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Mortality and repellent effects of microbial pathogens on Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wright, M.S., Cornelius, M.L. 2012. Mortality and repellent effects of microbial pathogens on Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae). BMC Microbiology. 12:291 (7 pages).

Managing Earthworm Castings (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae) in Turfgrass using a Natural By-Product of Tea Oil (Camellia sp.) Manufacture     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Potter, D.A., Redmond, C.T., Meepagala, K.M., Williams, D.W. April 2010. Managing Earthworm Castings (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae) in Turfgrass using a Natural By-Product of Tea Oil (Camellia sp.) Manufacture. Pest Management Science. 66(4), pp:439-446.

Potential of Kaolin-based Particle Film Barriers for Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wiltz, B.A., Woodson, W.D., Puterka, G.J. 2010. Potential of Kaolin-based Particle Film Barriers for Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Control. Sociobiology. 55(2):405-413.

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

Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G. 2009. Some Organic Acids Acting as Stimulants of Recruitment and Feeding for the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology. 54 (3):861-871.

Bioassay design and length of time in the laboratory affect intercolonial interactions of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cornelius, M.L., Osbrink, W.L. Bioassay design and length of time in the laboratory affect intercolonial interactions of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae). Insectes Sociaux (56): 203-211.

Foraging Behavior of Coptotermes formosanus and Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Proceedings)

Cornelius, M.L. 2003. Foraging Behavior of Coptotermes formosanus and Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology.

The efficacy of bait supplements for improving the rate of discovery of bait stations in the field by the formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cornelius, M.L., Lyn, M.E., Williams, K.R., Lovisa, M.P., De Lucca II, A.J., Lax, A.R. 2009. The efficacy of bait supplements for improving the rate of discovery of bait stations in the field by the formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(3):1175-1181.

CHANGES IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE COLONIES (ISOPTERA: RHINOTERMITIDAE) IN CITY PARK, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA - (Proceedings)

Cornelius, M.L. Changes in the distribution of subterranean termite colonies (isoptera: rhinotermitidae) in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Urban Pests pp. 455-460 (2008).

Effects of Flooding on Field Populations of Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), in New Orleans, LA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Osbrink, W.L., Cornelius, M.L., Lax, A.R. 2008. Effects of Flooding on Field Populations of Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), in New Orleans, LA. Journal of Economic Entomology 101: 1367-1372.

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.

AREA-WIDE MANAGEMENT OF THE FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE, COPTOTERMES FORMOSANUS, IN NEW ORLEANS' FRENCH QUARTER - (Proceedings)

Lax, A.R., Guillot, F.S., Ring, D.R. 2007. Area-wide management of the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus), in New Orleans' French Quarter. IAEA-FAO Area Wide Insect Management Symposium Proceedings pgs. 617-626.

AREA-WIDE MANAGEMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES USING BAITS IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas, M., Morales-Ramos, J., Lockwood, M., Etheridge, L., Carroll, J., Coker, C., Knight, P. 2008. Area-wide management of subterranean termites using baits in South Mississippi. Agricultural Research Service Station Bulletin pp. 1-42.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EFFECT OF IMIDACLOPRID SOIL TREATMENTS ON THE OCCURRENCE OF FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES, COPTOTERMES FORMOSANUS SHIRAKI (ISOPTERA: RHINOTERMITIDAE), IN INDEPENDENT MONITORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Osbrink, W.L., Cornelius, M.L., Lax, A.R. 2005. Effect of imidacloprid soil treatments on the occurrence of formosan subterranean termites, coptotermes formosanus shiraki (isoptera: rhinotermitidae), in independent monitors. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):2160-2168.

"EFFECT OF BAIT SUPPLEMENTS ON THE FEEDING AND TUNNELING BEHAVIOR OF THE FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (ISOPTERA: RHINOTERMITIDAE)." - (Proceedings)

Cornelius, M.L. "Effect of bait supplements on the feeding and tunneling behavior of the formosan subterranean termite (isoptera: rhinotermitidae)." International Conference on Urban Pests pp. 159-163. In C-Y Lee and W.H.Robinson (eds), Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Urban Pests, Singapore.

CHANGES IN THE RATIOS OF FOUR CUTICULAR HYDROCARBONS IN THE FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (COPTOTERMES FORMOSANUS) DUE TO DIET - (Abstract Only)

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.