Research Entomologist
CONTACT
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
Publications Indexed by Google Scholar
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Discovery and Production of Beneficial Microbes for Control of Agricultural Pests through Integration into Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems In-House Appropriated (D) Accession Number:439067 
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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(2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30563-6. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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.
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]. -(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. -(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.
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]. -(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. -(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. -(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.
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]. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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.
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. -(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. -(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.
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. -(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.
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.
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. -(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.
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. -(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.
Eller, F.J., Weiler, L., Behle, R.W. 2016. Supercritical fluid extraction and bioactivity of cedarwood oil [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society. -(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. -(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.
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.
Behle, R.W. 2014. Maximizing in vivo production of Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) baculovirus [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Poster D3485.
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. -(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. -(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. -(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. -(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.
Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2014. Susceptibility of entomopathgenic fungi to OMRI certified surfactants for biopesticide applications. Meeting Abstract. -(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. -(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Behle, R.W. 2009. Evaluating a Lignin-Based Adjuvant for UV Protection of Microbial Insecticides {abstract}. Entomological Society of America. Paper No. D0047.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. Progress in the development of cuphea as a crop for midwest growers. Inform. 14(8)513-515.
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.
Behle, R.W. 2003. Formulations to improve baculovirus insecticides. Proceedings of the 8th Symposium of the SICONBIOL, p. 43.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
