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Phone: (309) 681-6310

Fax: (309) 681-6693

Room: 2101A

 

USDA ARS NCAUR

1815 N University

Peoria, IL 61604

EDUCATION

PhD, Entomology, Texas A&M University, 1992

MS, Entomology, University of Wyoming, 1982

BS, Agronomy, University of Illinois, 1980

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Development of biological pesticides based on insect pathogens.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Current research focuses on microbial control of insect pests with emphasis on developing improved formulations for the storage, mixing, and application of insect pathogens as biopesticides. Applying biological insecticides is one form of biological control defined as augmenting insect pathogens. Augmenting microbial pathogens of insects has the potential to provide environmentally sound control of insect pests in many environments because of the pathogens’ extreme host specificity. My research interests focus on economical production, easy to use formulations and application techniques to develop fungal and baculovirus pathogens of insect into future biological insecticides. Current research efforts are focused on select fungal and baculovirus for application to agricultural, urban, and natural environments. One specific research project focuses on the use of a baculovirus for control of the black cutworm, a pest of bentgrass used for golf greens and tees.

LAB MEMBERS / SUPPORT STAFF / VISITING SCIENTISTS

Current:

            Erica Goett (Biological Science Laboratory Technician)

            

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Entomological Society of America

Society for Invertebrate Pathology

 

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  • Isothiocyanates: promising larvicides for mosquitoes-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Increased phenoloxidase activity constitutes the main defense strategy of Trichoplusia ni larvae against fungal entomopathogenic infections -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Duffield, K.R., Rosales, A., Muturi, E.J., Behle, R.W., Ramirez, J.L. 2023. Increased phenoloxidase activity constitutes the main defense strategy of Trichoplusia ni larvae against fungal entomopathogenic infections. Insects. 14(8), article 667. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14080667.
    
  • Prospects for biocontrol of tar spot of corn: candidate biocontrol organisms isolated from tar spot stromata-(Abstract Only)
    Ramirez, J.L., Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Behle, R.W., Muturi, E.J. 2023. Prospects for biocontrol of tar spot of corn: candidate biocontrol organisms isolated from tar spot stromata. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
    
  • Potential biocontrol agents of corn tar spot disease isolated from overwintered Phyllachora maydis stromata -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Johnson, E.T., Dowd, P.F., Ramirez, J.L., Behle, R.W. 2023. Potential biocontrol agents of corn tar spot disease isolated from overwintered Phyllachora maydis stromata. Microorganisms. 11(6). Article 1550. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061550.
    
  • Impacts of Repeated Liquid Culture on Entomopathogenic Fungi-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Bioactivity of brassica seed meals and its compounds as ecofriendly larvicides against mosquitoes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flor-Weiler, L., Behle, R.W., Berhow, M.A., McCormick, S.P., Vaughn, S.F., Muturi, E.J., Hay, W.T. 2023. Bioactivity of brassica seed meals and its compounds as ecofriendly larvicides against mosquitoes. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 3936. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30563-6.
    
  • Effectiveness of brassica seed meals as potential ecofriendly larvicides for mosquito control-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Formulations of entomopathogens as bioinsecticides -(Book / Chapter)
    Behle, R.W., Bithisel, T. 2022. Formulations of entomopathogens as bioinsecticides. In: Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens. 2nd edition. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. pp. 407-429.
    
  • Repellency and toxicity of a CO2-derived cedarwood oil on hard tick species (Ixodidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flor-Weiler, L.B., Behle, R.W., Eller, F.J., Muturi, E.J., Rooney, A.P. 2022. Repellency and toxicity of a CO2-derived cedarwood oil on hard tick species (Ixodidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 86:299-312. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-022-00692-0.
    
  • Comparing production and efficacy of Cordyceps javanica with Cordyceps fumosorosea -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Duffield, K.R., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Comparing production and efficacy of Cordyceps javanica with Cordyceps fumosorosea. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2):455-461. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac002.
    
  • The effectiveness of a CO2-derived cedarwood oil as alternative control for hard ticks-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Active and covert infections of cricket iridovirus and Acheta domesticus densovirus in reared Gryllodes sigillatus crickets -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Duffield, K.R., Hunt, J., Sadd, B.M., Sakaluk, S.K., Oppert, B.S., Rosario-Cora, K., Behle, R.W., Ramirez, J.L. 2021. Active and covert infections of cricket iridovirus and Acheta domesticus densovirus in reared Gryllodes sigillatus crickets. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. Article 780796. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.780796.
    
  • Editorial: Entomopathogens for sustainable food production -(Review Article)
    Dara, S.K., Behle, R.W., Arthurs, S.P. 2021. Editorial: Entomopathogens for sustainable food production. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 5. Article 672404. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.672404.
    
  • Fall application of Metarhizium brunneum microsclerotia as soil applied granules to reduce summer emergence of walnut husk maggot adults-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2020. Fall application of Metarhizium brunneum microsclerotia as soil applied granules to reduce summer emergence of walnut husk maggot adults. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
    
  • Emergence of walnut husk maggot adults in Central Illinois and potential for control with Metarhizium brunneum -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W. 2020. Emergence of walnut husk maggot adults in Central Illinois and potential for control with Metarhizium brunneum. Journal of Insect Science. 20(6). Article 33. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa134.
    
  • Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Hofman, C.O., Behle, R.W., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2020. Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains. Insects. 11(10). Article 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100711.
    
  • Ensuring food safety and security: Evaluating and utilizing plant/pest/pathogen phytochemical interactions-(Abstract Only)
    Hay, W.T., Vaughan, M.M., McCormick, S.P., Behle, R.W., Berhow, M.A., Selling, G.W., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Teresi, J.M., Bowman, M.J., Dunn, R.O. 2020. Ensuring food safety and security: Evaluating and utilizing plant/pest/pathogen phytochemical interactions [abstract].
    
  • Optimizing application rates of Metarhizium brunneum (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia for infecting the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Clifton, E.H., Gardescu, S., Behle, R.W., Hajek, A.E. 2020. Optimizing application rates of Metarhizium brunneum (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia for infecting the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(6):2650-2656. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa222.
    
  • Biopesticide synergy when combining plant flavonoids and entomopathogenic baculovirus -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hay, W.T., Behle, R.W., Berhow, M.A., Miller, A.C., Selling, G.W. 2020. Biopesticide synergy when combining plant flavonoids and entomopathogenic baculovirus. Nature. 10:6806. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-63746-6.
    
