Projects

BIOLOGICAL, MICROCLIMATE, AND TRANSPORT PROCESSES AFFECTING PEST CONTROL APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414932

MANAGEMENT OF INSECTS THAT ATTACK HORTICULTURAL, TURF, AND NURSERY CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420637

INTELLIGENT SPRAY SYSTEMS FOR FLORAL AND ORNAMENTAL NURSERY CROPS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418595

DEVELOP SOFTWARE FOR MODELS PREDICTING PEST ACTIVITY FOR INTELLIGENT SPRAYER DEVELOPMENT Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 419134

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Interruption of the semiochemical-based attraction of ambrosia beetles to ethanol-baited traps and ethanol-injected trap trees by Verbenone - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Mar-13)

Biology, Behavior, and Management of Ambrosia Beetles Attacking Ornamental Nursery Stock - (Popular Publication)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Schultz, P., Oliver, J. 2013. Biology, Behavior, and Management of Ambrosia Beetles Attacking Ornamental Nursery Stock. OFA Bulletin. 937:20-23.

Acute toxicity of plant essential oils to scarab larvae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and their analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Moyseenko, J.J., Youssef, N., Krause, C.R. 2013. Acute toxicity of plant essential oils to scarab larvae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and their analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1):159-167.

Ethanol injection of ornamental trees facilitates testing insecticide efficacy against ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Oliver, J.B., Schultz, P.B., Ranger, C.M., Youssef, N.N. 2013. Ethanol injection of ornamental trees facilitates testing insecticide efficacy against ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:289-298.

Effect of emerald ash borer on structure and material properties of ash trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Persad, A., Siefer, J., Kirby, S., Montan, R., Rocha, O., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M. 2013. Effect of emerald ash borer on structure and material properties of ash trees. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 39:11-16.

Two intelligent spraying systems developed for tree crop production - (Abstract Only)

Zhu, H., Ozkan, E., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Canas, L., Krause, C.R., Locke, J.C., Ernst, S.C., Zondag, R.H., Fulcher, A., Rosetta, R., Jeon, H.Y., Chen, Y., Gu, J., Liu, H., Shen, Y., Rios, A.A. 2012. Two intelligent spraying systems developed for tree crop production. Meeting Abstract. 6th National Small Farm Conference,Memphis TN, September 18-20, 2012. p. 69-70.

Influence of flood-stress on ambrosia beetle host-selection and implications for their management in a changing climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Schultz, P., Oliver, J. 2012. Influence of flood-stress on ambrosia beetle host-selection and implications for their management in a changing climate. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. DOI: 10.1111/j.1461-9563.2012.00591.x.

Development of Intelligent Spray Systems for Nursery Crop Production - (Abstract Only)

Zhu, H., Ozkan, E., Derksen, R.C., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Canas, L., Krause, C.R., Locke, J.C., Ernst, S.C., Zondag, R.H., Fulcher, A., Rosetta, R., Jeon, H.Y., Chen, Y., Gu, J., Hui, L., Shen, Y., Rios, A.A. 2012. Development of Intelligent Spray Systems for Nursery Crop Production. Meeting Abstract. 2012 ASHS Annual Conference, Miami Florida, July 31-August 3, 2012, Paper #8392.

Ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) responses to volatile emissions associated with ethanol-injected Magnolia virginiana L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Schultz, P., Oliver, J. 2012. Ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) responses to volatile emissions associated with ethanol-injected Magnolia virginiana L. Environmental Entomology. 41(3):636-647.

Implications for pesticide delivery and insecticide selection using chemical analysis of plant tissue and efficacy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Canas, L.A., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Ozkan, H.E. 2012. Implications for pesticide delivery and insecticide selection using chemical analysis of plant tissue and efficacy. International Advances in Pesticide Application --Aspects of Applied Biology. 114: 279-286.

Optimizing ethanol-baited traps for monitoring damaging ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in ornamental nurseries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Schultz, P.B., Ranger, C.M., Oliver, J.B. 2011. Optimizing ethanol-baited traps for monitoring damaging ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in ornamental nurseries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:2017-2024.

