Research Project: Insect Control and Resistance Management in Corn, Cotton, Sorghum, Soybean, and Sweet Potato, and Alternative Approaches to Tarnished Plant Bug Control in the Southern United States

Location: Southern Insect Management Research

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

Effects of successful or unsuccessful parasitism by the solitary endoparasitoid wasp Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on the testis development in several host moth species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Mitsunaga, T., Reddy, G.V. 2025. Effects of successful or unsuccessful parasitism by the solitary endoparasitoid wasp Cotesia vestalis (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on the testis development in several host moth species. Journal of Insect Physiology. 163(06):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104808.

Reciprocal effects of aphid and headworm management on the conservation of natural enemies and cultivation of grain sorghum in the southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Environmental factors impacting leg coloration in Chrysodeixis includens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, K.C., Elkins, B.H., Little, N. 2025. Environmental factors impacting leg coloration in Chrysodeixis includens. Environmental Entomology. 54. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf031.

Pulsating drought and insect herbivory cause differential effects on Soybean (Glycine max) genotypes that vary in canopy wilting speed. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ayala, J., Gautam, M., Piessel, A., George, J., Kariyat, R. 2025. Pulsating drought and insect herbivory cause differential effects on Soybean (Glycine max) genotypes that vary in canopy wilting speed.. Plant-Environment Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1002/pei3.70028.

Comparative toxicities of commonly used agricultural insecticides to four honey bee species (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Vietnam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pham, T.H., N.T. Phan, D.D.Trinh, H.N.Duong, P.T. Tran, K.D. Nguyen, G.V.P.Reddy, C.Jung,and N.K.Joshi. 2024. Comparative toxicities of commonly used agricultural insecticides to four honey bee species (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Vietnam. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2024.104605.

Ecological interactions, host plant defenses, and control strategies in managing soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Review Article)
Debnath, R., George, J., Gautam, M., Shafi, I., Kariyat, R., Reddy, G.V. 2024. Ecological interactions, host plant defenses, and control strategies in managing soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Frontiers in Insect Science. 4:1-16. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2024.1480940.

Pesticide use in integrated pest and pollinator management framework to protect pollinator health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phan, N.T., Biddinger, D.J., Rajotte, E.G., Smagghe, G., Reddy, G.V., Ren, Z., Joshi, N.K. 2024. Pesticide use in integrated pest and pollinator management framework to protect pollinator health. Pest Management Science. 80:1-6. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8582.

Interspecific competition leads to more long-winged morphs in two sympatric cricket species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fujii, T., Reddy, G.V., Kuriwada, T. 2024. Interspecific competition leads to more long-winged morphs in two sympatric cricket species. Ecological Entomology. 47:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/een.13391.

Residual activity of the most common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to control tarnished plant bugs in cotton - (Abstract Only)

Arthropod Diversity Varies with Distance from On-Farm Floral Enhancements at Small Spatial Scales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson, S.E., Phan, N.T., Mcarthur, J.M., Reddy, G.V., Joshi, N.K. 2024. Arthropod Diversity Varies with Distance from On-Farm Floral Enhancements at Small Spatial Scales. Journal of Entomological Science. 59(3):1-6. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES24-39.

Evaluation and Efficacy of Oral Biomarkers for Lygus Lineolaris1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glover, J.P., Parys, K.A., George, J., Little, N., Portilla, M. 2024. Evaluation and Efficacy of Oral Biomarkers for Lygus Lineolaris1. Southwestern Entomologist. 49(2):713-732. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.049.0216.

Biology, Ecology, and Management of Redbanded Stink Bug, Piezodorus guildinii - (Review Article)
Okosun, O., George, J., Portilla, M., Glover, J.P., Parys, K.A., Reddy, G.V. 2024. Biology, Ecology, and Management of Redbanded Stink Bug, Piezodorus guildinii. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 15(1):27. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmae019.

Natural incidence of Beaveria bassianna as biological control agent of tarnished plant bug and stink bugs in Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)

Effects of fast and slow wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ayala, J., Vasquez, A., Balakrishnan, D., Madrigal, E., George, J., Kariyat, R. 2024. Effects of fast and slow wilting soybean genotypes on fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) growth and development. Communicative and Integrative Biology. 17. https://doi.org/10.1080/19420889.2024.2354421.

