Projects

Augmentative Biological Control and Mass Rearing for Beneficial and Pest Insects Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411572

Publications

Some Organic Acids Acting as Stimulants of Recruitment and Feeding for the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Aug-09)

Developmental plasticity in Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): Analysis of Instar Variation in Number and Development Time under Different Diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Jul-09)

Piperideine Alkaloids from the Poison Gland of the Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Cantrell, C.L., Shang, H., Rojas, M.G. 2009. Piperideine Alkaloids from the Poison Gland of the Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Available: http://pubs.acs.org

Effect of Host Plant on the Chemical Composition of Tetranychus urticae (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae): Variability in Soluble Protein, Anions, and Carbohydrates. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Dec-08)

Size and Chemical Composition of Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Spermatophores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanco, C. A., Rojas, M. G., Groot, A., Morales Ramos, J. A., Abel, C. A. Size and Chemical Composition of Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Spermatophores. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 102(4): 629-637. 2009

Cdc-1 Enclose Continuous Rearing System for Phytoseiid Mites - (Other)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2008. CDC-1 Enclose Continuous Rearing System for Phytoseiid Mites. Software and User Manual Public Release.

Phytoseilus persimilis (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) Feeding on Extrafloral Nectar: Reproductive Impact of Sugar Sources in Presence of Prey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2008. Phytoseilus persimilis (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) Feeding on Extrafloral Nectar: Reproductive Impact of Sugar Sources in Presence of Prey. Biopesticides International. 4(1): 1-5 (2008).

Uso de Cebos para el Control de la Termita de Formosa, Coptotermes formosanus, en Zonas Arboladas en la Ciudad de Nuevo Orleáns - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2008. Uso de Cebos para el Control de la Termita de Formosa, Coptotermes formosanus, en Zonas Arboladas en la Ciudad de Nuevo Orleáns. Proceedings of V Congreso Nacional de Proteccion a la Madera. p. 35-38.

Efectos de Campos Magnéticos en las Tasas de Consumo de Madera por Coptotermes formosanus, la Termita Subterránea de Formosa. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G., Solhjoo, H.H. 2008. Efectos de Campos Magnéticos en las Tasas de Consumo de Madera por Coptotermes formosanus, la Termita Subterránea de Formosa.V Congreso Nacional Proteccion a la Madera. p. 99-101.

Plant Host Effect on the Development of Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanco, C.A., Teran-Vargas, A.P., Abel, C.A., Portilla, M., Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2008. Plant Host Effect on the Development of Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: noctuidae). Environmental Entomology. 37:1538-1547.

Mechanized Packing and Delivery System for Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Infected Mealworm Cadavers - (Other)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Tedders, W.L., Dean, C.B., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Rojas, M.G. 2007. Mechanized Packing and Delivery System for Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Infected Mealworm Cadavers. Software and User Manual Public Release.

Importance of Lipids for Queen Fecundity and Colony Growth of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2007. Importance of Lipids for Queen Fecundity and Colony Growth of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Environmental Entomology 36(5):1014-1017.

Effects of Diflubenzuron on the Peritrophic Matrix and Fat Body of Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Workers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G., Sittertz-Bhatkar, H. 2006. Effects of diflubenzuron on the peritrophic matrix and fat body of formosan subterranean termite (isoptera: rhinotermitidae) workers. Sociobiology. 47(3):667-676.

Peritrophic Matrix of the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G., Sittertz-Bhatkar 2006. Peritrophic matrix of the formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), Florida Entomologist. 89: 99-101.

Changes in the Ratios of Four Cuticular Hydrocarbons in Formosan Subterranean Termite Workers (Coptotermes Formosanus Shiraki) Due to Diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas, M.G., Werle, C.T., Cottrell, N.L., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2005. Changes in the ratios of four cuticular hydrocarbons in formosan subterranean termite workers (coptotermes formosanus shiraki) due to diet. Sociobiology 46:131-140.

Growth of Young Colonies of Coptotermes Formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Feeding on Single Versus Multiple Wood Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2005. Growth of young colonies of coptotermes formosanus (isoptera: rhinotermitidae) feeding on single versus multiple wood species. Sociobiology 46:155-173.

Testing Methods for Improving Survival of Incipient Colonies of Coptotermes Formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) for Laboratory Comparisons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2005. Testing methods for improving survival of incipient colonies of coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) for laboratory comparisons. Sociobiology 46(2):375-384.

Wood Consumption Rates of Coptotermes Formosanus(isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): a Three Year Study Using Groups of Workers and Soldiers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2005. Wood consumption rates of coptotermes formosanus(isoptera: rhinotermitidae): a three - year study using groups of workers and soldiers. Sociobiology 45:707-719.

Changes in the Ratios of Four Cuticular Hydrocarbons in the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Coptotermes Formosanus) Due to Diet - (Abstract)

Rojas, M.G., Werle, C.T., Cottrell, N.L., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2005. Changes in the ratios of four cuticular hydrocarbons in the formosan subterranean termite (coptotermes formosanus) due to diet. Sociobiology 46(1):131-140.

Wood Consumption of Young Colonies of Coptotermes Formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2005. Wood consumption of young colonies of coptotermes formosanus (isoptera: rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology.

Effects of 3 Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors on Egg Viability and Survival of Coptotermes Formosanus, (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Incipient Reproductive Adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2004. Effects of 3 chitin synthesis inhibitors on egg viability and survival of coptotermes formosanus, (isoptera: rhinotermitidae) incipient reproductive adults. Annals of the Entomological Society of America.

Black-Staining Fungus Effects on the Natural Resistance Properties of Alaskan Yellow-Cedar to the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G., Hennon, P.E. 2003. Black-staining fungus effects on the natural resistance properties of alaskan yellow-cedar to the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Environmental Entomology. 32:1234-1241.

Nutritional Ecology of the Formosan Subterranean Termite Isoptera Rhinotermitidae)growth and Survival of Incipient Colonies Feeding Onpreferred Wood Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2003. Nutritional ecology of the formosan subterranean termite (isoptera rhinotermitidae) growth and survival of incipient colonies feeding onpreferred wood species. Journal of Economic Entomology 96:106-116.