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Research Project: Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Biting Flies

Location: Mosquito and Fly Research

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

Gamma irradiated female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exhibit greater susceptibility to Mayaro virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

A critical review of insecticide resistance in US Aedes albopictus: Resistance status, underlying mechanisms, and directions for future research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aedes aegypti knockdown resistance mutations and Dengue Virus infection in Haiti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crouching Tiger, Obvious Trouble: Insecticide resistance of Miami-Dade Culex quinquefasciatus populations and initial field efficacy of a new resistance-breaking formulation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unlu, I., Buckner, E., Medina, J., Vasquez, C., Cabrera, A., Estep Iii, A.S. 2024. Crouching Tiger, Obvious Trouble: Insecticide resistance of Miami-Dade Culex quinquefasciatus populations and initial field efficacy of a new resistance-breaking formulation. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 19(2). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296046.

Does prior exposure to larvicides influence adult Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) susceptibility to dengue virus infection? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Persistent variation in insecticide resistance intensity in container breeding Aedes co-collected in Houston, Texas Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Estep III, A.S., Kissoon, K., Saldana, M., Fredregill, C. 2023. Persistent variation in insecticide resistance intensity in container breeding Aedes co-collected in Houston, Texas. Journal of Medical Entomology. 51. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad051.

Insecticidal and synergistic potential of three monoterpenoids against the Yellow Fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), and the house fly, Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, O.S., Norris, E.J., Burgess, E.R. 2023. Insecticidal and synergistic potential of three monoterpenoids against the Yellow Fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), and the house fly, Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae). Molecules. 28:3250. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28073250.

Neurophysiological action of centrally-acting spider toxin polypeptides derived from Hadronyche versuta and Tegenaria agrestis venom Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bloomquist, J.R., Coquerel, Q.R., Hulbert, D., Norris, E.J. 2023. Neurophysiological action of centrally-acting spider toxin polypeptides derived from Hadronyche versuta and Tegenaria agrestis venom. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 192:105416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105416.

Implementation of insecticide resistance testing into an existing mosquito-borne pathogen surveillance program in Peru - (Trade Journal)
Castro-Llanos, F., Flores-Mendoza, C., Escobedo-Vargas, K., Lozano, M., Zorrilla, V., Lopez-Sifuentes, V., Espada, L., Vasquez, G., Astete, H., Estep Iii, A.S., Fisher, M.L., Larson, R.T. 2023. Implementation of insecticide resistance testing into an existing mosquito-borne pathogen surveillance program in Peru. Wingbeats. 34(1):28-33.

Evaluation of the repellent activity of 13 Achillea L. species from Turkiye against the Virus vector Aedes aegypti (L.) Mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demir, S., Karaalp, C., Tabanca, N., Bernier, U.R., Linthicum, K. 2023. Evaluation of the repellent activity of 13 Achillea L. species from Turkiye against the Virus vector Aedes aegypti (L.) Mosquitoes. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi. 29(1):33-40. https://doi.org/10.9775/kvfd.2022.28409.

Semi-field evaluation of a novel controlled release device using transfluthrin as spatial repellent to prevent entry of mosquitoes into military tents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajagopl, N.R., Bowman, A.R., Aldana, F.J., Batich, C.D., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L. 2023. Semi-field evaluation of a novel controlled release device using transfluthrin as spatial repellent to prevent entry of mosquitoes into military tents. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases. 3(100113). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2023.100113.

Comparison of mosquito cuticle penetration and feeding assays to evaluate novel water soluble insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Developing the radiation-based sterile insect technique (SIT) for controlling Aedes aegypti: identification of a sterilizing dose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Aldridge, R.L., Gibson, S., Kline, J., Aryaprema, V., Qualls, W.A., Xue, R., Boardman, L., Linthicum, K., Hahn, D.A. 2022. Developing the radiation-based sterile insect technique (SIT) for controlling Aedes aegypti: identification of a sterilizing dose. Pest Management Science. 79(3):1175-1183. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7303.

