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Research Project: Improved Biologically-Based Methods for Insect Pest Management of Crop Insect Pests

Location: Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Gene editing of the ABC Transporter/White locus using CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis in the Indian Meal Moth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shirk, B.D., Shirk, P.D., Furlong, R.B., Scully, E.D., Wu, K., Siegfried, B.D. 2022. Gene editing of the ABC Transporter/White locus using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis in the Indian meal moth. Journal of Insect Physiology. 145:104471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2022.104471.

The evolutionary process of invasion in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yainna, S., Tay, W.T., Durand,K., Fiteni, E., Hilliou, F., Legeai, F., Clamens, A., Gimenez, S., Asokan, R., Kalleshwaraswamy, C., Deshmukh, S.S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Blanceo, C.A., Silvie, P., Brevault, T., Dassouu, A., Kergoat, G.J., Walsh, T., Gordon, K., Negre, N., D'Alencon, E., Nam, K. 2022. The evolutionary process of invasion in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Scientific Reports. 12:21063. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25529-z.

Potential of silicon to improve biological control of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zimba, K., Read, Q.D., Hasseb, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Legaspi, J.C. 2022. Potential of silicon to improve biological control of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on maize. Agriculture Journal. 12(9):1432. https://doi.org/10.90/agriculture12091432.

Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S.J., Westbrook, J.K., Wright, D.L., Morris, J.B., Brown, J.T., Rowley, A.L. 2022. Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI A&B). 3:1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-021-00069-0.

Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Orsucci, M., Mone, Y., Audiot, P., Gimenez, S., Nhim, S., Nait-Saidi, R., Frayssinet, M., Dumont, G., Boudon, J., Vabre, M., Rialle, S., Koual, R., Kergoat, G., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., D'Alencon, E., Negre, N. 2022. Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Peer Community in Evolutionary Biology. 2:1-19. Article e1. https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.77.

DeCapsGAN: generative adversarial capsule network for image denoising Reprint Icon - (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.

Survey of Florida olive groves during olive fruit development: Monitoring for stink bugs and olive fruit flies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phillips, E.F., Allan, S.A., Gillett-Kaufman, J.L. 2021. Survey of Florida olive groves during olive fruit development: Monitoring for stink bugs and olive fruit flies. Florida Entomologist. 104(4): 265-273. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.104.0403.

Trapping spodoptera frugiperda (lepidoptera: noctuidae) moths in different crop habitats in Togo and Ghana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adkevo, A.U., Fening, O.K., Osae, M., Aboage, E., Meagher Jr., R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2021. Trapping spodoptera frugiperda (lepidoptera: noctuidae) moths in different crop habitats in Togo and Ghana . Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab048.

Toxicological risk assessment of some commonly used insecticides on cotesia flavipes, a larval parasitoid of the spotted stem borer chilo partellus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raen-Akhtar, Z., Tariq, K., Handler, A.M., Ali, A., Zang,, L., Ullah, F., Ali, S., Ullah, M.I. 2021. Toxicological risk assessment of some commonly used insecticides on cotesia flavipes, a larval parasitoid of the spotted stem borer chilo partellus. Ecotoxicology. 30(3):448-458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-021-02372-y.

Occurrence of arthropod pest species associated with B. carinata and impact of defoliation on yield and oil quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baldwin, J.M., Paula-Moraes, S.V., Mulvaney, M.J., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Occurrence of arthropod pest species associated with B. carinata and impact of defoliation on yield and oil quality. GCB Bioenergy. 13(4):570-581. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12801.

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 Reprint Icon - (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.

The genetic characterization of fall armyworm populations in Ecuador and its implications to migration and pest management in the northern regions of South America. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Canarte, E., Navarrete, B., Pico, J., Bravo, C., Arias De Lopez, M., Garces-Carrera, S. 2020. The genetic characterization of fall armyworm populations in Ecuador and its implications to migration and pest management in the northern regions of South America. PLoS One. 15(8):e0236759. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236759.

