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Richard W Mankin
Research Entomologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Acoustic comparisons of red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) mortality in naturally infested date palms after injection with entomopathogenic fungi or nematodes, aluminum phosphide fumigations,or insecticidal spray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutanto, K., Husain, M., Rasool, K., Mankin, R.W., Omer, A., Aldawood, A. 2023. Acoustic comparisons of red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) mortality in naturally infested date palms after injection with entomopathogenic fungi or nematodes, aluminum phosphide fumigations,or insecticidal spray. Insects. 14(4):339. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14040339.
Field evaluation of promising entomopathogenic fungal isolates against red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: /Dryophthoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutanto, K.D., Al-Shahwan, I.M., Husain, M., Rasool, K.G., Mankin, R.W., Aldawood, A. 2023. Field evaluation of promising indigenous entomopathogenic fungal isolates against red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae). Fungi. 9(1):68. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9010068.
Planning the journey of a lifetime - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2023. Planning the journey of a lifetime. Book Chapter. 133-139.
Evidence of receptivity to vibroacoustic stimuli in the spotted lanternfly lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohde, B.B., Cooperband, M.F., Canlas, I., Mankin, R.W. 2022. Evidence of receptivity to vibroacoustic stimuli in the spotted lanternfly lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(6):2116-2120. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac167.
Developments in crop insect pest detection techniques - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2023. Developments in crop insect pest detection techniques. Book Chapter. 117-146. https://doi.org/10.19103/AS.2022.0113.03.
Highlights of the Center for Biological Control activities - (Abstract Only)
Highlights of FAMU-USDA/ARS collaboration - (Abstract Only)
Foliar and soil treatments of Brassica napus that elicit antibioses in Brevicoryne brassicae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Javed, M., Ul Hasan, M., Sagheer, M., Sahi, S., Mankin, R.W. 2022. Foliar and soil treatments of Brassica napus that elicit antibioses in Brevicoryne brassicae. Agronomy Journal. 12(4):882. https://doi.org/10.390/agronomy12040882.
DeCapsGAN: generative adversarial capsule network for image denoising - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyu, Q., Guo, M., Pei, Z., Mankin, R.W. 2021. DeCapsGAN: generative adversarial capsule network for image denoising. Journal of Electronic Imaging. 30(3) Article 0330612. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JEI.30.3.033016.
Applications of geographic information science and technology to monitor and manage the COVID-19 pandemic - ()
Lane, J.M., Moody, A.B., Yau, Y.Y., Mankin, R.W. 2022. Applications of geographic information science and technology to monitor and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. In: Arora, S., Kumar, As, Ogita, S., Yau, Y.Y. (eds) Innovation in Environmental Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4445-0_20. p. 487-528.
Automated applications of acoustics for stored product insect detection, monitoring, and management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hagstrum, D., Guo, M., Eliopoulos, P., Njoroge, A. 2021. Automated applications of acoustics for stored product insect detection, monitoring, and management. Insects. 12(3):259. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12030259.
Vibrational trapping and interference with mating of Diaphorina citri - ()
Avosani, S., Mankin, R.W., Sullivan, T., Polajnar, J., Suckling, D., Mazzoni, V. 2022. Vibrational trapping and interference with mating of Diaphorina citri. In: Hill, P. S. M., Mazzoni, V., Stritih-Peljhan, N. Virant-Doberlet, M., and Wessel, A. (eds). Biotremology: Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution. Springer Nature. Cham, Switzerland. p.529-546. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97419-0.
Residual efficacy of novaluron applied on concrete, metal and wood for the control of stored product Coleopteran pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yasir, M., Mankin, R.W., Ul Hasan, M., Sagheer, M. 2020. Residual efficacy of novaluron applied on concrete, metal and wood for the control of stored product Coleopteran pests. Insects. 12(1):Article 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12010007.
Subterranean arthropod biotremology:Ecological and economic contexts - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2022. Subterranean arthropod biotremology: ecological and economic contexts. In: Hill, P.S.M., Mazzoni, V., Stritih-Peljhan, N. Virant-Doberlet, M., and Wessel, A. (eds). Biotremology: Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution. Animal Signals and Communication. Springer Nature. Cham, Switzerland. p.511-527. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97419-0.
Performance of a low-cost acoustic stored product insect detector system with sitophilus oryzae (coleoptera: curculionidae) in grain and tribolium castaneum (coleoptera: tenebrionidae) in flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Jetter, E., Rohde, B., Yasir, M. 2020. Performance of a low-cost acoustic stored product insect detector system with sitophilus oryzae (coleoptera: curculionidae) in grain and tribolium castaneum (coleoptera: tenebrionidae) in flour. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa203.
Response of a rice insect pest, Scirpophaga incertulas (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in warmer world - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bari, M.N., Haque, S.S., Nowrin, F., Choudhury, T.R., Mankin, R.W., Ahmed, N. 2020. Response of a rice insect pest, Scirpophaga incertulas (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in warmer world. BMC Zoology. 5:6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-020-00055-5.
Effects of Diaphorina citri population density on daily timing of vibrational communication calls: Potential benefits in finding forage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Patel, R., Grugnale, M., Jetter, E. 2020. Effects of Diaphorina citri population density on daily timing of vibrational communication calls: Potential benefits in finding forage. Insects. 11(3):182. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11030182.
