A5086432777- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Research on scale insects
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
Michigan State University
2020-2025
Abstract Highbush blueberry production has expanded worldwide in recent decades. To safeguard future yields, it is essential to understand if insect pollination limiting current and which insects contribute different regions. We present a systematic review including set of meta‐analyses on insect‐mediated highbush blueberry. summarize the geographic distribution research, abundance pollinator taxa their relative contributions. Using raw data from 21 studies, totalling 496 site replicates, we...
Abstract Biological control of Drosophila suzukii may be enhanced through adventive populations the figitid parasitoid Leptopilina japonica (Novković & Kimura) (Hymenoptera: Figitidae). This insect has expanded its range considerably but we have limited understanding phenology, wild host plant associations, and response to fruit crop management this parasitoid. To address these gaps, samples were collected in managed habitats across southern Michigan, placed on metal mesh a plastic...
Perennial wildflower plantings are commonly used to support pollinators and other beneficial insects, but their establishment can be costly, few studies have directly compared the effectiveness of different management strategies for establishment. To determine relative importance pre‐seeding weed control, seed density, post‐seeding on mix establishment, we developed a multifactorial field experiment in grass‐dominated community. Pre‐seeding treatments (mowing, herbicide, or soybean cover...
Abstract Fungicides are commonly applied to prevent diseases in eastern North American cherry orchards at the same time that honey bees (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)) rented for pollination services. Fungicide exposure can cause negative health effects. To measure fungicide exposure, we sampled commercial bee colonies during orchard bloom two tart and one holding yard northern Michigan over seasons. Nurse bees, foragers, larvae, pollen, bread, wax were screened captan,...
Abstract Wildflower plantings on farms have been shown to attract foraging wild bees, however, whether these added floral resources increase nesting densities of bees remains largely untested. We placed nest boxes containing natural reeds at 20 fruit in Michigan. then compared between with and without wildflower analysed provisions evaluate use for brood provisioning. found significantly greater plantings, only one out 236 completed nests a farm planting. The majority were by Megachile...
The efficacy, economics, and sustainability of a bio-based insecticide produced from the catalytic fast pyrolysis biomass is reported. This synergistic approach to fuels agrochemical production can improve both energy food sectors.
Abstract Vinegar flies are vectors of pathogens causing fruit rots grapes, so control these insects is important for preventing vineyard yield loss. Recent outbreaks sour may be linked to greater challenges controlling vinegar flies, we investigated the insecticide susceptibility populations collected from commercial vineyards across Michigan. We first determined discriminating concentration phosmet, malathion, methomyl, and zeta-cypermethrin using a laboratory susceptible (Canton-S) strain...
Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is an invasive pest of thin-skinned fruits in the United States. Monitoring traps are integral part SWD integrated management, allowing early detection and timely management this pest. An ideal monitoring trap should be easy to use, effective capturing SWD, sensitive selective male which identify due their spotted wings, able predict fruit infestation from captures. Deli-cup-based liquid (grower standard),...
Commercial blueberry Vaccinium spp. (Ericales: Ericaceae) production relies on insect-mediated pollination. Pollination is mostly provided by rented honey bees, Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), but crop yields can be limited due to pollination deficits. Various hive placement strategies have been recommended mitigate shortfalls, the effect of has received formal investigation. This study explores effects clumped and dispersed bee visitation outcomes in "Bluecrop" "Duke" fields over 2...
Abstract Grape berry moth is a major pest of vineyards across eastern North America. Increasing infestations in Michigan commercial under active management have raised concerns about insecticide resistance this species. We tested the susceptibility male moths from 5 southwestern over 2 years using range concentrations, followed by probit analysis resulting mortality data. In 2021 and 2022, topical applications phosmet zeta‐cypermethrin were applied to collected each vineyard, LC 50 , 90 99...
Cluster rots pose a significant threat to the wine grape industry, leading substantial economic losses. This study aimed determine performance of multiple treatments targeting cluster rot pathogens and their insect vectors over three years in southwest Michigan. Grape clusters were rated for disease incidence severity, insects collected identified, pesticide residues measured on harvested clusters. In 2020, decreased significantly when BLAD was applied combination with insecticides...