  • Use of novel film forming starch complexes to directly and indirectly reduce insect damage to plants -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hay, W.T., Behle, R.W., Ruiz-Vera, U.M., Fanta, G.F., Selling, G.W. 2020. Use of novel film forming starch complexes to directly and indirectly reduce insect damage to plants. Crop Protection. 130:105048. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.105048.
    
  • Soil treatment of Metarhizium brunneum F52 granule containing microsclerotia: Effective in reducing egg hatch of Aedes aegypti-(Abstract Only)
    Weiler, L., Behle, R.W., Johnson, E.T., Rooney, A.P., Strickman, D.A. 2019. Soil treatment of Metarhizium brunneum F52 granule containing microsclerotia: Effective in reducing egg hatch of Aedes aegypti. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
    
  • Amylose inclusion complexes as emulsifiers for garlic and asafoetida essential oils for mosquito control -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Muturi, E.J., Hay, W.T., Behle, R.W., Selling, G.W. 2019. Amylose inclusion complexes as emulsifiers for garlic and asafoetida essential oils for mosquito control. Insects. 10(10):337. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10100337.
    
  • Susceptibility of Rhagoletis suavis (Diptera: Tephritidae) maggots to entomopathogenic fungi -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Nisar, M.J., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Goett, E.J., Iqbal, M., Gogi, M.D. 2019. Susceptibility of Rhagoletis suavis (Diptera: Tephritidae) maggots to entomopathogenic fungi. Southwestern Entomologist. 44(2):431-436. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.044.0208.
    
  • Asian longhorned beetle bioassays to evaluate formulation and dose-response effects of Metarhizium microsclerotia -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Clifton, E.H., Gardescu, S., Behle, R.W., Hajek, A.E. 2019. Asian longhorned beetle bioassays to evaluate formulation and dose-response effects of Metarhizium microsclerotia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 163:64-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2019.03.005.
    
  • Evaluation of a granular formulation containing Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia in controlling eggs of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Weiler, L., Behle, R.W., Johnson, E.T., Strickman, D.A., Rooney, A.P. 2018. Evaluation of a granular formulation containing Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia in controlling eggs of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 29:68-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2018.1530342.
    
  • Evaluation of a lignin-encapsulated nootkatone formulation against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Addesso, K.M., O'Neal, P.A., Leahy, S., Trostel, K., Behle, R.W. 2018. Evaluation of a lignin-encapsulated nootkatone formulation against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae). Florida Entomologist. 101(3):435-440. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.101.0321.
    
  • Insecticidal activity of bio-oils and biochar as pyrolysis products and their combination with microbial agents against Agrotis ipsilon (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayed, A.M., Behle, R.W., Tiilikkala, K., Vaughn, S.F. 2018. Insecticidal activity of bio-oils and biochar as pyrolysis products and their combination with microbial agents against Agrotis ipsilon (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pesticides and Phytomedicine. 33:39-52. https://doi.org/10.2298/PIF1801039S.
    
  • Impact of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) on eggs of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus at low temperature -(Abstract Only)
    Weiler, L., Rooney, A.P., Behle, R.W., Muturi, E.J. 2018. Impact of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) on eggs of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus at low temperature. Meeting Abstract.
    
  • In vivo production of Agrotis ipsilon nucleopolyhedrovirus for quantity and quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W. 2017. In vivo production of Agrotis ipsilon nucleopolyhedrovirus for quantity and quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):101-107. doi: 10.1093/jee/tox315.
    
  • Characterization of silver nanoparticles synthesized by Bacillus thuringiensis as a nanobiopesticide for insect pest control -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayed, A.M., Kim, S., Behle, R.W. 2017. Characterization of silver nanoparticles synthesized by Bacillus thuringiensis as a nanobiopesticide for insect pest control. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 27(11):1308-1326. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2017.1397597.
    
  • Activity of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ie2, Cry2Ac7, and Cry7Ab3 proteins against Anticarsia gemmatalis, Chrysodeixis includens and Ceratoma trifurcata-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mushtaq, R., Behle, R.W., Liu, R., Niu, L., Song, P., Shakoori, A.R., Jurat-Fuentes, J. 2017. Activity of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ie2, Cry2Ac7, and Cry7Ab3 proteins against Anticarsia gemmatalis, Chrysodeixis includens and Ceratoma trifurcata. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 150(2017):70-72.
    
  • Comparing formulations for a mixed-microbial biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayed, A.M., Behle, R.W. 2017. Comparing formulations for a mixed-microbial biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 50:15-16, 745-760. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2017.1372942.
    
  • Comparing formulations for a mixed-microbial biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayed, A.M., Behle, R.W. 2017. Comparing formulations for a mixed-microbial biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 50(15-16):745-760. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2017.1372942.
    
  • Soil application of formulated Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) containing microsclerotia controls eggs of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)-(Abstract Only)
    Weiler, L., Behle, R.W., Johnson, E.T., Strickman, D.A., Rooney, A.P. 2017. Soil application of formulated Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) containing microsclerotia controls eggs of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Meeting Abstract.
    
  • Characterization of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitacea) and its impact against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus eggs at low temperature -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Weiler, L., Rooney, A.P., Behle, R.W., Muturi, E.J. 2017. Characterization of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitacea) and its impact against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus eggs at low temperature. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 33(3):184-192.
    
  • Evaluating a dual microbial agent biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sayed, A.M., Behle, R.W. 2017. Evaluating a dual microbial agent biopesticide with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki and Beauveria bassiana blastospores. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 27(4):461-474. doi: 10.1080/09583157.2017.1303662.
    
  • Effect of spray drying on the properties of amylose-hexadecylammonium chloride inclusion complexes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hay, W.T., Behle, R.W., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Peterson, S.C., Selling, G.W. 2016. Effect of spray drying on the properties of amylose-hexadecylammonium chloride inclusion complexes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 157:1050-1056. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.068.
    
  • Supercritical fluid extraction and bioactivity of cedarwood oil-(Abstract Only)
    Eller, F.J., Weiler, L., Behle, R.W. 2016. Supercritical fluid extraction and bioactivity of cedarwood oil [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society.
    