Can the addition of odor and visual targets enhance attraction of the Asian citrus psyllid (hemiptera: liviidae) to sticky traps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khadka, A., Allan, S.A., Cho, D.I., Weeks, E. 2020. Can the addition of odor and visual targets enhance attraction of the Asian citrus psyllid (hemiptera: liviidae) to sticky traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa184.

Attributes of sticky traps affecting attraction of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan, S.A., George, J., Stelinski, L., Lapointe, S.L. 2020. Attributes of yellow sticky traps affecting attraction of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Insects. 11(7):452. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11070452.

Assessment of impacts of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize production in Ghana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Kyerematen, R., Eziah, V.Y., Osei-Mensah, Y., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Aboagye, E., Osae, M., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Assessment of impacts of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize production in Ghana. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 11(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa015.

The hAT-family transposable element, hopper, from Bactrocera dorsalis is a vector for insect germline transformation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handler, A.M., Schetelig, M. 2020. The hAT-family transposable element, hopper, from Bactrocera dorsalis is a functional vector for insect germline transformation. BioMed Central (BMC) Genetics. 21, Article 137. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00942-3.

Response of a rice insect pest, Scirpophaga incertulas (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in warmer world Reprint Icon - (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.

Genetic breakdown of a transgenic Tet-off conditional lethality system for insect population control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Schetelig, M., Handler, A.M. 2020. Genetic breakdown of a transgenic Tet-off conditional lethality system for insect population control. Nature Communications. 11:3095. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16807-3.

The effects of infusion water type and fermentation time on mosquito and non-target organism collected in the CDC's Autocidal Gravid Ovitrap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Transcriptome analysis of the Oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis early embryos Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, W., Yu, S., Handler, A.M., Zhang, H. 2020. Transcriptome analysis of the Oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis early embryos. Insects. 11(5):323. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11050323.

Maize infestation of fall armyworm, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), within agro-ecological zones of Togo and Ghana in West Africa 3 yr after its invasion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adenka, D., Osae, M., Tounou, A., Anani, M.A., Fening, K., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Maize infestation of fall armyworm, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), within agro-ecological zones of Togo and Ghana in West Africa 3 yr after its invasion. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa048.

Effects of Diaphorina citri population density on daily timing of vibrational communication calls: Potential benefits in finding forage Reprint Icon - (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)

Visually and chemically guided behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid - (Book / Chapter)
Allan, S.A. 2020. Visually and chemically guided 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.399-413.

Critical PO2 as a diagnostic biomarker for the effects of low-oxygen modified and controlled atmospheres on phytosanitary irradiation treatments in the cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni (Hubner) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Condon, C.H., Boardman, L., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jeffers, L.A., Bailey, W.D., Hahn, D.A. 2020. Critical PO2 as a diagnostic biomarker for the effects of low-oxygen modified and controlled atmospheres on phytosanitary irradiation treatments in the cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni (Hubner). Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5768.

Mating behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid - (Book / Chapter)
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.

Southeastern Asia fall armyworms are closely related to populations in Africa and India, consistent with common origin and recent migration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Htain, N., Boughton, D., Zhang, L., Xiao, Y., Nagoshi, B.Y., Mota-Sanchez, D. 2020. Southeastern Asia fall armyworms are closely related to populations in Africa and India, consistent with common origin and recent migration. Scientific Reports. 10:1421. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-58249-3.

UV reflective properties of magnesium oxide increase the attraction and probing behavior by Asian citrus psyllids (Hemiptera: Liviidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, J., Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Lapointe, S.L., Stelinski, S.L. 2020. UV reflective properties of magnesium oxide increase the attraction and probing behavior by Asian citrus psyllids (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Scientific Reports. 10:1890. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-58593-4.

Survey of Thysanoptera using colored sticky card traps in Florida olive groves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phillips, E.F., Allan, S.A., Griffith, T.B., Gillett-Kaufman, J.L. 2020. Survey of Thysanoptera using colored sticky card traps in Florida, USA, olive groves. Florida Entomologist. 103(2):264-273. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0218.