Co-occurrence probabilities between mosquito vectors of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis viruses using Markov Random Fields (MRFcov) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sallam, M., Whitehead, S., Barve, N., Bauer, A., Guralnick, R., Allen, J., Tavares, J., Gibson, S., Linthicum, K., Giordano, B.V., Campbell, L. 2023. Co-occurrence probabilities between mosquito vectors of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis viruses using Markov Random Fields (MRFcov). Parasites & Vectors. 16:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05530-1.

Stored sheep wool as source of mosquito attractant volatiles - (Abstract Only)
Tsikolia, M., Tabanca, N., Kline, D.L., Demirci, B., Linthicum, K., Bernier, U.R., Chaskopoulou, A. 2022. Stored sheep wool as source of mosquito attractant volatiles. The 22nd Conference of European Society of Vector Ecology, Sofia, Bulgaria. October 11-14, 2022. pg.12.

Getting real about resistance: The 6 most common questions - (Trade Journal)
Estep Iii, A.S. 2022. Getting real about resistance: The 6 most common questions. Wingbeats. 33(3):5-10.

Lethal and sublethal concentrations of formulated larvicides against susceptible Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Alto, B.W., Connelly, R.C., Okech, B.A., Siegfried, B., Linthicum, K. 2022. Lethal and sublethal concentrations of formulated larvicides against susceptible Aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 38(4):250-260. https://doi.org/10.2987/22-7084.

The insecticidal activities of Erica manipuliflora Salisb. Extracts in the flowering and fruiting periods and their evaluation in term of chemical profiles of active extracts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sen-Utsukarci, B., Gurdal, B., Estep Iii, A.S., Tabanca, N., Kurkcuoglu, M., Goger, F., Gul, Z., Bardakci, H., Becnel, J.J., Mat, A., Can Baser, K. 2022. The insecticidal activities of Erica manipuliflora Salisb. Extracts in the flowering and fruiting periods and their evaluation in term of chemical profiles of active extracts. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 87:115380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115380.

The chemical code for attracting Culex mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spanoudis, C.G., Wondowsen, B., Isberg, E., Andreadis, S.S., Kline, D.L., Birgersson, G., Ignell, R. 2022. The chemical code for attracting Culex mosquitoes. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.930665.

Sodium channel-directed alkaloids synergize the mosquitocidal and neurophysiological effects of natural pyrethrins Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2022. Sodium channel-directed alkaloids synergize the mosquitocidal and neurophysiological effects of natural pyrethrins. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105171.

Assessing pyrethroid resistance status in the Culex pipiens complex (Diptera: Culicidae) from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois using Cox regression of bottle bioassays and other detection tools Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burgess, E., Lopez, K., Irwin, P., Jaegar, C., Estep III, A.S. 2022. Assessing pyrethroid resistance status in the Culex pipiens complex (Diptera: Culicidae) from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois using Cox regression of bottle bioassays and other detection tools. PLoS ONE. 17(6): e0268205. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268205.

Rift Valley fever virus: Movement of infected humans threatens global public health and agriculture Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gibson, S., Linthicum, K., Turell, M.J., Anyamba, A. 2022. Rift Valley fever virus: Movement of infected humans threatens global public health and agriculture. CABI Reviews. (2022) 17. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews202217029.

Mode of action and toxicological effects of the sesquiterpenoid, nootkatone, in insects Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norris, E.J., Chen, R., Li, Z., Geldenhuys, W., Bloomquist, J.R., Swale, D.R. 2022. Mode of action and toxicological effects of the sesquiterpenoid, nootkatone, in insects. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 183:105085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105085.

Behavioral response of adult Anopheles quadrimaculatus and Aedes albopictus to different carbohydrates in an olfactometer Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, R., Kline, D.L., Muller, G.C., Barnard, D.R. 2022. Behavioral response of adult Anopheles quadrimaculatus and Aedes albopictus to different carbohydrates in an olfactometer. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 69(1):63-66. https://doi.org/10.32473/jfmca.v69i1.130635.