  • Improved shelf life of dried Beauveria bassiana blastospores using convective drying and active packaging processes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mascarin, G.M., Jackson, M.A., Behle, R.W., Kobori, N.N., Delalibera Junior, I. 2016. Improved shelf life of dried Beauveria bassiana blastospores using convective drying and active packaging processes. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 100:8359-8370. doi: 10.1007/s00253-016-7597-2.
    
  • Dosage response mortality of Japanese beetle, masked chafer, and June beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) adults when exposed to experimental and commercially available granules containing Metarhizium brunneum-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Goett, E.J. 2016. Dosage response mortality of Japanese beetle, masked chafer, and June beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) adults when exposed to experimental and commercially available granules containing Metarhizium brunneum. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):1109-1115. doi: 10.1093/jee/tow080.
    
  • Enhanced biological control potential of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae, applied with a protective gel formulation-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dito, D.F., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Lewis, E.E. 2016. Enhanced biological control potential of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae, applied with a protective gel formulation. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 26(6):835–848.
    
  • Characterization of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae)and its effectiveness in infecting Aedes aegypti eggs (Diptera: Culicidae) -(Abstract Only)
    Weiler, L., Rooney, A.P., Behle, R.W., Strickman, D.A. 2015. Characterization of Tolypocladium cylindrosporum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae)and its effectiveness in infecting Aedes aegypti eggs (Diptera: Culicidae). Meeting Abstract.
    
  • Evaluation of Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) for control of Japanese beetle larvae in turfgrass-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Richmond, D.S., Jackson, M.A., Dunlap, C.A. 2015. Evaluation of Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) for control of Japanese beetle larvae in turfgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(4):1587-1595. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jee/tov176.
    
  • Glucose concentration alters dissolved oxygen levels in liquid cultures of Beauveria bassiana and affects formation and bioefficacy of blastospores-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mascarin, G.M., Jackson, M.A., Kobori, N.N., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Delaibera, I. 2015. Glucose concentration alters dissolved oxygen levels in liquid cultures of Beauveria bassiana and affects formation and bioefficacy of blastospores. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 99(16):6653-6665. doi: 10.1007/s00253-015-6620-3.
    
  • Effect of spray drying processing parameters on the insecticidal activity of two encapsulated formulations of baculovirus -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Camacho, J.E., Behle, R.W., Villamizar, L.F., Gomez, M.I. 2015. Effect of spray drying processing parameters on the insecticidal activity of two encapsulated formulations of baculovirus. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 25(8):911-927. DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2015.1020761.
    
  • Ovicidal activity of Metarhizium brunneum (Mb F52) on dengue fever vector, Aedes aegypti-(Abstract Only)
    Weiler, L., Behle, R.W., Strickman, D.A., Rooney, A.P. 2014. Ovicidal activity of Metarhizium brunneum (Mb F52) on dengue fever vector, Aedes aegypti [abstract]. Illinois Mosquito and Vector Control Association.
    
  • Maximizing in vivo production of Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) baculovirus-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2014. Maximizing in vivo production of Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) baculovirus [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Poster D3485.
    
  • Evaluation of commercial formulations of entomopathogenic fungi to manage the redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of Laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida-(Abstract Only)
    Carrillo, D., Pasco, A.B., Navarrete, J., Duncan, R.E., Rooney, A.P., Dunlap, C.A., Jackson, M.A., Behle, R.W., Cave, R., Crane, J., Pena, J.E. 2014. Evaluation of commercial formulations of entomopathogenic fungi to manage the redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of Laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Poster D0352.
    
  • Entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control agents for the vector of the laurel wilt disease, the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Carrillo, D., Dunlap, C.A., Avery, P.B., Navarrete, J., Duncan, R.E., Jackson, M.A., Behle, R.W., Cave, R., Crane, J., Rooney, A.P., Pena, J.E. 2014. Entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control for the vector of the laurel wilt disease: The redbay ambrosia beetle. Biological Control. 81:44-50.
    
  • Bioactivity of cedarwood oil and cedrol against arthropod pests -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Eller, F.J., Vander Meer, R.K., Behle, R.W., Flor-Weiler, L.B., Palmquist, D.E. 2014. Bioactivity of cedarwood oil and cedrol against arthropod pests. Environmental Entomology. 43(3):762-766.
    
  • Effect of fermentation media on the production, efficacy and storage stability of Metarhizium brunneum microsclerotia formulated as a prototype granule -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2014. Effect of fermentation media on the production, efficacy and storage stability of Metarhizium brunneum microsclerotia formulated as a prototype granule. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(2):582-590.
    
  • Utilization of sophorolipids as biosurfactants for postemergence herbicides -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Vaughn, S.F., Behle, R.W., Skory, C.D., Kurtzman, C.P., Price, N.P.J. 2014. Utilization of sophorolipids as biosurfactants for postemergence herbicides. Crop Protection. 59:29-34.
    
  • Susceptibility of entomopathgenic fungi to OMRI certified surfactants for biopesticide applications-(Abstract Only)
    Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2014. Susceptibility of entomopathgenic fungi to OMRI certified surfactants for biopesticide applications. Meeting Abstract.
    
  • Compatibility of OMRI certified surfactants with three entomopathogenic fungi -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2014. Compatibility of OMRI certified surfactants with three entomopathogenic fungi. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 24(4):436-447.
    
  • Controlling pecan weevil with beneficial fungi: the impact of fungal species and fertilizer regimes -(Trade Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Wells, L., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Controlling pecan weevil with beneficial fungi: the impact of fungal species and fertilizer regimes. Pecan Grower. 24(4):54-64.
    
  • Biobased products research at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research-(Abstract Only)
    Vaughn, S.F., Price, N.P., Peterson, S.C., Behle, R.W., Eller, F.J., Moser, J.K., Bakota, E.L., Berhow, M.A. 2013. Biobased products research at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research. In: Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America, August 3-7, 2013, Corvallis, Oregon. p. 19.
    
  • Formulations of entomopathogens as bioinsecticides-(Book / Chapter)
    
    
  • Biobased alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch -(Abstract Only)
    Vaughn, S.F., Kenar, J.A., Felker, F.C., Berhow, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Fanta, G.F., Behle, R.W., Lee, E. 2012. Biobased alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops.
    
  • Efficacy of a granular formulation containing Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia against nymphs of the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis Say (Acari: Ixoididae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A., Flor-Weiler, L.B. 2013. Efficacy of a granular formulation containing Metarhizium brunneum F52 (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) microsclerotia against nymphs of Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixoididae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1):57-63.
    
  • Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W., Wells, L., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology. 42:253-261.
    
  • Evaluation of alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch and as clumping agents for biodegradable cat litter-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Vaughn, S.F., Kenar, J.A., Felker, F.C., Berhow, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Fanta, G.F., Behle, R.W., Lee, E. 2013. Evaluation of alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch and as clumping agents for biodegradable cat litter. Industrial Crops and Products. 43:798-801.
    
  • Efficacy and environmental persistence of nootkatone for the control of the blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) in the residential landscape-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bharadwaj, A., Stafford III, K.C., Behle, R.W. 2012. Efficacy and environmental persistence of nootkatone for the control of the blacklegged tick (Acari: Ixodidae) in residential landscapes. Entomological Society of America. 49(5):1035-1044.
    
  • Mortality of Blapstinus spp. beetles exposed to various formulations of entomopathogenic fungi-(Abstract Only)
    Natwick, E.T., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2012. Mortality of Blapstinus spp. beetles exposed to various formulations of entomopathogenic fungi [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Paper #92.
    
  • Biotechnology-derived products for insect pest control-(Proceedings)
    Behle, R.W. 2012. Biotechnology-derived products for insect pest control. In: Proceedings for the International Foundation for Biotechnology Research and Early Stimulation in the Culture of Health, Nutrition, Sport, Art, Science, Technology, and Society, March 19-21, 2012, Merida, Mexico.
    
  • Laboratory and field evaluations for efficacy of a fast-killing baculovirus isolate from Spodoptera frugiperda-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Popham, H.J. 2012. Laboratory and field evaluations for efficacy of a fast-killing baculovirus isolate from Spodoptera frugiperda. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 109:194-200.
    
  • Nepetalactones from essential oil of Nepeta cataria represent a stable fly feeding and oviposition repellent-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, J.J., Berkebile, D.R., Dunlap, C.A., Zhang, A., Boxler, D., Tangtrakulwanich, K., Behle, R.W., Baxendale, F., Brewer, G. 2012. Nepetalactones from essential oil of Nepeta cataria represent a stable fly feeding and oviposition repellent. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 26:131-138. DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-2915.2011.00972.X.
    
  • Biotechnology and derived products-(Book / Chapter)
    Tamez-Guerra, P., Behle, R.W. 2011. Biotechnology and derived products. In: Rosas-Garcia, N.M., editor. Biological Control of Insect Pests. Chapter 7. USA: Stadium Press LLC. p. 165-231. ISBN: 1-933699-27-2.
    
  • A formulation to encapusulate nootkatone oil for tick control-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Weiler, L.F., Bharadwaj, A., Stafford Iii, K.D. 2011. A formulation to encapusulate nootkatone oil for tick control. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(6):1120-1127. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/ME10282.
    
  • Improving formulations for biopesticides: Enhanced ultraviolet protection for beneficial microbes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Kenar, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2011. Improving formulations for biopesticides: Enhanced ultraviolet protection for beneficial microbes. Journal of ASTM International. 8(1):137-157.
    
  • Repellency of a wax-based catnip-oil formulation against stable flies-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, J.J., Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Berkebile, D.R., Wienhold, B.J. 2010. Repellency of a wax-based catnip-oil formulation against stable flies. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58:12320-12326. DOI: 10.1021/jf102811k.
    
  • Susceptibility of Four Tick Species Amblyomma americanum, Dermacentor variabilis, Ixodes scapularis, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) to Nootkatone-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Weiler, L.F., Behle, R.W., Stafford, K. 2011. Susceptibility of four tick species Amblyomma americanum, Dermacentor variabilis, Ixodes scapularis, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) to nootkatone. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(2):322-326.
    
  • Using Soyscreen in an Oil-Based Biopesticide Formulation to Protect Beauveria bassiana Conidia from Degradation by Ultraviolet Light Energy-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A. 2010. Using soyscreen in an oil-based biopesticide formulation to protect Beauveria bassiana Conidia from degradation by ultraviolet light energy [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Publication No. CHAS-35.
    
  • Evaluating a Lignin-Based Adjuvant for UV Protection of Microbial Insecticides-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2009. Evaluating a Lignin-Based Adjuvant for UV Protection of Microbial Insecticides {abstract}. Entomological Society of America. Paper No. D0047.
    
  • Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved aboveground suppression with a novel gel application-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizzell III, R.F., Horton, D.L., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A. 2010. Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved above ground suppression with a novel gel application. Biological Control. 54:23-28.
    
  • Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach-(Experiment Station)
    Hudson, W.G., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W. 2010. Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach. Extension Fact Sheets. www.sare.org/publications/factsheet.
    
  • Chemical ecology of stable fly and its future practical applications in control-(Abstract Only)
    Zhu, J.J., Berkebile, D.R., Zhang, A., Klun, J.A., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Zurek, L. 2009. Chemical ecology of stable fly and its future practical applications in control [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Chemical Ecology Annual Meeting, August 23-27, 2009, Neuchatel, Switzerland. Paper 125.
    
  • Improving Formulations for Biopesticides: Enhanced UV Protection for Beneficial Microbes-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Kenar, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2009. Improving Formulations for Biopesticides: Enhanced UV Protection for Beneficial Microbes. ASTM. p. 13.
    
  • A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi-(Trade Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Hudson, W.G., Wood, B.W. 2009. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi. Pecan Grower. 21(1):20-24.
    
  • Evaluation of Soyscreen in an Oil-based Formulation for UV Protection of Beauveria bassiana Conidia-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2009. Evaluation of soyscreen in an oil-based formulation for UV protection of Beauveria bassiana Conidia. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(5):1759-1766.
    
  • Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Behle, R.W., Ree, B., Harris, M. 2009. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards. Southwestern Entomologist. 34:111-120.
    
  • Laboratory mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae in the laboratory and field-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Leland, J., Behle, R.W. 2009. Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials. Journal of Entomological Science. 44:24-36.
    
  • Quality Control of Fungal and Viral Biocontrol Agents-(Book / Chapter)
    Jackson, M.A., Behle, R.W. 2008. Quality Control of Fungal and Viral Biocontrol Agents. In: Pimentel, D., editor. Encyclopedia of Pest Management [book online]. 1:1:1-4. Available DOI:10.1081/E-EPM-120037735.
    
