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

Nest marking behavior and chemical composition of olfactory cues involved in nest recognition in the solitary bee, Megachile rotundata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(07-May-13)

Monitoring oriental fruit moth (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae) with the ajar bait trap in pome and stone fruit orchards under mating disruption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(09-Apr-13)

A survey of insect assemblages responding to volatiles from a ubiquitous fungus in an agricultural landscape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(26-Mar-13)

Response by Lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) adults to salivary preconditioning of cotton squares - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(25-Mar-13)

Neo-sex chromosomes and adaptive potential in tortricid pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(12-Mar-13)

NNeural ensemble coding merges sex and habitat chemosensory signals in an insect herbivore (RSPB-2012-2496) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(12-Mar-13)

Factors affecting the efficacy of a vinegar trap for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(11-Mar-13)

Comparing mating disruption of codling moth with standard and meso dispensers loaded with pear ester and codlemone - (Proceedings)

(01-Mar-13)

New traps, baits, and lures for tree fruit IPM - (Proceedings)

(01-Mar-13)

Apple volatiles synergize the response of codling moth to pear ester - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(28-Feb-13)

New traps and lures for tree fruit pests - (Popular Publication)

Knight, A.L. 2013. New traps and lures for tree fruit pests. Good Fruit Grower. 64(3):56-57.

Survey of resistance to four insecticides and their associated mechanisms in different genotypes of the green peach aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Chile - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fuentes-Contreras, E., Figueroa, C.C., Silva, A.X., Bacigalupe, L.D., Briones, L.M., Foster, S.P., Unruh, T.R. 2013. Survey of resistance to four insecticides and their associated mechanisms in different genotypes of the green peach aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Chile. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:400-407.

Influence of trap design on upwind flight behavior and capture of female grape berry moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidea) with a kairomone lure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cha, D.H., Hesler, S.P., Linn, Jr, C.E., Zhang, A., Teal, P.E., Knight, A.L., Roelofs, W.L., Loeb, G.M. 2013. Influence of trap design on upwind flight behavior and capture of female grape berry moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidea) with a kairomone lure. Environmental Entomology. 42:150-157.

Effects of short photoperiod on codling moth diapause and survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neven, L.G. 2013. Effects of short photoperiod on codling moth diapause and survival. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1):520-523.

Temperature-dependent egg development of Lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cooper, W.R., Spurgeon, D.W. 2013. Temperature-dependent egg development of Lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1): 124-130..

The stink bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) of Washington state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zack, R.S., Landolt, P.J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. The stink bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) of Washington state. Great Lakes Entomologist. 45:251-259.

Evaluation of traps and lures for codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(10-Oct-12)

Cloning and characterization of an MRNA encoding an insulin receptor from the horned scarab beetle Onthophagus nigriventris (Coleoptera: scarabaeidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lavine, L., Hahn, Laura, Garczynski, S.F., Warren, I., Dworkin, I., Emlen, D. 2012. Cloning and characterization of an MRNA encoding an insulin receptor from the horned scarab beetle Onthophagus nigriventris (Coleoptera: scarabaeidae). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. Vol 82(1) 43-57.

Salivary proteins of Lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cooper, W.R., Nicholson, S.J., Puterka, G.J. 2013. Salivary proteins of Lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 106(1):86-92. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/AN12096.

A new species of Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) from western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R. 2012. A new species of Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) from western North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 114(4):476-491. doi:10.4289/0013-8797.114.4.476.

A field test for host discrimination and avoidance behavior for Rhagoletis pomonella flies in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sim, S., Mattsson, M., Feder, J., Cha, D., Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R., Linn, C., Feder, J.L. 2012. A field test for host discrimination and avoidance behavior for Rhagoletis pomonella flies in the western United States. Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 25:961-971.

Behavioral evidence for fruit odor discrimination and sympatric host races of Rhagoletis pomonella flies in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Linn, Jr, C.E., Yee, W.L., Simm, S.B., Cha, D.H., Powell, T.H., Goughnour, R.B., Feder, J.L. 2012. Behavioral evidence for fruit odor discrimination and sympatric host races of Rhagoletis pomonella flies in the western United States. Evolution. 66(11):3632-3641.

Controlled atmosphere and temperature treatment system to disinfest fruit moth, Carposina sasakii (Lepidoptera:Carposinidae) on apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Son, Y., Chon, I., Neven, L.G., Kim, Y. 2012. Controlled atmosphere and temperature treatment system to disinfest fruit moth, Carposina sasakii (Lepidoptera:Carposinidae) on apples. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(5):1540-1547; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/EC12133.

Moth pheromone receptors and deceitful parapheromones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, P., Garczynski, S.F., Atungulu, E., Syed, Z., Choo, Y., Vidal, D.M., Zitelli, C.H., Leal, W.S. 2012. Moth pheromone receptors and deceitful parapheromones. PLoS One. Vol 7(7):1653-1661.

Interaction of acetic acid and phenylacetaldehyde as attractants for trapping pest species of moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landolt, P.J., Toth, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Szarukan, I. 2013. Interaction of acetic acid and phenylacetaldehyde as attractants for trapping pest species of moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pest Management Science. 69:245-249.

