A5004693243- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
- Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Bayesian Modeling and Causal Inference
- Chemistry and Stereochemistry Studies
- Complex Network Analysis Techniques
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Technology and Data Analysis
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Crystal Structures and Properties
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Plant Disease Management Techniques
- Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
- Anarchism and Radical Politics
Virginia Tech
2014-2022
University of San Francisco
2020
Dallas County
2013
College of Law
2005
Cleveland State University
2005
University of Massachusetts Amherst
1995
Abstract Varroa mite (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) infestation of European honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies has been a growing cause international concern among beekeepers throughout the last 50 yr. spread from Asian cerana Fabricius [Hymenoptera: Apidae]) to A. populations in Europe 1970s, subsequently traveled Americas. In addition causing damage through feeding upon lipids larval adult bees, V. also facilitates several viruses, with deformed wing virus being most...
The squash bug, Anasa tristis (DeGeer), is an endemic species of the Americas that feeds on plants in family Cucurbitaceae. pest particularly abundant and damaging genus Cucurbita (i.e., zucchini, summer squash, pumpkins). Squash bug has become problematic recent years due to changes insecticide use strategies by conventional growers, dramatic increases organic vegetable production, increasing incidences cucurbit yellow vine disease, a phloem-clogging bacterial disease transmitted bug. A...
Abstract Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida Murray) control has become an issue of increasing importance for North American apiculturists throughout the past two decades. Aethina was discovered in Florida 1989, presumably transported from its native habitat sub-Saharan Africa through shipment European honey bee (Apis mellifera L) queens. Estimates damage A. were as high $3 million annually United States by year 2004, and found nearly every state 2008. When adult beetles emerge pupation soil...
Laboratory rearing of Phormia regina Meigen larvae on pork and venison was conducted as part a study to determine whether forensic entomology approaches can be used in wildlife poaching investigations. Larvae were reared at 30 degrees C, 75% relative humidity, photoperiod 14:10 (L:D) h or diets, samples collected every 8 until >90% the maggots reached third-instar wandering prepupal stage. Significant differences found distribution lengths third instar combined instars for two different meat...
Squash bug, Anasa tristis DeGeer (Hemiptera: Coreidae), is a major pest of squash and pumpkins in the United States. In order to better understand importance natural egg parasitism this species Virginia, we conducted 2-yr statewide survey. total, 1,127 bug masses (~20,000 total eggs) were sampled from 43 counties Virginia 2014 2015. Egg brought back lab record levels nymphal emergence or adult parasitoid eclosion identification. Over 50% eggs collected parasitized. Gryon pennsylvanicum...
A proieinaceous diet is essential for male black blow fly, Phormia regina (Meigen), to successfully inseminate females and can be obtained naturally from feces or gleba. Sugar-fed males a low percentage of (8-14%) compared with liver-fed (>75%). If, however, liver-deprived are kept 24 h, able obtain their dietary requirement mating by feeding on female vomit spots. Using fluorescent dye mixed the beef-liver fed females, it was demonstrated that nonliver-fsd consume spots these flies. If...
Pyrifluquinazon (PQZ) is an Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Group 9 insecticide that has recently been registered for use in the United States control of soft-bodied sucking insect pests. Although it classified as practically nontoxic to honey bees, Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), based on acute contact bioassays, additional information sublethal effects this bees lacking. Using a combination laboratory assays with video movement tracking software and near-field...
Yellow squash fruit | Cucurbita pepo
The invasive BMSB has become a major pest of pepper in Virginia, particularly on organic vegetable farms. objective this experiment was to assess the efficacy biologically derived insecticides for control peppers. consisted nine treatments arranged an RCB design with four replicates. Bell peppers were transplanted raised beds covered black polyethylene mulch 10 June 2014 at Virginia Tech Kentland …