Dynamics of Melanaphis sorghi and Its Natural Enemies in Johnsongrass and Grain Sorghum with Variable Levels of Host Plant Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elkins, B.H., Little, N., Johnson, C.P., Allen, K.C. 2024. Dynamics of Melanaphis sorghi1 and Its Natural Enemies in Johnsongrass and Grain Sorghum with Variable Levels of Host Plant Resistance. Southwestern Entomologist. 49(2):1-19. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.049.0209.

Insecticide Susceptibilities and Enzyme Activities of Four Stink Bug Populations in Mississippi, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Allen, K.C., Reddy, G.V. 2024. Insecticide Susceptibilities and Enzyme Activities of Four Stink Bug Populations in Mississippi, USA. Insects. 15:265. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15040265.

Effects of Beauveria bassiana on the growth and reproductive rates of Nezara viridula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Tertuliano, M., Parys, K.A., Reddy, G.V., Glover, J.P. 2024. Effects of Beauveria bassiana on the growth and reproductive rates of Nezara viridula. BioControl. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-024-10258-1.

Effectiveness and residual activity of four common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Little, N., Allen, K.C., Zhu, Y. 2024. Effectiveness and residual activity of four common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton. PLOS ONE. 19(6)01-20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290858.

The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes plus an adjuvant against Helicoverpa zea and Chrysodeixis includens in aboveground applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Spaulding, N.R., Reddy, G.V., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2024. The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes plus an adjuvant against Helicoverpa zea and Chrysodeixis includens in aboveground applications. Journal of Nematology. 56(1):14. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2024-0018.

Assessing the Efficacy of Sodium Alginate and Polyacrylamide as Spray Adjuvants Combined with Bifenthrin and Imidacloprid against Lygus lineolaris and Piezodorus guildinii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., George, J., Kannan, N., Portilla, M. 2024. Assessing the Efficacy of Sodium Alginate and Polyacrylamide as Spray Adjuvants Combined with Bifenthrin and Imidacloprid against Lygus lineolaris and Piezodorus guildinii. Agriculture. 14(4):535. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14040535.

Integrating semiochemicals and trap crops towards developing an attract-and-kill strategy against tarnished plant bug, Lygus Lineolaris, (Hemiptera:Miridae) in cotton. - (Abstract Only)

Functional transgenes in Mexican maize: benefit and risks for insect pest management in Mexico and the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco, C., Hernandez, G., Conover, K., Portilla, M., Valentini, G., Alvarado, A., Fosado, A., Abel, C.A., Dively, G., Guzman, H., Israel, L., Occelli, L., Knolhoff, L., Corona, M., Vega, P., Macias, P., Ward, T., Urbano, N. 2024. Functional transgenes in Mexican maize: benefit and risks for insect pest management in Mexico and the United States. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saae007.

Evaluation of pheromone traps for early season monitoring of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, in wild hosts. - (Abstract Only)

Pea leaf weevil, Sitona lineatus (L.)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae), adult feeding preference and larval development on pulse crop varieties in Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiju, P., Wanner, K.W., Ivie, M., Mcphee, K., Reddy, G.V. 2024. Pea leaf weevil, Sitona lineatus (L.)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae), adult feeding preference and larval development on pulse crop varieties in Montana. Pest Management Science. 80:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7970.

Sustainable Sweetpotato Production in the United States: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities - (Review Article)
George, J., Reddy, G.V., Wadl, P.A., Rutter, W.B., Culbreath, J.R., Lau, P.W., Rashid, T., Allan, M.C., Johanningsmeier, S.D., Nelson, A.M., Wang, M.L., Gubba, A., Ling, K., Meng, Y., Collins, D.J., Ponniah, S.K., Gowda, P.H. 2024. Sustainable Sweetpotato Production in the United States: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities. Agronomy Journal. 116(2):630-660. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21539.

Severe Defoliation of Vegetative Maize Plants Does Not Reduce Grain Yield: Further Implications with Action Threshold - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco, C., Conover, K., Dively, G., Hernandez, G., Portilla, M., Nava-Camberos, U., Abel, C.A., Williams, P., Hutchison, W. 2023. Severe Defoliation of Vegetative Maize Plants Does Not Reduce Grain Yield: Further Implications with Action Threshold. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.048.0404.