Auto-dissemination of commercially available fungal pathogens for management of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weeks, E.N., Allan, S.A., Gezan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E. 2019. Auto-dissemination of commercially available fungal pathogens for management of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12426.

Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, K.I., Allan, S.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2):800-807. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz344.

Seasonal movement of fall armyworm - (Abstract Only)

Management strategies for fall armyworm in the United States - (Abstract Only)

Natural enemies of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ghana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Kyerematen, R., Eziah, V.Y., Agboka, K., Adom, M., Goergen, G., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Natural enemies of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ghana. Florida Entomologist. 103(1):85-90. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0414.

Genetic characterization of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Ecuador and comparisons with regional populations identify likely migratory relationships Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Nagoshi, B.Y., Canart, E., Navarrete, B., Solorzano, R., Garces-Carrera, S. 2019. Genetic characterization of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Ecuador and comparisons with regional populations identify likely migratory relationships. PLoS One. 14(9):e0222332. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222332.

Vibrational trapping and interference with mating of Diaphorina citri Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
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 Reprint Icon - (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.

Comparison of bee composition in sunn hemp and other cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Watrous, K., Fleischer, S., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Westbrook, J.K. 2021. Comparison of bee composition in sunn hemp and other cover crops. Florida Entomologist. 103(4):419-424.

miRNA-1-3p, is an early embryonic male sex-determining factor in the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, W., Yu, S., Handler, A.M., Tu, Z., Saccone, G., Xi, Z., Zhang, H. 2020. miRNA-1-3p, is an early embryonic male sex-determining factor in the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. Nature Communications. 11:932. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-14622-4.

Effect of Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larval diet on egg quality and parasitism by Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moghaddasi, Y., Ashouri, A., Bandani, A., Leppla, N.C., Shirk, P.D. 2019. Effect of Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larval diet on egg quality and parasitism by Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Journal of Insect Science. 19(4):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iez076.

An acoustic trap to survey and capture two Neoscapteriscus species Reprint Icon - (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.

Opportunity for biological control and habitat management as strategies to control populations of Spodoptera frugiperda in the Eastern Hemisphere - (Abstract Only)

Genetic comparisons of fall armyworm populations from 11 countries spanning sub-Saharan Africa provide insights into strain composition and migratory behaviors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Goergen, G., Du Plessis, H., Van Den Berg, J., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Genetic comparisons of fall armyworm populations from 11 countries spanning sub-Saharan Africa provide insights into strain composition and migratory behaviors. Nature Scientific Reports. 9(1):8311. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44744-9.

Overexpression of an antioxidant enzyme improves male mating performance after stress in a lek-mating fruit fly Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teets, N.M., Dias, V., Pierce, B., Schetelig, M.F., Handler, A.M., Hahn, D.A. 2019. Overexpression of an antioxidant enzyme improves male mating performance after stress in a lek-mating fruit fly. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. 286(1904):20190898. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2019.0531.

Modifying the autocidal gravid ovitrap (AGO) with a powered suction fan and additional lures to increase the collections of released Aedes aegypti and a natural population of Ae. albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, D., Khater, E., Chao, S., Dixon, D.P., Bibbs, C., Xue, R. 2019. Modifying the autocidal gravid ovitrap (AGO) with a powered suction fan and additional lures to increase the collections of released Aedes aegypti and a natural population of Ae. albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Vector Ecology. 44(2):282-284. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12360.

Genetic characterization of fall armyworm infesting South Africa and India indicate recent introduction from a common source population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Dhanani, I., Asokan, R., Mahadevaswamy, H.M., Kalleshwaraswamy, C.M., Sharanabasappa, Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Genetic characterization of fall armyworm infesting South Africa and India indicate recent introduction from a common source population. PLoS One. 14(5):e0217755. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217755.

