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William Robert Morrison (Rob)
Research Entomologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Pairing residual contact insecticide use with long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting to reduce dispersal and damage by stored product insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subsequent chemical and foraging ecology preferences of Theocolax elegans (Westwood) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) reared on two alternate stored product host insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maille, J.M., Albin, C.E., Harman, R.R., Hetherington, M.C., Ranabhat, S., Montgomery, J., Stoll, I.M., Lillich, M., Gillette, S., Brabec, D.L., Zhu, K., Scully, E.D., Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Subsequent chemical and foraging ecology preferences of Theocolax elegans (Westwood) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) reared on two alternate stored product host insects. Biological Control. 200(105665). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105665.
Sex-linked differences in semiochemical-mediated movement by Trogoderma variabile Baillon and Trogoderma inclusum Le Conte (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranabhat, S., Domingue, M.J., Stoll, I., Bingham, G.V., Zhu, K., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Sex-linked differences in semiochemical-mediated movement by Trogoderma variabile Baillon and Trogoderma inclusum Le Conte (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting. Journal of Stored Products Research. 109:102415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102415.
Leveraging insecticide-treated netting to improve fumigation efficacy for the protection of bulk storage of commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Does attract-and-kill work? A meta-analysis of field-based studies assessing attract-and-kill in agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Challenges in assessing repellency as an integrated pest management tool to protect stored grains, using the global pest Tribolium castaneum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rault, L.C., Morrison III, W.R., Gerken, A.R., Bingham, G.V. 2024. Challenges in assessing repellency as an integrated pest management tool to protect stored grains, using the global pest Tribolium castaneum. Insects. 15(8): 626. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15080626.
Effects of nutrition on recovery, mortality, and mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum after exposure to long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ming, Q., Morrison III, W.R., Zhu, K., Campbell, J.F., Scully, E.D. 2024. Effects of nutrition on recovery, mortality, and mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum after exposure to long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting. Pest Management Science. 80(12):6276-6286. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8356.
Modeling long-term, stage-structured dynamics of Tribolium castaneum at food facilities with and without two types of long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranabhat, S., Gerken, A.R., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Modeling long-term, stage-structured dynamics of Tribolium castaneum at food facilities with and without two types of long-lasting insecticide netting. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117,5 (2168-2180). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae185.
Exploring the efficacy of pyrethroid incorporated-nets for the control of stored product moth species: Immediate and delayed effects on Ephestia kuehniella and Plodia interpunctella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Altunç, Y.E., Sakka, M., Gourgouta, M., Morrison III, W.R., Güncan, A., Athanassiou, C.G. 2024. Exploring the efficacy of pyrethroid incorporated-nets for the control of stored product moth species: Immediate and delayed effects on Ephestia kuehniella and Plodia interpunctella. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117(5):(2159-2167). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae151.
uafR: An open-source R package that automates mass spectrometry data processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stratton, C.A., Hansen, P., Thompson, Y., Sio, K., Morrison Iii, W.R., Murrell, E.G. 2024. uafR: An open-source R package that automates mass spectrometry data processing. PLOS ONE. 19(7). Article e0306202. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306202.
Density-mediated foraging behavioral responses of Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponce Jr, M.A., Ranabhat, S., Bruce, A., Van Winkle, T., Campbell, J.F., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Density-mediated foraging behavioral responses of Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Scientific Reports. 14. Article 12259. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62277-8.
Microbial vectoring capacity by internal- and external-infesting stored product insects after varying dispersal periods between novel food patches: An underestimated risk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponce, M.A., Maille, J.M., James, A., Bruce, A., Kim, T.N., Scully, E.D., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2024. Microbial vectoring capacity by internal- and external-infesting stored product insects after varying dispersal periods between novel food patches: An underestimated risk. Ecology and Evolution. 14(6). Article e11368. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11368.
Flight capacity and behavior of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in response to kairomonal and pheromonal stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abshire, J.L., Harman, R.R., Bruce, A., Gillette, S., Maille, J.M., Ranabhat, S., Scully, E.D., Zhu, K., Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Flight capacity and behavior of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in response to kairomonal and pheromonal stimuli. Environmental Entomology. 53(4):567-576. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae039.
Predicted range expansion of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), under projected climate change scenarios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harman, R.R., Morrison III, W.R., Ludwick, D.C., Gerken, A.R. 2024. Predicted range expansion of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), under projected climate change scenarios. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117(4) 1686-1700. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae085.
Population growth of native and invasive strains of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus on three maize hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H.E., Sakka, M., Athanassiou, C.G., Morrison III, W.R., Zhu, K. 2024. Population growth of native and invasive strains of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus on three maize hybrids. Crop Protection. 183. Article 106752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106752.
Disruption of semiochemical-mediated movement by the immature Trogoderma variabile Baillon and Trogoderma inclusum Le Conte (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranabhat, S., Domingue, M.J., Lebar, L., Bingham, G.V., Zhu, K., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. Disruption of semiochemical-mediated movement by the immature Trogoderma variabile Baillon and Trogoderma inclusum Le Conte (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting. Pest Management Science. 80(4):1702-1716. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7903.