Acoustic detection of hidden invasive pests: progress on development of inexpensive, user-friendly detection systems - (Abstract Only)
Mating behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid - ()
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B. 2020. Mating behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid. In: Qureshi, Jawwad A., Stansly, Philip A.(eds) Biology, Ecology and Management of the Huanglongbing Vector. Boston, MA:CABI Publishing.p.30-42.
Vibrational trapping and interference with mating of Diaphorina citri - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2019. Vibrational trapping and interference with mating of Diaphorina citri. In: Hill P., Lakes-Harlan R., Mazzoni V., Narins P., Virant-Doberlet M., Wessel A. (eds) Biotremology:Studying Vibrational Behavior. Animal Signals and Communication. New York, NY: Springer International Publishing Cham,Switzerland. p.399-413. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22293-2_20.
Subterranean acoustic activity pattersn of Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in relation to abiotic and biotic factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inyang, E., Hix, R.L., Colova, V., Rohde, B., Dosunmu, O., Mankin, R.W. 2019. Subterranean acoustic activity pattersn of Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in relation to abiotic and biotic factors. Insects. 10(9):267. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10090267.
Waterproof low-cost, high-battery-life sound trap for surveillance of male Aedes aegypti for rear-and-release mosquito control programmes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rhode, B., Staunton, K., Zeak, N., Beebe, N., Snoad, N., Bondarenco, A., Liddington, C., Anderson, J., Xiang, W., Mankin, R.W., Ritchie, S. 2019. Waterproof low-cost, high-battery-life sound trap for surveillance of male Aedes aegypti for rear-and-release mosquito control programmes. Parasites & Vectors. 12:417. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3647-9.
An acoustic trap to survey and capture two Neoscapteriscus species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rhode, B., Allen, P., Benda, N., Brun, A., Mankin, R.W., Dale, A. 2019. An acoustic trap to survey and capture two Neoscapteriscus species. Florida Entomologist. 102(3):654-657. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0316.
External prior learning and internal mean sparse coding for image denoising - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyu, Q., Guo, M., Ma, M., Mankin, R.W. 2019. External prior learning and internal mean sparse coding for image denoising. Journal of Electronic Imaging. 28(3):033014. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JEI.28.3.033014.
Detection of damaged wheat kernels using an impact acoustic signal processing technique based on Gaussian modelling and an improved extreme learning machine algorithm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gauo, M., Ma, Y., Yang, X., Mankin, R.W. 2019. Detection of damaged wheat kernels using an impact acoustic signal processing technique based on Gaussian modelling and an improved extreme learning machine algorithm. Biosystems Engineering. 184:37-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.04.022.
Acoustic, pitfall trap, and visual surveys of stored product insect pests in Kenyan warehouses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Affognon, H., Richter, U., Hensel, O., Rohde, B., Chen, Mankin, R.W. 2019. Acoustic, pitfall trap, and visual surveys of stored product insect pests in Kenyan warehouses. Insects. 10(4):1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10040105.
Effects of hypoxia on acoustic activity of two stored-product pests, adult emergence and grain quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Mankin, R.W., Smith, B., Baributsa, D. 2019. Effects of hypoxia on acoustic activity of two stored-product pests, adult emergence and grain quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(4):1989-1996. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz110.
Assessment of plant structural characteristics, health, and ecology using bioacoustic tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Stanaland, D.R., Haseeb, M., Rohde, B., Menocal, O., Carrilo, D., Wignall, A.E. 2018. Assessment of plant structural characteristics, health, and ecology using bioacoustic tools. Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (POMA). https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0000902.
Acoustic signal applications in detection and managment of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus spp. in fruit-crops and ornamental palms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jalinas, J., Guerri-Agullo, B., Dosunmu, O.G., Haseeb, M., Lopez Llorca, L., Mankin, R.W. 2019. Acoustic signal applications in detection and managment of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus spp. in fruit-crops and ornamental palms. Florida Entomologist. 102(3):475-479. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0303.
Monitoring acoustic behavior and mortality of Sitophilus oryzae L.(Coleoptera: Curculionidae)and Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)under oxygen deprivation - (Abstract Only)
Acoustics of honeybee swarming - (Abstract Only)
A microcontroller-based acoustic trap for southern and tawny mole crickets in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Development of a magnetic-based system for detecting queen honeybee death - (Abstract Only)
Grape root borer management revisited: Potential use of seasonal acoustic monitoring of root-feeding activity to predict optimal timing of biological control efforts - (Abstract Only)
Oxygen consumption and acoustic activity of adult Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) during hermetic storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Mankin, R.W., Smith, B.W., Baributsa, D. 2018. Oxygen consumption and acoustic activity of adult Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) during hermetic storage. Insects. 9(2):45. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects9020045.
Identification and classification of damaged corn kernels with impact acoustics multi-domain patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Xuehua, S., Zichen, Z., Miao, M., Wu, X., Mankin, R.W. 2018. Identification and classification of damaged corn kernels with impact acoustics multi-domain patterns. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 150:152-161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2018.04.008.