  • Illinois cuphea progress - 2007.-(Abstract Only)
    Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Illinois cuphea progress - 2007 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 51.
    
  • Evaluation of Lignins and Particle Films as Solar Protectants for the Granulovirus of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A., Behle, R.W. 2008. Evaluation of Lignins and Particle Films as Solar Protectants for the Granulovirus of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 18:829-839.
    
  • Developing Wax-Based Granule Formulations for Mating Disruption of Oriental Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Turfgrass-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Cosse, A.A., Dunlap, C.A., Fisher, J., Koppenhofer, A. 2008. Developing Wax-Based Granule Formulations for Mating Disruption of Oriental Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Turfgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1856-1863.
    
  • Pellet Formulations of Sex Pheromone Components for Mating Disruption of Oriental Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Turfgrass-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Koppenhofer, A.M., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Fisher, J., Laird, C., Vittum, P.J. 2008. Pellet Formulations of Sex Pheromone Components for Mating Disruption of Oriental Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Turfgrass. Environmental Entomology. 37(5):1126-1135.
    
  • Cuphea as an alternative feedstock-(Abstract Only)
    Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L., Gesch, R.W. 2008. Cuphea as an alternative feedstock [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 84.
    
  • Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Hibbard, B.E., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2008. Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):797-800.
    
  • Evaluating spray adjuvants to extend residual activity of microbiol pesticides`-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2008. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37:162-171.
    
  • Release of Oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) pheromone from waxed-based granules under laboratory and field conditions-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2006. Release of Oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) pheromone from waxed-based granules under laboratory and field conditions [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. D0349.
    
  • Examination of genes newly introduced into plants for control of corn insects associated with mycotoxin problems-(Abstract Only)
    Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Pinkerton, T.S., Behle, R.W., Berhow, M.A. 2006. Examination of genes newly introduced into plants for control of corn insects associated with mycotoxin problems [abstract]. 2006 Annual Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 89.
    
  • PATHOGENICITY OF BLASTOSPORES AND CONIDIA OF PAECILOMYCES FUMOSOROSEUS AGAINST LARVAE OF THE MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Garcia-Gutierrez, C., Tamez-Guerra, P., Mcguire, M.R., Jackson, M.A. 2006. Pathogenicity of blastospores and conidia of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus against larvae of the mexican bean beetle, Epilachna varivestis mulsant. Southwestern Entomologist. 31(4):289-295.
    
  • EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF THE ANTI-APOPTOTIC PROTEIN P35 ON CATERPILLARS WHEN EXPRESSED IN CORN-(Abstract Only)
    Pinkerton, T.S., Dowd, P.F., Behle, R.W. 2006. Examination of the effects of the anti-apoptotic protein p35 on caterpillars when expressed in corn [abstract]. American Society for Plant Biologists. Paper No. P46027.
    
  • A SOY WAX BASED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF INSECT PHEROMONES-(Proceedings)
    Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Cosse, A.A. 2006. A soy wax based system for controlled release of insect pheromones. Proceedings of the Controlled Release Society. Paper No. A251, p. 66.
    
  • Virus entomopatogenos-(Book / Chapter)
    Tamez-Guerra, P., Behle, R.W. 2007. Virus entomopatogenos. In: Gutierrez, C.G., Medrano-Roldan, H., editors. Biotechnologia Financiera Aplicada a Bioplaguicidas, Durango, Mexico: Artes Graficas La Impresora. p. 64-90.
    
  • EVALUATION OF FIELD PENNYCRESS AS AN OVERWINTER GREEN MANURE CROP IN CORN FOR SUPPRESSION OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM-(Abstract Only)
    Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T., Stessman, R.J., Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of field pennycress as an overwinter green manure crop in corn for suppression of western corn rootworm [abstract]. Proceedings of the Second International Biofumigation Symposium. P. 41
    
  • 2005 CUPHEA PROGRESS IN ILLINOIS-(Abstract Only)
    Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A., Evangelista, R.L., Behle, R.W. 2006. 2005 cuphea progress in illinois [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. P. 198
    
  • Importance of direct spray and spray residue contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by field applications of Beauveria bassiana-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W. 2006. Importance of direct spray and spray residue contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by field applications of Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(4):1120-1128.
    
  • EVALUATION OF SPRAY-DRIED LIGNIN-BASED FORMULATIONS AND ADJUVANTS AS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PROTECTANTS FOR THE GRANULOVIRUS OF THE CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA (L).-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Arthurs, S.P., Lacey, L.A., Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of spray-dried lignin-based formulations and adjuvants as solar protectants for the granulovirus of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 93: 88-95.
    
  • POTENTIAL USE OF SOYSCREEN IN FORMULATIONS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA FOR UV PROTECTION-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Potential use of SoyScreen in formulations of Beauveria bassiana for UV protection. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. Paper No. D-215.
    
  • ALTERNATIVE PEST CONTROL TACTICS IN PECAN-(Proceedings)
    Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Behle, R.W., Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2006. Alternative pest control tactics in pecan. Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. 99:86-94.
    
  • INSECTICIDE BAIT FORMULATIONS EVALUATED FOR DARKLING GROUND BEETLES, BLAPSTINUS SPP. (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE) CONTROL-(Abstract Only)
    Natwick, E., Cardoza, R., Lopez, M., Behle, R.W. 2006. Insecticide bait formulations evaluated for darkling ground beetles, Blapstinus spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) control. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings. p. 75-76.
    
  • EVALUATION OF INSECTICIDE BAIT FORMULATIONS AND VARIOUS INSECTICIDES FOR CONTROL OF DARKLING BEETLES, BLAPSTINUS SPP. (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE)-(Abstract Only)
    Natwick, E.T., Behle, R.W., Cardoza, R.E., Lopez, M.I. 2005. Evaluation of insecticide bait formulations and various insecticides for control of darkling beetles, Blapstinus spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Paper No. 21653.
    
  • SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOCATALYTICALLY DERIVED UV ABSORBING VEGETABLE OILS-(Abstract Only)
    Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Kurth, T.L. 2005. Synthesis and applications of biocatalytically derived UV absorbing vegetable oils [abstract]. Royal Society of Chemistry Meetings. p. 026.
    
  • EVALUATION OF CUPHEA AS A ROTATION CROP FOR CONTROL OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Behle, R.W., Isbell, T. 2005. Evaluation of cuphea as a rotation crop for control of Western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1984-1991.
    
