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Ted E Cottrell
Fruit and Tree Nut Research
Research Entomologist

Phone: (478) 956-6448
Fax: (478) 956-2929

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Projects
Novel Approaches for Managing Key Pests of Peach and Pecan
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439287

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Trap strategy and diel periodicity affect capture rate of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in agroecosystems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Grabarczyk, E.E., Kesheimer, K.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2024. Trap strategy and diel periodicity affect capture rate of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in agroecosystems. Environmental Entomology.
Leaffooted bugs: insect pest species of growing concern for agriculture Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broadhead, G.T., Cottrell, T.E., Beck, J.J. 2024. Leaffooted bugs: insect pest species of growing concern for agriculture. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06763.
The Giant Silk Moths: Foliage Feeders We Can Tolerate? - (Trade Journal)
Low incidence of avian predation on the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in southeastern orchard systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Cottrell, T.E., Schmidt, J.M., Tillman, P.G. 2023. Low incidence of avian predation on the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in southeastern orchard systems. Insects. 14:595. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14070595.
The leafminers of pecan - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2023. The leafminers of pecan. Pecan South. Vol 56,no. 5:22-26.
Habitat and vertical stratification affect capture of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and biological control of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Grabarczyk, E.E., Toews, M., Sial, A., Sriyanka, L. 2023. Habitat and vertical stratification affect capture of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and biological control of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. Environmental Entomology. 20:1-3. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad061.
Managing pecan aphids - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Slusher, E.K., Barman, A.K. 2023. Managing pecan aphids. Pecan Grower. Vol. 35, no. 3:50-52.
Keeping up with ambrosia beetles - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Barman, A.K., Hudson, W.G. 2023. Keeping up with ambrosia beetles. Pecan South. 56/6-13.
Spray coverage from pecan air-blast sprayers, with a radial air-flow and a volute-generated focused air-flow, as affected by forward speed and application volume Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Cottrell, T.E., Hotchkiss, M.W. 2023. Spray coverage from pecan air-blast sprayers, with a radial air-flow and a volute-generated focused air-flow, as affected by forward speed and application volume. Crop Protection. 168:106234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106234.
Predation and parasitism of naturally occurring and sentinel stink bug egg masses of halyomorpha halys (Stal) and nezara viridula (L.) (hemiptera: pentatomidae) in various southeastern habitats Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Grabarczyk, E.E., Balusu, R., Kesheimer, K., Blaauw, B., Sial, A., Vinson, E., Cottrell, T.E. 2023. Predation and parasitism of naturally occurring and sentinel stink bug egg masses of halyomorpha halys (Stal) and nezara viridula (L.) (hemiptera: pentatomidae) in various southeastern habitats. Journal of Insect Science. 23(2):1-12. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iead012.
Scouting ahead to save time and money on pest management - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2023. Scouting ahead to save time and money on pest management. Pecan South. 55/24-30.
Aphids and associated parasitoids exhibit vertical canopy distribution differences in pecans Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Slusher, E., Acebes-Doria, A.L., Cottrell, T.E., Schmidt, J. 2022. Aphids and associated parasitoids exhibit vertical canopy distribution differences in pecans. BioControl. 67:563–570. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-022-10169-z.
Vertical distribution of pecan aphids and their parasitoids in Georgia pecan orchards - (Trade Journal)
Slusher, E.K., Acebes-Doria, A.L., Cottrell, T.E., Schmidt, J. 2022. Vertical distribution of pecan aphids and their parasitoids in Georgia pecan orchards. Pecan Grower. Vol 34 no.6: 18-28.
The USDA-ARS, Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Station, Byron Georgia:Some key accomplishments from the past 50 years and a look toward the future - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Bock, C.H., Cottrell, T.E., Pisani, C. 2023. The USDA-ARS, Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Station, Byron Georgia:Some key accomplishments from the past 50 years and a look toward the future. Pecan South. Vol 56, No.1; 40-51.
Pecan bud moth: Hidden in plain view - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Sherman, J. 2022. Pecan bud moth: Hidden in plain view. Pecan South. 55/8-16.
Toxicity of photorhabdus luminescens and xenorhabdus bovienii bacterial metabolites to pecan alhids (hemiptera: aphididae) and the lady beetle harmonia axyridis (coleoptera: coccinellidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, S., Toews, M., Cottrell, T.E., Schmidt, J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2022. Toxicity of photorhabdus luminescens and xenorhabdus bovienii bacterial metabolites to pecan alhids (hemiptera: aphididae) and the lady beetle harmonia axyridis (coleoptera: coccinellidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 194 : 107806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107806.
Spatiotemporal distribution of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae) in a southeastern agroecosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Mizell, R.F., Northfield, T.D., Greene, J.K., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Anderson, P.C., Riddle, C.T., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Spatiotemporal distribution of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae) in a southeastern agroecosystem. Florida Entomologist. 105(4):280-286. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0403.
Spraying tall pecan trees: characteristics of coverage at different speeds and volumes, and with and without a volute - (Abstract Only)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2022. Spraying tall pecan trees: characteristics of coverage at different speeds and volumes, and with and without a volute. Phytopathology. Vol 112:S3.80.
Spatiotemporal distribution of Halyomorpha halys (Stål)(Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) across a fruit and tree nut agricultural ecosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G. 2022. Spatiotemporal distribution of Halyomorpha halys (Stål)(Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) across a fruit and tree nut agricultural ecosystem. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac030.
