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Hannah J Penn
Sugarcane Research
Research Entomologist

Phone: (225) 361-3662
Fax: (985) 868-8369

5883 USDA ROAD
HOUMA, LA 70360

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Projects
New Crop Production and Protection Practices to Increase Sugarcane Ratoon Longevity and Maximize Economic Sustainability
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 437753
Three-way (LSUAC, ASCL, ARS) Sugarcane Breeding and Variety Development Agreement
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 441255
Silicate Rock (CarbonLock) Soil Application Effects on Insect Herbivory, Carbon Sequestration, and Sugarcane Growth
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 442472
Efficacy of Insecticides of Insect Pests
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 436943

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., White Jr, P.M., Wilson, B.E., Richard, R.T. 2023. Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta. Crop Protection. 170(106278):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106278.
Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Johnson, R.M. 2023. Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1):1-2. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsad055.
Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, L., Martinez, I., Pereira, E., Choudhury, R., Penn, H. 2023. Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting. Insect Conservation and Diversity. pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad025.
Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Way, M.O. 2022. Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Insects. 13(10),890:1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100890.
Viral species differentially influence macronutrient preferences based on honey bee genotype Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Viral species differentially influence macronutrient preferences based on honey bee genotype. Biology Open. 11(10):bio059039. https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.059039.
Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott-Vidaurri, L.V., Rivera, D., Noval, A., Choudhury, R.A., Penn, H.J. 2022. Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas. Agronomy. 12(5):1099. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051099.
Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H.J., Simone-Finstrom, M.D., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.
Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.
Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:894482. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.894482.
Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:894482. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.894482.
Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas - (Other)
Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivera, D., Noval, J.A., Elliott, L., Penn, H. 2021. Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments: Research Note. 72:16-20.
Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. Article 756690:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.
Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. 1:1-12. Article: 756690. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.
Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Villegas, J.M., Richard, R.T., Penn, H. 2021. Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Environmental Entomology. 51(1):196-203. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab118.
Lawn mullets: Comparing homeowner attitudes regarding pollinator-friendly lawncare practices in front and back yards - (Abstract Only)
The influence of nitrogen fertilization on infestations of the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
DWV and honey bee genotypes determine infection level - (Abstract Only)
Colony- and individual-level viral infections determine macronutrient foraging preferences based on honey bee (Apis mellifera) genotype - (Abstract Only)
Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Cunningham-Minnick, M., Hu, W. 2021. Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab005.
The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Hagan, M., Hu, W. 2020. The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation. American Entomologist. 66(4):54-61. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmaa055.
Kentucky farmers’ supportiveness of tactics for the enhancement of pollination and IPM in soybeans - (Abstract Only)