  • DRYING AND OSMOTIC SHOCK TOLERANCE OF CRYPTOCOCCUS NODAENSIS OH 182.9; A BIOCONTROL AGENT OF FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT-(Abstract Only)
    Dunlap, C.A., Schisler, D.A., Behle, R.W. 2005. Drying and osmotic shock tolerance of Cryptococcus nodaensis OH 182.9; a biocontrol agent of Fusarium head blight [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. Phytopathology 95-S26.
    
  • EVIDENCE THAT CUPHEA DOES NOT SUPPORT LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM LARVAE-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2005. Evidence that cuphea does not support larval development of western corn rootworm larvae [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. Abstract #D207.
    
  • SEMIOCHEMICALS IN PEST AND WEED CONTROL: AN INTRODUCTION-(Monograph)
    Petroski, R.J., Tellez, M.R., Behle, R.W. 2005. Semiochemicals in pest and weed control: An introduction. American Chemical Society Monograph Series 906. American Chemical Society. Washington, DC. p.1-173.
    
  • IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONTACT FOR INFECTION OF TRICHOPLUSIA NI LARVAE BY BEAUVERIA BASSIANA APPLICATIONS TO FIELD-GROWN CABBAGE-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2004. Importance of primary and secondary contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by Beauveria bassiana applications to field-grown cabbage. Entomological Society of America Proceedings. Abstract #D0350.
    
  • MATING DISRUPTION OF ORIENTAL BEETLE IN TURFGRASS-(Abstract Only)
    Koppenhofer, A., Polavarapu, S., Fuzy, E.M., Zhang, A., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Ketner, K., Larsen, T. 2004. Mating disruption of oriental beetle in turfgrass [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 15319.
    
  • NOVEL KAIROMONE-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCE PHEROMONE AND/OR INSECTICIDE BASED MANAGEMENT OF CODLING MOTH AND CORN ROOTWORMS-(Abstract Only)
    Lingren, B., Light, D.M., Knight, A.L., Chicon, L., Fernandez, D., Chandler, L.D., Behle, R.W. 2004. Novel kairomone-related technologies enhance pheromone and/or insecticide based management of codling moth and corn rootworms [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Meeting. Abstract No. 0431.
    
  • COATING BEAUVERIA BASSIANA WITH LIGNIN FOR PROTECTION FROM SOLAR RADIATION AND EFFECTS ON PATHOGENICITY TO LYGUS LINEOLARIS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Leland, J.E., Behle, R.W. 2005. COATING BEAUVERIA BASSIANA WITH LIGNIN FOR PROTECTION FOR SOLAR RADIATION AND EFFECT ON PATHOGENICITY TO LYGUS LINEOLARIS. Biocontrol Science and Technology.
    
  • FORMULATION OF BACILLUS SPP. FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Schisler, D.A., Slininger, P.J., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2004. Formulation of Bacillus spp. for biological control of plant diseases. Phytopathology. 94(11):1267-1271.
    
  • 2004 CUPHEA PROGRESS IN ILLINOIS-(Abstract Only)
    Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
    
  • CUPHEA--EXPLORING INSECT INTERACTIONS WITH THIS NEW OIL CROP-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea--exploring insect interactions with this new oil crop [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. p. 30
    
  • FORMULATION OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS, BEAUVERIA BASSIANA, WITH RESISTANCE TO UV DEGRADATION FOR CONTROL OF TARNISHED PLANT BUG, LYGUS LINEOLARIS-(Proceedings)
    Leland, J.E., Behle, R.W. 2004. Formulation of the entomopathogenic fungus, beauveria bassiana, with resistance to uv degradation for control of tarnished plant bug, lygus lineolaris. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • USDA-ARS, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE RESEARCH ON BIOLOGICALLY CONTROLLING FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT 1: IN VITRO AND FIELD TESTING OF THE EFFECT OF UV PROTECTANTS ON FHB ANTAGONISTS-(Proceedings)
    Schisler, D.A., Slininger, P.J., Behle, R.W., Zhang, S., Boehm, M.J., Lipps, P.E., Palmquist, D.E. 2003. USDA-ARS, Ohio State University cooperative research on biologically controlling fusarium head blight 1: In vitro and field testing of the effect of UV protectants on FHB antagonists. In: Proceedings of the National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 13-15, 2003, Minneapolis, MN. p. 105-108.
    
  • PRODUCTION AND FORMULATION OF MICROBIAL PRODUCTS ACTIVE AGAINST PLANT PESTS-(Proceedings)
    Schisler, D.A., Behle, R.W., Slininger, P.J., Jackson, M.A. 2003. Production and formulation of microbial products active against plant pests. In: Proceedings of the II Moscow International Congress of Biotechnology: State of the Art and Prospects of Development. P&I JSC "Maxima," November 10-14, 2003. Moscow, Russia. p. 263.
    
  • EXPLORING RESTRICTION ENDOCUCLEASE INHIBITION BY UV-INDUCED PYRIMIDINE DIMERS AS A MEANS OF SHOWING AFMNPV INACTIVATION AFTER EXPOSURE TO UV ENERGY-(Abstract Only)
    Girsch, K.M., Behle, R.W. 2003. Exploring restriction endocuclease inhibition by UV-induced pyrimidine dimers as a means of showing AfMNPV inactivation after exposure to UV energy [abstract]. Entomological Society of America 51st Annual Meeting. Abstract No. D0120. p. 67.
    
  • COMPARISON OF SPORE GERMINATION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA AND INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY AGAINST TRICHOPLUSIA NI (HUBNER)-(Abstract Only)
    Bailey, E.J., Behle, R.W. 2003. Comparison of spore germination of Beauveria bassiana and insecticidal activity against Trichoplusia ni (Hubner) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Abstract No. D0587. p. 123.
    
  • MICROENCAPSULATION OF THE MAJOR CLASSES OF BIOINSECTICIDES AND TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATING BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND BACULOVIRUSES IN LEPIDOPTERA (MICROCAPSULACION PARA MEJORAR LA CALIDAD DE BIOINSECTICIDAS Y TECNICAS...)-(Proceedings)
    Tamez-Guerra, P., McGuire, M.R., Behle, R.W. 2004. Microencapsulation of the major classes of bioinsecticides and techniques for evaluating Bacillus thuringiensis and baculoviruses in Lepidoptera (Microcapsulacion para mejorar la calidad de bioinsecticidas y tecnicas para... In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R. Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 12. p. 157-169.
    