Black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) management on pecan when gibberellic acid is applied concurrently with broad-spectrum insecticides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2022. Black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) management on pecan when gibberellic acid is applied concurrently with broad-spectrum insecticides. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2):611-617. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac009.
Spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in southeastern farmscapes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Mizell, R.F., Greene, J.K., Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E., Herzog, G.A. 2022. Spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in southeastern farmscapes. Journal of Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieab111.
Retrospective Highlights: 50 Years of Pecan Research at USDA-ARS, Byron GA - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Bock, C.H., Pisani, C. 2021. Retrospective Highlights: 50 Years of Pecan Research at USDA-ARS, Byron GA. Pecan Grower. 33(5)/9-24.
Characterizing the spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across an agricultural landscape Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G. 2021. Characterizing the spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across an agricultural landscape. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12100854.
Impact of a biorational pesticide on the pecan aphid complex and its natural enemies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hofman, C.O., Cottrell, T.E., Bock, C.H., Mizell, R.F., Wells, L., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2021. Impact of a biorational pesticide on the pecan aphid complex and its natural enemies. Biological Control. 161/104709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104709.
Factors affecting pest abundance in the orchard - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2021. Factors affecting pest abundance in the orchard. Pecan South. 54(4):8-15.
Analysis of the spatial distribution and development of sequential sampling plans for heteropteran-associated fruit injury in Florida peaches Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penca, C., Hodges, A.C., Leppla, N.C., Cottrell, T.E. 2021. Analysis of the spatial distribution and development of sequential sampling plans for heteropteran-associated fruit injury in Florida peaches. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(3), 1347-1355. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa044.
Effects of aphicides on pecan aphids and their parasitoids in pecan orchards Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Slusher, E.K., Cottrell, T.E., Acebes-Doria, A.L. 2021. Effects of aphicides on pecan aphids and their parasitoids in pecan orchards. Insects. 12(3)241. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12030241.
Where Are They Now? Overwintering Insect Pests of Pecan - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2021. Where Are They Now? Overwintering Insect Pests of Pecan. Pecan South. 54:24-26.
Effect of duration of deployment on parasitism and predation of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) sentinel egg masses in various host plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E., Balusu, R., Fadamiro, H., Buntin, D., Sial, A., Vinson, E., Towes, M., Patel, D., Grabarczyk, E.E. 2022. Effect of duration of deployment on parasitism and predation of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) sentinel egg masses in various host plants. Florida Entomologist. 150(1):44-52. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0107.
Spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in peach orchards and surronding habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Olson, D.M., Tillman, P.G., Hodges, A.C., Hodges, G., Horton, D.L., Cottrell, T.E. 2021. Spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in peach orchards and surronding habitat. Florida Entomologist. Vol. 104, No. 1 (March 2021).
Gibberellic acid decreases melanocallis caryaefoliae (hemiptera: aphididae) population density and chlorotic feeding injury to foliage in pecan orchards Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Woods, B.W. 2020. Gibberellic acid decreases melanocallis caryaefoliae (hemiptera: aphididae) population density and chlorotic feeding injury to foliage in pecan orchards. Pest Management Science. 77/1512-1519. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6173.
A Lesser Known Pest of Pecan: The Nut Curculio - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2020. A Lesser Known Pest of Pecan: The Nut Curculio. Pecan South. 53: 20-25.
In-shell Fumigation to Control Larval Pecan Weevil - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Aikins, M.J., Thoms, E., Phillips, T.W. 2020. In-shell Fumigation to Control Larval Pecan Weevil. Pecan Grower. 32: 66-72.
Mortality of native and invasive ladybirds co-infected by ectoparasitic and entomopathogenic fungi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haelewaters, D., Hiller, T., Kemp, E.A., Van Wielink, P.S., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Aime, M.C., Nedyed, O., Pfister, D.H., Cottrell, T.E. 2020. Mortality of native and invasive ladybirds co-infected by ectoparasitic and entomopathogenic fungi. PeerJ. 8/e10110. http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10110.
Monitoring stink bugs, an annual pecan pest - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2020. Monitoring stink bugs, an annual pecan pest. Pecan South. 53:(6)6-13.
Hickory shuckworm: an almost season-long pest of pecan - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2020. Hickory shuckworm: an almost season-long pest of pecan. Pecan South. 53(3):12-20.
Parasitism and predation of sentinel eggs of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the southeastern US Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Toews, M., Blaauw, B., Sial, A., Cottrell, T.E., Talamas, E., Buntin, D., Joseph, S., Balusu, R., Fadamiro, H., Lahiri, S., Patel, D. 2020. Parasitism and predation of sentinel eggs of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the southeastern US. Biological Control. 145(2020)104247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104247.
Trap-based economic injury levels and thresholds for euschistus servus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Florida peach orchards Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penca, C., Hodges, A.C., Leppla, N.C., Cottrell, T.E. 2020. Trap-based economic injury levels and thresholds for euschistus servus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Florida peach orchards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 133 (3):1347-1355. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa044.
Efficacy of Sulfuryl Fluoride Against Fourth-Instar Pecan Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Pecans for Quarantine Security Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Aiken, M.J., Thoms, E.M., Phillips, T. 2020. Efficacy of sulfuryl fluoride against fourth-instar pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in pecans for quarantine security. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(3):1152-1157. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa021.