The Effect of the Granulosis Virus (PapyGV) on Larval Mortality and Feeding Behavior of the Pandemis Leafroller Pandemis pyrusana (Kearfott)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Unruh, T.R., Lacey, L.A., Headrick, H.L., Pfannenstiel, R.S. 2012. The Effect of the Granulosis Virus (PapyGV) on Larval Mortality and Feeding Behavior of the Pandemis Leafroller Pandemis pyrusana (Kearfott)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 22:981-990.

Application of Cydia pomonella Expressed Sequence Tags: Identification and Expression of Three General Odorant Binding Proteins in Codling Moth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garczynski, S.F., Coates, B.S., Unruh, T.R., Schaeffer, S., Jiwan, D., Koepke, T., Dhingra, A. 2012. Application of Cydia pomonella Expressed Sequence Tags: Identification and Expression of Three General Odorant Binding Proteins in Codling Moth. Insect Molecular Biology. DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7917.2012.01560.x.

Control of Rhagoletis indifferents Using Thiamethoxam and Spinosad Baits Under External Fly Pressure and Its Relation to Rapidity of Kill and Residual Bait Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L., Alston, D.G. 2012. Control of Rhagoletis indifferents Using Thiamethoxam and Spinosad Baits Under External Fly Pressure and Its Relation to Rapidity of Kill and Residual Bait Activity. Crop Protection. 41:17-23.

Alternative fumigants to methyl bromide for killing pupae and preventing emergence of apple maggot fly (Diptera:Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(09-May-12)

Previous exposure to other males leads to prolonged copulation by a predatory true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Research Notes)

Horton, D.R. 2013. Previous exposure to other males leads to prolonged copulation by a predatory true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). The Canadian Entomologist. 145:88-93.

Adding microencapsulated pear ester to insecticides for control of Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae) in apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(05-May-12)

Parasitism of leafrollers in Washington fruit orchards is enhanced by perimeter plantings of rose and strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(25-Apr-12)

Parasitism of leafrollers in Washington fruit orchards is enhanced by perimater plantings of rose and strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Unruh, T.R., Pfannenstiel, R.S., Peters, C., Brunner, J., Jones, V.P. 2012. Parasitism of leafrollers in Washington fruit orchards is enhanced by perimater plantings of rose and strawberry. Biological Control. 62:162-172. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2012.04.007.

Monitoring oriental fruit moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with sticky traps baited with terpinyl acetate and sex pheromone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cichon, L., Fuentes, E., Barros, W., Basoalto, E., Hilton, R., Knight, A.L. 2012. Monitoring oriental fruit moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with sticky traps baited with terpinyl acetate and sex pheromone. Journal of Applied Entomology. DOI 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01732.x.

Body size phenotypes are heritable and mediate fecundity but not fitness in the lepidopteran frugivore, Cydia pomonella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.S., Landolt, P.J. 2012. Body size phenotypes are heritable and mediate fecundity but not fitness in the lepidopteran frugivore, Cydia pomonella. Naturwissenschaften. 99(6):483-491.

Preferences by Rhagoletis indifferens (Dipt., Tephritidae) and non-target flies for rectangles of various yellow colours and fluorescence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L. 2012. Preferences by Rhagoletis indifferens (Dipt., Tephritidae) and non-target flies for rectangles of various yellow colours and fluorescence. Journal of Applied Entomology. doi.10.111/J.1439-0418.2012.01725x.

Diversity and phenology of the generalist predator community in apple orchards of Central Washington State (insecta, araneae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Jones, V.P., Baker, C.C., Unruh, T.R. 2012. Diversity and phenology of the generalist predator community in apple orchards of Central Washington State (insecta, araneae). The Canadian Entomologist. 144:691-710.

Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: drosophilidae), trapped with combinations of wines and vinegars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landolt, P.J., Adams, T., Davis, T.S., Rogg, H. 2012. Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: drosophilidae), trapped with combinations of wines and vinegars. Florida Entomologist. 95(2):326-332.

Identification of host fruit volatiles from domestic apple (Malus domestica), native black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) and introduced ornamental hawthorn (C. monogyna) attractive to R. pomonella flies from the western U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cha, D.H., Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B., Simm, S.B., Powell, T.H., Feder, J.L., Linn, Jr, C.E. 2012. Identification of host fruit volatiles from domestic apple (Malus domestica), native black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) and introduced ornamental hawthorn (C. monogyna) attractive to R. pomonella flies from the western U.S.. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38:319-329. doi.10.1007/S10886-012-0087-9.

Abundances of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella, across different areas in central Washington, with special reference to black-fruited hawthorns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L., Cha, D.H., Linn, Jr, C.E., Klaus, M.W., Goughnour, R.B., Feder, J.L. 2012. Abundances of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella, across different areas in central Washington, with special reference to black-fruited hawthorns. Journal of Insect Science. http://www.insectscience.org/12.124/i536-2442-12-124.pdf.