Distribution of Chemical and Microbial Pesticides Delivered Through Drip Irrigation Systems - (Book / Chapter)

Zhu, H., Wang, X., Reding, M.E., Locke, J.C. 2011. Distribution of Chemical and Microbial Pesticides Delivered Through Drip Irrigation Systems. In: Stoytcheva, M. editor. Pesticides - Formulations, Effects, Fate. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. p 155-180.

Comparative efficacy of plant-derived essential oils for managing Ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytiniae) and their corresponding mass spectral characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Schultz, P., Moyseenko, J.J., Youssef, N. 2011. Comparative efficacy of plant-derived essential oils for managing Ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytiniae) and their corresponding mass spectral characterization. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(5):1665-1674.

Virulence of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) commercial strains against adult Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) and impact on brood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castrillo, L., Griggs, M., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Vandenberg, J.D. 2011. Virulence of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) commercial strains against adult Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) and impact on brood. Biological Control. 58(2):121-126.

Development of a desiccated cadaver delivery system to apply entomopathogenic nematodes for control of soil pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Grewal, P.S., Reding, M.E. 2011. Development of a desiccated cadaver delivery system to apply entomopathogenic nematodes for control of soil pests. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(3):317-324.

Development of Two Intelligent Spray Systems for Ornamental Nurseries - (Proceedings)

Zhu, H., Jeon, H., Chen, Y., Gu, J., Ozkan, H., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Canas, L., Krause, C.R., Locke, J.C., Zondag, R.H., Ernst, S.C., Fulcher, A., Rosetta, R. 2012. Development of Two Intelligent Spray Systems for Ornamental Nurseries. International Plant Propagators Proceedings. 60:41-46.

Species dependent influence of (-)alpha pinene on attraction of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to ethanol-baited traps in nursery agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Gandhi, K., Oliver, J., Schultz, P., Canas, L., Herms, D. 2011. Species dependent influence of (-)alpha pinene on attraction of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to ethanol-baited traps in nursery agroecosystems. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(2):574-579.

Systemic Insecticides Reduce Feeding, Survival and Fecundity of Adult Black Vine Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on a Variety of Ornamental Nursery Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M. 2011. Systemic insecticides reduce feeding, survival and fecundity of adult black vine weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on a variety of ornamental nursery crops. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(4):405-413.

A Rare Excitatory Amino Acid from Flowers of Zonal Geranium responsible for Paralyzing the Japanese Beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Winter, R.E., Singh, M.E., Reding, M.E., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2011. A rare excitatory amino acid from flowers of zonal geranium responsible for paralyzing the Japanese beetle. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 108(4):1217-1221.

Evaluation of a single application of Neonicotnoid and multi-application contact insecticides for flatheaded borer management in field grown Acer rubrum L. cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Youssef, N., Scholl, S., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Moyseenko, J.J., Halcomb, M.A. 2010. Evaluation of a single application of Neonicotnoid and multi-application contact insecticides for flatheaded borer management in field grown Acer rubrum L. cultivars. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28(3):135-149.

Monitoring Flight Activity of Ambrosia Beetles in Ornamental Nurseries with Ethanol-Baited Traps: Influence of Trap Height on Captures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Schultz, P., Ranger, C.M. 2010. Monitoring Flight Activity of Ambrosia Beetles in Ornamental Nurseries with Ethanol-Baited Traps: Influence of Trap Height on Captures. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28:85-90.

ARS Nursery and Floricultural Crop Research in Ohio - (Popular Publication)

Krause, C.R., Altland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Zhu, H. 2009. ARS Nursery and Floricultural Crop Research in Ohio. The Buckeye. December 2009, pg 19-21.

Evaporation and Coverage Area of Pesticide Droplets on Hairy and Waxy Leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, Y., Zhu, H., Frantz, J., Reding, M.E., Chan, K.C. 2009. Evaporation and Coverage Area of Pesticide Droplets on Hairy and Waxy Leaves. Biosystems Engineering. 104:324-334.

Monitoring Ambrosia Beetles with Ethanol-Injected Sentinel Trees and Ethanol-Baited Bottle Traps in Ornamental Nurseries - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Schultz, P., Oliver, J. 2009. Monitoring Ambrosia Beetles with Ethanol-Injected Sentinel Trees and Ethanol-Baited Bottle Traps in Ornamental Nurseries. Entomological Society of America Proceedings, December 13-16, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Performance of Oriental Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) on Woody Nursery Crops - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M. 2009. Performance of Oriental Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) on Woody Nursery Crops. Entomological Society of America Proceedings.