Acoustic detection of Mallodon dasystomus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Persea americana (Laurales: Lauraceae) branch stumps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Burman, H., Menocal, O., Carrillo, D. 2018. Acoustic detection of Mallodon dasystomus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Persea americana (Laurales: Lauraceae) branch stumps. Florida Entomologist. 101(2):321-323.
Male Diaphorina citri searching responses to vibrational communication signals - (Abstract Only)
Towards user-friendly early detection acoustic devices and automated monitoring for Red Palm Weevil management - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W. 2019. Towards user-friendly early detection acoustic devices and automated monitoring for Red Palm Weevil management.In FAO 2019, Proceedings of the Scientific Consultation and High-Level Meeting on Red Palm Weevil Management, March 29-31, 2017. Rome, Italy. p.142-147.
Kairomone activity of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, genotypes on lepidopteran pests and their entomophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murali-Baskaran, R.K., Senthil, N.S., Mankin, R.W., Suresh, K. 2018. Kairomone activity of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, genotypes on lepidopteran pests and their entomophages. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 101:29-37.
Effects of hermetic storage on adult Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) acoustic activity patterns and mortality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Mankin, R.W., Smith, B.W., Baributsa, D. 2017. Effects of hermetic storage on adult Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) acoustic activity patterns and mortality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(6):2702-2715.
Behavioral responses of male Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) to mating communication signals from vibration traps in citrus (Sapindales: Rutaceae) trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hartman, E., Rohde, B., Lujo, S., Dixon, M.M., McNeill, S., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Behavioral responses of male Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) to mating communication signals from vibration traps in citrus (Sapindales: Rutaceae) trees. Florida Entomologist. 100(4):767-771.
Augmented awareness - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2017. Augmented awareness. Wildlife Australia Magazine. 54(4):33.
Role of kairomone in biological control of crop pests-A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murali-Baskaran, R.K., Sharma, K.C., Kaushal, P., Kumar, J., Parthiban, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Role of kairomone in biological control of crop pests-A review. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 101:3-15.
Acoustic activity cycles of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) early instars after Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jalinas, J., Guerri-Agullo, B., Dosunmu, O.G., Lopez, L.L., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Acoustic activity cycles of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) early instars after Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) treatments. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 110(6):551-557.
Wingbeat frequency-sweep and visual stimuli for trapping male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jakhete, S.S., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Wingbeat frequency-sweep and visual stimuli for trapping male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 54(5):1415-1419. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjx074.
Detection and prediction of Sitophilus oryzae infestations in triticale via near infrared spectral signatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khedher Agha, M.K., Lee, W.S., Wang, C., Mankin, R.W., Blount, A.R., Bucklin, R.A., Bliznyuk, N. 2017. Detection and prediction of Sitophilus oryzae infestations in triticale via near infrared spectral signatures. Journal of Stored Products Research. 72:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2017.02.005.
Effects of citrus flush quality and psyllid population density on use of vibrational communication signals for Diaphorina citri management - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W., Patel, R., Norton, K.R., Cantillo, J.M. 2017. Effects of citrus flush quality and psyllid population density on use of vibrational communication signals for Diaphorina citri management. Journal of Citrus Pathology. 4:27.
Effect of drying conditions on triticale seed germination and rice weevil infestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khedher Agha, M.K., Bucklin, R.A., Lee, W.S., Mankin, R.W., Blount, A.R. 2017. Effect of drying conditions on triticale seed germination and rice weevil infestation. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(2):571-575. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12024.
A “walker” tool to place Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) adults at predetermined sites for bioassays of behavior in citrus (Sapindales: Rutacease) trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pregmon, E.A., Lujo, S., Norton, K.R., Hartman, E.N., Barukh, R., Zagvazdina, N.Y., Mankin, R.W. 2016. A “walker” tool to place Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) adults at predetermined sites for bioassays of behavior in citrus (Sapindales: Rutacease) trees. Florida Entomologist. 99(2): 308-310.
Bioacoustics of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) on Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Affognon, H., Mutungi, C., Richter, U., Hensel, O., Rohde, B., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Bioacoustics of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) on Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae). Florida Entomologist. 100(1):109-115.
A new EEMD-based scheme for detection of insect damaged wheat kernels using impact acoustics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Ma, Y., Ma, M., Wu, X., Mankin, R.W. 2016. A new EEMD-based scheme for detection of insect damaged wheat kernels using impact acoustics . Acta Acustica. 102(6):1108-1117. https://doi.org/10.3813/AAA.919022.
Effects of temperature and nonionizing ultraviolet radiation treatments of eggs of five host insects on production of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for biological control applications. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwin, E., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Ponsankar, A., Thanigaivel, A., Selin-Rani, S., Mankin, R.W., Senthil-Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Murali-Baskaran, R.K., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N.A. 2016. Effects of temperature and nonionizing ultraviolet radiation treatments of eggs of five host insects on production of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for biological control applications. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. doi:10.1016/j.aspen.2016.09.011.
Disrupting mating behavior of Diaphorina citri (Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lujo, S., Hartman, E., Norton, K.R., Pregmon, E.A., Rohhde, B., Mankin, R.W. 2016. Disrupting mating behavior of Diaphorina citri (Liviidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(6):2373-2379.