Obscure scale: A stealthy pest of pecan - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2020. Obscure scale: A stealthy pest of pecan. Pecan South. 52(12):24-30.
Effect of trap color and residual attraction of a pheromone lure for monitoring stink bugs (hemiptera: pentatomidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Balusu, R.R., Vinson, E., Wilkins, B., Fadamiro, H.Y., Tillman, P.G. 2020. Effect of trap color and residual attraction of a pheromone lure for monitoring stink bugs (hemiptera: pentatomidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 55/437-447. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-55.4.437.
Lady beetles, pecan orchards and ground covers - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Lady beetles, pecan orchards and ground covers. Pecan South. 52(10)6-13.
First record of Trissolcus basalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitizing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Balusu, R., Talamas, E., Cottrell, T.E., Toews, M., Blaauw, B., Sial, A., Buntin, D., Fadamiro, H., Tillman, P.G. 2019. First record of Trissolcus basalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitizing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the United States. Biodiversity Data Journal. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.7.e39247.
Pecan aphids, part III: A different approach to managing the black pecan aphid - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Pecan aphids, part III: A different approach to managing the black pecan aphid. Pecan South. (52)7:50-55.
Season-long monitoring of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) throughout the United States using commercially available traps and lures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acebes-Doria, A.L., Agnello, A.M., Alston, D.G., Andrews, H., Beers, E.H., Bergh, J., Bessin, R., Blaauw, B.R., Buntin, G., Burkness, E.C., Chen, S., Cottrell, T.E., Daane, K.M., Fann, L.E., Fleischer, S.J., Guedot, C., Gut, L.J., Hamilton, G.C., Hilton, R., Hoelmer, K.A., Hutchison, W.D., Jentsch, P., Krawczyk, G., Kuhar, T.P., Lee, J.C., Milnes, J.M., Nielsen, A.L., Patel, D.K., Short, B.D., Sial, A.A., Spears, L.R., Tatman, K.M., Toews, M.D., Walgenbach, J.D., Welty, C., Wiman, N.G., Van Zoeren, J., Leskey, T.C. 2019. Season-long monitoring of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) throughout the United States using commercially available traps and lures. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(1):159-171. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz240.
Pecan aphids, part II: feeding biology - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Pecan aphids, part II: feeding biology. Pecan South. (52)4: 34-39.
Spinosyns cause Aedeagus eversion in Carpophilus spp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Reeves, B., Horton, D.L. 2019. Spinosyns cause Aedeagus eversion in Carpophilus spp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(4):1658-1664. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz055.
Pecan aphids, part i: distribution on pecan leaves - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Pecan aphids, part i: distribution on pecan leaves. Pecan South. 52(1):34-38.
Comparison of two insect-collecting devices for trapping stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Comparison of two insect-collecting devices for trapping stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 54(4):409-416. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES18-131.
New record of Trissolcus solocis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitizing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the United States of America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Balusu, R., Cottrell, T.E., Talamas, E., Toews, M., Blaauw, B., Sial, A., Buntin, D., Vinson, E.L., Fadamiro, H., Tillman, P.G. 2019. New record of Trissolcus solocis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitizing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the United States of America. Biodiversity Data Journal. 7:e30124. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.7.e30124.
Influence of pheromone-baited traps on stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2019. Influence of pheromone-baited traps on stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton. Journal of Insect Science. 19(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey140.
Potential of Melia azedarach L. as a host plant for Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hempitera: Pentatomidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, D. 2019. Potential of Melia azedarach L. as a host plant for Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hempitera: Pentatomidae). Florida Entomologist. 102(1):222-226. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0136.
A physical barrier reduces capture of Euschistus servus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone-baited traps near peach trees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G. 2019. A physical barrier reduces capture of Euschistus servus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone-baited traps near peach trees. Florida Entomologist. 102(1):281-283. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0155.
Laboratory assays against adult and larval sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) using entomopathogenic nematodes, microbial-based insecticides and synthetic insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Horton, D.L. 2019. Laboratory assays against adult and larval sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) using entomopathogenic nematodes, microbial-based insecticides and synthetic insecticides. Journal of Entomological Science. 54:30-42.
Oviposition strategies in beneficial insects - (Research Technical Update)
Riddick, E.W., Dindo, M.L., Grodowitz, M.J., Cottrell, T.E. 2018. Oviposition strategies in beneficial insects. International Journal of Insect Science. 10:1-3.
Control of the peachtree borer and lesser peachtree borer using beneficial nematodes - (Experiment Station)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Russell Mizell Iii, F., Olmstead, M.A., Pinero, J.C. 2018. Control of the peachtree borer and lesser peachtree borer using beneficial nematodes. Healthy Fruit. 26(9): 20-28.
Control of pecan weevil with microbial biopesticides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Bock, C.H., Mai, K.T., Boykin, D.L., Wells, L., Hudson, W.G., Mizell III, R.F. 2017. Control of pecan weevil with microbial biopesticides. Environmental Entomology. 46(6):1299-1304. https://doi:10.1093/ee/nvx144.
Monitoring of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) population dynamics in corn to predict its abundance using weather data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, G., Li, X., Wang, W., Zhuang, H. 2019. Monitoring of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) population dynamics in corn to predict its abundance using weather data. Insect Science. 26:536-544.