Short-term spatial niche partitioning between the larger grain borer and the maize weevil in grain columns with implications for management of stored maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H.E., Kim, T.N., Zhu, K., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Short-term spatial niche partitioning between the larger grain borer and the maize weevil in grain columns with implications for management of stored maize. Environmental Entomology. 53(1):127-142. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad111.
Landscape-scale spatiotemporal dynamics of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) populations: implications for spatially-based pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, Y., Choi, K., Cullum, J.P., Hoelmer, K.A., Weber, D.C., Morrison Iii, W.R., Rice, K.B., Krawczyk, G., Fleischer, S.J., Hamilton, G., Ludwick, D., Nielsen, A.L., Kaser, J.M., Polk, D., Shrewsbury, P.M., Bergh, J., Kuhar, T.P., Leskey, T.C. 2024. Landscape-scale spatiotemporal dynamics of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) populations: implications for spatially-based pest management. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7772.
The behavioral response to the putative necromones from dead Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in traps by conspecifics as a function of density and time since capture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harman, R.H., Morrison III, W.R., Bruce, A., Ranabhat, S., Quellhorst, H.E., Wilkins, R.V., Campbell, J.F., Gerken, A.R. 2023. The behavioral response to the putative necromones from dead Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in traps by conspecifics as a function of density and time since capture. Environmental Entomology. 52(6):1020-1032. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad098.
Sawtooth grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, an internationally important stored product pest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gourgouta, M., Morrison III, W.R., Hagstrum, D.W., Athanassiou, C. 2023. Sawtooth grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, an internationally important stored product pest. Journal of Stored Products Research. 104. Atricle 102165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102165.
Deciphering plant-insect-microorganism signals for sustainable crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, G., Rusman, Q., Morrison III, W.R., Magalhaes, D.M., Dowell, J.A., Ngumbi, E., Osei-Owusu, J., Kansman, J., Gaffke, A.M., Jayanthi, K., Kim, S., Tabanca, N. 2023. Deciphering plant-insect-microorganism signals for sustainable crop production. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 13(6):997. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13060997.
Viewing Farm2Fork agriculture through the lens of community ecology: The who, why, and what of IPM in the postharvest agricultural supply chain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. Viewing Farm2Fork agriculture through the lens of community ecology: The who, why, and what of IPM in the postharvest agricultural supply chain. Frontiers in Agronomy. 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1137683.
Editorial: Integrated pest management strategies for sustainable food production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dara, S.K., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. Editorial: Integrated pest management strategies for sustainable food production. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 7. Article 1224604. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1224604.
Comparison of different traps and attractants in three food processing facilities in Greece on the capture of stored product insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Agrafioti, P., Domingue, M.J., Scheff, D.S., Lampiri, E., Gourgouta, M., Baliota, G.V., Sakka, M., Myers, S.W., Athanassiou, C.G. 2023. Comparison of different traps and attractants in three food processing facilities in Greece on the capture of stored product insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(4):1432-1446. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad107.
The dispersal capacity of the invasive larger grain borer and the cosmopolitan maize weevil after brief exposure to a novel insecticide formulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H.E., Arthur, F.H., Zhu, K., Bruce, A., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. The dispersal capacity of the invasive larger grain borer and the cosmopolitan maize weevil after brief exposure to a novel insecticide formulation. Journal of Stored Products Research. 102. Article 102125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102125.
Attraction, mobility, and preference by Lasioderma serricorne (F.) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) to microbially-mediated volatile emissions by two species of fungi in stored grain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponce, M.A., Sierra, P., Jacqueline, M., Kim, T.N., Scully, E.D., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. Attraction, mobility, and preference by Lasioderma serricorne (F.) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) to microbially-mediated volatile emissions by two species of fungi in stored grain. Scientific Reports. 13(1). Article 6176. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32973-y.
Efficacy of deltamethrin and pirimiphos-methyl in layer-treated maize against the larger grain borer and the maize weevil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H.E., Sakka, M., Gourgouta, M., Morrison III, W.R., Zhu, K., Athanassiou, C.G. 2023. Efficacy of deltamethrin and pirimiphos-methyl in layer-treated maize against the larger grain borer and the maize weevil. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3):1017-1024. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad072.
Different trap designs and attractants affect the capture of multiple life stages of Trogoderma granarium Everts and Trogoderma variabile Ballion in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakka, M.K., Gourgouta, M., Morrison III, W.R., Domingue, M.J., Grosdidier, R.F., Wilkins, R.V., Athanassiou, C.G. 2023. Different trap designs and attractants affect the capture of multiple life stages of Trogoderma granarium Everts and Trogoderma variabile Ballion in the laboratory. Journal of Stored Products Research. 102. Article 102108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102108. LOG NO. 398948.