Frequency and time pattern differences in acoustic signals produced by Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, A.W., Affognon, H., Mutungi, C., Rohde, B., Richter, U., Hensel, O., Mankin, R.W. 2016. Frequency and time pattern differences in acoustic signals produced by Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored maize. Journal of Stored Products Research. 69:31-40.
Vibrational duetting mimics to trap and disrupt mating of the devastating Asian citrus psyllid insect pest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B., Mcneill, S. 2016. Vibrational duetting mimics to trap and disrupt mating of the devasting Asian citrus psyllid insect pest. Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics (POMA). 25,010006. doi: 10.1121/2.0000185.
Disrupting psyllid mating to control HLB - ()
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B., Mcneill, S. 2016. Disrupting psyllid mating to control HLB. Citrus Industry [serial online]. Available: http://citrusindustry.net/2016/04/08/disrupting-psyllid-mating.
Acoustic detection of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) and Oryctes elegans (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Phoenix dactylifera (Arecales: Arecacae) trees and offshoots in Saudi Arabian orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Al-Ayedh, H.Y., Aldryhim, Y., Rohde, B. 2016. Acoustic detection of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) and Oryctes elegans (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Phoenix dactylifera (Arecales: Arecacae) trees and offshoots in Saudi Arabian orchards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(2):622-628.
Effects of atmospheric pressure trends on calling, mate-seeking, and phototaxis of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zagvazdina, N.Y., Paris, T.M., Udell, B.J., Stanislauskas, M., Mcneill, S., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W. 2015. Effects of atmospheric pressure trends on calling, mate-seeking, and phototaxis of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(5):762-770.
Use of acoustic technology to monitor the time course of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larval mortality in date palms after treatments with Beauveria bassiana - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of sounds in maize produced by internally feeding insects:investigations to develop inexpensive devices for detection of Prostephanus truncatus& Sitophilus zeamais in small-scale storage facilities in Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiobia, D.O., Tumbo, S.D., Cantillo, J.M., Rohde, B.B., Mallikarjunan, P.K., Mankin, R.W. 2015. Characterization of sounds in maize produced by internally feeding insects:investigations to develop inexpensive devices for detection of Prostephanus truncatus& Sitophilus zeamais in small-scale storage facilities in Africa. Florida Entomologist. 98(2):405-409.
Acoustic assessment of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) effects on Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) larval activity and mortality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jalinas, J., Guerri Agullo, B., Mankin, R.W., Lopez-Follana, R., Lopez-Llorca, L. 2015. Acoustic assessment of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) effects on Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) larval activity and mortality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(2):444-453.
Analysis of sounds produced by Rhynchophorus ferrugineus and Oryctes elegans larvae and adults in data palm trees and offshoots in Saudi Arabian commercial orchards - (Abstract Only)
Differently Abled in Entomology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B. 2014. Differently Abled in Entomology. American Entomologist. 60(3):154-155.
Almond moth oviposition patterns in continuous layers of peanuts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hagstrum, D.W., Nansen, C., Meikle, W.G. 2014. Almond moth oviposition patterns in continuous layers of peanuts. Journal of Stored Products Research. 59:48-54.
Responses of Asian Citrus Psyllids to substrate-borne vibrational communication signals - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B., Heatherington, E., Mcneil, S. 2014. Responses of Asian Citrus Psyllids to substrate-borne vibrational communication signals. Journal of Citrus Pathology. 1:136-138.
Acoustic detectability of Rhynchophorus cruentatus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dosunmu, O.G., Herrick, N.J., Haseeb, M., Hix, R.L., Mankin, R.W. 2014. Acoustic detectability of Rhynchophorus Cruentatus (Coleoptera: dryophthoridae). Florida Entomologist. 97(2):432-437.
Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) responses to microcontroller-buzzer communication signals of potential use in vibration traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Rohde, B.B., Mcneill, S.A., Paris, T.M., Greenfeder, S. 2013. Didiaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) responses to microcontroller-buzzer communication signals of potential use in vibration traps. Florida Entomologist. 96:1548-1555.
Synchronized rearing of mated and unmated Diaphorina Citri (Hemiptera:liviidae) of known age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paris, T.M., Rohde, B.B., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W., Stansly, P.A. 2013. Synchronized rearing of mated and unmated Diaphorina Citri (Hemiptera:liviidae) of known age. Florida Entomologist. 96(4):1631-1634.
Determination of degree of infestation of triticale seed using NIR spectroscopy - (Proceedings)
Kheder Agha, M.K., Suk Lee, W., Wang, C., Mankin, R.W., Bliznyuk, N., Bucklin, R.A. 2013. Determination of degree of infestation of triticale seed using NIR spectroscopy. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). ASABE Paper No. 131592957.
Responses of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) to conspecific vibrational signals and synthetic mimics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohde, B., Paris, T.M., Heatherington, H., Hall, D.G., Mankin, R.W. 2013. Responses of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) to conspecific vibrational signals and synthetic mimics. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 106(3):392-399.
Automatic detection and identification of brown stink bug, Euschistus servus, and southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula, (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) using intraspecific substrate-borne vibrational signals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lampson, B.D., Han, Y.J., Khaliliann, A., Greene, J., Mankin, R.W., Foreman, E.G. 2013. Automatic detection and identification of brown stink bug, Euschistus servus, and southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula, (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) using intraspecific substrate-borne vibrational signals. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 91:154-159.
