Projects

Postharvest Treatment of Tropical Commodities for Quarantine Security, Quality Maintenance, and Value Enhancement Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409547

Improved Quarantine Treatments for Tropical Fruit Using Thermal Energy Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 409118

Hypobaric Treatments for Quarantine Security Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411516

Biological Control of White Peach Scale on Papaya: Host Range Testing of Encarsia Parasitoids Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412771

Publications

Molecular markers discriminate closely related species, Encarsia diaspidicola and E. berlesei (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Biocontrol candidate agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Jan-10)

A Systems Approach to Mitigate Oriental Fruit Fly Risk in `Sharwil¿ Avocados Exported From Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Sep-09)

Insect Pest Management in Postharvest Ecosystems in the United States of America - (Review Article) - (17-Sep-09)

Variation in Sharwil avocado maturity during the harvest season and resistance to fruit fly infestation. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Aug-09)

Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W., Zee, F.T. 2009. Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(5):1859-1863

Molecular markers discriminate closely related Encarsia spp. (E. diaspidicola and E. berlesei): candidate biocontrol agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Abstract) - (20-May-09)

Generic Quarantine Radiation Treatment; The Next Steps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2009. Generic Quarantine Radiation Treatment; The Next Steps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 1399-1406.

Nezara viridula feeding patterns in macadamia nut in Hawaii; nut maturity and cultivar effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2009. Nezara viridula feeding patterns in macadamia nut in Hawaii; nut maturity and cultivar effects. Environmental Entomology. 38: 1168-1173.

Puncture resistance in `Sharwil¿ avocados to oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) oviposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2009. Puncture resistance in `Sharwil¿ avocados to oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) oviposition. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 921-926.

Demography of gut symbiotic and aposymbiotic Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prado, S., Golden, M., Follett, P.A., Daughtery, M., Alameida, R. 2009. Demography of gut symbiotic and aposymbiotic Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Environmental Entomology. 38: 103-109.

Irradiation as an Alternative Quarantine Treatment to Control Fruit Flies in Exported Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Willink, E., Gastaminza, G. 2008. Irradiation as an Alternative Quarantine Treatment to Control Fruit Flies in Exported Blueberries. Revista Industrial y Agricola de Tucuman. 85(2): 43-45

Comparative radiation dose mapping of single fruit type and mixed tropical fruit boxes for export from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Weinert, E.D. 2009. Comparative radiation dose mapping of single fruit type and mixed tropical fruit boxes for export from Hawaii. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 33: 231-244

Field Control of the Invasive Ant Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in a Tropical Fruit Orchard in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Souza, E., Follett, P.A., Price, D., Stacy, E. 2008. Field Control of the Invasive Ant Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in a Tropical Fruit Orchard in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 101:1068-1074.

Effect of irradiation on Mexican leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development and reproduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2008. Effect of irradiation on Mexican leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development and reproduction. J. Econ. Entomol. 101: 710-715.

Effect of Irradiation on Longevity and Reproduction of Pheidole megacephala (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Queens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., G. Taniguchi. 2007. Effect of irradiation on longevity and reproduction of Pheidole megacephala (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) queens. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 43-47.

First Record of the Hawaiian Endemic Scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neumann, G., R.G. Hollingsworth, P.A. Follett. 2007. First Record of the Hawaiian endemic scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 39-41.

Absence of the quarantine pest Elytroteinus subtruncatus in east Hawaii sweet potato fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., R. Tom, D. Alontaga, E.D. Weinert, D.M. Tsuda, K.M. Kinney. 2007. Absence of the quarantine pest Elytroteinus subtruncatus in east Hawaii sweet potato fields. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 33-38.

Mixed fruit boxes for export and little fire ant control - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2008. Mixed fruit boxes for export and little fire ant control.In: Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference, September 28-30, 2007, Hilo, Hawaii. p. 53-57.

Generic Irradiation Quarantine Treatments: The Next Steps - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2007. Generic Irradiation Quarantine Treatments: The Next Steps. Proc. 2007 Australasian Postharvest Conf. 5 pp.

Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A. 2007. Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1519-1524.

Potential heat treatments for quarantine security of exotic tropical fruits - (Abstract)

Wall, M., P. Follett, and J. Armstrong. 2007. Potential heat treatments for quarantine security of exotic tropical fruits. HortScience 42:982.

Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neven, L.G., Follett, P.A., Raghubeer, E. 2007. Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1499-1503.

Hot Water Immersion Quarantine Treatment Against Mediterranean Fruit Fly and Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Eggs and Larvae in Litchi and Longan Fruits Exported from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armstrong, J.W., Follett, P.A. 2007. Hot Water Immersion Quarantine Treatment Against Mediterranean Fruit Fly and Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Eggs and Larvae in Litchi and Longan Fruits Exported from Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. Volume 100, No. 4, pp 1091-1097.