Outcome of direct competition between Trogoderma granarium and Trogoderma inclusum over varying commodities, temperatures and experimental duration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Domingue, M.J., Wu, Y., Vieira, K.A., McGraw, A.R., Furtado, M., Athanassiou, C.G., Morrison III, W.R., Myers, S.W. 2023. Outcome of direct competition between Trogoderma granarium and Trogoderma inclusum over varying commodities, temperatures and experimental duration. Journal of Pest Science. 13. Article 3656. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30618-8.
Immediate and delayed movement of resistant and susceptible adults of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after short exposures to phosphine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Brabec, D.L., Bruce, A., Arthur, F.H., Athanassiou, C.G. 2023. Immediate and delayed movement of resistant and susceptible adults of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after short exposures to phosphine. Pest Management Science. 79:2006-2074. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7383.
Grain inoculated with different growth stages of the fungus, Aspergillus flavus, affect the close-range foraging behavior by a primary stored product pest, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponce, M.A., Lizarraga, S., Bruce, A., Kim, T.N., Morrison III, W.R. 2022. Grain inoculated with different growth stages of the fungus, Aspergillus flavus, affect the close-range foraging behavior by a primary stored product pest, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Chemoecology. 51(5):927-939. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac061.
Resiliency of, adaptation of, and mitigation of risk to pest management in the postharvest agricultural supply chain in the face of ongoing climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. Resiliency of, adaptation of, and mitigation of risk to pest management in the postharvest agricultural supply chain in the face of ongoing climate change. Frontiers in Agronomy. 4:918845. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.918845.
Modeling of Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) based on historical weather data indicates aeration is effective for management of wheat stored in Greece - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison Iii, W.R., Arthur, F.H., Athanassiou, C.G., Lampiri, E., Wilson, L.T., Yang, Y., Wang, J. 2022. Modeling of Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) based on historical weather data indicates aeration is effective for management of wheat stored in Greece. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 0168-1699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2022.106926.
Field trapping and the flight capacity of Eucosma giganteana (Riley) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in response to behaviorally active congeneric semiochemicals in novel Silphium agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruiz, K.P., Bruce, A., Cheremond, E., Stratton, C., Murrell, E., Gillette, S.A., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. Field trapping and the flight capacity of Eucosma giganteana (Riley) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in response to behaviorally active congeneric semiochemicals in novel Silphium agroecosystems. Insects. 13(4):350. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13040350.
Exposure to a reduced-risk insecticide on maize and concrete reduces movement by the stored product pests, Prostephanus truncatus Horn and Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H.E., Arthur, F.H., Bruce, A., Zhu, K., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. Exposure to a reduced-risk insecticide on maize and concrete reduces movement by the stored product pests, Prostephanus truncatus Horn and Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky. Frontiers in Agronomy. 4:868509. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.868509.
The genome of Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae): Adaptation for success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oppert, B.S., Muszewska, A., Steczkiewicz, K., Šatovic-Vukšic, E., Plohl, M., Fabrick, J.A., Vinokurov, K.S., Koloniuk, I., Johnston, J., Smith, T.P., Guedes, R.C., Terra, W.R., Ferreira, C., Dias, R.O., Chaply, K.A., Elpidina, E.N., Tereshchenkova, V., Mitchell, M.F., Jenson, A.J., Mckay, R., Shan, T., Cao, X., Xiong, C., Jiang, H., Morrison III, W.R., Koren, S., Schlipalius, D., Lorenzen, M.D., Bansal, R., Wang, Y., Perkin, L.C., Poelcheau, M., Friesen, K.S., Olmstead, M.L., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F., et al. 2022. The genome of Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae): Adaptation for success. Genes. 13(3). Article 446. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13030446.
Mobility of phosphine-susceptible and resistant Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after exposure to controlled release materials with existing… - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranabhat, S., Zhu, K., Binghma, G.V., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. Mobility of phosphine-susceptible and resistant Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after exposure to controlled release materials with existing…. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(3):888-903. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac033.
A biomass pyrolysis oil as a novel insect growth regulator mimic for a variety of stored product beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruce, A.I., Wilson, A., Ranabhat, S.R., Montgomery, J., Nicholson, S., Harris, K., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. A biomass pyrolysis oil as a novel insect growth regulator mimic for a variety of stored product beetles. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(3):877-887. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac017.
Behavioural responses of diapausing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to conspecific volatile organic compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nixon, L., Morrison III, W.R., Rice, K.B., Goldson, S., Brockerhoff, E.G., Khrimian, A., Rostas, M., Leskey, T.C. 2021. Behavioural responses of diapausing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to conspecific volatile organic compounds. Journal of Applied Entomology. 146:319-327. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12955.
Competition of Prostephanus truncatus with Sitophilus oryzae on maize: The species that gets there first matters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baliota, G.V., Scheff, D.S., Morrison Iii, W.R., Athanassiou, C.G. 2022. Competition of Prostephanus truncatus with Sitophilus oryzae on maize: The species that gets there first matters. Bulletin of Entomological Research. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000748532100105X.