Early season monitoring of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, in wild hosts using pheromone traps - (Abstract Only)

Feeding behavior and hormoligosis associated with imidacloprid resistance in Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., George, J., Diepenbrock, L., Gossett, H., Liu, G., Quereshi, J., Stelinski, L. 2023. Feeding behavior and hormoligosis associated with imidacloprid resistance in Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri. Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13293.

Early season monitoring of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, in wild hosts using pheromone traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, J., Glover, J.P., Reddy, G.V., Johnson, C.P., Hall, D.R. 2023. Early season monitoring of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, in wild hosts using pheromone traps. Insects. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/10/805.

Chemical Communication in Insects: New Advances in Integrated Pest Management Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guerrero, A., Reddy, G.V. 2023. Chemical Communication in Insects: New Advances in Integrated Pest Management Strategies. Insects. 14:01-05. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14100799.

Assessment of the toxicity of four formulated pyrethroid-containing binary insecticides in susceptible and resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus Lineolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M. 2023. Assessment of the toxicity of four formulated pyrethroid-containing binary insecticides in susceptible and resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus Lineolaris. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14090761.

Different susceptibility in the two sympatric sweet potato weevils, Cylas formicarius and Euscepes postfasciatus, to the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reddy, G.V., Shimizu, S., Ichinose, K. 2023. Different susceptibility in the two sympatric sweet potato weevils, Cylas formicarius and Euscepes postfasciatus, to the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. Agricultural Sciences. 14/12277-1291. https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2023.149086.

Effects of Beauveria bassiana on the growth and reproductive rates of Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). - (Abstract Only)

Field evaluation of biological and conventional insecticides for managing multiple insect pests in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Little, N., Elkins, B.H., Portilla, M., Allen, K.C., Read, Q.D., Paulk, R.T. 2024. Field evaluation of biological and conventional insecticides for managing multiple insect pests in cotton. Journal of Entomological Science. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-37.

Resistance risk assessment of six pyrethroids and acephate toward the resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M., Zhang, M(2023)Resistance risk assessment of six pyrethroids and acephate toward the resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois). Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13280.

Biochemical and molecular characterization of neonicotinoid resistance in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M., Reddy, G.V. 2023. Biochemical and molecular characterization of neonicotinoid resistance in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109765.

An integrated approach for Lygus lineolaris monitoring and management in cotton using trap crops and pheromones. - (Abstract Only)

Biocontrol effect of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae ethyl acetate-derived chemical molecules: an eco-friendly anti-malarial drug and insecticide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Erumal, V., Kannan, S., Alford, L., Pittarate, S., Mekchay, S., Reddy, G.V., Elangovan, D., Marimuthu, R., Krutmuang, K. 2023. Biocontrol effect of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae ethyl acetate-derived chemical molecules: an eco-friendly anti-malarial drug and insecticide. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.22037.

A Chromosome scale assembly of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perera, O.P., Saha, S., Glover, J.P., Parys, K.A., Allen, K.C., Snejana, G., Kurtz, R., Reddy, G.V., Johnston, S.J., Daly, M., Swale, T. 2023. A Chromosome scale assembly of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), genome. BMC Research Notes. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06408-w.

Entomopathogenicity of ascmycete fungus Cordyceps militaris on the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glover, J.P., Nufer, M., Perera, O.P., Portilla, M., George, J. 2023. Entomopathogenicity of ascmycete fungus Cordyceps militaris on the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). The Journal of Fungi. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/jof9060614.

The mechanism of metabolic resistance to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids fade away without selection pressure in the tarnished plant bug Lygus Lineolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M., Zhang, M., Reddy, G.V. 2023. The mechanism of metabolic resistance to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids fade away without selection pressure in the tarnished plant bug Lygus Lineolaris. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7570.

Combining visual cues and pheromone blends for monitoring and management of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, J., Reddy, G.V., Little, N., Arnold, S.E., Hall, D.R. 2023. Combining visual cues and pheromone blends for monitoring and management of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae). Pest Management Science. 79:2163-2171. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7395.

Integrating semiochemicals and trap cropping practices for Lygus lineolaris management in cotton. - (Abstract Only)

DSC1-dependent modulation of synaptic activities by haedoxan A in Drosophila melanogaster - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xie, X., Ren, Y., Chen, X., Du, Y., Dong, K., Hu, Z. 2023. DSC1-dependent modulation of synaptic activities by haedoxan A in Drosophila melanogaster. Journal of Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13180.