Studies on the volatiles composition of stored sheep wool, and attractancy toward Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tsikolia, M., Tabanca, N., Kline, D.L., Demirci, B., Yang, L., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R., Bernier, U.R. 2022. Studies on the volatiles composition of stored sheep wool, and attractancy toward Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Insects. 13(2):1-9. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13020208.

Fir needle oil enhances diverse insecticides by increasing cuticular penetration - (Abstract Only)

Black and Sichuan pepper constituents significantly enhance the neurophysiological effects of natural pyrethrins in Aedes aegypti - (Abstract Only)

Permethrin synergized by novel plant essential oils on pyrethroid-susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant strains of Aedes aegypti - (Abstract Only)

Evaluation of potential spatial repellency of contact repleents against Aedes aegypti in a wind tunnel Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farooq, M., Blore, K., Xue, R., Linthicum, K. 2022. Evaluation of potential spatial repellency of contact repleents against Aedes aegypti in a wind tunnel. Journal of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 69(1):70-73. https://doi.org/10.32473/jfmca.v69i1.130637.

Chemical constituents from Rheum ribes shoots and its insecticidal activity against Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demiray, H., Estep III, A.S., Tabanca, N., Becnel, J.J., Demirci, B. 2022. Chemical constituents from Rheum ribes shoots and its insecticidal activity against Aedes aegypti. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43450-021-00224-8.

Topical application bioassay to quantify insecticide toxicity for mosquitoes and fruit flies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, B., Althoff, R., Rydberg, S., Royster, E., Estep III, A.S., Huijben, S. 2022. Topical application bioassay to quantify insecticide toxicity for mosquitoes and fruit flies. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). 179, e63391:1-23. https://doi.org/10.3791/63391.

Assessing transfluthrin mortality against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus inside and outside US military tents in a northern Florida environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcmillan, B.E., Britch, S.C., Golden, F.V., Aldridge, R.L., Moreno, B.J., Bayer, B.E., Linthicum, K. 2021. Assessing transfluthrin mortality against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus inside and outside US military tents in a northern Florida environment. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases. 2(100067):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2021.100067.

Vapor phase repellency and insecticidal activity of pyridinyl amides against Anopheline mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cuba, I.H., Richoux, G.R., Norris, E.J., Bernier, U.R., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Vapor phase repellency and insecticidal activity of pyridinyl amides against Anopheline mosquitoes. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases. 1:100062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2021.100062.

Assessing insecticide resistance and potency directly on the mosquito central nervous system: a novel method - (Abstract Only)

Highlights in vector control - (Abstract Only)

The AMCA research fund: now and into the future - (Abstract Only)

Rift Valley fever virus in humans: A threat to global public health and agriculture - (Abstract Only)

Nutritional status significantly affects toxicological endpoints in the CDC bottle bioassay Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Nutritional status significantly affects toxicological endpoints in the CDC bottle bioassay. Pest Management Science. 78:743-748. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6687.

Novel pyrethroid derivatives as effective mosquito repellents and repellent synergists Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Bloomquist, J., Jiang, S., Norris, E.J., Richoux, G., Yang, L., Linthicum, K. 2021. Novel pyrethroid derivatives as effective mosquito repellents and repellent synergists. In Corona, C., Debboun, M., Coats, J., editors, Advances in Arthropod Repellents. Elsevier Inc. p.19-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85411-5.00004-2.

Recording central neurophysiological output from mosquito larvae for neuropharmacological and insecticide resistance studies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Recording central neurophysiological output from mosquito larvae for neuropharmacological and insecticide resistance studies. Journal of Insect Physiology. 135:104319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2021.104319.