Orientation of Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) adults to 4,8-dimethyldecanal, kairomone and botanical oils following ambient, low, or high temperature exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bandara, H.S., Wijayaratne, L.W., Egodawatta, C.P., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2021. Orientation of Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) adults to 4,8-dimethyldecanal, kairomone and botanical oils following ambient, low, or high temperature exposure. Journal of Stored Products Research. 94:101893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101893.
Comparative population growth of the khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts and the warehouse beetle Trogoderma variabile Ballion on wheat and rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lampiri, E., Baliota, G., Morrison Iii, W.R., Domingue, M.J., Athanassiou, C.G. 2021. Comparative population growth of the khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts and the warehouse beetle Trogoderma variabile Ballion on wheat and rice. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(1):344-352. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab209.
Long-lasting insecticide treated netting affects reproductive output and mating behavior in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Trogoderma variabile (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F., Abts, S.R., Arthur, F.H., Morrison III, W.R., Scheff, D.S. 2021. Long-lasting insecticide treated netting affects reproductive output and mating behavior in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Trogoderma variabile (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab204.
Prospects for use of biological control for the food industry in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hervet, V.D., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2021. Prospects for use of biological control for the food industry in North America. Agronomy. 11:01969. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11101969.
Comparative capture of Trogoderma granarium and T. variabile in floor traps in single species releases with previously captured conspecific or heterospecific individuals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gourgouta, M., Baliota, G., Morrison Iii, W.R., Domingue, M.J., Athanassiou, C.G. 2021. Comparative capture of Trogoderma granarium and T. variabile in floor traps in single species releases with previously captured conspecific or heterospecific individuals. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(6):2591-2597. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab174.
Microbial volatile organic compounds from tempered and incubated grain mediate attraction by a primary but not secondary stored product insect pest in wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Winkle, T., Ponce, M., Quellhorst, H.E., Bruce, A.I., Albin, C.E., Kim, T., Zhu, K., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2021. Microbial volatile organic compounds from tempered and incubated grain mediate attraction by a primary but not secondary stored product insect pest in wheat. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 48:27-40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-021-01312-8.
The biology, ecology, and management of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H., Athanassiou, C.G., Morrison III, W.R. 2021. The biology, ecology, and management of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Stored Products Research. 94. Article e101860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101860.
Evaluations of the new deltamethrin-treated all-in-one hermetic bag for the control of the Khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium (Everts) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scheff, D.S., Baliota, G.V., Domingue, M.J., Bingham, G.V., Morrison III, W.R., Athanassiou, C.G. 2021. Evaluations of the new deltamethrin-treated all-in-one hermetic bag for the control of the Khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium (Everts). Journal of Stored Products Research. 93:101839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101839.
Border habitat effects on captures of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone traps and fruit injury at harvest in apple and peach orchards in the Mid-Atlantic, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bergh, J., Morrison III, W.R., Stallrich, J.W., Short, B.D., Cullum, J.P., Leskey, T.C. 2021. Border habitat effects on captures of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in pheromone traps and fruit injury at harvest in apple and peach orchards in the Mid-Atlantic, USA. Insects. 12(5):419. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12050419.
A systematic review of the behavioral responses by stored-product arthropods to individual or blends of microbially-produced volatile cues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponce, M., Kim, T.N., Morrison III, W.R. 2021. A systematic review of the behavioral responses by stored-product arthropods to individual or blends of microbially-produced volatile cues. Insects. 12(5):391. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12050391.
Towards developing areawide semiochemical-mediated, behaviorally-based integrated pest management programs for stored product insects - ()
Morrison III, W.R., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F. 2021. Towards developing areawide semiochemical-mediated, behaviorally-based integrated pest management programs for stored product insects. Pest Management Science. 77(6):2667-2682. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6289.
Evaluation of dosimeter tubes for monitoring phosphine fumigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Bruce, A.I., Yeater, K.M. 2021. Evaluation of dosimeter tubes for monitoring phosphine fumigations. Journal of Stored Products Research. 91. Article 101762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101762.
Characterizing and predicting sublethal shifts in mobility by multiple stored product insects over time to an old and novel contact insecticide in three key stored commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Arthur, F.H., Bruce, A.I. 2021. Characterizing and predicting sublethal shifts in mobility by multiple stored product insects over time to an old and novel contact insecticide in three key stored commodities. Pest Management Science. 77(4):1990-2006. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6228.
Influence of holding conditions and storage duration of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) eggs on adventive and quarantine populations of Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera:Scelionidae) behavior and parasitism success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ludwick, D.C., Leake, L.B., Morrison III, W.R., Lara, J.R., Hoddle, M.S., Thomas, E.J., Leskey, T.C. 2021. Influence of holding conditions and storage duration of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) eggs on adventive and quarantine populations of Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera:Scelionidae) behavior and parasitism success. Environmental Entomology. 50(3):550-560. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa183.
Aeration to manage insects in wheat stored in the Balkan peninsula: Computer simulations using historical weather data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Arthur, F.H., Wang, J., Yang, Y., Wilson, L.T., Athanassiou, C.G. 2020. Aeration to manage insects in wheat stored in the Balkan peninsula: Computer simulations using historical weather data. Agronomy. 10(12):1927. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10121927.