Long-term patterns and feeding sites of southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii macadamia orchards, and sampling for management decisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wright, M., Follett, P.A., Golden, M. 2007. Long-term patterns and feeding sites of southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii macadamia orchards, and sampling for management decisions. Bull. Entomol. Res. 97:569-575.

Confidence Limits and Sample Size for Determining Nonhost Status of Fruits and Vegetables to Tephritid Fruit Flies as a Quarantine Measure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Hennessey, M.K. 2007. Confidence Limits and Sample Size for Determining Nonhost Status of Fruits and Vegetables to Tephritid Fruit Flies as a Quarantine Measure. Journal of Economic Entomology. Vol. 100, No. 2, pp.251-257

Irradiation for Postharvest Control of Quarantine Insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Yang, M.M., Wei, D., Lu, K. 2007. Irradiation for postharvest control of quarantine insects. Formosan Entomologist 27: 1-15.

Genetic Studies Using the Orange Body Color Type of Nezara Viridula (Hemiptera:pentatomidae): Inheritance, Sperm Precedence, and Disassortative Mating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Calvert, F.W., Golden, M. 2007. Genetic studies using the orange body color type of nezara viridula (hemiptera:pentatomidae): inheritance, sperm precedence, and disassortative mating. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 100:433-438.

Quarantine updates: little fire ant and mixed fruit boxes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2006. Quarantine updates: little fire ant and mixed fruit boxes. Proceedings of the International Tropical Fruit Conference.

First Report of Nezara Viridula F. Aurantiaca (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Golden M, P.A. Follett. 2006. First report of Nezara viridula f. aurantiaca (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii. Proc Hawaiian Entomol Soc 38:131¿132.

Use of Attractants to Suppress Oriental Fruit Fly and Cryptophlebia Spp. in Litchi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcquate, G.T., Follett, P.A. 2006. Use of attractants to suppress oriental fruit fly and cryptophlebia spp. in litchi. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings.38:27-40.

Irradiation As a Phytosanitary Treatment for White Peach Scale (Homoptera: Diaspididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for white peach scale (Homoptera: Diaspididae). J. Econ. Entomol. 99: 1974-1978.

Current Trends in Quarantine Entomology - (Review Article)

Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2006. Current trends in quarantine entomology. Annual Review Of Entomology. 51: 359-385.

Irradiation As a Phytosanitary Treatment for Aspidiotus Destructor (Homoptera: Diaspididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for Aspidiotus destructor (Homoptera: Diaspididae). J. Econ. Entomol. 99: 1138-1142.

Postharvest Phytosanitary Radiation Treatments: Less-Than-Probit 9, Generic Dose and High Dose Applications - (Book/Chapter)

Follett, P.A. 2007. Postharvest phytosanitary radiation treatments: less-than-probit 9, generic dose, and high dose applications. In: M.J.B Vreysen, A.S. Robinson and J. Hendrichs (eds.), Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests: From Research to Field Implementation. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. p. 425-434.

Assessing Nezara Viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Feeding Damage in Macadamia Nuts by Using a Biological Stain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Golden, M., Follett, P.A., Wright, M. 2006. Assessing Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) feeding damage in macadamia nuts by using a biological stain. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(3): 822-827.

Irradiation As a Methyl Bromide Alternative for Postharvest Control of Omphisa Anastomosalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Euscepes Postfasciatus and Cylas Formicarius Elegantulus (Coleoptera: Curcuionidae) in Sweetpotatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a methyl bromide alternative for postharvest control of Omphisa anastomosalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Euscepes postfasciatus and Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Curcuionidae) in sweetpotatoes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(1): 32-37.

Irradiation As a Phytosanitary Treatment for Insects and Mites on Agricultural Commodities - (Book/Chapter)

Follett, P.A., Griffin, R., Griffin, E. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for insects and mites on agricultural commodities. Research Signpost: Recent Rers. Devel. Entomol. 5:1-26.

Irradiation As a Phytosanitary Treatment for Fresh Horticultural Commodities: Research and Regulations - (Book/Chapter)

Follett, P.A., Griffin, R. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for fresh horticultural commodities: research and regulations. In C.H. Sommers, and X Fan eds., Food Irradiation and Research and Technology, Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa. P. 143-168.

Life History and Field Ecology of Hawaii's Native Koa Bug, Coleotichus Blackburniae (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Nov-04)

Use of Attractants to Control Persimmon and Lychee Pests - (Other)

Mcquate, G.T., Follett, P.A. 2004. Use of attractants to control persimmon and lychee pests. Proceedings of the International Tropical Fruit Conference.