Determination of cresidual control and concentration of chlorantraniliprole in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J., Crow, W., Catchot, A., Cook, D., Gore, J. 2023. Determination of cresidual control and concentration of chlorantraniliprole in soybean. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(42):472-477. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad021.

Survival and feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) adults on common cover crops in citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, J., Kanissery, R., Bashyal, M., Tamayo, B., Stelinski, L.L. 2022. Survival and feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) adults on common cover crops in citrus. Agriculture. 12:2175. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12122175.

Lethal concentration and sporulation by contact and direct spray of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana on different stages of Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Zhang, M., Glover, J.P., Johnson, C.P., Reddy, G.V. 2022. Lethal concentration and sporulation by contact and direct spray of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana on different stages of Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). The Journal of Fungi. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8111164.

Susceptibilities of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations from the Mississippi Delta to a diamide insecticide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, K.C., Little, N., Perera, O.P. 2022. Susceptibilities of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations from the Mississippi Delta to a diamide insecticide. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(1):160–167. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac180.

Visual cues and pheromones for the monitoring and management of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera:Miridae). - (Abstract Only)

Recent advances and challenges in implementing IPM programs in the Indian subcontinent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geedi, R., Reddy, G.V. 2022. Recent advances and challenges in implementing IPM programs in the Indian subcontinent. Indian Journal of Entomology. 84:1-15. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.807.

Susceptibility of different life stages of kudzu bug Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) to two different strains of Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glover, J.P., Portilla, M., Allen, K.C., George, J., Parys, K.A., Reddy, G.V. 2022. Susceptibility of different life stages of kudzu bug Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) to two different strains of Beauveria bassiana. Pathogens. 11:1-10. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11091028.

Effects of ejaculate size on remating, attractiveness and oviposition in females of the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Takayuki, M., Kohama, T., Reddy, G.V. 2023. Effects of ejaculate size on remating, attractiveness and oviposition in females of the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 00:1–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13275.

Fitness and survival of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on five weedy host plants commonly found across the Mid-South - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glover, J.P., Reddy, G.V., Portilla, M. 2023. Fitness and survival of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on five weedy host plants commonly found across the Mid-South. Florida Entomologist. 106(1):45-50. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0107.

Characterization of two kdr mutations at predicted pyrethroid receptor site 2 in the sodium channel of Aedes aegypti and Nilaparvata lugens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huahua, S., Yoshiko, N., Du, Y., Zewen, L., Boris, Z.S., Ke, D. 2022. Characterization of two kdr mutations at predicted pyrethroid receptor site 2 in the sodium channel of Aedes aegypti and Nilaparvata lugens. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2022.103814.

Effect of two strains of Beauveria bassiana on the Fecundity of Nezara viridula L. (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Reddy, G.V., Terluliano, M. 2022. Effect of two strains of Beauveria bassiana on the Fecundity of Nezara viridula L. (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Microbiology Research. 13(3):514-522. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres13030035.

Complex insect behaviors: tools and techniques - (Abstract Only)

Combining visual cues and pheromones for the monitoring and management of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae). - (Abstract Only)

Insecticide resistance monitoring of tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) populations in the Mid-Southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grain yield is not impacted by early defoliation of maize: implications for Fall armyworm action thresholds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco, C., Conover, K., Hernandez, G., Valentini, G., Portilla, M., Abel, C.A., Williams, W.P., Nava-Camberos, U., Huschison, W., Dively, G. 2022. Grain yield is not impacted by early defoliation of maize: implications for Fall armyworm action thresholds. Southwestern Entomologist. 47(2):335-344. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.047.0209.

Infectivity of Entomopathogenic fungal isolates against tarnished plant bug - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maniania, N.K., Portilla, M., Amnulla, F.M., Mfuti, D.K., Darie, A., Dhiman, G., Rao, I.M. 2022. Infectivity of Entomopathogenic fungal isolates against tarnished plant bug. Journal of Insect Science. 22:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieac040.