Long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting and interception traps at pilot-scale warehouses and commercial facilities prevent infestation by stored product beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, R.V., Campbell, J.F., Zhu, K.Y., Starkus, L., McKay, T., Morrison III, W.R. 2021. Long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting and interception traps at pilot-scale warehouses and commercial facilities prevent infestation by stored product beetles. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 4:561820. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.561820.
Effect of pheromones, plant volatiles and spinosad on mating, male attraction and burrowing of Cadra cautella (Walk.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sammani, A., Dissanayaka, D., Wijayaratne, L., Hettiarachchi, S., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Effect of pheromones, plant volatiles and spinosad on mating, male attraction and burrowing of Cadra cautella (Walk.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Insects. 11(12). Article 845. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11120845.
Assessing repellency, movement, and mortality of three species of stored product insects after exposure to deltamethrin-inocrporated long-lasting polyethylene netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scheff, D.S., Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Zhu, K. 2021. Assessing repellency, movement, and mortality of three species of stored product insects after exposure to deltamethrin-inocrporated long-lasting polyethylene netting. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01326-3.
Brown marmorated stink bug overwintering aggregations are not regulated through vibrational signals during autumn dispersal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bedoya, C.L., Brockerhoff, E.G., Hayes, M., Leskey, T.C., Morrison III, W.R., Rice, K.B., Nelson, X.J. 2020. Brown marmorated stink bug overwintering aggregations are not regulated through vibrational signals during autumn dispersal. Royal Society Open Science. 7(11):201371. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.201371.
Effect of pheromone blend components, sex ratio, and population size on the mating of Cadra cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sammani, A.P., Dissanayaka, D.K., Wijayaratne, W.K., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Effect of pheromone blend components, sex ratio, and population size on the mating of Cadra cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Insect Science. 20(6). Article ieaa128. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa128.
Scaling recovery of susceptible and resistant stored product insects after short exposures to phosphine by using automated video-tracking software - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agrafioti, P., Brabec, D.L., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Athanassiou, C.G. 2021. Scaling recovery of susceptible and resistant stored product insects after short exposures to phosphine by using automated video-tracking software. Pest Management Science. 77(3):1245-1255. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6135.
Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide netting on Tribolium castaneum is modulated by multiple exposures, biotic, and abiotic factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F., Morrison III, W.R. 2021. Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide netting on Tribolium castaneum is modulated by multiple exposures, biotic, and abiotic factors. Pest Management Science. 77(3):1235-1244. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6134.
Feasibility of using aeration to cool wheat stored in Slovenia: A predictive modeling approach using historical weather data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Morrison III, W.R., Trdan, S. 2020. Feasibility of using aeration to cool wheat stored in Slovenia: A predictive modeling approach using historical weather data. Applied Sciences. 10(17):6066. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10176066.
Distance and height of attraction by walking and flying conspecifics to traps with simultaneous use of the aggregation pheromones from Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dissanayaka, D.K., Sammani, A.P., Wijayaratne, L.W., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Distance and height of attraction by walking and flying conspecifics to traps with simultaneous use of the aggregation pheromones from Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.).... Journal of Stored Products Research. 89: 101705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101705.
The influence of marking methods on mobility, survivorship and field recovery of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) adults and nymphs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirkpatrick, D.M., Rice, K.B., Ibrahim, A., Fleischer, S.J., Tooker, J.F., Tabb, A., Medeiros, H., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2020. The influence of marking methods on mobility, survivorship and field recovery of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) adults and nymphs. Environmental Entomology. 49(5):1026-1031. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa095.
The influence of marking methods on mobility, survivorship and field recovery of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) adults and nymphs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirkpatrick, D.M., Rice, K.B., Ibrahim, A., Fleischer, S.J., Tooker, J.F., Tabb, A., Medeiros, H., Gish, M., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2020. The influence of marking methods on mobility, survivorship and field recovery of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) adults and nymphs. Environmental Entomology. 49(5):1026-1031. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa095.
Effects of spinosad and pinetoram on larval mortality, adult emergence, progeny production and mating in Cadra cautella (Walk.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sammani, A.P., Dissanayaka, D.K., Wijayaratne, W.K., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Effects of spinosad and pinetoram on larval mortality, adult emergence, progeny production and mating in Cadra cautella (Walk.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Stored Products Research. 88:101665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101665.
Effects of aggregation pheromone concentration and distance on the trapping of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dissanayaka, D.K., Sammani, A.P., Wijayaratne, W.K., Rajapakse, R.S., Hettiarachachi, S., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Effects of aggregation pheromone concentration and distance on the trapping of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) adults. Journal of Stored Products Research. 88:101657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101657.
Methodology for assessing progeny production and grain damage on commodities treated with insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Methodology for assessing progeny production and grain damage on commodities treated with insecticides. Agronomy. 10:804. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060804.