Using microbial biopesticides to control pecan weevil - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Bock, C.H., Wells, L., Hudson, W.G., Mizell Iii, R.F. 2017. Using microbial biopesticides to control pecan weevil. The Pecan Grower Magazine. 29(6):18-38.
Four species of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) exhibit limited predation on Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs and nymphs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G. 2017. Four species of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) exhibit limited predation on Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs and nymphs. Biological Control. 114:73-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.08.005.
First report of seasonal trap capture for Halyomorpha halys (Stal) Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and native stink bugs in central Georgia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Buntin, D., Cottrell, T.E. 2017. First report of seasonal trap capture for Halyomorpha halys (Stal) Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and native stink bugs in central Georgia. Journal of Entomological Science. 52:455-459. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES17-56.1.
Characteristics of spray coverage from an air-blast sprayer, and why this is of concern for disease control in tall pecan trees - (Trade Journal)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2017. Characteristics of spray coverage from an air-blast sprayer, and why this is of concern for disease control in tall pecan trees. Pecan Grower. 31(3):28-40.
New bacterial products for control of pecan pests - (Other)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Bock, C.H., Mizell, R.F. 2017. New bacterial products for control of pecan pests. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. http://sepga.com/Presentation/WEB2017pres/PresentationsShapiro-Ilan.pdf.
Insecticide assays against the brown stink bug feeding on pecan - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Ree, W. 2017. Insecticide assays against the brown stink bug feeding on pecan. Pecan Grower. 28(1):28-48.
All or nothing: Area-wide approach frustrates peachtree borers in Georgia - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2017. All or nothing: Area-wide approach frustrates peachtree borers in Georgia. Pecan Grower. 56(2):26-28.
Trap height affects capture of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in pecan orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2017. Trap height affects capture of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in pecan orchards. Environmental Entomology. 46(2):343-352.
Parasites of Harmonia axyridis: current research and perspectives - (Review Article)
Haelwaters, D., Zhao, S.Y., Cottrell, T.E., Kesel, A., Fiedler, L., Herz, A., Hesketh, H., Hui, C., Kleespies, R.G., Losey, J.E., Murray, K.M., Nedved, O., Pfliegler, W.P., Raak-Van Den Berg, C.L., Riddick, E.W., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Smyth, R.R., Steenberg, T., Van Wielink, P.S., Viglasova, S., Zhao, Z., Ceryngier, P., Roy, H.E. 2016. Parasites of Harmonia axyridis: current research and perspectives. Biocontrol. 62:355-371.
Density and egg parasitism of stink bugs (hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in elderberry and dispersal into crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2016. Density and egg parasitism of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in elderberry and dispersal into crops. Journal of Insect Science. 16:108. doi:10.1093/jisesa/iew091.
Will dual fungal infections increase mortality of Harmonia axyridis in natural populations? - (Proceedings)
Haelewaters, D., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2018. Will dual fungal infections increase mortality of Harmonia axyridis in natural populations?. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin (Abstract for Conference Proceedings). 137:12-16.
Attraction of stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) nymphs to Euschistus aggregation pheromone in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2016. Attraction of stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) nymphs to Euschistus aggregation pheromone in the field. Florida Entomologist. 99:678-682.
Curative control of the peachtree borer using entomopathogenic nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L. 2016. Curative control of the peachtree borer using entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Nematology. 48(3):170-176.
Control of the peachtree borer using beneficial nematodes - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell III, R.F., Olmstead, M.A. 2016. Control of the peachtree borer using beneficial nematodes. The Peach News. 2 (2), 14-15.
Diurnal activities of the brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in and near tasseling corn fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Toews, M.D., Tillman, P.G., Buntin, G.D. 2016. Diurnal activities of the brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in and near tasseling corn fields. Journal of Entomological Science. 51(3):226-337.
Advances in organic insect pest management in pecan - (Other)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F. 2016. Advances in organic insect pest management in pecan. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. http://sepga.com/Presentation/WEB2016pres/Shapiro-IlanSEPGA2016.pdf.
Use of pheromones for monitoring phytophagous stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) populations - (Book / Chapter)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2017. Use of pheromones for monitoring phytophagous stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) populations. In: Cokl, A., Borges, M., editors. Stinkbugs: Biorational Control Based on Communication Processes. Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press. p. 210-225.
Stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone-baited traps near crop field edges in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2016. Stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone-baited traps near crop field edges in Georgia, USA. Florida Entomologist. 99:363-370.
Metagenomics characterization of wood decay fungi colonized in peach limb heartwood - (Abstract Only)
Chen, C., Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Garbelotto, M.M., Cottrell, T.E. 2016. Metagenomics characterization of wood decay fungi colonized in peach limb heartwood. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. 22:224.
Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae plus fire gel applied as a single spray for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L. 2016. Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae plus fire gel applied as a single spray for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes. Biological Control. 94:33-36.
Assays of Orchard-Applied Insecticides on the Brown Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Feeding on Pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Ree, W. 2016. Assays of Orchard-Applied Insecticides on the Brown Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Feeding on Pecan. Journal of Entomological Science. 51(3):179-198.
Organic methods for control of pecan weevil: Results of the first year's field trials - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F. 2015. Organic methods for control of pecan weevil: Results of the first year's field trials. Pecan Grower. 24 (5), 26-30.
