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Survival of Hessian Fly (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Puparia after exposure to simulated hay harvest conditions, drying on location and in windrows in washington and california - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(06-Feb-13)

Biological Control of Phacidiopycnis Rot in ‘d’Anjou’ Pears - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(10-Jan-13)

Effect of abundance of the navel orangeworm on sampling range and interference between pheromone traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burks, C.S., Higbee, B.S. 2013. Effect of abundance of the navel orangeworm on sampling range and interference between pheromone traps. Environmental Entomology. 42(1):143-149.

Mobility of olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) late third instars and teneral adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(11-Jul-12)

Dielectric properties of almond shells in the development of radio frequency and microwave pasteurization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gao, M., Tang, J., Johnson, J.A., Wang, S. 2012. Dielectric properties of almond shells in the development of radio frequency and microwave pasteurization. Journal of Food Engineering. 112(4):282-287.

Flying faster: Flight height affects orthokinetic responses during moth flight to sex pheromone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuenen, L.P. 2012. Flying faster: Flight height affects orthokinetic responses during moth flight to sex pheromone. Journal of Insect Behavior. DOI 10.1007/s10905-012-9333-9.

Current status of non-chemical methods for control of insect pests in dried fruits and nuts - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, J.A. 2012. Current status of non-chemical methods for control of insect pests in dried fruits and nuts. International Congress of Entomology. Paper No. S1202TU18.

Field Efficacy and application timing of methoxyfenozide, a reduced risk treatment for control of navel orangeworm (Lepidpotera: Pyralidae) in almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(16-Mar-12)

Effect of mating disruption and lure load on the number of Plodia interpunctella males captured in pheromone traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burks, C.S., Kuenen, L.P. 2012. Effect of mating disruption and lure load on the number of Plodia interpunctella males captured in pheromone traps. Journal of Stored Products Research. 49:189-195.

Performance of Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) reared from irradiated host on olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yokoyama, V.Y., Wang, X., Aldana, A., Caceres, C.E., Rendon, P.A., Johnson, M.W., Daane, K.M. 2012. Performance of Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) reared from irradiated host on olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in California. Environmental Entomology. 41:497-507.

Impact of High Temperature Forced Air Heating of Navel Oranges on Quality Attributes, Sensory Parameters, and Flavor Volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2012. Impact of High Temperature Forced Air Heating of Navel Oranges on Quality Attributes, Sensory Parameters, and Flavor Volatiles. HortScience. 47:386-390.

Evaluating the storage environment in hypobaric chambers used for disinfesting fresh fruits     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Fellman, J.K., Mattinson, D.S., Tang, J., Davenport, T., Wang, S. 2012. Evaluating the storage environment in hypobaric chambers used for disinfesting fresh fruits. Biosystems Engineering. 111(3):271-279.

Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in lentils     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J., Wang, S. 2012. Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in lentils. Journal of Stored Products Research. 48:143-148.

Effects of naturally occurring and synthetic synergists on the toxicity of three insecticides, a phytochemical and a mycotoxin to the navel orangeworm Amyelois transitella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niu, G., Pollock, H.S., Lawrance, A., Siegel, J.P., Berenbaum, M.R. 2012. Effects of naturally occurring and synthetic synergists on the toxicity of three insecticides, a phytochemical and a mycotoxin to the navel orangeworm Amyelois transitella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(2) 410-417.

Determining radio frequency heating uniformity of mixed beans for disinfestation treatments     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiao, S., Tang, J., Johnson, J.A., Tiwari, G., Wang, S. 2011. Determining radio frequency heating uniformity of mixed beans for disinfestation treatments. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(5):1847-1855.

Monitoring Indianmeal moth in the presence of mating disruption - (Proceedings)

Burks, C.S., Kuenen, L.P. 2011. Monitoring Indianmeal moth in the presence of mating disruption. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, October 30 - November 1, 2012, San Diego, California. 59:1-3.

Low pressure treatments for codling moth on fresh fruits - (Proceedings)

Johnson, J.A., Jiao, S., Davenport, T., Wang, S. 2011. Low pressure treatments for codling moth on fresh fruits. Proceedings of International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives, October 31 - November 2, 2011. 65:1-4.