Toxicity and mode of action of the aporphine plant alkaloid liriodenine on the insect GABA receptor Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coquerel, Q.R., Demares, F., Geldenhuys, W.J., Le Ray, A., Breard, D., Richomme, P., Legros, C., Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Toxicity and mode of action of the aporphine plant alkaloid liriodenine on the insect GABA receptor. Toxicon. 201:141-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.08.019.

Semi-field evaluations of arthropod repellents: emphasis on spatial repellents Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Kline, D.L., Mckenzie, K., Bowman, A.R. 2021. Semi-field evaluations of arthropod repellents: emphasis on spatial repellents. In Corona, C., Debboun, M. Coats, J. editors. Advances in Arthropod Repellents. Elsevier Inc. p. 193-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85411-5.00007-8.

Resistance-breaking insecticidal activity of new spatial insecticides against Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richoux, G.M., Yang, L., Norris, E.J., Jiang, S., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Resistance-breaking insecticidal activity of new spatial insecticides against Aedes aegypti. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c01200.

Evaluation and application of repellent-treated uniform/clothing and textiles against vector mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Bernier, U.R., Perry, M.K., Xue, R., Agramonte, N.M., Johnson, A.L., Linthicum, K. 2021. Evaluation and application of repellent-treated uniform/clothing and textiles against vector mosquitoes. In Coats, J., Corona, C., Debboun, M., editors. Advances in arthoropd repellents. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. p.69-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85411-5.00002-9.

Insecticidal activity of forty-seven marine algae species from the Mediterranean, Aegean and Sea of Marmara in connection with their cholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kilic, M., Orhan, I., Eren, G., Okudan, E., Estep III, A.S., Becnel, J.J., Tabanca, N. 2021. Insecticidal activity of forty-seven marine algae species from the Mediterranean, Aegean and Sea of Marmara in connection with their cholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory activity. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.06.038.

Chemical composition and biological activities of valeriana dioscoridis sm. roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sen-Utsukarci, B., Kessler, S.M., Akbal-Dagistan, O., Estep Iii, A.S., Tabanca, N., Kurkcuoglu, M., Demirci-Kayarian, S., Eroglu-Ozkan, E., Gul, Z., Bardacki, H., Becnel, J.J., Kiemer, A.K., Mat, A., Husnu Can Baser, K. 2021. Chemical composition and biological activities of valeriana dioscoridis sm. roots. South African Journal of Botany. 141:306-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.05.007.

Toxicity and mode of action of experimental aryl amide insecticides - (Abstract Only)

Mechanism of toxicity for the sesquiterpene, nootkatone - (Abstract Only)

Neurophysiological and insecticidal effects of liriodenine, an alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herb Zanthoxylum nitidum - (Abstract Only)

Trials for gathering information on an unknown peak in the GC-MS spectra of horse and pony hair extracts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tsikolia, M., Opatz, T., Kauhl, U., Tabanca, N., Demirci, B., Tenbroeck, S., Linthicum, K., Bernier, U.R. 2021. Trials for gathering information on an unknown peak in the GC-MS spectra of horse and pony hair extracts. Advances in Entomology. 9(2):100-111. https://doi.org/10.4236/ae.2021.92009.

Field evaluation of Talstar (Bifenthrin) residential barrier treatments alone and in conjunction with mosquito magnet liberty plus traps in Cedar Key, Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lloyd, A.M., Kline, D.L., Bernier, U.R. 2021. Field evaluation of Talstar (Bifenthrin) residential barrier treatments alone and in conjunction with mosquito magnet liberty plus traps in Cedar Key, Florida. Journal of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 86(1):56-62. https://doi.org/10.32473/jfmca.v68i1.129100.

Spatial repellent and synergistic activities of pyrethroid acids - (Abstract Only)

Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Dame, D.A., Meisch, M.A., Kline, D.L., Walker, T.W., Allan, S.A., Urban, J., Aldridge, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2021. Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 37(1):41–45. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6974.1.