Ecology and detection of the red palm weevil, Rrhynchophorus Fferrugineus (Ccoleoptera: curculionidae), and related weevils for the protection of palm tree species in the United States - (Proceedings)
Herrick, N.J., Mankin, R.W., Dosunmu, O.G., Kairo, M.T. 2013. Ecology and detection of the red palm weevil, Rrhynchophorus Fferrugineus (Ccoleoptera: curculionidae), and related weevils for the protection of palm tree species in the United States. French Plant Protection Association Symposium Proceedings of Palm Pest Mediterranean Conference. pp.269-283.
Comparison of particle velocity and sound pressure measurements in anechoic and medfly bioassay chambers - (Proceedings)
Anderson, J.B., Mankin, R.W. 2012. Comparison of particle velocity and sound pressure measurements in anechoic and medfly bioassay chambers. Proceedings of the Fourth Symposium on Agroacoustics. p 8-16.
Acoustical detection of early instar Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Canary Island date palm Phoenix canariensis (Arecales: Arecaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Herrick, N.J., Mankin, R.W. 2012. Acoustical detection of early instar Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Canary Island date palm Phoenix canariensis (Arecales: Arecaceae). Florida Entomologist. 95:983-990.
Legacy literature-a need for virtual libraries - (Abstract Only)
Synthetic substrate-borne vibrational signals that elicit Asian citrus psyllid communicatory and search responses - (Abstract Only)
Applications of acoustics in insect pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2012. Applications of acoustics in insect pest management. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 7:001.
Eavesdropping on coconut rhinoceros beetles, red palm weevils, Asian longhorned beetles, and other invasive travelers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Smith, M.T. 2011. Eavesdropping on coconut rhinoceros beetles, red palm weevils, Asian longhorned beetles, and other invasive travelers. POMA. 14(010001):1-8. DOI: 10.1121/1.3673073.
Pheromone-food-bait trap and acoustic surveys of Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae)in Curacao - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiaboe, K.K., Mankin, R.W., Roda, A.L., Kairo, M.T., Johanns, C. 2011. Pheromone-food-bait trap and acoustic surveys of Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae)in Curacao. Florida Entomologist. 94:766-773.
Stridulation by Jadera haematoloma (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae): Production mechanism and associated behaviors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zych, A.F., Mankin, R.W., Gillooly, J.F., Foreman, E.G. 2012. Stridulation by Jadera haematoloma (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae): Production mechanism and associated behaviors. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105:118-127.
Identification of an attractant for the nine-banded armadillo, dasypus novemcinctus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ober, H.K., Degroote, L.W., Mcdonough, C.M., Mizell Iii, R.F., Mankin, R.W. 2011. Identification of an attractant for the nine-banded armadillo, dasypus novemcinctus. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 35:421-429.
Recent developments in the use of acoustic sensors and signal processing tools to target early infestations of red palm weevil (Coleopter: Curculionidae) in agricultural environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2011. Recent developments in the use of acoustic sensors and signal processing tools to target early infestations of red palm weevil in agricultural environments. Florida Entomologist. 94(4):761-765.
The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a new pest threat in the Caribbean: Biology and options for management - (Proceedings)
Kairo, M.T., Roda, A., Mankin, R.W., De Chi, W., Damian, T., Franken, F., Heidweiller, K., Johanns, C., Leon, J. 2010. The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a new pest threat in the Caribbean: Biology and options for management. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 46:87-96.
New initiatives for managment of red palm weevil threats to historical Arabian date palms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhtar, M., Rasool, K.G., Parrella, M.P., Sheikh, I., Pain, A., Lopez-Llorca, L.V., Mankin, R.W. 2011. New initiatives for managment of red palm weevil threats to historical Arabian date palms. Florida Entomologist. 94:733-736.
Context dependent stridulatory responses of Leptogenys kitteli (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to social, prey, and disturbance stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chiu, Y.K., Mankin, R.W., Lin, C.C. 2011. Context dependent stridulatory responses of Leptogenys kitteli (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to social, prey, and disturbance stimuli. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104:1012-1020.
Applications and mechanisms of wax-based semiochemical dispenser technology for disruption of grape root borer mating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanders, W.R., Liburd, O.E., Mankin, R.W., Meyer, W.L., Stelinski, L.L. 2011. Applications and mechanisms of wax-based semiochemical dispenser technology for disruption of grape root borer mating. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(3):939-946.
Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roda, A., Kairo, M., Damian, T., Franken, F., Heidweiller, K., Johanns, C., Mankin, R.W. 2011. Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region. European Plant Protection Organization Bulletin. 41:116-121.
Acoustic Monitoring of Insects - ()
Mankin, R.W., Hagstrum, D.W. 2011. Acoustic monitoring of insects. In: Hagstrum, D.W., Phillips, T.W., Cuperus,G., editors. Stored Product Production. Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas State University Press. p. 1-7.