Behavior, biology and ecology of stored fruit and nut insects - (Book / Chapter)

Burks, C.S., Johnson, J.A. 2012. Behavior, biology and ecology of stored fruit and nut insects. In G.W. Cuperus D.W. Hagstrum and T.W. Phillips (eds.). Stored Product Protection. Publication S156. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. p. 21-32.

Evaluation of imported parasitoid fitness for biocontrol of olive fruit fly in California olives - (Abstract Only)

(20-Aug-11)

Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly - (Proceedings)

Johnson, M.W., Daane, K.M., Wang, X., Yokoyama, V.Y., Pickett, C., Hoelmer, K.A., Kirk, A.A. 2012. Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly. International Organization for Biological Control. 79: 63-69.

Rearing, Importation, and Release of Psyttalia humilis for Biocontrol of Olive Fruit Fly in California - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2011. Rearing, Importation, and Release of Psyttalia humilis for Biocontrol of Olive Fruit Fly in California. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin (Abstract for Conference Proceedings), May 3-6, 2011, Havana, Cuba. p. 4.

Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in lentils - (Proceedings)

Jiao, S., Wang, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2011. Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in lentils. Proceedings of 2011 IMPI 45th Annual Microwave Power Symposium, June 8-10, 2011, New Orleans, Lousianna. 49-54.

Spotted Wing Drosophila Host Suitability Index for Several California Fresh Fruits - (Abstract Only)

Walse, S.S., Bellamy, D.E. 2011. Spotted Wing Drosophila Host Suitability Index for Several California Fresh Fruits. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. 8.

Subtropical Fruit Fly Invasions into Temperate Fruit Fly Territory in California's San Joaquin Valley - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2011. Subtropical Fruit Fly Invasions into Temperate Fruit Fly Territory in California's San Joaquin Valley. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. 135.

Mating disruption for control of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in dried beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burks, C.S., Mclaughlin, J.R., Miller, J.R., Brandl, D.G. 2011. Mating disruption for control of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in dried beans. Journal of Stored Products Research. 47(3):216-221.

Comparison of trapping for eggs, females, and males of the navel orangeworm Amyelois transitella (Walker) in almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burks, C.S., Higbee, B.S., Siegel, J.P., Brandl, D.G. 2011. Comparison of trapping for eggs, females, and males of the navel orangeworm Amyelois transitella (Walker) in almonds. Environmental Entomology. 40(3):706-713.

Development of Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in the Central Valley of California - (Other)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2011. Development of Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in the Central Valley of California. California Olive Committee Annual Research Report. 46-57.

Effect of radio frequency treatments on cowpea weevil adults - (Abstract Only)

(25-Jan-11)

Dielectric properties of cowpea weevil, black eyed peas and mung beans with respect to the development of radio frequency heat treatments     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J., Tiwari, G., Wang, S. 2011. Dielectric properties of cowpea weevil, black eyed peas and mung beans with respect to the development of radio frequency heat treatments. Biosystems Engineering. 108(3):280-291.

Response of Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and conditions in California olive orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yokoyama, V.Y., Rendon, P.A., Wang, X., Opp, S.B., Johnson, M.W., Daane, K.M. 2011. Response of Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and conditions in California olive orchards. Environmental Entomology. 40:315-323.

Variable development rate and survival of navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella, Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on pistachio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Siegel, J.P., Kuenen, L.P. 2011. Variable development rate and survival of navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella, Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on pistachio. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(2):532-539.

Comparative evaluation of two olive fruit fly parasitoids under varying abiotic conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Johnson, M.W., Yokoyama, V.Y., Pickett, C.H., Daane, K.M. 2010. Comparative evaluation of two olive fruit fly parasitoids under varying abiotic conditions. Biocontrol. 56:283-293.

Development of radio frequency treatments for dried pulses - (Proceedings)

Johnson, J.A., Wang, S., Jiao, S., Tang, J. 2010. Development of radio frequency treatments for dried pulses. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. November 1-3, 2010, Orlando, Florida. 51:1-3.

Pest, Parasitoid, and Fruit Interactions in Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2010. Pest, Parasitoid, and Fruit Interactions in Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium, September 26 - October 1, 2010, Valencia, Spain.

Determining radio frequency heating uniformity in mixed beans for disinfestations - (Proceedings)

Jiao, S., Tang, J., Johnson, J.A., Tiwari, G., Wang, S. 2010. Determining radio frequency heating uniformity in mixed beans for disinfestations. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings, July 14-16, 2010, Denver, CO.