Mode of action of nootkatone, a biorational insecticide and repellent - (Abstract Only)
Norris, E.J., Geldenhuys, W., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Mode of action of nootkatone, a biorational insecticide and repellent. Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day. p.69-70.

Plant essential oils enhance the vapor toxicity and repellency of spatial repellent pyrethroids - (Abstract Only)
Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Plant essential oils enhance the vapor toxicity and repellency of spatial repellent pyrethroids. Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day. p.73.

Ester moiety structural modification of repellent and insecticidal pyrethroids - (Abstract Only)
Richoux, G.M., Yang, L., Linthicum, K., Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J. 2021. Ester moiety structural modification of repellent and insecticidal pyrethroids. Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day. p.57-58.

Resistance breaking insecticidal activity of new spatial insecticides against Aedes aegypti - (Abstract Only)
Richoux, G.M., Yang, L., Jiang, S., Norris, E.J., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J. 2021. Resistance breaking insecticidal activity of new spatial insecticides against Aedes aegypti. Emerging Pathogens Institute Research Day. p.74-75.

Co-toxicity factor analysis reveals numerous plant essential oils are synergists of natural pyrethrins against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norris, E.J., Bloomquist, J.R. 2021. Co-toxicity factor analysis reveals numerous plant essential oils are synergists of natural pyrethrins against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Insects. 12(2):154,1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12020154.

Insecticidal activity and free radical scavenging properties of isolated phytoconstituents from the saudi plant nuxia oppositifolia (hochst) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al-Massarani, S.M., El-Gamal, A.A., Al-Rehaily, A.J., Al-Sheddi, E.S., Al-Oqail, M.A., Farshoori, N.N., Estep, A.S., Tabanca, N., Becnel, J.J. 2021. Insecticidal activity and free radical scavenging properties of isolated phytoconstituents from the saudi plant nuxia oppositifolia (hochst). Molecules. 26(4):1-8. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26040914.

DFDT (p-p’-difluoro-DDT) as an antimalarial mosquitocide - (Abstract Only)

The American Mosquito Control Association Research Fund: supporting effective and safe mosquito control through science - (Trade Journal)

Preparing irradiated and marked male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes for release in an operational sterile insect technique program Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moreno, B.J., Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Bayer, B.E., Kline, J., Hahn, D.A., Chen, C., Linthicum, K. 2021. Preparing irradiated and marked male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes for release in an operational sterile insect technique program. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). 169:e62260. https://doi.org/10.3791/62260.

Select plant alkaloids synergize the toxicity and neural block of natural pyrethrins in Aedes aegypti - (Abstract Only)

Potential US military applications of transfluthrin: treated materials, emanators, and space sprays - (Abstract Only)

Semi-field evaluation of ultra-low volume (ulv) ground spray of aqalure® 20-20 against irradiated aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aryaprema, V.S., Blore, K., Aldridge, R.L., Kline, J., Linthicum, K., Xue, R. 2021. Semi-field evaluation of ultra-low volume (ulv) ground spray of aqalure® 20-20 against irradiated aedes aegypti. Journal of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 68(1):63-69.

Molecular characterization of bartonella species discovered in ectoparasites collected from domestic animals, cuzco, peru Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flores-Mendoza, C., Loyola, S., Jiang, J., Farris, C.M., Mullins, K., Estep Iii, A.S., Fisher, M.L., Richards, A.L. 2021. Molecular characterization of bartonella species discovered in ectoparasites collected from domestic animals, cuzco, peru. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2020.2697.

Structure-activity relationship analysis of potential new vapor-active insect repellents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richoux, G.M., Yang, L., Norris, E.J., Tsikolia, M., Jiang, S., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2020. Structure-activity relationship analysis of potential new vapor-active insect repellents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(47):13960-13969. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03333.

Structure-activity relationship analysis of potential new vapor-active insect repellents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richoux, G.M., Yang, L., Norris, E.J., Tsikolia, M., Jiang, S., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2020. Structure-activity relationship analysis of potential new vapor-active insect repellents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68:13960-13969. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03333.