Generic Vapor Heat Treatments for Maconellicoccus Hirsutus (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Generic vapor heat treatments for maconellicoccus hirsutus (homoptera: pseudococcidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1263:1268.

Revised Irradiation Doses for Melon Fly, Oriental Fruit Fly and Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and a Generic Dose for Tephritid Fruit Flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2004. Revised irradiation doses for melon fly, oriental fruit fly and mediterranean fruit fly (diptera: tephritidae) and a generic dose for tephritid fruit flies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1254-1262.

Impact of Biological Control and Invasive Species on a Non-Target Native Hawaiian Insect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, M.T., Follett, P.A., Taylor, A., Jones, V.P. 2005. Impact of biological control and invasive species on a non-target native hawaiian insect. Oecologia 142: 529-540.

Irradiation to Control Insects in Fruits and Vegetables for Export from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Irradiation to control insects in fruits and vegetables for export from hawaii. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:163-166.

New Irradiation Doses to Control Hawaii¿s Fruit Flies: Towards a Generic Dose for Trephritids. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2004. New irradiation doses to control hawaii¿s fruit flies: towards a generic dose for trephritids. P237-240. Proc. 6th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, 6-19 May 2004, Stellenbosh, South Africa.

Anthropod Pests of Lychee, Longon, and Rambutan. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Anthropod pests of lychee, longon, and rambutan.. Annual International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference Proceedings.

Irradiation As a Methyl Bromide Alternative for Sweet Potato Exports from Hawaii - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2003. Irradiation as a methyl bromide alternative for sweet potato exports from Hawaii. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions 2003.

Lychee Quality after Hot Water Immersion and X-Ray Irradiation Quarantine Treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Sanxter, S.S. 2003. Lychee quality after hot water immersion and x-ray irradiation quarantine treatments. Hortscience 38 (6): 1159-1162. 2003.

Sperm Precedence in Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa Decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Temporal Variation Assessed by Neutral Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roderick, G., Garcia De Mendoza, L., Dively, G., Follett, P.A. 2003. Sperm precedence in colorado potato beetle, leptinotarsa decemlineata (coleoptera: chrysomelidae): temporal variation assessed by neutral markers. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 96: 631-636. 2003.

Ipm Tools for Stink Bug and Cryptophlebia. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A., Wright, M. 2003. Ipm tools for stink bug and cryptophlebia. p. 13-19, In Proceedings 43rd annual Conference of the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Association 2003.

Green Stink Bug Damage and Biological Control. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wright, M., Diez, J., Follett, P.A. 2003. Green stink bug damage and biological control. Proceedings 43rd Annual Conference of the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Association 2003.

Suitability of Lychee on and off the Tree for Cryptophlebia Spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Deluz, S., Lower, R.A., Price, D.K. 2003. Suitability of lychee on and off the tree for cryptophlebia spp.. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings.

Irradiation Quarantine Treatments for Mango Seed Weevil and Cryptophlebia Spp. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Irradiation quarantine treatments for mango seed weevil and cryptophlebia spp.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.

Comparative Effects of Irradiation and Heat Quarantine Treatments on the External Appearance of Lychee, Longan, Ans Rambutan. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Comparative effects of irradiation and heat quarantine treatments on the external appearance of lychee, longan, ans rambutan.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.

Summary of the Coordinated Research Project. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2004. Summary of the coordinated research project.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.

A Generic Irradiation Dose for Postharvest Control of Fruit Flies Worldwide - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. A generic irradiation dose for postharvest control of fruit flies worldwide. In Proc. Australian Postharvest Horticultural Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10/1-3/2003.

Revegetation of Dead Dicranopteris Fern Patches Associated with Hawaiian Rain Forests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Wong, P.A., Johnson, M.T., Jones, V.P. 2003. Revegetation of dead Dicranopteris (Gelecheniaceae) fern patches associated with Hawaiian rain forests. Pacific Science 57 (4): 347-357. 2003.

Effects of Irradiation on the Reproductive Ability of Zonitoides Arboreus (Say), a Snail Pest of Orchid Roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2003. Effects of irradiation on the reproductive ability of zonitoides arboreus (say), a snail pest of orchid roots. Ann. Appl. Biol. 143: 395-399. 2003

Hot Water Immersion Quarantine Treatment System for Lychee and Longan - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Follett, P.A. 2002. Hot water immersion quarantine treatment system for lychee and longan. p. 31-36, In Proceedings of the 12th International Tropical Fruit Conference, Kona, Hawaii, 2002.

Hot Water Immersion to Ensure Quarantine Security for Cryptophlebia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Sapindaceous Tree Fruits in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Mar-01)

Irradiation to Ensure Quarantine Security for Cryptophlepia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Sapindaceous Tree Fruits from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Aug-00)