Treatment protocol development for disinfesting legumes using radio frequency energy - (Proceedings)

Wang, S., Tiwari, G., Jio, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2010. Treatment protocol development for disinfesting legumes using radio frequency energy. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings, July 14-16, 2010, Denver, CO.

Treatment protocol development for disinfesting legumes using radio frequency energy - (Proceedings)

Wang, S., Tiwari, G., Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2010. Treatment protocol development for disinfesting legumes using radio frequency energy. 2010 IMPI 44th Annual Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. July 14-16, 2010, Denver, CO.

Determining radio frequency heating uniformity of mixed beans during disinfestation treatments - (Proceedings)

Jiao, S., Tang, J., Johnson, J.A., Tiwari, G., Wang, S. 2010. Determining radio frequency heating uniformity of mixed beans during disinfestation treatments. 2010 IMPI 44th Annual Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. July 14-16, 2010, Denver, CO.

Attractiveness of a Four-Component Pheromone Blend to Male Navel Orangeworm Moths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kanno, H., Kuenen, L.P., Klingler, K.A., Millar, J.G., Carde, R.T. 2010. Attractiveness of a Four-Component Pheromone Blend to Male Navel Orangeworm Moths. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36:584-591.

Field Performance and Fitness of an Olive Fruit Fly Parasitoid, Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) mass reared on irradiated Medfly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yokoyama, V.Y., Caceres, C.E., Kuenen, L.P., Wang, X., Rendon, P.A., Johnson, M.W., Daane, K.M. 2010. Field Performance and Fitness of an Olive Fruit Fly Parasitoid, Psyttalia humilis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) mass reared on irradiated Medfly. Journal of Biological Control. 54:90-99.

Almond Production Manual Chapter: Insects and Mites - (Book / Chapter)

(01-Apr-10)

Developing Postharvest Disinfestation Treatments for Legumes Using Radio Frequency Energy - (Proceedings)

Wang, S., Tiwari, G., Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2010. Developing Postharvest Disinfestation Treatments for Legumes Using Radio Frequency Energy. ASABE Annual International Meeting. June 20-23, 2010, Pittsburgh, PA. Paper No. 1008320. ASABE. St. Joseph, MI, USA 10p.

Pheromone traps for monitoring Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the presence of mating disruption     - (Proceedings)

Burks, C.S., Brandl, D.G., Kuenen, L.P., Reyes, C.C., Fisher, J.M. 2010. Pheromone traps for monitoring Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the presence of mating disruption. Stored Products Protection International Working Conference Proceedings. In: Carvalho, M. O., Fields, P. G., Adler, C. S., Arthur, F. H., Athanassiou, C. G., Cambell, J. F., Fleurat-Lessard, F., Flinn, P. W., Hodges, R. J., Isikber, A. A., Navarro, S., Noyes, R., Riudavets, J., Sinha, K. K., Thorpe, G., Timlick, B. H., Trematerra, P. & White, N. D. G., eds. 10th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, 2010 Estoril, Portugal. Julius Kühn-Institut, Berlin. 79-84.

Response of Hessian Fly to a Potential New Fumigant for Exported Hay - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y., Cambron, S.E., Muhareb, J. 2010. Response of Hessian Fly to a Potential New Fumigant for Exported Hay. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting, April 11-14, 2010, Boise, Idaho. p. 49.

Mating Disruption for Control of Navel Orangeworm in Almonds in Central California - (Abstract Only)

Burks, C.S., Higbee, B.S., Daane, K.M., Siegel, J.P., Brandl, D.G. 2010. Mating Disruption for Control of Navel Orangeworm in Almonds in Central California. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. p.23.

Radio frequency treatments for insect disinfestation of dried pulses - (Proceedings)

(15-Feb-10)

Effect of Relative Humidity and Product Moisture on Efficacy of Low Pressure Treatments Against Indianmeal Moth     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, J.A. 2010. Effect of Relative Humidity and Product Moisture on Efficacy of Low Pressure Treatments Against Indianmeal Moth. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):612-618.

Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California---Utilization of Parasitoids from USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Guatemala and Cultural Control Methods - (Other)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2010. Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California---Utilization of Parasitoids from USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Guatemala and Cultural Control Methods. California Olive Committee Annual Research Report. pp. 62-71.

Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Postharvest Insect Disinfestation of California Walnuts - (Proceedings)

(08-Jan-10)

Developing Postharvest Disinfestation Treatments of Legumes Using Radio Frequency Energy.     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S., Tiwari, G., Jiao, S., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2010. Developing Postharvest Disinfestation Treatments of Legumes Using Radio Frequency Energy. Biosystems Engineering. 105:341-349.

Radio frequency treatments for insect disinfestation of dried pulses - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, J.A., Wang, S., Tang, J. 2010. Radio frequency treatments for insect disinfestation of dried pulses [Abstract]. 10th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection. p. 25.

Identification of Critical Secondary Components of the Sex Pheromone of the Navel Orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuenen, L.P., Millar, J.G., Mcelfresh, S.J. 2010. Identification of Critical Secondary Components of the Sex Pheromone of the Navel Orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(2):314-330.

Monitoring Amyelois transitella Males and Females with Phenyl Propionate Traps in Almonds and Pistachios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burks, C.S., Higbee, B.S., Kuenen, L.P., Brandl, D.G. 2009. Monitoring Amyelois transitella Males and Females with Phenyl Propionate Traps in Almonds and Pistachios. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 133(3):283-291.

Evaluating Coverage and Efficacy of Insecticides to Control Navel Orangeworm - (Proceedings)

(02-Sep-09)

Radio Frequency Heat Treatments to Disinfest Dried Pulses of Cowpea Weevil     - (Proceedings)

Johnson, J.A., Wang, S., Tang, J. 2009. Radio Frequency Heat Treatments to Disinfest Dried Pulses of Cowpea Weevil. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 10-13, 2009, San Diego, CA. p. 76.1-4.

Comparative Toxicity of Mycotoxins to Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) and Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niu, G., Siegel, J.P., Schuler, M.A., Berenbaum, M.R. 2009. Comparative Toxicity of Mycotoxins to Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) and Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35(8):951-957.

Temperature and Moisture Dependent Dielectric Properties of Legume Flours Associated with Dielectric Heating     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guo, W., Wang, S., Tiwanri, G., Johnson, J.A., Tang, J. 2010. Temperature and Moisture Dependent Dielectric Properties of Legume Flours Associated with Dielectric Heating. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie. Food Science and Technology. 43:193-201.

Use of Low Temperature to Control Postharvest Indianmeal Moth     - (Trade Journal)

Johnson, J.A. 2009. Use of Low Temperature to Control Postharvest Indianmeal Moth. Australian Nutgrower. 23(2):6-8.

Radio frequency energy for postharvest control of pests in dry nuts and legumes - (Trade Journal)

Wang, S., Tang, J., Cavalieri, R., Mitcham, E., Johnson, J.A. 2009. Radio frequency energy for postharvest control of pests in dry nuts and legumes. Resource Engineering and Technology for a Sustainable World. 16(3):17-19.

2008 Field Releases of Psyttalia Cf. Concolor for Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y., Rendon, P.A., Caceres, C.E. 2009. 2008 Field Releases of Psyttalia cf. concolor for Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California. Abstracts of the Entomological Society of America, 93rd Pacific Branch Annual Meeting, March 29-April 1, 2009. p. 53.

Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California---Utilization of Parasitoids from USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Guatemala - (Other)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2009. Biological and Cultural Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California---Utilization of Parasitoids from USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Guatemala. California Olive Committee Annual Research Report. p. 91-97.

Determining thermotolerance of fifth-instar Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Amyelois transitella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by three different methods     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S., Johnson, J.A., Hansen, J.D., Tang, J. 2009. Determining thermotolerance of fifth-instar Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Amyelois transitella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by three different methods. Journal of Stored Products Research. 45(3):184-189.

Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) (Walker) and Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana)(Harris) as Pests of Pistachio - (Book / Chapter)

Bentley, W., Siegel, J.P., Holtz, B., Daane, K. 2008. Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) (Walker) and Obliquebanded Leafroller (Choristoneura rosaceana)(Harris) as Pests of Pistachio. Pistachio Production Manual 5th Edition. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Oakland, CA. p. 179-191.

Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California with a Parasitoid Imported from Guatemala - (Abstract Only)

Yokoyama, V.Y. 2008. Biological Control of Olive Fruit Fly in California with a Parasitoid Imported from Guatemala. Meeting of the Working Group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere, November 2-7, 2008, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. No. S9b