External prior learning and internal mean sparse coding for image denoising Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.

Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribrari (Hemiptera: Plataspidae to volatile compounds identified from, kudzu and soybean plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Hu, X.P., Allan, S.A., Alborn, H.T., Bernier, U.R. 2019. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribrari (Hemiptera: Plataspidae to volatile compounds identified from, kudzu and soybean plants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(15):4177-4183. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b06765.

Evidence that a major subpopulation of fall armyworm found in the Western Hemisphere is rare or absent in Africa, which may limit the range of crops at risk of infestation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N. 2019. Evidence that a major subpopulation of fall armyworm found in the Western Hemisphere is rare or absent in Africa, which may limit the range of crops at risk of infestation. PLoS One. 14(4):e0208966. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208966.

Diel activity patterns of adult female mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) determined by a novel rotated trap in northeastern Florida, U.S.A. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chao, S., Zhu, D., Dixon, D.P., Khater, E., Xue, R. 2019. Diel activity patterns of adult female mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) determined by a novel rotated trap in northeastern Florida, U.S.A. Journal of Vector Ecology. 44(1):149-153. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12339.

Turfgrass cultivar diversity provides associational resistance in the absence of pest resistant cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doherty, E.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Dale, A.G. 2019. Turfgrass cultivar diversity provides associational resistance in the absence of pest resistant cultivars. Environmental Entomology. 48(3):623-632. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz026.

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in an exogenous transgene and an endogenous sex determination gene in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Handler, A.M. 2019. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in an exogenous transgene and an endogenous sex determination gene in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. Gene. 691:160-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2018.12.055.

Documenting potential sunn hemp (Crotallaria juncea L.)(Fabaceae) pollinators in Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Watrous, K., Fleischer, S., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Bowers, K.E., Miller, N.W., Hight, S.D., Legaspi, J.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2019. Documenting potential sunn hemp (Crotallaria juncea L.) (Fabaceae) pollinators in Florida. Environmental Entomology. 48(2):343-350. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy190.

Comparison of pheromone trap design and lures for Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Togo and genetic characterisation of moths caught Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Agboka, K., Tounou, A.K., Koffi, D., Agbevohia, K.A., Amouze, T., Adjevi, K., Nagoshi, R.N. 2019. Comparison of pheromone trap design and lures for Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Togo and genetic characterisation of moths caught. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 167(6):507-516. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12795.

CRISPR/Cas9 mediated knockout of the abdominal-A homeotic gene in fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, K., Shirk, P.D., Taylor, C.E., Furlong, R.B., Shirk, B.D., Pinheiro, D.H., Siegfried, B.D. 2018. CRISPR/Cas9 mediated knockout of the abdominal-A homeotic gene in fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda). PLoS One. 13(2):e0208647. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208647.

Assessment of plant structural characteristics, health, and ecology using bioacoustic tools Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.

Size and shape analysis of Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Triozidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owusu, F.A., Tanga, C.M., Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Mohamed, S.A., Khamis, F.M., Setamou, M., Borgemeister, C., Ekesi, S. 2018. Size and shape analysis of Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Triozidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease. Pest Management Science. 75(3):760-771. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5176.

Behavioral response of gravid Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus (Diptera: Culicidae) to aquatic macrophyte volatiles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Turnipseed, R.K., Moran, P.J., Allan, S.A. 2018. Behavioral response of gravid Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus (Diptera: Culicidae) to aquatic macrophyte volatiles. Journal of Vector Ecology. 43(2):252-260. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12309.

Pest risk assessment of Spodoptera frugiperda for the European Union Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jeger, Michael, Bragard, C., Caffier, D., Candressee, T., Chatzivassiliou, E., Dehnen-Schmutz, K., Gilioli, G., Gregiore, J., Anton, J., Miret, J., Navarro, M., Niere, B., Parnell, S., Potting, R., Rafoss, T., Rossi, V., Urek, G., Van Bruggen, A., Van Der Werf, W., West, J., Winter, S., Day, R., Early, R., Hruska, A., Nagoshi, R.N., Gardi, C., Musbach-Schultz, O., Macleod, A. 2018. Pest risk assessment of Spodoptera frugiperda for the European Union. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Journal. 16(8):5351,120pp. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5351.