Life cycle and morphometrics of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, S., Tiwari, S., Thapa, R., Neupane, S., Reddy, G.V., Muniappan, P. 2022. Life cycle and morphometrics of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize crop. SAARC Journal of Agriculture. 20(1)77-86. https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v20i1.60532.

Orange Blossom wheat midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana) - (Book / Chapter)

A dynamic threshold approach for tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: miridae) management in the midsouthern U.S. cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mann, R., Crow, W., Catchot, A., Gore, J., Cook, D., Towles, T. 2022. A dynamic threshold approach for tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: miridae) management in the midsouthern U.S. cotton. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(4):1164-1169. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac062.

Field efficacy of pea leaf weevil aggregation pheromone combined with contact insecticide as an attract and kill method, 2020 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiju, P., Wanner, K.W., Reddy, G.V. 2022. Field efficacy of pea leaf weevil aggregation pheromone combined with contact insecticide as an attract and kill method, 2020. Arthropod Management Tests. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsac053.

Synergistic effects of combining visual cues and pheromones for the monitoring and management of tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera:Miridae) - (Abstract Only)

Insecticide resistance monitoring of tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) populations in the Mid-Southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Catchot, B., Gore, J., Krishnan, N., Jackson, R., Musser, F. 2022. Insecticide resistance monitoring of tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) populations in the Mid-Southern United States. Journal of Cotton Science. 26(1):31-39. https://doi.org/10.56454/HTUA7872.

Chromosome length genome assembly of the redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Allen, K.C., Mueller, L., Reddy, G.V., Perera, O.P. 2022. Chromosome length genome assembly of the redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood). BMC Research Notes. 15:115:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-022-05924-5.

Changes in functional and numerical responses of the parasitoid wasp trichogramma brassicae (hymenoptera:trichogrammatidae) over 45 generations of rearing on ephestia kuehniella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghaemmaghami, E., Fathipour, Y., Bagheri, A., Talebi, A., Reddy, G.V. 2022. Changes in functional and numerical responses of the parasitoid wasp trichogramma brassicae (hymenoptera:trichogrammatidae) over 45 generations of rearing on ephestia kuehniella. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 115:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saac004.

Tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: miridae) behavioral responses to chemical insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Graham, S.H., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Cook, D.R., Dodds, D. 2021. Tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: miridae) behavioral responses to chemical insecticides. Insects. 12(12):1072. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12121072.

Evaluation of cotton cultivar and at-plant nematicide application on seasonal populations of reniform nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crow, W.D., Catchot, A.L., Dodds, D., Gore, J., Cook, D.R., Allen, T.W. 2021. Evaluation of cotton cultivar and at-plant nematicide application on seasonal populations of reniform nematode. Agronomy. 11(11):2166. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112166.

The odorant binding protein, SiOBP5, mediates alarm pheromone olfactory recognition in the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Du, Y. 2021. The odorant binding protein, SiOBP5, mediates alarm pheromone olfactory recognition in the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11111595.

Monitoring of mutual interference behavior of Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: trichogrammatidae) over 45 generations of rearing on Angoumois grain moth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghaemmaghami, E., Fathipour, Y., Bagheri, A., Talebi, A., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Monitoring of mutual interference behavior of Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: trichogrammatidae) over 45 generations of rearing on Angoumois grain moth. Neotropical Entomology. 51:54-64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-021-00919-6.

Characterization and comparison of intestinal bacterial microbiomes of Euschistus heros and Piezodorus guildinii collected in Brazil and the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moro, M.S., Wu, X., Wei, W., Mendes, L.W., Allen, K.C., Pinheiro, J.B., Clough, S.J., Zucchi, M.I. 2021. Characterization and comparison of intestinal bacterial microbiomes of Euschistus heros and Piezodorus guildinii collected in Brazil and the United States. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12:769965. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.769965.

Negative cross-resistance of a pyrethroid-resistant Drosophila mutant to Phryma leptostachya-derived haedoxan A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qie, X., Du, Y., Aioub, A., Dong, K., Hu, Z. 2021. Negative cross-resistance of a pyrethroid-resistant Drosophila mutant to Phryma leptostachya-derived haedoxan A. Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12973.

Biology, ecology, and pest management of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) in southern row crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, J., Glover, J.P., Gore, J., Crow, W., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Biology, ecology, and pest management of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) in southern row crops. Insects. 12(807):1-30. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12090807.