Development of an Odor-Based Trap Tree Strategy for Ambrosia Beetles Infesting Ornamental Nurseries - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Schultz, P. 2009. Development of an Odor-Based Trap Tree Strategy for Ambrosia Beetles Infesting Ornamental Nurseries. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 13-16, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Ambrosia Beetle, Xylosandrus germanus, to Repellent Formulations - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Schultz, P. 2009.Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Ambrosia Beetle, Xylosandrus germanus, to Repellent Formulations. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 13-16, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Acute Toxicity of Essential Oils to Japanese Beetle Larvae and their Corresponding Mass Spectral Analysis - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J. 2009. Acute Toxicity of Essential Oils to Japanese Beetle Larvae and their Corresponding Mass Spectral Analysis. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America, December 13-16, 2009, Indianapolis Indiana.

Ability of Stress-Related Volatiles to Attract and Induce Attacks by Xylosandrus Germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) and Other Ambrosia Beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Persad, A.B., Herms, D.A. 2010. Ability of Stress-Related Volatiles to Attract and Induce Attacks by Xylosandrus Germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) and Other Ambrosia Beetles. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 12:177-185.

Delivery of Chemical and Microbial Pesticides from Drip Irrigation Emitters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Zhu, H., Reding, M.E., Locke, J.C., Leland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Spongberg, A.L., Krause, C.R. 2009. Delivery of Chemical and Microbial Pesticides from Drip Irrigation Emitters. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(6):883-893.

Systemic Insecticides for Control of Black Vine Weevil, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in Container- and Field-Grown Nursery Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Persad, A. 2009. Systemic Insecticides for Control of Black Vine Weevil, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in Container- and Field-Grown Nursery Crops. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:927-933.

Field Evaluation of Essential Oils for Reducing Attraction by the Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Youssef, N.N., Oliver, J.B., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Moyseenko, J.J., Klein, M.G., Pappas, R.S. 2009. Field Evaluation of Essential Oils for Reducing Attraction by the Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1551-1558.

Toxicity of botanical formulations to nursery-infesting white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Oliver, J.B., Moyseenko, J.J., Youseef, N.N. 2009. Toxicity of botanical formulations to nursery-infesting white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). NCB-ESA North Central Branch Entomological Society of America.Available: http://www.esancb.org/files/ampdf/am2008.pdf

Leafhopper control in filed-grown red maples with systemic insecticides - (Abstract Only)

Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Ranger, C.M., Youssef, N.N., Scholl, S., Halcomb, M.A., Reding, M.E., Moyseenko, J.J. Leafhopper control in filed-grown red maples with systemic insecticides. Meeting Abstract.

Development of a Canopy Opener to improve Spray Deposition and Coverage Inside Soybean Canopies -- Part 2: Opener Design with Field Experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Ozkan, H.E., Reding, M.E., Krause, C.R. 2008. Development of a Canopy Opener to Improve Spray Deposition and Coverage Inside Soybean Canopies -- Part 2: Opener Design with Field Experiments. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(6):1913-1921.

Surface-Applied Insecticide Treatments for the Elimination of Larval Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) From Field-Grown Nursery Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J., Reding, M.E., Youseff, N., Klein, M.G., Bishop, B., Lewis, P. 2009. Surface-Applied Insecticide Treatments for the Elimination of Larval Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) From Field-Grown Nursery Plants. Pest Management Science. 65:(4)381-390.

Evaluation of Systemic Insecticides for Potato Leafhopper Control in Field-Grown Red Maple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Youssef, N., Halcomb, M.A., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M. 2009. Evaluation of Systemic Insecticides for Potato Leafhopper Control in Field-Grown Red Maple. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 27(1):17-23.