Acoustic detection of arthropod infestation of grape roots: scouting for grape root borer (Lepidoptera:Sesiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanders, W., Mankin, R.W., Liburd, O., Stelinski, L. 2011. Acoustic detection of arthropod infestation of grape roots: scouting for grape root borer (Lepidoptera:Sesiidae). Florida Entomologist. 94:296-302.
Acoustic Detection of Insects in Palm Trees - (Abstract Only)
Different strokes for different bugs-Examples of stridulatory diversity in the Hemiptera - (Abstract Only)
Perspective and promise: a century of insect acoustic setection and monitoring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hagstrum, D.W., Smith, M.T., Roda, A.L., Kairo, M.T.K. 2011. Perspective and promise: a century of insect acoustic setection and monitoring. American Entomologist. 57:30-44.
The role of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) larval vibrations in host-quality assessment by Tetrastichus planipennisi (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ulyshen, M.D., Mankin, R.W., Cheng, Y., Duan, J.J., Poland, T.M., Beauer, L.S. 2011. The role of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) larval vibrations in host-quality assessment by Tetrastichus planipennisi (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Ecological Entomology. 104:81-86.
Role of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) larval vibrations in host-quality assessment by Tetrastichus planipennisi (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ulyshen, M.D., Mankin, R.W., Chen, Y., Duan, J.J., Poland, T.M., Bauer, L.S. 2011. Role of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) larval vibrations in host-quality assessment by Tetrastichus planipennisi (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:81-86.
Female Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) response to the vibration component of male wing-fanning signals - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W., Egan, M. 2010. Female Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) response to the vibration component of male wing-fanning signals. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium. p. 36-41.
Acoustic indicators for targeted detection of stored product and urban insect pests by inexpensive infrared, acoustic, and virbrational detection of movement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hodges, R.D., Nagle, H.T., Schal, C., Pereira, R.M., Koehler, P.G. 2010. Acoustic indicators for targeted detection of stored product and urban insect pests by inexpensive infrared, acoustic, and virbrational detection of movement. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:1636-1646.
Recent developments in the use of acoustic sensors and signal processing tools to target early infestations of Red Palm Weevil in agricultural environments - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of substrate-borne vibrational signals of Euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lampson, B., Han, Y., Khalilian, A., Greene, J., Mankin, R.W., Foreman, E.G. 2010. Characterization of substrate-borne vibrational signals of Euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science. 5:32-36.
Acoustic detection of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) and Nasutitermes luzonicus (Isoptera: Termitidae) in palm trees of urban Guam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, M. 2010. Acoustic detection of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) and Nasutitermes luzonicus (Isoptera: Termitidae) in palm trees of urban Guam. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:1135-1143.
Evaluation of an inexpensive instrument to detect insects using multiple sound, vibration, and LED sensors - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of an inexpensive instrument to detect insects using multiple sound, vibration, and LED sensors - (Abstract Only)
Feasibility of grape root borer, Vitacea polistiformis Harris, larval acoustic detection in Florida vineyards - (Abstract Only)
Acoustic detection of Melolonthine larvae in Australian sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Samson, P.R., Chandler, K.J. 2009. Acoustic detection of Melolonthine larvae in Australian sugarcane. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1523-1535.
Acoustic characteristics of Dynastid beetle stridulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, A., Samson, P.R., Chandler, K.J. 2009. Acoustic characteristics of Dynastid beetle stridulations. Florida Entomologist. 92:124-133.
Vibrational communication between the sexes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wenninger, E., Hall, D.G., Mankin, R.W. 2009. Vibrational communication between the sexes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 102:547-555.
Automated pattern analysis: A newsilent partner in insect acoustic detection studies - (Abstract Only)
Traps for capturing insects. - ()
Epsky, N.D., Wendell, M.L., Mankin, R.W. 2008. Traps for capturing insects.. Encyclopedia of Entomology.
Acoustic characteristics of rhinoceros beetle stridulations - (Abstract Only)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, A., Samson, P., Chandler, K. 2008. Acoustic characteristics of rhinoceros beetle stridulations. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.
Investigation of acoustic sensors to detect coconut rhinoceros beetle in Guam - (Abstract Only)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, A. 2008. Investigation of acoustic sensors to detect coconut rhinoceros beetle in Guam. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Reproductive biology and behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid - (Abstract Only)
Hall, D.G., Wenninger, E., Stelinski, L., Mankin, R.W. 2008. Reproductive biology and behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid [abstract]. The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society, July 13-15, 2008, Jupiter Beach, Florida. p. 13.
Detection of Anoplophora glabripennis larvae in different host trees and tissues by automated analyses of sound-impulse frequency and temporal patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Smith, M.T., Tropp, J.M., Atkinson, E.B., Jong, D.Y. 2008. Detection of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) larvae in different host trees and tissues by automated analyses of sound-impulse frequency and temporal patterns. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:838-849.
Temporal and spectral features of sounds of wood-boring beetle larvae: identifiable patterns of activity enable improved discrimination from background noise - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Levsky, S., Nakache, Y., Soroker, V. 2008. Temporal and spectral features of sounds of wood-boring beetle larvae: identifiable patterns of activity enable improved discrimination from background noise. Florida Entomologist. 91:241-248.