Monitoring codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in orchards treated with pear ester and sex pheromone combo dispensers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Knight, A.L., Light, D.M., Chebny, V. 2012. Monitoring codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in orchards treated with pear ester and sex pheromone combo dispensers. Journal of Applied Entomology. DOI 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01715.x.

Evaluating dispensers loaded with codlemone and pear ester for disruption of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Knight, A.L., Light, D.M., Chebny, V. 2012. Evaluating dispensers loaded with codlemone and pear ester for disruption of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Environmental Entomology. 41(2):399-406.

Monitoring codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in sex phermone-treated orchards with (E)-4,8-dimethyl-1,3,7-nonatriene or pear ester in combination with codlemone and acetic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Knight, A.L., Light, D.M. 2012. Monitoring codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in sex phermone-treated orchards with (E)-4,8-dimethyl-1,3,7-nonatriene or pear ester in combination with codlemone and acetic acid. Environmental Entomology. 41(2):407-414.

Isolation, culture, preservation, and identification of entomopathogenic bacteria of the bacilli - (Book / Chapter)

Fisher, T.W., Garczynski, S.F. 2012. Chapter III: Isolation, culture, preservation, and identification of entomopathogenic bacteria of the bacilli. In: Lacey, L. (ed). Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology. 2nd Edition. London: Academic Press. pp 77-101.

Fate of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in harvested apples held under short photoperiod - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neven, L.G. 2012. Fate of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in harvested apples held under short photoperiod. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(2):297-303; DOI: http//dx.doi.org/10.1603/ED11242.

An improved system to assess insect tolerance to heated controlled atmosphere quarantine treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neven, L.G., Wang, S., Tang, J. 2012. An improved system to assess insect tolerance to heated controlled atmosphere quarantine treatment. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 143:95-100.

A Sex Attractant for Trapping Crambus cypridalis (Lepidoptera: crambidae) - (Research Notes)

Landolt, P.J., Roberts, D. 2012. A Sex Attractant for Trapping Crambus cypridalis (Lepidoptera: crambidae). Florida Entomologist. 95(1):194-195.

Differences in body size and egg loads of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) from introduced and native cherries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B., Feder, J.L. 2012. Differences in body size and egg loads of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) from introduced and native cherries. Environmental Entomology. 40(6):1353-1362.

Behavioral responses, rate of mortality, and oviposition of western cherry fruit fly exposed to Malathion, Zeta-cypermethrin, and Spinetoram - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L., Alston, D.G. 2012. Behavioral responses, rate of mortality, and oviposition of western cherry fruit fly exposed to Malathion, Zeta-cypermethrin, and Spinetoram. Journal of Pest Science. 85:141-151.

Organic codling moth management in Washington state and the world - (Proceedings)

Knight, A.L. 2011. Organic codling moth management in Washington state and the world. Washington State Horticulture Association Proceedings. pp 131-135.

Attraction of pest moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Crambidae) to floral lures on the island of Hawaii - (Proceedings)

Landolt, P.J., Jang, E.B., Carvalho, L.A., Pogue, M.G. 2011. Attraction of pest moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Crambidae) to floral lures on the island of Hawaii. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 43:49-58.

Efficacy of brown sugar flotation and hot water methods for detecting Rhagoletis indifferens (Dipt., Tephritidae) larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L. 2011. Efficacy of brown sugar flotation and hot water methods for detecting Rhagoletis indifferens (Dipt., Tephritidae) larvae. Journal of Applied Entomology. DOI:10.1111/J.1439-0418.2011.01672.x pp. 1-12.

Impact of metarhizium brunneum petch clavicipitaceae (Hypocreales) on pre-imaginal Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) within and on the surface of orchard soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cossentine, J., Jaronski, S., Thistlewood, H., Yee, W.L. 2011. Impact of metarhizium brunneum petch clavicipitaceae (Hypocreales) on pre-imaginal Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) within and on the surface of orchard soil. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21:1501-1505.

Male Fishia yosemitae (Grote)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) captured in traps baited with (Z)-7-dodecenyl acetate and (Z)-9-tetradecenyl acetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landolt, P.J., Brumley, J.A., Guedot, C.N., Wanner, K.W., Morales, A. 2011. Male Fishia yosemitae (Grote)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) captured in traps baited with (Z)-7-dodecenyl acetate and (Z)-9-tetradecenyl acetate. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 84:184-189.

Trapping spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: Drosophilidae) with combinations of vinegar and wine, and acetic acid and ethanol     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landolt, P.J., Adams, T., Rogg, H. 2011. Trapping spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: Drosophilidae) with combinations of vinegar and wine, and acetic acid and ethanol. Journal of Applied Entomology. 136(2012):148-154.

Differential captures of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) on four fluorescent yellow rectangle traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B. 2011. Differential captures of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) on four fluorescent yellow rectangle traps. Florida Entomologist. 94(4):998-1009.

Sex Attraction in Pear Psylla - (Proceedings)

Guedot, C.N., Horton, D.R., Landolt, P.J. 2011. Sex Attraction in Pear Psylla. Washington State Horticulture Association Proceedings. 106th Annual Meeting 2010 Proceedings, pp 146-147.