Research Project: Integrated Pest Management of Flies of Veterinary Importance

Location: Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit

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

A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Pacheco, L., Duke, S.E., Sanchez Ortiz, C., Welch, J.B., Phillips, P.L., Arp, A.P. 2023. A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad043.

Genomic analysis of two phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania from the New and Old World - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Labbe, F., Abdeladhim, M., Abrudan, J., Hickner, P.V., et al. (2023). Genomic analysis of two phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania from the New and Old World. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010862.

Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Arp, A.P., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.109884.

Insights into the genetic landscape and presence of Cochliomyia hominivorax in the Caribbean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Pfeiffer, V., Poh, K.C. 2022. Insights into the genetic landscape and presence of Cochliomyia hominivorax in the Caribbean. Parasitology Research. 122:547-556. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-022-07757-4.

Limited detection of shared zoonotic pathogens in deer keds and blacklegged ticks co-parasitizing white-tailed deer in the eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olafson, P.U., Poh, K.C., Evans, J.R., Skvarla, M.J., Matchinger, E.T. 2022. Limited detection of shared zoonotic pathogens in deer keds and blacklegged ticks co-parasitizing white-tailed deer in the eastern United States. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 37(2):179-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12620.

QTL determining the time of blood feeding in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Mori, A., Rund, S., Severson, D. 2022. QTL determining the time of blood feeding in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac118.

Review of American trypanosomiasis in southern Mexico highlights opportunity for surveillance research to advance control through the One Health approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, D.B., Duhaime, R. 2022. Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer.. Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-022-00699-7.

Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Skoda, S.R., Phillips, P.L., Mitchell III, R.D., Duran, U., Tortosa, S., Arp, A.P. 2022. Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs. Journal of Medical Entomology. 59(3):874-882. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac024.

Fly odorant-binding protein with high-histidine N-terminal extension binds to transition metals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, J., Buckmeier, B.G., Griffith, W., Olafson, P.U., Perez De Leon, A.A., Renthal, R. 2021. Fly odorant-binding protein with high-histidine N-terminal extension binds to transition metals. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 141. Article 103707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2021.103707.

Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arp, A.P., Quintero, G., Sagel, A., Gonzales, R., Phillips, P.L., Hickner, P.V. 2022. Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 1042. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-04828-5.

Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walters, A.D., Arp, A.P., Cerbie, G.M., Trujillo, D.A., Kiss, A.J., Berg, D.J. 2022. Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 88. https://doi.org/10.1093/mollus/eyac002.

An inexpensive In Vitro blood-feeding system for wild Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osbrink, W.L. 2021. An inexpensive In Vitro blood-feeding system for wild Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Entomological Science. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES21-35.

Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rochon, K., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kaufman, P.E., Olafson, P.U., Swiger, S.L., Taylor, D.B. 2021. Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1). Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab029.

Identification of anti-horn fly vaccine antigen candidates using a reverse vaccinology approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Domingues, L., Bendele, K.G., Halos, L., Moreno, Y., Epe, C., Figueiredo, M., Liebstein, M., Guerrero, F. 2021. Identification of anti-horn fly vaccine antigen candidates using a reverse vaccinology approach. Parasites & Vectors. 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04938-5.

Lethal effects of commercial Kaolin Dust and Silica Aerogel Dust with and without botanical compounds on Horn Fly eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2021. Lethal effects of commercial Kaolin Dust and Silica Aerogel Dust with and without botanical compounds on Horn Fly eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults in the laboratory. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjab140.

Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paulo, D.F., Junqueira, A.C., Arp, A.P., Viera, A.S., Ceballos, J., Skoda, S.R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Mcmillan, W.O., Scott, M.J., Concha, C., Azeredo-Espin, A.M. 2021. Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 11379. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90649-x.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Altuna, M., Hickner, P.V., Castro, G., Mirazo, S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Arp, A.P. 2021. New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications. Parasites & Vectors. 14:26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04499-z.

Chemosensory-related gene family members of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans, identified by transcriptome analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olafson, P.U., Saski, C.A. 2021. Chemosensory-related gene family members of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans, identified by transcriptome analysis. Insects. 13:252-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.11.002.

Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Mittapalli, O., Subramoniam, A., Sagel, A., Watson, W., Scott, M.J., Arp, A.P., Perez De Leon, A.A., Syed, Z. 2020. Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 20771. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77541-w.

An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Concha, C., Yan, Y., Arp, A.P., Quilarque, E., Sagel, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Mcmillan, W., Skoda, S.R., Scott, M.J. 2020. An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT. BMC Genetics. 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00948-x.

Small-molecule inhibitors of inward rectifier potassium (Kir) channels reduce bloodmeal feeding and have insecticidal activity against the horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Guerrero, F., Perez De Leon, A.A., Foil, L.D., Swale, D.R. 2020. Small-molecule inhibitors of inward rectifier potassium (Kir) channels reduce bloodmeal feeding and have insecticidal activity against the horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 57(4):1131-1140. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa015.