Development of a method for rearing Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) on a semi-solid artificial diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Development of a method for rearing Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) on a semi-solid artificial diet. Journal of Insect Science. 21(5):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieab068.

Survival and feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) on common citrus cover crops - (Abstract Only)

Risk assessment of ozone fumigation under vacuum to control potential infestation of coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust in green coffee beans imported into Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W., Leesch, J.G., Tebbets, J.S., Smilanick, J.L., Mchugh, T.H., Olsen, C.W., Whitehand, L.C., Cavaletto, C., Bittenbender, H., Bustillo, A., Pena, J.E. 2021. Risk assessment of ozone fumigation under vacuum to control potential infestation of coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust in green coffee beans imported into Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(6):2277-2289. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab165.

Binary and ternary toxicological interactions of clothianidin and eight commonly used pesticides on honey bees (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W., Yao, J., Reddy, G.V., Lv, L. 2021. Binary and ternary toxicological interactions of clothianidin and eight commonly used pesticides on honey bees (Apis mellifera). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 223:112563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112563.

Crop and semi-natural habitat configuration affects diversity and abundance of native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) in a large-field cotton agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Esquivel, I., Parys, K.A., Wright, K.W., Eubanks, M.D., Oswald, J.D., Coulson, R.N., Brewer, M.S. 2021. Crop and semi-natural habitat configuration affects diversity and abundance of native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) in a large-field cotton agroecosystem. Insects. 12(7):601. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12070601.

Temporal profile of neonicotinoid concentrations in cotton, corn, and soybean resulting from insecticidal seed treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whalen, A., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Stewart, S.D., Lorenz, G.M., Cook, D.R., Musser, F.R., Harris, J.W., Krishnan, N. 2021. Temporal profile of neonicotinoid concentrations in cotton, corn, and soybean resulting from insecticidal seed treatments. Agronomy. 11(6):1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11061200.

Application of pheromones for the management of insect pests in Montana - (Abstract Only)

Biological responses of Hpothenemus hampei (Coleoptera: curculionidae) on the Cenibroca artificial diet at different moisture content levels and relative humidities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Streett, D. 2022. Biological responses of Hpothenemus hampei (Coleoptera: curculionidae) on the Cenibroca artificial diet at different moisture content levels and relative humidities. Florida Entomologist. 105(2):137-144. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0206.

Latest developments in insect sex pheromone research and its application in agricultural pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rizvi, S., George, J., Reddy, G.V., Zeng, X., Guerrero, A. 2021. Latest developments in insect sex pheromone research and its application in agricultural pest management. Insects. 12(6):484. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12060484.

UV radiation increases mortality and decreases the antioxidant activity in a tephritid fly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cui, H., Zeng, Y., Reddy, G.V., Gao, F., Li, Z., Zhao, Z. 2021. UV radiation increases mortality and decreases the antioxidant activity in a tephritid fly. Food and Energy Security. 10(2). Article e297. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.297.

The impact of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) damage during the seedling stage on field corn growth and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardman, W.C., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Henry, W., Cook, D.R. 2021. The impact of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) damage during the seedling stage on field corn growth and yield. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(4):1607-1612. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab098.

Phytoene desaturase-silenced citrus as a trap crop with multiple cues to attract Diaphorina citri, the vector of Huanglongbing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Killiny, N., Nehela, Y., George, J., Rashidi, M., Stelinski, L.L., Lapointe, S.L. 2021. Phytoene desaturase-silenced citrus as a trap crop with multiple cues to attract Diaphorina citri, the vector of Huanglongbing. Plant Science. 308:110930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2021.110930.

Biocontrol of wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) using entomopathogenic nematodes: The impact of infected host cadaver application and soil characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandhi, R., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Ivie, M., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Biocontrol of wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) using entomopathogenic nematodes: The impact of infected host cadaver application and soil characteristics. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab042.

Landscape effects on native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) captured in pheromone traps for heliothine crop pests (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parys, K.A., Elkins, B.H., Little, N., Allen, K.C., Crow, W., Cook, D., Wright, K.W., Zhu, Y., Griswold, T.L. 2021. Landscape effects on native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) captured in pheromone traps for heliothine crop pests (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environmental Entomology. 50(4): 860-867. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab040.