Effect of lures and colors on capture of lady beetles (coleoptera: coccinellidae) in tedders pyramidal traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kemp, E.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2015. Effect of lures and colors on capture of lady beetles (coleoptera: coccinellidae) in tedders pyramidal traps. Environmental Entomology. 44(5):1395-1406.
Trap cropping systems and a physical barrier for suppression of stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Khrimian, A., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Johnson, W.C. 2015. Trap cropping systems and a physical barrier for suppression of stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Cotton. Journal of Economic Entomology. doi:10.1093/jee/tov217.
Spatial distribution of Chinavia hilaris (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) in peanut-cotton farmscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2015. Spatial distribution of Chinavia hilaris (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) in peanut-cotton farmscapes. Journal of Insect Science. 15(1):iev081.
Sequencing analysis of wood-decay fungi associated with peach scaffold breakage - (Abstract Only)
Chen, C., Bock, C.H., Cottrell, T.E. 2015. Sequencing analysis of wood-decay fungi associated with peach scaffold breakage [abstract]. American Society of Horticulture Science. Paper No. 21463.
Observation and identification of wood decay fungi from the heartwood of peach tree limbs in central Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Garbelotto, M.M., Cottrell, T.E. 2015. Observation and identification of wood decay fungi from the heartwood of peach tree limbs in central Georgia, USA. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 143(1):11-23.
Can we predict brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) abundance in corn using previous pheromone trap capture and early season weather data? - (Abstract Only)
Distribution of the black pecan aphid on pecan leaf surfaces: an overview - (Review Article)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Paulsen, C.M., Ruberson, J.R., Ni, X. 2015. Distribution of the black pecan aphid on pecan leaf surfaces: an overview. Acta Horticulturae. 1070:159-165.
Spatiotemporal Distribution of Chinavia hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn Farmscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G. 2015. Spatiotemporal Distribution of Chinavia hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn Farmscapes. Journal of Insect Science. doi: 10.1093/jisesa/iev017.
The effect of sample height on spray coverage in mature pecan trees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2015. The effect of sample height on spray coverage in mature pecan trees. Plant Disease. 99(7):916-925. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-14-1154-RE.
Field Suppression of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa, using Steinernema carpocapsae: Effects of irrigation, a sprayable gel and application method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L., Abdo, Z. 2015. Field Suppression of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa, using Steinernema carpocapsae: Effects of irrigation, a sprayable gel and application method. Biological Control. 82:7-12.
Disease distribution and fungicide coverage in pecan trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2015. Disease distribution and fungicide coverage in pecan trees. Acta Horticulturae. 1070:171-182.
Influence of brown stink bug feeding, planting date and sampling time on common smut infection of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G., Carpenter, J.E., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A., Cottrell, T.E., Abdo, Z. 2014. Influence of brown stink bug feeding, planting date and sampling time on common smut infection of maize. Insect Science. 21(5):564-571.
A chemical lure for stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is used as a kairomone by Astata occidentalis (Hymenoptera: sphecidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Landolt, P.J., Zhang, Q., Zack, R.S. 2014. A chemical lure for stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is used as a kairomone by Astata occidentalis (Hymenoptera: sphecidae). Florida Entomologist. 97:233-237.
Effect of field edges on dispersal and distribution of colonizing stink bugs across farmscapes of the Southeast USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell Iii, R.F., Kramer, E. 2014. Effect of field edges on dispersal and distribution of colonizing stink bugs across farmscapes of the Southeast US. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 104:56-64.
A DNA marker to track Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) dispersal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, T.M., Eaton, T.M., Cottrell, T.E., Amis, A.A., Horton, D.L., Alston, D.G. 2013. A DNA marker to track Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) dispersal. Journal of Entomological Society. 49(1):91-93.
Distribution of scab and management of the disease in large pecan trees - (Trade Journal)
Bock, C.H., Cottrell, T.E., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Distribution of scab and management of the disease in large pecan trees. Pecan Grower. 25:22-34.
Fungicide spray coverage from ground-based sprayers in mature pecan trees - (Abstract Only)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2013. Fungicide spray coverage from ground-based sprayers in mature pecan trees. Phytopathology. 103:S2.17 http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/loi/phyto.
Biorational pesticides for pecan pests - (Other)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2013. Biorational pesticides for pecan pests. Available: http://sepga.com/files/3613/6510/4649/Shapiro-Ilan_SEPGA_2013.pdf.
Controlling pecan weevil with beneficial fungi: the impact of fungal species and fertilizer regimes Reprint Icon - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Wells, L., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Controlling pecan weevil with beneficial fungi: the impact of fungal species and fertilizer regimes. Pecan Grower. 24(4):54-64.
Managing pecan nut casebearer in the Southeast - (Other)
Cottrell, T.E. 2013. Managing pecan nut casebearer in the Southeast. Georgia Pecan Growers Association. https://www.georgiapecan.org/conference.da.
Research toward control of key pecan insect pests using biorational pesticides Reprint Icon - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2013. Research Toward Control of key pecan insect pests using biorational pesticides. Pecan Grower. 24(3):30-38.
Emergence of root-feeding weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in central Georgia peach orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2013. Emergence of root-feeding weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in central Georgia peach orchards. Journal of Entomological Science. 48(3):184-194.