Ability of Plant Stress Volatiles to Trigger Attacks by the Nursery-Infesting Black Stem Borer, Xylosandrus germanus - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Herms, D.A., Persad, A. 2008. Ability of Plant Stress Volatiles to Trigger Attacks by the Nursery-Infesting Black Stem Borer, Xylosandrus germanus. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2008/webprogram/Paper38015.html

SYSTEMIC ACTIVITY OF NEONICOTINOIDS INFLUENCES FEEDING BY ADULT BLACK VINE WEEVILS ON VARIOUS SPECIES OF ORNAMENTALS - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E., Anand, P., Ranger, C.M. 2008. SYSTEMIC ACTIVITY OF NEONICOTINOIDS INFLUENCES FEEDING BY ADULT BLACK VINE WEEVILS ON VARIOUS SPECIES OF ORNAMENTALS. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2008/webprogram/Paper36751.html

Drench Treatments for Management of Larval Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Field-Grown Balled and Burlapped Nursery Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J., Reding, M.E., Dennis, S., Moyseenko, J.J., Youssef, N., Klein, M.G., Callcott, A., James, S., Mcanally, L., Bishop, B. 2008. Drench Treatments for Management of Larval Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Field-Grown Balled and Burlapped Nursery Plants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1158-1166.

Drip-Chemigation with Imidacloprid and Nematodes for Control of Scarab Larvae in Nursery Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C. 2008. Drip-Chemigation with Imidacloprid and Nematodes for Control of Scarab Larvae in Nursery Crops. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 26:93-100.

Research on Exotic Scarabs in Ornamental Nurseries in Ohio - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E. 2008. Research on Exotic Scarabs in Ornamental Nurseries in Ohio. Meeting Abstract. Availabe: http://www.esancb.org/files/ampdf/am2008.pdf

Xylosandrus germanus: A long-established but emerging invasive pest in U.S. nurseries - (Proceedings)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E. 2008. Xylosandrus germanus: A long-established but emerging invasive pest in U.S. nurseries. Proceedings, XXI International Congress of Entomology.Available: http://www.ice2008.org.za/pdf/proceedings.pdf

Influence of Silicon on Resistance of Zinnia Elegans to Myzus Persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Singh, A.P., Frantz, J., Canas, L., Locke, J.C., Reding, M.E., Vorsa, N. 2009. Influence of Silicon on Resistance of Zinnia Elegans to Myzus Persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Environmental Entomology. 38:129-136.

Black Vine Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Performance in Container- and Field-Grown Hosts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E. 2008. Black Vine Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Performance in Container- and Field-Grown Hosts. Journal of Entomological Science.43:300-310.

Uniformity of agro-chemicals and bio-compounds applied through drip irrigation system - (Proceedings)

Zhu, H., Wang, X., Reding, M.E., Locke, J.C., Leland, J.E., Spongberg, A.L., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2008. Uniformity of agro-chemicals and bio-compounds applied through drip irrigation system. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper 084084.

MONITORING THE AMBROSIA BEETLE COMPLEX IN ORNAMENTAL NURSERIES IN OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND VIRGINIA: INFLUENCE OF TRAP HEIGHT - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E., Oliver, J., Schultz, P. MONITORING THE AMBROSIA BEETLE COMPLEX IN ORNAMENTAL NURSERIES IN OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND VIRGINIA: INFLUENCE OF TRAP HEIGHT. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_29743.htm.

Current projects of the Application Technology Research Unit - (Abstract Only)

Krause, C.R., Altland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Zhu, H. 2007. Current projects of the Application Technology Research Unit. OFA Bulletin. No.904:24-25.

Influence of Spray Volume on Spray Deposition and Coverage Within Nursery Trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Zondag, R.H., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Krause, C.R. 2008. Influence of Spray Volume on Spray Deposition and Coverage Within Nursery Trees. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 26(1):51-57.

Monoterpenes influence response of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to attractant-baited traps - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E. 2007. Monoterpenes influence response of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to attractant-baited traps. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_30540.htm

Silicon-inducible defenses of Zinnia elegans against Myzus persicae - (Abstract Only)

Ranger, C.M., Singh, A.P., Frantz, J., Canas, L., Locke, J.C., Vorsa, N., Reding, M.E. Silicon-inducible defenses of Zinnia elegans against Myzus persicae. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_28624.htm

CHLORPYRIFOS IMMERSION TO ELIMINATE THIRD INSTAR JAPANESE BEETLE (COLEOPTERA:SCARABAEIDAE) IN BALLED AND BURLAPPED TREES AND SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT EFFECTS ON RED MAPLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Youssef, N., Mannion, C., Bishop, B. 2007. Chlorpyrifos immersion to eliminate third instar Japanese beetle (Coleoptera:scarabaeidae) in balled and burlapped trees and subsequent treatment effects on red maple. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(2):307-314.