Methionine as a safe and effective novel biorational mosquito larvicide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weeks, E.N., Baniszewski, J., Gezan, S.A., Allan, S.A., Cuda, J.P., Stevens, B.R. 2018. Methionine as a safe and effective novel biorational mosquito larvicide. Pest Management Science. 75(2):346-355. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5118.

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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.

Trapping fall armyworm in Africa - (Abstract Only)

Acoustic detection of Mallodon dasystomus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Persea americana (Laurales: Lauraceae) branch stumps Reprint Icon - (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.

Analysis of strain distribution, migratory potential, and invasion history of fall armyworm populations in northern Sub-Saharan Africa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Goergen, G., Tounou, K.A., Agboka, K., Koffi, D., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2018. Analysis of strain distribution, migratory potential, and invasion history of fall armyworm populations in northern Sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific Reports. 8:3710. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-2-21954-1.

Male Diaphorina citri searching responses to vibrational communication signals - (Abstract Only)

Intraspecific difference in plant defense induction by fall armyworm strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acevedo, F.E., Peiffer, M., Ray, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Luthe, D., Felton, G. 2018. Intraspecific difference in plant defense induction by fall armyworm strains. New Phytologist. 218:310-321. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14981.

Evidence of behavior-based utilization by the Asian citrus psyllid of a combination of UV and green or yellow wavelengths Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Udell, B.J., Stansly, P.A. 2017. Evidence of behavior-based utilization by the Asian citrus psyllid of a combination of short and long wavelengths. PLoS One. 12(12):e0189228. https://10.1371/journal.pone.0189228.

Delimiting strategic zones for the development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on corn in the State of Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, A.G., Godoy, W.A., Gruters Thomas, J.M., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Delimiting strategic zones for the development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on corn in the State of Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):120-126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox329.

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.

Distribution and host association of ixodid ticks collected from wildlife in Florida, USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hertz, J.C., Clemmons, B., Lord, C., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P. 2017. Distribution and host association of ixodid ticks collected from wildlife in Florida, USA. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73:223-236.

Kairomone activity of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, genotypes on lepidopteran pests and their entomophages Reprint Icon - (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.

Recommendations for laboratory containment and management of gene drive systems in arthropods Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Benedict, M.Q., Bier, E.A., Burt, A., Capurro, M.L., De Barro, P., Handler, A.M., Hayes, K.R., Marshall, J.M., Tabachnick, W.J., Adelman, Z.N. 2018. Recommendations for laboratory containment and management of gene drive systems in arthropods. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. 18(1):2-13. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2121.

Developing a pheromone monitoring network in Africa for fall armyworm - (Abstract Only)

How senior entomologists can be involved in the annual meeting: organization and the coming together of a large event - (Abstract Only)

Temperature-dependent sex-reversal by a transformer-2 gene-edited mutation in the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Handler, A.M. 2017. Temperature-dependent sex-reversal by a transformer-2 gene-edited mutation in the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Scientific Reports. 7:12363. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-12405-4.

Effects of hermetic storage on adult Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) acoustic activity patterns and mortality Reprint Icon - (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.

Wavelength and polarization affect phototaxis of the Asian citrus psyllid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, P., Allan, S.A., Udell, B.J., Stansly, P.A. 2017. Wavelength and polarization affect phototaxis of the Asian citrus psyllid. Insects. 8(3):88. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects8030088.

Attraction of thrips (Thysanoptera) to colored sticky traps in a Florida olive grove Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan, S.A., Gillett-Kaufman, J. 2018. Attraction of thrips (Thysanoptera) to colored sticky traps in a Florida olive grove. Florida Entomologist. 101(1):61-68.