Gamma-irradiation reduces survivorship, feeding behavior, and oviposition of female Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Kline, J., Coburn, J.M., Britch, S.C., Boardman, L., Hahn, D.A., Chen, C., Linthicum, K. 2020. Gamma-irradiation reduces survivorship, feeding behavior, and oviposition of female Aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(3): 152–160. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6957.1.

A survey of chemoreceptive responses on different mosquito appendages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Agramonte, N., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2020. A survey of chemoreceptive responses on different mosquito appendages. Journal of Medical Entomology. 58(1):475-479. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa154.

Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US Military camouflage netting reduces tabnids in a warm-temperate environmentT Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Kline, D.L., Linthicum, K., Urban, J., Dickstein, E.R., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V. 2020. Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US Military camouflage netting reduces tabnids in a warm-temperate environmentT. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(3):212-215. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6933.1.

A survey of chemoreceptive responses on different mosquito appendages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Agramonte, N., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2020. A survey of chemoreceptive responses on different mosquito appendages. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa154.

Nosema maddoxi infecting the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in the Republic of Georgia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kereselidze, M., Pilarska, D., Linde, A., Sanscrainte, N.D., Hajek, A.E. 2020. Nosema maddoxi infecting the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in the Republic of Georgia. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 30(10):1083-1089. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2020.1787346.

Propagation of the microsporidian parasite Edhazardia aedis in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grisgby, A., Kelly, B., Sanscrainte, N.D., Becnel, J.J., Short, S.M. 2020. Propagation of the microsporidian parasite Edhazardia aedis in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Journal of Visual Experiments. (162), e61574. https://doi.org/10.3791/61574.

Failure of permethrin treated military uniforms to protect against a laboratory maintained knockdown resistant (kdr) strain of aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Estep, A.S., Sanscrainte, N.D., Cuba, I., Allen, G.M., Becnel, J.J., Linthicum, K. 2020. Failure of permethrin treated military uniforms to protect against a laboratory maintained knockdown resistant (kdr) strain of aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(2):127-130. https://doi.org/10.2987/19-6906.1.

Sub-lethal effects of irradiation on the blood feeding of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cunningham, C.A., Aldridge, R.L., Kline, J., Bibbs, C.S., Linthicum, K., Xue, R. 2020. Sub-lethal effects of irradiation on the blood feeding of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Vector Ecology. 45(1):140-141. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12382.

Pyrethroid-derived acids and alcohols: bioactivity and synergistic effects on mosquito repellency and toxicity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Richoux, G.M., Norris, E., Cuba, I., Jiang, S., Coquerel, Q., Linthicum, K., Bloomquist, J.R. 2020. Pyrethroid-derived acids and alcohols: bioactivity and synergistic effects on mosquito repellency and toxicity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07979.

Control of adult and larval Aedes albopictus with attractive toxic sugar baits (active ingredient: cinnamon sesame oil) in north-eastern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Traore, M.M., Junilla, A., Revay, E.E., Kravchenko, V.D., Lahti, A., Fiorenzano, J.M., Qualls, W., Kline, D.L., Schlein, Y., Beier, J., Xue, R., Muller, G.C. 2019. Control of adult and larval Aedes albopictus with attractive toxic sugar baits (active ingredient: cinnamon sesame oil) in north-eastern Florida. Journal of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 66:20-26.

Composition & biological activity of Cyperus rotundus L. tuber volatiles from Saudi Arabia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al-Massarani, S., Al-Enzi, F., Al-Tamimi, M., Al-Joumaiah, N., Baser, K., Tabanca, N., Estep, A.S., Becnel, J.J., Bloomquist, J.R., Demirci, B. 2016. Composition & biological activity of Cyperus rotundus L. tuber volatiles from Saudi Arabia. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. 3(2):26-34.