Mobility and dispersal of two cosmopolitan stored-product insects are adversely affected by long-lasting insecticide netting in a life stage-dependent manner - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, R.V., Zhu, K., Campbell, J.F., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Mobility and dispersal of two cosmopolitan stored-product insects are adversely affected by long-lasting insecticide netting in a life stage-dependent manner. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(4):1768-1779. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa094.
Influence of landscape factors and abiotic conditions on dispersal behavior and overwintering site selection by Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cullum, J.P., Nixon, L.J., Morrison III, W.R., Raupp, M.J., Shrewsbury, P.M., Venogal, P., Martinson, H., Bergh, J., Leskey, T.C. 2020. Influence of landscape factors and abiotic conditions on dispersal behavior and overwintering site selection by Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa077.
Oleic acid emitted from frozen Trogoderma spp. larvae causes conspecific behavioral aversion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Domingue, M.J., Morrison III, W.R., Yeater, K.M., Myers, S.W. 2020. Oleic acid emitted from frozen Trogoderma spp. larvae causes conspecific behavioral aversion. Chemoecology. 30:161-172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-020-00307-3.
Mobility of stored product beetles after exposure to a combination insecticide containing deltamethrin, methoprene, and a piperonyl butoxide synergist depends on species, concentration, and exposure time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Athanassiou, C.G., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Mobility of stored product beetles after exposure to a combination insecticide containing deltamethrin, methoprene, and a piperonyl butoxide synergist depends on species, concentration, and exposure time. Insects. 11:151. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11030151.
Invasion of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) into the USA: developing a national response to an invasive species crisis through collaborative research and outreach efforts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ludwick, D.C., Morrison III, W.R., Acebes-Doria, A.L., Agnello, A.M., Bergh, J., Buffington, M.L., Hamilton, G.C., Harper, J.K., Hoelmer, K.A., Krawczyk, G., Kuhar, T.P., Pfeiffer, D.G., Nielsen, A.L., Rice, K.B., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Shearer, P.W., Shrewsbury, P.M., Talamas, E.J., Walgenbach, J.F., Wiman, N.G., Leskey, T.C. 2020. Invasion of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) into the USA: developing a national response to an invasive species crisis through collaborative research and outreach efforts. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 11(1):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa001.
Novel implementation of laser ablation tomography as an alternative technique to assess grain quality and internal insect development in stored products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Lanba, A., Hall, B., Bruce, A.I. 2020. Novel implementation of laser ablation tomography as an alternative technique to assess grain quality and internal insect development in stored products. Journal of Stored Products Research. 86:101552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.101552.
Temperature-mediated competition between the invasive larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and the cosmopolitan maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quellhorst, H., Athanassiou, C.G., Bruce, A.I., Scully, E.D., Morrison III, W.R. 2020. Temperature-mediated competition between the invasive larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and the cosmopolitan maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology. 49(1):255-264. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz151.
Attraction, arrestment, and preference by immature Trogoderma variable and Trogoderma granarium to food and pheromonal stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Grosidier, R., Arthur, F.H., Myers, S., Domingue, M. 2019. Attraction, arrestment, and preference by immature Trogoderma variable and Trogoderma granarium to food and pheromonal stimuli. Journal of Pest Science. 93:135-147. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-019-01171-z.
Attractiveness of pheromone components with and without the synergist, methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate, to brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) [Hemiptera: Pentatomidae] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, D.C., Morrison III, W.R., Khrimian, A., Rice, K.B., Short, B.D., Herlihy, M.V., Leskey, T.C. 2019. Attractiveness of pheromone components with and without the synergist, methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate, to brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) [Hemiptera: Pentatomidae]. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113:712-719.
Influence of harmonic radar tag attachment on nymphal Halyomorpha halys mobility, survivorship and detectability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirkpatrick, D.M., Rice, K.B., Ibrahim, A., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2019. Influence of harmonic radar tag attachment on nymphal Halyomorpha halys mobility, survivorship and detectability. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 167:1020-1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12861.
Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) genetic diversity in North America and Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kapantaidaki, D.E., Evangelou, V.I., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C., Brodeur, J., Milonas, P. 2019. Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) genetic diversity in North America and Europe. Insects. 10(6):174. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10060174.
Methyl benzoate as a putative alternative, environmentally-friendly fumigant for the control of stored product insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Larson, N.R., Brabec, D.L., Zhang, A. 2019. Methyl benzoate as a putative alternative, environmentally-friendly fumigant for the control of stored product insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(5):2458-2468. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz179.
Modeling the potential range expansion of larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Morrison III, W.R., Morey, A.C. 2019. Modeling the potential range expansion of larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Scientific Reports. 9(1):6862. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-42974-5.
Sanitation improves stored product insect pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Bruce, A.I., Wilkins, R.V., Albin, C.E., Arthur, F.H. 2019. Sanitation improves stored product insect pest management. Insects. 10(3):77. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10030077.
