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Cindy L McKenzie

Research Entomologist

Cindy L. McKenzie, Ph.D.
Research Entomologist

U. S. Horticultural Research Laboratory
2001 South Rock Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945                                   Program Description
Telephone: (772) 462-5917                                  
Fax: (772) 462-5986
Email: Cindy.McKenzie@ars.usda.gov

 

Development of Biological Control and IPM Technology for Exotic Insect Pests

Dr. McKenzie joined the staff at USHRL, Subtropical Insects Unit in 1998.Her research program is directed at developing ecologically sound methods to manage pests and diseases of vegetables and ornamentals in the subtropics. Research is conducted to examine biological control, integrated pest management (IPM), and host-plant interactions of insect pests. Applied and basic aspects of entomology are explored to develop IPM strategies targeted at whiteflies to reduce crop injury and transmission of plant viruses. Applied research is conducted on existing and emerging technologies for current production systems and includes strategic research in biological control, host plant resistance, rational pesticide use, cultural control methods, and greenhouse and on-farm experimentation. Emerging areas of technological innovation for application to specific problems are examined with growers and production specialists to refine IPM systems and determine feasibility in terms of cost/benefit factors.

Current Research Projects:

silver leaf whitefly adult
silver leaf whitefly adult

 

Squash sliver leaf caused by whitefly vectored geminivirus.
Squash sliver leaf caused by whitefly vectored geminivirus.
geminivirus particles
geminivirus particles

 

Selected Publications

McKenzie, C.L., Robert G. Shatters, Jr., and Richard T. Mayer. 2002. Effect of Geminivirus and Bemisia infestation on induction of pathogenesis-related proteins in tomato. Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol. 49: 203-214.

McKenzie, C.L., Stephen L. Lapointe, Larry W. Duncan. Landscape fabric as a physical barrier to neonate Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Florida Entomol. (In review).

Erickson, E.H., B.R. Tickes, C.L. McKenzie and A.H. Atmowidjojo. 1998. Efficacy of permethrin as a honeybee foraging deterrent. Apiacta XXXIII: 112-117.

Kerns, D.L., Stewart, S.D., and McKenzie, C.L. 1998. Sublethal effects of insecticides on cotton aphid reproduction. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conf., 51st Cotton Ins. Res. Contr. Conf. 2:1067-1073.

McKenzie, C.L., Toscano, N.C., and Beehler, L. 1996. Field and greenhouse performance of Mustang 1.5 EW and Capture 2 EC on immature and adult whitefly. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conf., 49th Cotton Ins. Res. Contr. Conf. 2:810-816.

McKenzie, C.L., Slosser, J.E., Pinchak, W.E., and Cartwright, B. 1995. Effects of nitrogen on cotton aphid susceptibility to different classes of insecticides. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conf., 48th Cotton Ins. Res. Contr. Conf. 2:1003-1006.

Knabke, J.J., McKenzie, C.L., and Staetz, C.A. 1995. Field and bioassay results of Capture, Thiodan and other insecticides on cotton aphid in California. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conf., 48th Cotton Ins. Res. Contr. Conf. 2:1007-1009.

McKenzie, C.L. and B. Cartwright. 1994. Susceptibility of Aphis gossypii (Glover) to insecticides as affected by host plant using a rapid bioassay. J. Entomol. Science. 29(3): 289-301.

McKenzie, C.L., B. Cartwirght, M. Miller, and J.V. Edelson. 1994. Injury to onions by Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its role in the development of purple blotch. Environ. Entomol. 22(6): 1266-1277.

Cartwright, B., C.L. McKenzie, M. Miller, P. Perkins-Veazie, and J.V. Edelson. 1994. Enhancement of purple blotch disease of onion by thrips injury. pp. 203-208. In: B.L. Parker, M. Skinner, and T. Lewis (eds.), Towards Understanding Thrips Management. Plenum Press, N.Y