Acoustic signals in the courtship of male and female Asian citrus psyllids - (Abstract Only)
New experimental techniques for studying root herbivores - ()
Mankin, R.W., Johnson, S.N., Grinev, D.V., Gregory, P.J. 2008. New experimental techniques for studying root herbivores. In: Johnson, S.N., Murray, P.J. editorss. Root Feeders: an ecosystem perspective. Oxon, UK: CABI. p.20-32.
Time-pattern and frequency analyses of sounds produced by irradiated and untreated male Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) during mating behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Lemon, M., Harmer, A.M., Evans, C.S., Taylor, P.W. 2008. Time-pattern and frequency analyses of sounds produced by irradiated and untreated male Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Diptera: Tephritidae) during mating behavior. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:664-674.
Adaptations of Acoustic Technology for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestations in Trees and Their Root Systems - (Abstract Only)
Acoustic assessments of the severity of grub infestations in Queensland sugarcane fields - (Abstract Only)
Mankin, R.W., Samson, P., Chandler, K. 2007. Acoustic assessments of the severity of grub infestations in Queensland sugarcane fields . Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Acoustic indicators for mapping infestation probabilities of soil invertebrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hubbard, J.L., Flanders, K.L. 2007. Acoustic indicators for mapping infestation probabilities of soil invertebrates. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:790-800.
Field testing of a prototype acoustic device for detection of Mediterranean fruit flies flying into a trap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Machan, R., Jones, R. 2006. Field testing of a prototype acoustic device for detection of Mediterranean fruit flies flying into a trap. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, September 10-15, 2006, Salvador, Brazil. p 165-169.
Increase in acoustic detectability of Plodia interpunctella larvae after low-engergy microwave radar exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2006. Increase in acoustic detectability of Plodia interpunctella larvae after low-engergy microwave radar exposure. Florida Entomologist. 89:416-418.
A comparative analysis of Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly wing-buzzing sounds associated with mating - (Abstract Only)
Mankin, R.W., Taylor, P. 2006. A comparative analysis of Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly wing-buzzing sounds associated with mating. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Non-invasive techniques for investigating and modelling root-feeding insects in managed and natural systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, S.N., Crawford, J.W., Gregory, P.J., Grinev, D., Mankin, R.W., Masters, G.J., Murray, P.J., Wall, D.H., Zhang, X. 2006. Non-invasive techniques for investigating and modelling root-feeding insects in managed and natural systems. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 9:39-46.
Effects of millet, wheat, rice, and sorghum diets on development of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) (Lepidoptera: Galleriidea) and its suitability as a host for Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera:Trichogrammatidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nathan, S.S., Mankin, R.W., Kalaivani, K., Murugan, K. 2006. Effects of millet, wheat, rice, and sorghum diets on development of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) (Lepidoptera: Galleriidea) and its suitability as a host for Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera:Trichogrammatidae). Journal of Environmental Entomology. 35:784-789.
GEOPHONE DETECTION OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE AND ANT ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Benshemesh, J. Geophone detection of subterranean termite and ant activity. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2006. 99(1):244-250.
ROLES OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES PREPARING TO ENTER THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS WORKFORCE - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W. 2005. Roles of professional scientists and research organizations in the education of students with disabilities preparing to enter the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce. In: McCarthy, W.C., editor. Proceedings Planning Symposium - STEM 2010, The future of education for students with disabilities, October 13-14, 2005. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. p. 32-Appendix:1-6.
ENTOMOLOGICAL WEBSITE USAGE PATTERNS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2005. Entomological website usage patterns. Florida Entomologist. 88:285-291.
2001 NORTH AMERICAN ROOT WEEVIL WORKSHOP PREFACE - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W. 2007. 2001 north american root weevil workshop preface. Proceedings of North American Root Weevil Workshop.
ACOUSTIC SYSTEM FOR INSECT DETECTION IN PLANT STEMS: COMPARISONS OF CEPHUS CINCTUS IN WHEAT AND METAMASIUS CALLIZONA IN BROMELIADS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Weaver, D.K., Grieshop, M., Larson, B. 2005. Acoustic system for insect detection in plant stems: comparisons of Cephus cinctus in wheat and Metamasius callizona in bromeliads. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 21(4):239-248.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOUND BASED CAPTURE OF INSECTS - ()
Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Grinshspun, J., Mazor, M., Mankin, R.W., Shuman, D., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. System and method for sound based capture of insects. International Patent WO 2005/022991 A2.
Broadcasts of wing-fanning vibrations recorded from calling male Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) increase captures of females in traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Anderson, J.B., Mizrach, A., Epsky, N.D., Shuman, D., Heath, R.R., Mazor, M., Hetzroni, A., Grinspun, J., Taylor, P.W., Garrett, S.L. 2004. Broadcasts of wing-fanning vibrations recorded from calling male Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) increase captures of females in traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1229-1309.
MICROWAVE RADAR DETECTION OF STORED PRODUCT INSECTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2004. Microwave radar detection of stored product insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. v. 97. p. 1168-1173.
ULTRA VIOLET REFLECTANCE ON THE HEADS AND WINGS OF ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (LOEW) AND CERTATITIS CAPITATA (WIEDEMANN) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sivinski, J.M., Klug, H., Shapiro, J.P., Lane, J., Mankin, R.W., 2004. Ultra violet reflectance on the heads and wings of Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) and Certatitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae). Studia Dipterologia. 11:313-322.