Volatile release, mobility, and mortality of diapausing Halyomorpha halys during simulated shipping movements and temperature changes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nixon, L.J., Tabb, A., Morrison III, W.R., Rice, K.B., Brockerhoff, E.G., Leskey, T.C., van Koten, C., Goldson, S., Rostas, M. 2019. Volatile release, mobility, and mortality of diapausing Halyomorpha halys during simulated shipping movements and temperature changes. Journal of Pest Science. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-019-01084-x.
Presence of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on home exteriors during the autumn dispersal period: results generated by citizen scientists - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hancock, T., Lee, D., Bergh, C., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Presence of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on home exteriors during the autumn dispersal period: results generated by citizen scientists. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 21:99-108. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12312.
Successful management of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in commercial apple orchards with an attract-and-kill strategy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Blaauw, B.R., Short, B.D., Nielsen, A.L., Bergh, J.C., Krawczyk, G., Park, Y., Butler, B., Khrimian, A., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Successful management of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in commercial apple orchards with an attract-and-kill strategy. Pest Management Science. 75(1):104-114. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5156.
Monitoring and biosurveillance tools for the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys Stal (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acebes-Doria, A.L., Morrison III, W.R., Short, B.D., Rice, K.B., Bush, H.G., Kuhar, T.P., Duthie, C., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Monitoring and biosurveillance tools for the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys Stal (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects9030082.
Improved trap designs and retention mechanisms for Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rice, K.B., Morrison III, W.R., Short, B.D., Acebes-Doria, A., Bergh, C., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Improved trap designs and retention mechanisms for Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy185.
The use of long-lasting insecticide netting to prevent dispersal of stored product insects - (Proceedings)
Morrison Iii, W.R., Wilkins, R. 2018. The use of long-lasting insecticide netting to prevent dispersal of stored product insects. In: (Juluis-Kuhr-Archieve) 12th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, October 7-11, 2018, Berlin, Germany. 463:172-176.
Mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Wilkins, R.V., Gerken, A.R., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K., Arthur, F.H., Campbell, J.F. 2018. Mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(5):2443-2453. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy173.
Predation and parasitism by native and exotic natural enemies of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs augmented with semiochemicals and differing host stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Blaauw, B.R., Nielsen, A.L., Talamas, E., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Predation and parasitism by native and exotic natural enemies of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs augmented with semiochemicals and differing host stimuli. Biological Control. 121:140-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.02.016.
Identification of volatiles released by diapausing brown marmorated stink bugs, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nixon, L.J., Morrison III, W.R., Rice, K.B., Brockerhoff, E.G., Leskey, T.C., Guzman, F., Khrimian, A., Goldson, S., Rostas, M. 2018. Identification of volatiles released by diapausing brown marmorated stink bugs, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). PLoS One. 13(1):e0191223. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191223.
Spotted wing drosophila prefer low hanging fruit: insights into foraging behavior and management strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rice, K.B., Jones, S.K., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Spotted wing drosophila prefer low hanging fruit: insights into foraging behavior and management strategies. Journal of Insect Behavior. 30(6):645-661. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-017-9646-9.
Enhanced response of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to its aggregation pheromone with ethyl decatrieonate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rice, K.B., Bedoukian, R.H., Hamilton, G.C., Jentsch, P., Khrimian, A., Maclean, P., Morrison III, W.R., Short, B.D., Shrewsbury, P., Weber, D.C., Wiman, N., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Enhanced response of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to its aggregation pheromone with ethyl decatrieonate. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):495-499. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox316.
Evaluation of pheromone-baited traps for the monitoring and management of nuisance problems associated with the invasive brown marmorated stink bug - (Proceedings)
Morrison III, W.R., Bergh, J.C., Kuhar, T.P., Walgenback, J., Leskey, T.C. 2018. Evaluation of pheromone-baited traps for the monitoring and management of nuisance problems associated with the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. In: Trematerra, P., Trdan, S., editors. Proceedings of International Organization for Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants (IOBC)/West Palaeartic Regional Section (WPRS) Bulletin, July 2-5, 2017, Ljubljana, Slovenia. 130:116-122.
Attraction of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) haplotypes in North America and Europe to baited traps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Milonas, P., Kapantaidaki, D., Cesari, M., Di Bella, E., Guidetti, R., Haye, T., Maistrello, L., Moraglio, S.T., Piemontese, L., Pozzebon, A., Ruocco, G., Short, B.D., Tavella, L., Vetek, G., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Attraction of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) haplotypes in North America and Europe to baited traps. Scientific Reports. 7:16941. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-17233-0.
Integrative review of indigenous arthropod natural enemies of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in North America and Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abram, P.K., Hoelmer, K.A., Acebes-Doria, A., Andrews, H., Beers, E., Bergh, C.J., Bessin, R., Biddinger, D., Botch, P., Buffington, M.L., Cornelius, M.L., Costi, E., Delfosse, E., Dieckhoff, C., Dobson, R., Donais, Z., Grieshop, M., Hamilton, G., Haye, T., Hedstrom, C., Herlihy, M.V., Hoddle, M., Hooks, C., Jentsch, P., Neelandra, J., Kuhar, T., Lara, J., Legrand, A., Lee, J.C., Leskey, T.C., Lowenstein, D., Milnes, J., Maistrello, L., Morrison III, W.R., Nielsen, A.L., Ogburn, E., Pickett, C., Poley, K., Pote, J., James, R., Shrewsbury, P., Talamas, E.J., Tavella, L., Walgenbach, J., Waterworth, R., Weber, D.C., Welty, C., Wiman, N.G. 2017. Integrative review of indigenous arthropod natural enemies of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in North America and Europe. Journal of Pest Science. 90(4):1009-1020.