  • ENCAPSULATION OF MICROBIAL BIOCONTROL AGENTS INCREASED SURVIVAL AND RESIDUAL ACTIVITY (CAPSULACION DE AGENTES MICROBIANOS DE CONTROL BIOLOGICO PARA INCREMENTAR SU VIDA DE ANAQUEL Y ACTIVIDAD RESIDUAL)-(Proceedings)
    Tamez-Guerra, P., Behle, R.W., McGuire, M.R., Galan-Wong, L.J., Rodriguez-Padilla, C., Tamez-Guerra, R.S. 2003. Encapsulation of microbial biocontrol agents increased survival and residual activity. In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R,. Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 15. p. 187-195.
    
  • PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR THE BACULOVIRUS, NUCLEAR POLHYDRON VIRUS (NPV) (SISTEMAS DE PRODUCCION DE BACULOVIRUS DEL TIPO NUCLEOPOLIEDROVIRUS (NPV))-(Proceedings)
    Behle, R.W., Tamez-Guerra, P. 2003. Production systems for the baculovirus, nuclear polhydron virus (NPV). In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R., Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 8. p. 86-108.
    
  • FORMULATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPORES OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA-(Proceedings)
    Behle, R.W. 2003. Formulation considerations for spores of beauveria bassiana. In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez-Guerra, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R., Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Procesos Biotecnologicos. Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 16, p. 196-205.
    
  • PROGRESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CUPHEA AS A CROP FOR MIDWEST GROWERS-(Trade Journal)
    Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. Progress in the development of cuphea as a crop for midwest growers. Inform. 14(8)513-515.
    
  • FIELD ACTIVITY AND STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS (AFMNPV) IN SPRAY-DRIED LIGNIN BASED FORMULATIONS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BEHLE, R.W., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R. FIELD ACTIVITY AND STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS (AFMNPV) IN SPRAY-DRIED LIGNIN BASED FORMULATIONS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2003 v. 96(4). p. 1066-1075.
    
  • FORMULATIONS TO IMPROVE BACULOVIRUS INSECTICIDES-(Abstract Only)
    Behle, R.W. 2003. Formulations to improve baculovirus insecticides. Proceedings of the 8th Symposium of the SICONBIOL, p. 43.
    
  • ENCAPSULATION OF MICROBIAL CONTROL AGENTS FOR IMPROVING RESIDUAL ACTIVITIY AND SHELF LIFE-(Review Article)
    Guerra, P.T., Behle, R.W., McGuire, M.R., Wong, L.J., Padilla, C.R., Guerra, R.S. 2003. Encapsulation of microbial control agents for improving residual activity and shelf life. Vedalia. 9-10(1):97-105.
    
  • DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS TO CONTROL CROP PESTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Slininger, P.J., Behle, R. W., Jackson, M.A., Schisler, D.A. 2003. Discovery and development of biological agents to control crop pests. Neotropical Entomology. 32(2):183-195.
    
  • THE POTENTIAL OF A CORN FLOUR/SUGAR ADJUVANT TO ENHANCE EFFICACY OF CAFFEINE USED AS A FOLIAR TREATMENT AGAINST SLUG AND SNAIL PESTS.-(Proceedings)
    Hollingsworth, R.G., Behle, R.W., Wolffe, C.E. 2003. The potential of a corn flour/sugar adjuvant to enhance efficacy of caffeine used as a foliar treatment against slug and snail pests. Proceedings of the symposium in UK, Slugs & Snails: Agricultural, Veterinary & Environmental Perspectives, Sept. 8-9, 2003.
    
  • DEVELOPMENT OF MYCOINSECTICIDES FOR CONTROLLING TARNISHED PLANT BUGS ON WILD HOST PLANTS-(Proceedings)
    LELAND, J.E., BEHLE, R.W. DEVELOPMENT OF MYCOINSECTICIDES FOR CONTROLLING TARNISHED PLANT BUGS ON WILD HOST PLANTS. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2003. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings.cfm
    
  • EFFECT OF HIGH TEMPERATURES ON THE GERMINATION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA SPORES-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • FORMULATIONS OF BIOPESTICIDES-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • DISCOVERY AND DEVELOMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS TO CONTROL CROP PESTS-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • DEVELOPMENT OF BACULOVIRUS AS A BIOINSECTICIDE THROUGH FORMULATION RESEARCH-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROSIS VIRUS (AFMNPV) IN SPRAY-DRY FORMULATIONS-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • EFFECT OF THE SOLAR RADIATION ON ALKALI RELEASED VIRIONS OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA (NUCLEOPOLYHEDROSIS VIRUS)-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • USE OF MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF INSECTS (IN SPANISH)-(Proceedings)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BECNEL, J.J., BEHLE, R.W., VANDENBERG, J.D. USE OF MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF INSECTS (IN SPANISH). REVISTA LATINO AMERICANA DE MICROBIOLOGA. 2002. v. 44. p. 70.
    
  • CUPHEA, A NEW CROP FOR ROTATION TO CONTROL CORN ROOTWORM BEETLES-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUSES (AFMNPV) AS SPRAY-DRIED FORMULATIONS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., SHASHA, B.S., PINGEL, R.L. STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUSES (AFMNPV)AS SPRAY-DRIED FORMULATIONS. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2002. v.79. p. 7-16.
    
  • COMPARISON OF NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES FOR USE WITH BIODEGRADABLE AND WOODEN SPHERES FOR CONTROL OF KEY RHAGOLTIS SPECIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    STELINSKI, L.L., LIBURD, O.E., WRIGHT, S., PROKOPY, R.J., BEHLE, R.W., MCGUIRE, M.R. COMPARISON OF NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES FOR USE WITH BIODEGRADABLE AND WOODEN SPHERES FOR CONTROL OF KEY RHAGOLTIS SPECIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2001. v. 94(5). 1142-1150.
    
  • EFFECT OF TRANSGENIC PLANTS (OVER)EXPRESSING TOBACCO ANIONIC PEROXIDASE ON THE TOXICITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS TO HELICOVERPA ZEA BODDIE (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BEHLE, R.W., DOWD, P.F., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., LAGRIMINA, L.M. EFFECT OF TRANSGENIC PLANTS (OVER)EXPRESSING TOBACCO ANIONIC PEROXIDASE ON THE TOXICITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS TO HELICOVERPA ZEA BODDIE (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2002. v. 95(1). p. 81-88.
    