Plant volatiles and oviposition behavior in the selection of barley cultivars by wheat stem sawfly (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Achhami, B.B., Reddy, G.V., Hofland, M., Sherman, J.D., Peterson, R.K., Weaver, D.K. 2021. Plant volatiles and oviposition behavior in the selection of barley cultivars by wheat stem sawfly (Hymenoptera: Cephidae). Environmental Entomology. 20:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab035.

Effects of temperature, age, and stage on testis development in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Mitsunaga, T., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Effects of temperature, age, and stage on testis development in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Physiological Entomology. 46:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12359.

Continuous rearing on Ephestia kuehniella reshaped quality of the parasitoid wasp Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghaemmaghami, E., Fathipour, Y., Bagheri, A., Talebi, A., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Continuous rearing on Ephestia kuehniella reshaped quality of the parasitoid wasp Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 24:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2021.02.013.

Effect of imidacloprid and acephate for tobacco thrips (Thysonaptera:Thripidae) management on flumioxazin injured peanut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moor, J., Gore, J., Catchot, A.L., Cook, D.R., Crow, W.D., Dodds, D., Sarver, J., Towles, T., Zurweller, B. 2020. Effect of imidacloprid and acephate for tobacco thrips (Thysonaptera:Thripidae) management on flumioxazin injured peanut. Peanut Science. 48:6-14. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS20-14.1.

Influence of soil moisture zones on rice water weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations in furrow irrigated rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelly, F., Gore, J., Cook, D., Catchot, A., Golden, B., Krutz, L., Crow, W., Towles, T. 2021. Influence of soil moisture zones on rice water weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations in furrow irrigated rice. Environmental Entomology. 50(3):658-662. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa182.

Pollination by non-Apis bees and potential benefits in self-pollinating crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Esquivel, I., Parys, K.A., Brewer, M.S. 2021. Pollination by non-Apis bees and potential benefits in self-pollinating crops. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 114(2):257-266. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saaa059.

Effects of soybean plant population on yield loss from defoliation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thrash, B.C., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Cook, D.R., Musser, F.R., Irby, T., Krutz, J. 2021. Effects of soybean plant population on yield loss from defoliation. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2):702-709. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa279.

Effects of soybean planting date on yield loss from defoliation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thrash, B.C., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Cook, D.R., Musser, F.R., Irby, T., Krutz, J., Lorenz, G.M. 2021. Effects of soybean planting date on yield loss from defoliation. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2):993-997. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa280.

Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses of a naturally fungus-infected colony of Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) reared on Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Iran - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Badran, F., Fathipour, Y., Bagheri, A., Attaran, M., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses of a naturally fungus-infected colony of Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) reared on Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Iran. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa268.

Simulated corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, injury in an indeterminate soybean cultivar at various growth stages under non-irrigated conditions in the southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coelho, M., Cook, D., Catchot, A., Gore, J., Lourenção, A., Baldin, E. 2020. Simulated corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, injury in an indeterminate soybean cultivar at various growth stages under non-irrigated conditions in the southern United States. Agronomy. 10(10):1450. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10101450.

Mild drought facilitates the increase in wheat aphid abundance by changing host metabolism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cui, H., Wang, L., Reddy, G.V., Zhao, Z. 2020. Mild drought facilitates the increase in wheat aphid abundance by changing host metabolism. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 114(1):79-83. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saaa038.

Alternate wetting and drying reduces aquifer withdrawal in mississippi rice production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Atwill, R., Krutz, L., Bond, J., Golden, B., Spencer, G., Bryant, C., Mills, B., Gore, J. 2020. Alternate wetting and drying reduces aquifer withdrawal in mississippi rice production systems. Agronomy Journal. 112(6):5115-5124. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20447.

Evaluation of preemergence and postemergence herbicide programs on weed control and weed seed suppression in mississippi peanut (arachis hypogea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seale, J., Bararpour, T., Bond, J., Gore, J., Golden, B. 2020. Evaluation of preemergence and postemergence herbicide programs on weed control and weed seed suppression in mississippi peanut (arachis hypogea). Agronomy. 10(8):1058. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10081058.