Behavioral responses of male Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) to mating communication signals from vibration traps in citrus (Sapindales: Rutaceae) trees Reprint Icon - (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.

Mechanism and DNA-based detection of field-evolved resistance to transgenic Bt corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, R., Hasler, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Hietala, L., Huang, F., Narva, K., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L. 2017. Mechanism and DNA-based detection of field-evolved resistance to transgenic Bt corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Scientific Reports. 7(1):10877. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09866-y.

The implications of fall armyworm strains for insect resistance management - (Abstract Only)

Augmented awareness - (Other)
Mankin, R.W. 2017. Augmented awareness. Wildlife Australia Magazine. 54(4):33.

Demonstration and quantification of restricted mating between fall armyworm host strains in field collections by SNP comparisons Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Demonstration and quantification of restricted mating between fall armyworm host strains in field collections by SNP comparisons. Environmental Entomology. 110(6):2568-2575.

Role of kairomone in biological control of crop pests-A review Reprint Icon - (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.

Comparative molecular analyses of invasive fall armyworm in Togo reveal strong similarities to populations from the eastern United States and the Greater Antilles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Tounou, K.A., Banerjee, R., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Comparative molecular analyses of invasive fall armyworm in Togo reveal strong similarities to populations from the eastern United States and the Greater Antilles. PLoS One. 12(7):e0181982. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181982.

Acoustic activity cycles of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) early instars after Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) treatments Reprint Icon - (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.

Functional characterization of transcriptional regulatory elements of three highly expressed constitutive genes in the jewel wasp, Nasonia vitripennis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shirk, P.D., Furlong, R.B., Dolan, A., Werren, J.H. 2017. Functional characterization of transcriptional regulatory elements of three highly expressed constitutive genes in the jewel wasp, Nasonia vitripennis. Insect Molecular Biology. 26(6):743-750. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12333.

Behavior-based control of insect crop pests - (Book / Chapter)
Allan, S.A. 2018. Behavior-based control of insect crop pests. In: Cordoba-Aguilar, A., Gonzales-Tokman, D., and Gonzalez-Santoyo, I. editors. Insect Behavior. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Mexico. p. 309-331.

Induction of Vermillion in Pyralid moths using CRISPR mutagenesis - (Abstract Only)

Flowering of the cover crop sunn hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Fleischer, S.J., Westbrook, J.K., Chase, C.A. 2017. Flowering of the cover crop sunn hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. HortScience. 52(7):986-990.

A feeding protocol for delivery of agents to assess development in Varroa mites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cabrera, A.R., Shirk, P.D., Teal, P.T. 2017. A feeding protocol for delivery of agents to assess development in Varroa mites. PLoS One. 12(4):e0176097. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0176097.

Wingbeat frequency-sweep and visual stimuli for trapping male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Reprint Icon - (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.

Spodoptera species as pests in Florida strawberries - (Abstract Only)

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.

Fall armyworm migration across the Lesser Antilles and the potential for genetic exchanges between North and South American populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Hay-Roe, M., Khan, A., Murua, M.G., Silvie, P., Westbrook, J.K. 2017. Fall armyworm migration across the Lesser Antilles and the potential for genetic exchanges between North and South American populations. PLoS One. 12(2):e0171743.

Cre/lox-recombinase-mediated cassette exchange for reversible site-specific genomic targeting of the disease vector, Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hacker, I., Harrell Ii, R., Eichnerd, G., Pilitt, K., O Brochta, D., Handler, A.M., Schetelig, M.F. 2017. Cre/lox-recombinase-mediated cassette exchange for reversible site-specific genomic targeting of the disease vector, Aedes aegypti. Scientific Reports. 7:43883. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep43883.

Effect of drying conditions on triticale seed germination and rice weevil infestation Reprint Icon - (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.

Effects of temperature, photoperiod, and rainfall on morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G., Croxton, S.D., Ainpudi, N., Stansly, P.A. 2016. Effects of temperature, photoperiod, and rainfall on morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(1):143-158. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvw161.