Vertical distribution of scab in large pecan trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Cottrell, T.E., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Vertical distribution of scab in large pecan trees. Plant Disease. 97:626-634.
Control of key pecan insect pests using biorational pesticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2013. Control of key pecan insect pests using biorational pesticides. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:257-266.
Can plant bioregulators be potential tools for managing black pecan aphids? - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2012. Can plant bioregulators be potential tools for managing black pecan aphids?. Pecan Grower. 24(1):14-21.
Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W., Wells, L., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology. 42:253-261.
Distribution of the black pecan aphid, Melanocallis caryaefoliae, on the upper and lower surface of pecan foliage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palsen, C.M., Cottrell, T.E., Ruberson, J.R. 2012. Distribution of the black pecan aphid, Melanocallis caryaefoliae, on the upper and lower surface of pecan foliage. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 146:252-260.
The effect of height on severity of pecan scab in non-treated mature pecan trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. The effect of height on severity of pecan scab in non-treated mature pecan trees. Phytopathology. 102:S4.13.
Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Riddick, E.W. 2012. Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles. Psyche. 2012(814378):7.
Managing black pecan aphids and stink bugs - (Other)
Cottrell, T.E., Ree, W. 2012. Managing black pecan aphids and stink bugs. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. sepga.com/presentations/2012-presentations/.
Case Study: Trap crop with pheromone traps for suppressing Euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. Case Study: Trap crop with pheromone traps for suppressing Euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton.. Psyche. doi:10.1155/2012/401703.
Options for pest and disease control in organic pecan - (Trade Journal)
Bock, C.H., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. Options for pest and disease control in organic pecan. The Pecan Grower. 23:32-46.2012.(Trade Journal).
Incorporating a sorghum habitat for enhancing lady beetles (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. Incorporating a sorghum habitat for enhancing lady beetles (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) in cotton. Psyche. DOI: 10.1155/2012/150418.
Lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) oviposition on Prunus germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Beckman, T.G., Horton, D.L. 2012. Lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) oviposition on Prunus germplasm. Environmental Entomology. 40(6):1465-1470.
Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G., Guo, B., Krakowsky, M.D., Lee, R., Cottrell, T.E., Scully, B.T., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A. 2011. Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Toxins. 3(7):920-931.
Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2011. Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Pecan Grower. 22(4):14-22.
Diurnal movement pattern of the brown stink bugs inside and near the corn fields at flowering time - (Abstract Only)
Trap capture of brown and dusky stink bugs (Hempitera: Pentatomidae) as affected by pheromone dosage in dispensers and dispenser source - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2011. Trap capture of brown and dusky stink bugs (Hempitera: Pentatomidae) as affected by pheromone dosage in dispensers and dispenser source. Journal of Entomological Science. 46(2):135-147.
Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2011. Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:14-20.
Laboratory virulence and orchard efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Horton, D.L., Mizell, R.F. 2011. Laboratory virulence and orchard efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:47-53.
Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Powell, R., Lee, R.D., Wilson, J.P., Scully, B.T. 2010. Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:2072-2079. DOI:10.1603/EC09301.
Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Ruberson, J.R., Cottrell, T.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P. 2010. Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0934 http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/Paper51168.html.
Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 66:1236-1242.
Tree height influences flight of lesser peachtree borer and peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L., Fuest, J. 2010. Tree height influences flight of lesser peachtree borer and peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males. Journal of Insect Behavior. 23:329-339.
A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators. In: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Western Pecan Growers Association Conference, March 7-9, 2010, Las Cruces, New Mexico. p. 16.
Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectoparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riddick, E.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2010. Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectoparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids?. Bulletin of Insectology. 63:71-78.
Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved aboveground suppression with a novel gel application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizzell III, R.F., Horton, D.L., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A. 2010. Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved above ground suppression with a novel gel application. Biological Control. 54:23-28.
Microbial control of the pecan weevil - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W. 2010. Microbial control of the pecan weevil. In: Proceedings of the 6th National Meetings of Pecan Scientists, May 26-29, 2010, Ardmore, Oklahoma. p. 26-35.
Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach - (Experiment Station)
Hudson, W.G., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W. 2010. Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach. Extension Fact Sheets. www.sare.org/publications/factsheet.
Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn - (Proceedings)
Ni, X. Wilson, J.P. Krakowsky, M.D. Guo, B. Scully B.T. Buntin, G.D. Lee, R.D. Cottrell, T.E. 2009. Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn. Proceedings of the Workshop on Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn, October 27-28, 2009, Mississippi State, MS.
Pheromone attraction and cross-attraction of Nezara, Acrosternum, and Euschistus spp. stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tillman, P.G., Aldrich, J.R., Khrimian, A., Cottrell, T.E. 2010. Pheromone attraction and cross-attraction of Nezara, Acrosternum, and Euschistus spp. stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in the field. Environmental Entomology. 39(2):610-617.
Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, G., Lee, R. 2010. Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0877. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2009/webprogram/Paper44015.html.
A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Hudson, W.G., Wood, B.W. 2009. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi. Pecan Grower. 21(1):20-24.
Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riddick, E. W., Cottrell, T. E., Kidd, K. A. 2009. Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids. Biological Control 51 (2009) 306-312.
Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Behle, R.W., Ree, B., Harris, M. 2009. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards. Southwestern Entomologist. 34:111-120.