Chemical ecology of Halyomorpha halys: Discoveries and applications - ()
Weber, D.C., Morrison III, W.R., Khrimian, A., Rice, K.B., Leskey, T.C., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Nielsen, A.L., Blaauw, B.R. 2017. Chemical ecology of Halyomorpha halys: Discoveries and applications. Journal of Pest Science. 90:989-1008.
Behavioral response of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to host plant stimuli augmented with semiochemicals in the field Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Allen, M., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Behavioral response of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to host plant stimuli augmented with semiochemicals in the field. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. doi:10.1111/afe.12229.
Behavioral response of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to semiochemicals deployed inside and outside anthropogenic structures during the overwintering period - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Acebes-Doria, A., Ogburn, E., Kuhar, T.P., Walgenbach, J.F., Bergh, J.C., Nottingham, L., Dimelgio, A., Hipkins, P., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Behavioral response of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to semiochemicals deployed inside and outside anthropogenic structures during the overwintering period. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(3):1002-1009. doi:10.1093/jee/tox097.
Predation of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) from web-building spiders associated with anthropogenic dwellings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Bryant, A.N., Poling, B., Quinn, N.F., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Predation of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) from web-building spiders associated with anthropogenic dwellings. Journal of Insect Behavior. 30:70-85.
Measuring host plant selection and retention of Halyomorpha halys by a trap crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blaauw, B.R., Morrison III, W.R., Mathews, C., Leskey, T.C., Nielsen, A. 2017. Measuring host plant selection and retention of Halyomorpha halys by a trap crop. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 163:197-208.
Attraction of the invasive Halyomorpha halys in its native Asian range to traps baited with semiochemical stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Park, C., Seo, B., Park, Y., Kim, H., Rice, K.B., Lee, D., Leskey, T.C. 2016. Attraction of the invasive Halyomorpha halys in its native Asian range to traps baited with semiochemical stimuli. Journal of Pest Science. DOI: 10.1007/s10340-016-0816-x.
Characterizing spring emergence of adult Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) using overwintering shelters and pheromone traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bergh, J.C., Morrison III, W.R., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Characterizing spring emergence of adult Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) using overwintering shelters and pheromone traps. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 162:336-345.
The consequences of sublethal exposure to insecticide on the survivorship and mobility of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Poling, B.N., Leskey, T.C. 2016. The consequences of sublethal exposure to insecticide on the survivorship and mobility of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Pest Management Science. 73:389-396.
Hunting down the hunters: H. Halys egg damage and natural enemies - (Proceedings)
Morrison Iii, W.R., Mathews, C.R., Leskey, T.C. 2016. Hunting down the hunters: H. Halys egg damage and natural enemies. Proceedings of the 91st Annual Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference, December 3-4, 2015, Winchester, Virginia. p. 41.
Frequency, efficiency, and physical characteristics of predation by generalist predators of brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Mathews, C.R., Leskey, T.C. 2016. Frequency, efficiency, and physical characteristics of predation by generalist predators of brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) eggs. Biological Control. 97:120-130.
Behavioral responses of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to light-based stimuli in the laboratory and field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leskey, T.C., Lee, D., Glenn, D.M., Morrison III, W.R. 2015. Behavioral responses of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to light-based stimuli in the laboratory and field. Journal of Insect Behavior. 28(6):674-692.
Establishing the behavioral basis for an attract-and-kill strategy to manage the invasive Halyomorpha halys in apple orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Lee, D., Short, B.D., Khrimian, A., Leskey, T.C. 2015. Establishing the behavioral basis for an attract-and-kill strategy to manage the invasive Halyomorpha halys in apple orchards. Journal of Pest Science. doi: 10.1007/s10340-015-0679-6.
Evaluation of trap designs and deployment strategies for capturing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Cullum, J.P., Leskey, T.C. 2015. Evaluation of trap designs and deployment strategies for capturing Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. doi: 10.1093/jee/tov159.
Attraction of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to traps baited with semiochemical stimuli across the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leskey, T.C., Agnello, A., Bergh, C., Dively, G.P., Hamilton, G.C., Jentsch, P., Khrimian, A., Krawczyk, G., Kuhar, T.P., Lee, D., Morrison III, W.R., Polk, D.F., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Shearer, P.W., Short, B.D., Shrewsbury, P., Walgenbach, J.F., Welty, C., Whalen, J., Weber, D.C., Wiman, N. 2015. Attraction of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to traps baited with semiochemical stimuli across the United States. Environmental Entomology. DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvv049.