  • TOXICITY OF PAECILOMYCES FUMOSOROSEUS PRODUCED IN LIQUID AND SOLID MEDIUM, USING A DIPPED LEAVE AND TOPIC BIOASSAY ON LARVAE OF MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)-(Abstract Only)
    GARCIA-GUTIERREZ, C., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., JACKSON, M.A., BEHLE, R.W. TOXICITY OF PAECILOMYCES FUMOSOROSEUS PRODUCED IN LIQUID AND SOLID MEDIUM, USING A DIPPED LEAVE AND TOPIC BIOASSAY ON LARVAE OF MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE). SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY MEETING. 2001.
    
  • CONSUMPTION OF RESIDUE CONTAINING CUCURBITACIN FEEDING STIMULANT AND REDUCED RATES OF CARBARYL INSECTICIDE BY WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BEHLE, R.W. CONSUMPTION OF RESIDUE CONTAINING CUCURBITACIN FEEDING STIMULANT AND REDUCED RATES OF CARBARYL INSECTICIDE BY WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2001. v. 94(6). p. 1428-1433.
    
  • FORMULATED ARTHROPOD CADAVERS FOR PEST SUPPRESSION-(Patent Application)
    U.S. Patent 6,524,601 B1, February 25, 2003.
    
  • ANNOTATIONS ON ADULT CORN ROOTWORM CONTROL USING COMMERCIAL INSECTICIDES AND A CUCURBITACIN-BASED ADJUVANT-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • IMPROVEMENT OF THE RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF A CUCURBITACIN-BASED ADULT CORN ROOTWORM INSECTICIDE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    J. ENTOMOL. SCI. 2001. VOL. 36(4):416-425.
    
  • COMPARATIVE FIELD STABILITY OF SELECTED ENTOMOPATHOGENIC VIRUS FORMULATIONS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., STREETT, D.A. COMPARATIVE FIELD STABILITY OF SELECTED ENTOMOPATHOGENIC VIRUS FORMULATIONS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2001. v. 94(5). p. 1037-1044.
    
  • CALIBRATION OF A SUNLIGHT SIMULATOR FOR DETERMINING SOLAR STABILITY OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROVIRUS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., GOEBEL, H.N., FRY, T.C. CALIBRATION OF A SUNLIGHT SIMULATOR FOR DETERMINING SOLAR STABILITY OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROVIRUS. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2000. v. 29(5). p. 1070-1074.
    
  • MULTIACREAGE EVALUATION OF AERIALLY APPLIED ADHERENT MALATHION GRANULES FOR SELECTIVE INSECT CONTROL AND INDIRECT REDUCTION OF MYCOTOXIGENIC FUNGI IN SPECIALTY CORN-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    DOWD, P.F., PINGEL, R.L., RUHL, D., SHASHA, B.S., BEHLE, R.W., PENLAND, D.R., MCGUIRE, M.R., FARON, E.J. MULTIACREAGE EVALUATION OF AERIALLY APPLIED ADHERENT MALATHION GRANULES FOR SELECTIVE INSECT CONTROL AND INDIRECT REDUCTION OF MYCOTOXIGENIC FUNGI IN SPECIALTY CORN. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2000. v. 93(5). p. 1424-1428.
    
  • EFFECT OF LIGHT ENERGY ON ALKALI RELEASE VIRIONS FROM ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BEHLE, R.W., MCGUIRE, M.R., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P. EFFECT OF LIGHT ENERGY ON ALKALI RELEASE VIRIONS FROM ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2000. v. 76. p. 120-126.
    
  • SHELF LIFE AND RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS FROM ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA IN LIGNIN MICROCAPSULES-(Abstract Only)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., GALAN-WONG, L.J. SHELF LIFE AND RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS FROM ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA IN LIGNIN MICROCAPSULES. MEXICAN ASSOCIATION OF MICROBIOLOGY AND NATIONAL CONGRESS MICROBIOLOGY. 2000.
    
  • FORMULATION OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS (AFMNPV) TOINCREASE RESIDUAL INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY-(Abstract Only)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., GALAN-WONG, L.J. FORMULATION OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS (AFMNPV) TOINCREASE RESIDUAL INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY. 10th U.S. Mexico Border States Conference on Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife. 2000.
    
  • ASSESSMENT OF MICROENCAPSULATED FORMULATIONS FOR IMPROVED RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., SHASHA, B.S., GALAN-WONG, L.J. ASSESSMENT OF MICROENCAPSULATED FORMULATIONS FOR IMPROVED RESIDUAL ACTIVITYOF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2002. v. 93(2). p. 219-225.
    
  • SUNLIGHT PERSISTENCE AND RAINFASTNESS OF SPRAY-DRIED FORMULATIONS OF THE ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA BACULOVIRUS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., HAMM, J.J., SUMNER, H.R., SHASHA, B.S. SUNLIGHT PERSISTENCE AND RAINFASTNESS OF SPRAY-DRIED FORMULATIONS OF THE ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA BACULOVIRUS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2002. v. 93(2). p. 210-218.
    
  • FORMULATION OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS FOR IMPROVED FIELD STABILITY-(Abstract Only)
    MCGUIRE, M.R., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., BEHLE, R.W., SHASHA, B.S. FORMULATION OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEAR POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS FOR IMPROVED FIELD STABILITY. SOCIETY OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 1999.
    
  • ENCAPSULATION OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND OTHER INSECT PATHOGENS-(Book / Chapter)
    
    
  • ADJUVANTS FOR ENHANCING RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF SLAM-(Abstract Only)
    MCGUIRE, M.R., BEHLE, R.W., JOHNS, S. ADJUVANTS FOR ENHANCING RESIDUAL ACTIVITY OF SLAM. ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH. 1999.
    
  • FORMULATING BIOPESTICIDES TO IMPROVE RESIDUAL ACTIVITY-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • NOVEL FORMULATIONS FOR ADULT CORN ROOTWORM INSECTICIDES-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • ADVANCES IN INSECT-ORIENTED IPM OF MYCOTOXIGENIC FUNGI IN CORN - FY 1998-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • BIOASSAY TO EVALUATE FORMULATIONS OF ENTOMOPATHOGENS IN THE FIELD.-(Abstract Only)