Alternative pest control research - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2009. Alternative pest control research. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. January 12-14, 2009, Savannah, Georgia. 102:50-61.
Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Buntin, G. 2009. Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:1262-1269.
Laboratory mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae in the laboratory and field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Leland, J., Behle, R.W. 2009. Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials. Journal of Entomological Science. 44:24-36.
Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2009. Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development. Environmental Entomology. 38:411-416.
The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2009. The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions. Pecan Grower. 20(3):18-21.
Variation in seasonal pheromone trap capture of the brown stink bug in corn - (Abstract Only)
A novel approach to biological control with entomopathogenic nematodes: Prophylactic control of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell III, R.F., Horton, D.L., Davis, J. 2009. A novel approach to biological control with entomopathogenic nematodes: Prophylactic control of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa. Biological Control. 48:259-263.
Influence of Prunus spp., peach cultivars and bark damage on oviposition choices by the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Fuest, J., Horton, D.L. 2008. Influence of Prunus spp., peach cultivars and bark damage on oviposition choices by the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Environmental Entomology. 37:1508-1513.
Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2008. Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid. Pecan Grower. 20(2):15-23.
Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2008. Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99:312-317.
Factors affecting damage to pecan foliage by the black pecan aphid - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Conner, P., Wood, B.W. 2008. Factors affecting damage to pecan foliage by the black pecan aphid. Proceedings of Southeastern Pecan Growers Association. 101:74:85.
Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R., Aldrich, J.R., Khrimian, A., Tillman, P.G., Buntin, D. 2008. Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors. Entomological Society of America Abstract No. 1047.
Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Krakowsky, M.D. 2008. Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears [abstract]. Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, April 2-4, 2008, Cordele, Georgia.
Susceptibility of endemic and exotic North American lady birds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to endemic fungal entomopathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2008. Susceptibility of endemic and exotic North American lady birds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to endemic fungal entomopathogens. European Journal of Entomology. 105(3): 455-460.
Emerging insect problems in peach: A new look at root-feeding weevils and the lesser peachtree borer - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2008. Emerging insect problems in peach: A new look at root-feeding weevils and the lesser peachtree borer. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention, January 10-12, 2008, Savannah, Georgia. p. 18-22.
The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L. 2008. The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests. In: Proceedings of Southeastern Peach Convention, January 11-13, 2008, Savannah, Georgia. p. 16-18.
Forgotten natural enemies: interactions between Coccinellids and insect-pathogenic fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, H.E., Cottrell, T.E. 2008. Forgotten natural enemies: interactions between Coccinellids and insect-pathogenic fungi. European Journal of Entomology. 105(3):391-398.
Comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2008. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37:162-171.
Naturally-occurring pathogens and invasive insects - (Book / Chapter)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2008. Naturally-occurring pathogens and invasive insects. In: Hajek, A.E., et al., editors. Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods. New York, NY:Springer. p. 19-32.
Movement of adult pecan weevils, Curculio carya within the pecan orchard - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2008. Movement of adult pecan weevils, Curculio carya within the pecan orchard. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 10(4):363-373.
Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2007. Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain. Biological Control. 44:207-215.
Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil - (Trade Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2007. Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower 19(1):32-38.
Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, D., Cottrell, T.E., Gunawan, G., Krakowsky, M.D., Powell, R., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Mcpherson, R., Wilson, J.P., Lee, D., Coy, A. 2007. Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn. In: Proceedings of the Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, May 16-17, 2007, Athens, Georgia. p. 14.
Microbial Control of Plum Curculio and Peachtree Borers - (Abstract Only)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R., Horton, D. 2007. Microbial Control of Plum Curculio and Peachtree Borers. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting, August 12-16, 2007, Quebec City, Canada. p. 75. Available: http://www.sipweb.org/Meeting_Abstracts/2007abstracts.pdf.
Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. - (Proceedings)
Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 100:115-123.
Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana - (Abstract Only)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana [abstract). In: Abstracts of Ecology of Aphidophaga Conference, September 4-11, 2007, Athens, Greece. p. O37.
Pecan weevil movement within the orchard - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2007. Pecan weevil movement within the orchard. Pecan Grower. 28(4):30-36.
Oviposition response of green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and potential attractants on pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kunkel, B.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Oviposition response of green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and potential attractants on pecan. Environmental Entomology. 36(3):577-583.
Predation by adult and larval lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on initial contact with lady beetle eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Predation by adult and larval lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on initial contact with lady beetle eggs. Environmental Entomology. 36(2):390-401.
Alternative Management Strategy for Peachtree Borer and Lesser Peachtree Borer - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Alternative Management Strategy for Peachtree Borer and Lesser Peachtree Borer. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention. Southeastern Peach Convention, January 5-7, 2007, Savannah, Georgia. p. 39-40.
Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2006. Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae. Journal of Nematology. 38:474-482.
INVERTEBRATE PREDATORS AND PARASITOIDS OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR (HERBST)(COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, D.A., Russ, M. Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2006. Invertebrate predators and parasitoids of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar (herbst) (coleoptera: curculionidae) in Georgia and Florida. Florida Entomologist. Volume 89(4):435-440.
Oviposition preference by the green lacewing Chrysoperla rufilabris for blackmargined aphids on pecan - (Trade Journal)
Kunkel, B.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Oviposition preference by the green lacewing Chrysoperla rufilabris for blackmargined aphids on pecan. Pecan Grower. 28(1):22-25.