Life History of Oriental Beetle and Other Scarabs, and Occurance of Tiphia Vernalis in Ohio Nurseries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G. 2007. Life History of Oriental Beetle and Other Scarabs, and Occurance of Tiphia Vernalis in Ohio Nurseries. Journal of Entomological Science. 42(3): 329-340.

COMMON WHITE GRUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO NURSERIES - (Other)

Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G. 2006. Common white grubs of northeast Ohio nurseries. Government Publication/Report. //www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/Place/36071000/Publications/Reding192314_2006_CommonWhiteGrubs.pdf.

Black Vine Weevil Oviposition Behavior in Container-Grown Nursery Crops - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E. 2006. Black Vine Weevil Oviposition Behavior in Container-Grown Nursery Crops. Meeting Abstract.

Development of a Canopy Opener to Increase Spray Deposition and Coverage inside Soybean Canopies - (Proceedings)

Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Ozkan, H.E., Guler, H., Brazee, R.D., Reding, M.E., Krause, C.R. 2006. Development of a Canopy Opener to Increase Spray Deposition and Coverage inside Soybean Canopies [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 061164.

NEW, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN PESTICIDE APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES - (Proceedings)

Krause, C.R., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Zondag, R.A., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C. 2006. New, innovative research in pesticide application technologies. International Crop Protection Compendium.

DRIP IRRIGATION AS A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR IMIDACLOPRID AND NEMATODES FOR CONTROL OF SCARAB GRUBS IN NURSERY CROPS - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C. 2005. Drip irrigation as a delivery system for imidacloprid and nematodes for control of scarab grubs in nursery crops [Abstract]. Presented at Natinal Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, December 14-18, 2005, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Survival of Adult Tiphia Vernalis (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae) after Insecticide, Fungicide, and Herbicide Exposure in Laboratory Bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, J., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Mannion, C., Bishop, B. 2006. Survival of Adult Tiphia Vernalis (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae) after Insecticide, Fungicide, and Herbicide Exposure in Laboratory Bioassays. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99:288-294.

Spray Deposition and Off-Target Loss in Nursery Tree Crops with Conventional Nozzle, Air Induction Nozzle and Drift Retardant - (Proceedings)

Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Brazee, R.D., Zondag, R., Fox, R.D., Reding, M.E., Ozkan, E.H. 2005. Spray Deposition and Off-Target Loss in Nursery Tree Crops with Conventional Nozzle, Air Induction Nozzle and Drift Retardant. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 051007.

A Transponder for Harmonic Radar Tracking of the Black Vine Weevil in Behavioral Research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brazee, R.D., Miller, E.S., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Zhu, H., Nudd, B.E. 2005. A Transponder for Harmonic Radar Tracking of the Black Vine Weevil in Behavioral Research. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(2):831-838.

A New System to Monitor Water and Nutrient use Efficiency in Pot-in-Pot Nursery Production System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Krause, C.R., Zondag, R.H., Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Fausey, N.R. 2005. A New System to Monitor Water and Nutrient use Efficiency in Pot-in-Pot Nursery Production System. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 23(1):47-53.

APPLICATION OF IMIDACLOPRID THROUGH DRIP IRRIGATION FOR CONTROL OF WHITE GRUBS IN FIELD-GROWN NURSERY CROPS - (Research Notes)

Reding, M.E., Zhu, H., Zondag, R. 2005. Application of imidacloprid through drip irrigation for control of white grubs in field-grown nursery crops. Extension Circular 195. p. 131-134.

A COMPARISON OF OVIPOSITION DEPTH IN TURF AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTINGS BY ORIENTAL BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Anderson, B.A., Reding, M.E. 2004. A comparison of oviposition depth in turf and ornamental plantings by oriental beetle (coleoptera: scarabaeidae). Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Poster.