ACOUSTIC TRAP FOR FEMALE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Mazor, M., Mankin, R.W., Ignat, T., Grinshpun, J., Epsky, N.D., Shuman, D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Acoustic trap for female Mediterranean fruit flies. Transactions of the ASAE. 48:2017-2022.
Wing-click sounds of Heliconius cydno alithea (Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae) butterflies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Mankin, R.W. 2004. Wing-click sounds of Heliconius cydno alithea (Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae) butterflies. Journal of Insect Behavior. 17:329-335.
TRAPPING FEMALE MEDFLIES (CERATITIS CAPITATA) BY BROADCAST OF MALE CALLING SONG. - (Proceedings)
ACOUSTIC ESTIMATION OF INFESTATIONS AND POPULATION DENSITIES OF WHITE GRUBS (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) IN TURFGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Crocker, R.L., Mankin, R.W., Flanders, K.L., Brandhorst-Hubbard, J.L. 2003. Acoustic estimation of infestations and population densities of white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in turfgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2003. v. 96. p. 1770-1779.
TRAPPING FLIES WITH ACOUSTICS: ARTIFICIAL SONG ATTRACTS FEMALE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES - (Abstract Only)
Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Ignat, T., Grinshpun, J., Mazor, M., Shuman, D., Mankin, R.W., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. Trapping flies with acoustics: artificial song attracts female mediterranean fruit flies. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Resource Magazine. 2003. v. 96, p. 1770-1779.
ACOUSTIC IDENTIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF ACTIVITY PATTERNS OF WHITE GRUBS IN SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Crocker, R.L., Mankin, R.W., Flanders, K.L., Brandhorst-Hubbard, J.L. 2003. Acoustic identification and measurement of activity patterns of white grubs in soil. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2003. v. 96. p. 1704-1710.
LISTENING TO THE LARVAE: ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS (L) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Lapointe, S.L. 2003. Listening to the larvae: acoustic detection of Diaprepes abbreviatus (L). Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 2003. v. 116. p. 304-308.
INSECT TRAPS - ()
Epsky, N.D., Morrill, W.L., Mankin, R.W. 2004. Insect traps. Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer Academic Pub., Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF OTIORHYNCHUS SULCATUS LARVAL INFESTATIONS IN NURSERY CONTAINERS - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W. 2007. Acoustic detection of otiorhynchus sulcatus larval infestations in nursery containers. Proceedings of North American Root Weevil Workshop.
Increase in acoustic detectability of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae in stored products after eletrical stimulation - ()
Mankin, R.W. 2002. Increase in acoustic detectability of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Oyralidae) larvae in stored products after eletrical stimulation. Florida Entomologist. 85:524-526.
Mapping of soil insect infestations sampled by excavation and acoustic methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandhorst-Hubbar, J.L., Flanders, K.L., Mankin, R.W., Guertal, E.A., Crocker, R.L. 2001. Mapping of soil insect infestations sampled by excavation and acoustic methods. Journal of Economic Entomology. 94:1452-1458.
ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF OTIORHYNCHUS SULCATUS (FABRICIUS) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) LARVAL INFESTATIONS IN NURSERY CONTAINERS - (Proceedings)
Mankin, R.W., Fisher, J.R. 2005. Acoustic detection of Otiorhynchus sulcatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larval infestations in nursery containers. In: 2001 Proceedings of North American Root Weevil Workshop, November 1-2, 2001. p. 14-19
Acoustic surveying of subterranean insect populations in citrus groves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Lapointe, S.L., Franqui, R.A. 2001. Acoustic surveying of subterranean insect populations in citrus groves. Science. 94:853-859.
Eavesdropping on insects hidden in soil and interior structures of plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Brandhorst-Hubard, J., Flanders, K.L., Zhang, M., Crocker, R.L., Lapointe, S.L., Mccoy, C.W., Fisher, J.R., Weaver, D.K. 2000. Eavesdropping on insects hidden in soil and interior structures of plants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 93:1173-1182.
Exposure to male pheromones enhances Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) female response to male calling song - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Petersson, E., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Sivinski, J.M. 2000. Exposure to male pheromones enhances Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) female response to male calling song. Florida Entomologist. 83:411-421.
Thermal treatments to increase acoustic detectability of Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored grain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Shuman, D., Weaver, D.K. 1999. Thermal treatments to increase acoustic detectability of Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored grain. Journal of Economic Entomology. 92:453-462.
Noise shielding of acoustic devices for insect detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Shuman, D., Coffelt, J.A. 1996. Noise shielding of acoustic devices for insect detection. Journal of Economic Entomology. 89:1301-1308.
PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS ON PHEROMONE DISPERSAL IN STORAGE ENVIRONMENTS: EFFECTS ON ORIENTATION BEHAVIOR - (Proceedings)
A commitment to the future: precollegiate science educational outreach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Wojcik, L.K., Fukuda, T., Heath, R.R., Kline, D.L., Shatters, R.G., Vander Meer, R.K., Wojcik, D.P. 1996. A commitment to the future: precollegiate science educational outreach. American Entomologist. 42:244-247.