Evaluation of flood removal in combination with insecticide seed treatment for rice water weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larval management in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelly, F., Gore, J., Cook, D., Catchot, A., Golden, B., Krutz, L., Crow, W., Towles, T., Bond, J. 2020. Evaluation of flood removal in combination with insecticide seed treatment for rice water weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larval management in rice. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113,5, 2235-2240. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa158.

Novaluron prevents oogenesis and oviposition by inducing ultrastructural changes in ovarian tissue of young adult Lygus lineolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Catchot, B.D., Anderson, C., Gore, J., Jackson, R., Rakshit, K., Musser, F., Krishnan, N. 2020. Novaluron prevents oogenesis and oviposition by inducing ultrastructural changes in ovarian tissue of young adult Lygus lineolaris. Pest Management Science. 76:4057-4063. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5960.

Novaluron prevents oogenesis and oviposition by inducing ultrastructural changes in ovarian tissue of young adult Lygus lineolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Catchot, B., Anderson, C., Gore, J., Jackson, R., Rakshit, K., Musser, F., Krishnan, N. 2020. Novaluron prevents oogenesis and oviposition by inducing ultrastructural changes in ovarian tissue of young adult Lygus lineolaris. Pest Management Science. 76:4057-4063. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5960.

Resistance monitoring to four insecticides and mechanisms of resistance in Lygus lineolaris Palisot de Beauvois (Hemiptera: miridae) populations of southeastern USA cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dorman, S.J., Gross, A.D., Musser, F.R., Catchot, B.D., Smith, R.H., Reisig, D.D., Reay-Jones, F.P., Roberts, P.M., Taylor, S.V. 2020. Resistance monitoring to four insecticides and mechanisms of resistance in Lygus lineolaris Palisot de Beauvois (Hemiptera: miridae) populations of southeastern USA cotton. Pest Management Science. 76(12):3935-3944. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5940.

Evaluation of seed treatment, herbicide, and nematicide on tobacco thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripdae) and reniform nematode (Tylenchida: Hoplolaimidae) control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crow, W., Catchot, A., Gore, J., Dodds, D., Cook, D., Allen, T. 2020. Evaluation of seed treatment, herbicide, and nematicide on tobacco thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripdae) and reniform nematode (Tylenchida: Hoplolaimidae) control. Journal of Cotton Science. 24:10-16. https://doi.org/www.cotton.org/journal/2020-24/1.

Termination of insecticide applications for tarnished plant bug (hemiptera: miridae) management in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crow, W., Gore, J., Catchot, A., Cook, D., Stewart, S., Seiter, N., Studebaker, G., Lorenz, G., Kerns, D., Brown, S. 2020. Termination of insecticide applications for tarnished plant bug (hemiptera: miridae) management in cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 24:17-21.

Effects of planting date for soybean growth, development, and yield in the Southern USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bateman, N.R., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Cook, D.R., Musser, F.R., Irby, T. 2020. Effects of planting date for soybean growth, development, and yield in the Southern USA. Agronomy. 10(4):596. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10040596.

Evaluation of current tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) thresholds in transgenic mon 88702 cotton expressing the Bt Cry51Aa2.834_16 trait - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corbin, J., Towles, T., Crow, W.D., Catchot, A.L., Cook, D.R., Dodds, D., Gore, J. 2020. Evaluation of current tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) thresholds in transgenic mon 88702 cotton expressing the Bt Cry51Aa2.834_16 trait. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(4):1816-1822. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa075.

Evaluation of tillage, at-planting treatment, and nematicide on tobacco thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and reniform nematode (Tylenchida:Hoplolamidae) management in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crow, W.D., Catchot, A.L., Gore, J., Dodds, D.M., Cook, D.R., Allen, T.W. 2020. Evaluation of tillage, at-planting treatment, and nematicide on tobacco thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and reniform nematode (Tylenchida:Hoplolamidae) management in cotton. Agronomy. 1110(2):300. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10020300.

Susceptibility of rice to Oebalus pugnax (F.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) feeding at different levels of grain maturity and impacts on insecticide termination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cato, A., Lorenz, G., Bateman, N., Hardke, J., Black, J., Thrash, B., Johnson, D., Gore, J., Studebaker, G., Fan, S. 2019. Susceptibility of rice to Oebalus pugnax (F.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) feeding at different levels of grain maturity and impacts on insecticide termination. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(1):249-254. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz250.