension Specialist; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. May 25, 2021).
“Ray, you’re always a big help…like our last phone conversation…game changer” (Brian Maher: Spring Meadow Nursery; Grand Haven, MI. March 8, 2021).
“I talked with you about a year ago about our nantucket pine tip moth problem in our tree row. We did exactly what you said about spraying for them and it worked great” (Kevin Bauman; KB Body & Paint, LLC. March 3, 2021).
“Thanks so much for coming. I enjoy our talks and always come away with valuable information about how to improve our pest control program. Curtis also learned quite a bit from you too. I think that some of your advice was really eye opening for him. He’s already implementing some changes” (Tim Sullivan: Sullivan’s Greenhouse; Cleveland, MO. February 24, 2021).
“We really appreciate your taking the time during your busy schedule to give such an excellent presentation to our growers” (Leanne Pundt; University of Connecticut Extension. February 17, 2021).
“Thank you for being such an instrumental part in the success of the Kansas and Missouri green industry. Your knowledge and enthusiasm on bugs and diseases comes through loud and clear whether we are face to face or virtual, as we were in December. The expertise you bring to the industry is invaluable. Our industry looks to you as the expert. They know you will bring them new information based on research and study. They always look forward to your presentations. Again, thank you for your time working with us over the many years, bringing timely and relevant information based on your and your department’s work to keep the green industry thriving and making a difference in our communities” (Jane Male: Executive Director; Magiccouncil Mid-America Green Industry Council. January 8, 2021).