DEVELOPMENT OF HARMONIC RADAR TRANSPONDERS TO TRACK BLACK VINE WEEVIL BEHAVIOR IN NURSERIES - (Proceedings)

Brazee, R.D., Zhu, H., Miller, E.S., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Nudd, B.E. 2004. Development of harmonic radar transponders to track black vine weevil behavior in nurseries. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041033.

TRACKING MOVEMENT OF BLACK VINE WEEVIL - (Abstract Only)

Reding, M.E. 2004. Tracking movement of black vine weevil. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Oral presentation.

FALL SUBSURFACE INSECTICIDE TREATMENTS AGAINST EUROPEAN CHAFER GRUBS DAMAGING FIELD-GROWN ORNAMENTALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Brazee, R.D., Krause, C.R. 2004. Fall subsurface insecticide treatments against european chafer grubs damaging field-grown ornamentals. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 22(1):32-36.

IR-4 ORNAMENTAL TRIALS CONDUCTED BY USDA-ARS IN OHIO: 2003 - (Proceedings)

Anderson, B.A., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Krause, C.R. 2004. Ir-4 Ornamental Trials Conducted by USDA-ARS in Ohio: 2003. Extension Circular. 193:130-134.

DETERMINATION OF WATER QUALITY, WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND WATER RUNOFF IN POT-IN-POT NURSERIES - (Research Notes)

Krause, C.R., Zhu, H., Zondag, R., Shipitalo, M.J., Williams, K.A., Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Demaline, T. 2004. Determination of water quality, water use efficiency and water runoff in pot-in-pot nurseries. Extension Publications. 193:78-83.

Research on Black Vine Weevil and White Grubs in Ornamental Nurseries in Ohio by USDA-ARS - (Experiment Station)

Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Brazee, R.D., Krause, C.R. 2003. Research on Black Vine Weevil and White Grubs in Ornamental Nurseries in Ohio by USDA-ARS. Extension Circular.189:89-93.

IR-4 Ornamental Trials Conducted by USDA-ARS in Ohio: 2002 - (Experiment Station)

Anderson, B.A., Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Krause, C.R. 2003. IR-4 Ornamental Trials Conducted by USDA-ARS in Ohio: 2002. Extension Circular. 189:85-88.

THE USDA/AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE RESEARCH WEATHER NETWORK IN LAKE COUNTY, OHIO - 2002 UPDATE - (Experiment Station)

Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Williams, K.A., Lohnes, D., Klein, M.G., Reding, M.E., Lyons, R., Hendricks, W., Zondag, R. 2004. The usda/agricultural research service research weather network in lake county, ohio - 2002 update. Extension Circular. 189:145-148.

The Effects of Sprayer Configuration on Efficacy for the Control of Scab on Crabapple - (Experiment Station)

Krause, C.R., Derksen, R.C., Horst, L., Zondag, R., Brazee, R.D., Klein, M.G., Reding, M.E. 2003. The Effects of Sprayer Configuration on Efficacy for the Control of Scab on Crabapple. Extension Circular. 189:65-68

Insecticidal Dips and other Strategies for Elimination of Japanese Beetle Larvae from Balled and Burlapped Nursery Stock - (Proceedings)

Klein, M.G., Oliver, J.B., Moyseenko, J.J., Reding, M.E. 2003. Insecticidal Dips and other Strategies for Elimination of Japanese Beetle Larvae from Balled and Burlapped Nursery Stock. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings.47:176-179.

DEVELOPING QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR THE JAPANESE BEETLE - (Abstract Only) - (01-Aug-02)

TIPHIA VERNALIS (HYMENOPTERA: TIPHIIDAE) PARASITIZING ORIENTAL BEETLE (ANOMALA ORIENTALIS, COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) IN A NURSERY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G. 2003. Tiphia vernalis (hymenoptera: tiphiidae) parasitizing oriental beetle (anomala orientalis, coleoptera: scarabaeidae) in a nursery. Great Lakes Entomologist.

LATE FALL RESCUE TREATMENTS AGAINST EUROPEAN CHAFER GRUBS INFESTING RHODODENDRONS IN AN OHIO NURSERY - (Abstract Only) - (26-Mar-02)

RESEARCH REVIEW 2001 AND A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE - (Abstract Only) - (10-Nov-01)