CONTROL OF PESTS IN PECAN AND PEACH USING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES - (Abstract Only)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Control of pests in pecan and peach using entomopathogenic nematodes: challenges and successes [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38:292.
ALTERNATIVE PEST CONTROL TACTICS IN PECAN - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Behle, R.W., Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2006. Alternative pest control tactics in pecan. Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. 99:86-94.
Susceptibility of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon Exitiosa, to Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema riobrave in laboratory and field trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Susceptibility of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon Exitiosa, to Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema riobrave in laboratory and field trials. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:85-88.
Management strategies for borers - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Management strategies for borers. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention, January 5-8, 2006, Savannah, Georgia. p. 17.
Susceptibility of the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes under laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Susceptibility of the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes under laboratory conditions. Environmental Entomology. 35:358-365.
Hosts of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: curculionidae) in Central Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, D.A., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L., Hodges, A., Hodges, G. 2006. Hosts of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: curculionidae) in Central Georgia. Environmental Entomology. 35:48-55.
PREDATION AND CANNIBALISM OF LADY BEETLE EGGS BY ADULT LADY BEETLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2005. Predation and cannibalism of lady beetle eggs by adult lady beetles. Biological Control. 34:159-164.
BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF SCALE INSECTS ATTACKING PECANS - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Hodges, G.S. 2005. Biology and management of scale insects attacking pecans. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 98:52-55.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LADY BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2005. Susceptibility of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:150-156.
BIOLOGICALLY-BASED INSECTICIDES FOR PECAN PEST MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Wood, B.W. 2005. Biologically-based insecticides for pecan pest management. Western Pecan Growers Association Proceedings. 39:4-12.
PEACHTREE BORER - (Book / Chapter)
Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Peachtree borer. In: Horton, D., Johnson, D. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:266-269.
PLANT BUGS AND STINK BUGS - (Book / Chapter)
Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Plant bugs and stink bugs. In: Horton, D., Johnson, D., editors. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:236-239.
LESSER PEACHTREE BORER - (Book / Chapter)
Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Lesser peachtree borer. In: Horton, D, Johnson, D., editors. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:270-272.
IMPORTANCE OF PECAN WEEVIL MANAGEMENT DURING A LIGHT CROP YEAR - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Importance of pecan weevil management during a light crop year. Pecan Grower. v. 15:16-19.
SUITABILITY OF EXOTIC AND NATIVE LADY BEETLE EGGS (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LADY BEETLE LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Suitability of exotic and native lady beetle eggs (coleoptera: coccinellidae) for development of lady beetle larvae. Biological Control. 31:362-371.
SCALE INSECTS ON PECAN - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Scale insects on pecan. Pecan Grower. v. 15:16-17.
MEASURING FIELD EFFICACY OF STEINERNEMA FELTIAE AND STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE FOR SUPPRESSION OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR, LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2004. Measuring field efficacy of steinernema feltiae and steinernema riobrave for suppression of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar, larvae. Biological Control. 30:496-503.
TRUNK PERIMETER APPLICATIONS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA TO SUPPRESS ADULT CURCULIO CARYAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A. 2004. Trunk perimeter applications of beauveria bassiana to suppress adult curculio caryae (coleoptera: curculionidae). Journal of Entomological Sciences. 39:337-349.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A NATIVE AND AN EXOTIC LADY BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: (COCCINELLIDAE) TO BEAUVERIA BASSIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Susceptibility of a native and an exotic lady beetle (Coleoptera: (Coccinellidae) to Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 84:137-144.
USING PHEROMONE TRAPS TO SAMPLE STINK BUGS IN AND AROUND PECAN ORC HARDS - (Proceedings)
COTTRELL, T.E., WOOD, B.W., GREENE, J.K., MIZELL, R.F., YONCE, C.E. USING PHEROMONE TRAPS TO SAMPLE STINK BUGS IN AND AROUND PECAN ORC HARDS. PROCEEDINGS OKLAHOMA PECAN GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING. 2003. v.73. p.14-27.
IMPACT OF AN ENDEMIC ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS ON LADY BEETLES IN PECAN ORCHARDS - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Impact of an endemic entomopathogenic fungus on lady beetles in pecan orchards. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. v. 96:53-60.
UPDATE ON RESEARCH TOWARD MICROBIAL CONTROL OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. Update on research toward microbial control of the pecan weevil. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 96:103-108
PECAN WEEVIL MANAGEMENT: PAST, PRESENT AND TOWARD A FUTURE STRATEGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2003. Pecan weevil management: past, present and toward a future strategy. Southwestern Entomologist. 27:75-84.
MICROBIAL CONTROL RESEARCH FOR SUPPRESSION OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings)
Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. Microbial control research for suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Western Conference Proceedings. p.2-15.
PARTICLE FILM AFFECTS BLACK PECAN APHID (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN PECAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IMPROVED TRAP CAPTURE OF EUSCHISTUS SERVUS (SAY) AND E. TRISTIGMUS (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN PECAN ORCHARDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SEASONAL OCCURRENCE AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF EUSCHISTUS SERVUS AND EUSCHISTUS TRISTIGMUS (HEMIPTER: PENTATOMIDAE) IN PECAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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