Bioacoustics of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) on Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae) Reprint Icon - (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.

Host plant affects morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G., Hetsey, G.G., Stansly, P.A. 2016. Host plant affects morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). PeerJ. Peer J 4:e2663. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2663.

A new EEMD-based scheme for detection of insect damaged wheat kernels using impact acoustics Reprint Icon - (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. Reprint Icon - (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) Reprint Icon - (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.

Vision in the common bed bug Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): eye morphology and spectral sensitivity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcneil, C., Allan, S.A., Koehler, P., Pereira, R., Weeks, E. 2016. Vision in the common bed bug Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): eye morphology and spectral sensitivity. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 30:426-434. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12195.

The whole genome sequence of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedmann), reveals insights into the biology and adaptive evolution of a highly invasive pest species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Papanicolaou, A., Schetelig, M.F., Arensburger, P., Atkinson, P.W., Benoit, J.B., Bourtzis, K., Castanera, P., Cavanaugh, J.P., Chao, H., Childers, C., Curril, I., Dinh, H., Doddaapaneli, H.V., Dolan, A., Dugan, S., Friedrich, M., Gasperi, G., Geib, S.M., Georgakilas, G., Gibbs, R.A., Giers, S.D., Gomulski, L.M., Gonzalez-Guzman, M., Guillem-Amat, A., Han, Y., Hatzigeorgiou, A.G., Hernandez-Crespo, P., Hughes, D.S., Jones, J.W., Karagkouni, D., Koskinioti, P., Lee, S.L., Malacrida, A.R., Manni, M., Mathiopoulos, K., Murali, S.C., Murphy, T.D., Muzny, D.M., Oberhofer, G., Ortego, F., Paraskevopoulou, M.D., Poelchau, M.F., Qu, J., Reczko, M., Robertson, H.M., Rosendale, A.J., Rosselot, A.E., Saccone, G., Salvemini, M., Savini, G., Schreiner, P., Scolari, F., Siciliano, P., Sim, S.B., Tsiamis, G., Urena, E., Vlachos, I.S., Werren, J.H., Wimmer, E.A., Worley, K.C., Zacharopoulou, A., Richards, S., Handler, A.M. 2016. The whole genome sequence of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedmann), reveals insights into the biology and adaptive evolution of a highly invasive pest species. Genome Biology. 17:192. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-016-1049-2.

Combining Tpi and CO1 genetic markers to discriminate invasive Helicoverpa armigera from local Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) populations in the southeastern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Gilligan, T.D., Brambila, J. 2016. Combining Tpi and CO1 genetic markers to discriminate invasive Helicoverpa armigera from local Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) populations in the southeastern United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(5):2115-2124.

F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Qureshi, J.A., Ni, X., Head, G.P., Price, P.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kerns, D., Levy, R., Yang, X., Huang, F. 2016. F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 138(2016): 66-72. doi.10.1016/j.jip.2016.06.005.

Low oxygen atmosphere enhances post-irradiation survival of Trichoplusia ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Martinez, G., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jeffers, L., Bailey, W., Hahn, D. 2016. Low oxygen atmosphere enhances post-irradiation survival of Trichoplusia ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 99(2):24-33.

Vibrational duetting mimics to trap and disrupt mating of the devastating Asian citrus psyllid insect pest Reprint Icon - (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.

Co-acquisition of pesticide resitance within the hive - (Abstract Only)

Feeding deterrence and inhibitory effects of bee balm (Monarda didyma) leaves on fall armyworm - (Proceedings)
Rabinowitz, R.H., Rowley, A.L., Brown, J.T., Meagher Jr, R.L., Rathinasabapathi, B. 2016. Feeding deterrence and inhibitory effects of bee balm (Monarda didyma) leaves on fall armyworm. Proceedings Florida State Horticultural Science. 128:162-165.

Disrupting psyllid mating to control HLB - (Trade Journal)
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.