A5082873247- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Soybean genetics and cultivation
- Plant and animal studies
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Plant pathogens and resistance mechanisms
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Social Media and Politics
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
Western Connecticut State University
2018-2023
Environmental Protection Agency
2007
University of California, Riverside
2004-2006
Iowa State University
1998-2003
Istituto Sperimentale per la Zoologia Agraria
1994
University of Georgia
1985
Haemaphysalis longicornis is a tick indigenous to eastern Asia and an important vector of human animal disease agents, resulting in such outcomes as hemorrhagic fever reduction production dairy cattle by 25%. H. was discovered on sheep New Jersey August 2017 (1). This the first detection United States outside quarantine. In spring 2018, again detected at index site, later, other counties Jersey, seven states States, Arkansas. The hosts included six species domestic animals, wildlife, humans....
The bacterium <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> Wells et al. induces Pierce's disease of grapevine. Four potential mechanisms <i>X. transmission to grapevines, <i>Vitis vinifera</i> L., were investigated: graft by naturally occurring root grafts, mechanical pruning shears, and through the nymphs adults <i>Homalodisca liturata</i> Ball, smoke tree sharpshooter, <i>Diceroprocta apache</i> Davis<b>,</b> apache cicada, two insects native California. No formed grafts between fastidiosa</i>-infected...
Bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) is a management concern for soybean, Glycine max (L.), producers in the North Central states because it can cause yield loss and reduce seed quality by induction of coat mottling. The main vector BPMV bean leaf beetle, Cerotoma trifurcata (Forster). An experiment was conducted 2000 2001 at two locations northwestern central Iowa to test three insecticide treatments suppression beetles, subsequently, BPMV. Treatments applications with lambda-cyhalothrin were 1)...
Abstract The Asian longhorned tick (ALT), Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Acari: Ixodidae), is a three-host that was first detected outside of United States Department Agriculture (USDA) quarantine in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 2017 and subsequently found another 14 states. In its native Asia, where it has become established Australia Zealand, ALTs feed on variety hosts are economically important livestock pests competent vectors multiple pathogens to humans other animals. degree which...
A survey of Bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) in Iowa counties was conducted and the found throughout state. long-term monitoring study (1989 to 2002) main BPMV vector, bean leaf beetle, Cerotoma trifurcata, indicated that, 2002, populations reached highest abundance recorded 14 years. Three potential sources for an early season primary inoculum source were found: (i) soybean (Glycine max) seed, (ii) overwintered beetles, (iii) alternate host plants. Examination 5,804 8,064 seedlings two...
Public funding for Extension in the United States has been decreasing many years, but farmers' need robust information on which to make management decisions not diminished. The current challenges provide motivation explore a different model developing and delivering extension. private sector partnered with public fund conduct agricultural research, partnering extension delivery occurred far less frequently. fundamental academic strength established network of combined ability encourage...
A four-year (2001 to 2004) census was conducted in 220 vineyard blocks the San Joaquin Valley (Kern County, CA) characterize spatial distribution patterns of Pierce’s disease (PD) grapevine caused by <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>. Geostatistics and analysis with distance indices were used investigate relationships PD incidence (i.e., percentage vines PD) occurrence presence or absence characteristics surrounding environment using a geographic information system. The confirmed 52 at least one...
Abstract Lyme disease incidence is increasing in the United States despite myriad efforts to educate individuals about effective prevention practices reduce exposure nymphal Ixodes scapularis Say (Acari: Ixodidae) (blacklegged tick), primary vector of pathogen causing disease. Furthermore, educational needs currently exceed ability public health professionals deliver information person. Past work has shown there especially high confusion regarding use acaricides for tick management by...
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. induces Pierce's disease (PD) of grapevine. This study was initiated to improve sampling protocols identify X. fastidiosa-infected grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) in California vineyards. Several potential PD symptoms, including leaf necrosis and chlorosis, internodal distance, petiole length weight, extent cane branching, were not reliable indicators infection. matchstick symptom (i.e., abscised blades leaving behind a dried, burnt-appearing tip)...
A three-year survey was conducted to characterize the spatial distribution patterns of Pierce’s disease (PD) grapevines in Coachella Valley (Riverside County, CA). Spatial structures PD distributions were characterized with geostatistics and analysis distance indices (SADIE). The confirmed 97 diseased from seven vineyards valley, vines localized within vineyards. Approximately 82% found near two six consecutive dead, missing, or replanted a row. Six had low (<0.01%) incidence, but one...
Misinformation about Lyme disease and other tick-transmitted pathogens circulates frequently on the internet can compete with, or even overshadow, science-based guidance tick-borne (TBD) prevention.We surveyed users connected to academic tick-related resources identify trusted sources of prevention information, explore confidence in tick bite examine associations these responses with answers commonly disputed issues.The survey was conducted through social media website pages for Western...
The susceptibility of two grapevine (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.) cultivars, Redglobe and Thompson Seedless, to <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> Wells et al. infection Pierce’s disease (PD) was evaluated by monitoring the rate systemic bacterial movement in plants. Rooted cuttings cultivars were pruned shoots one shoot needle-inoculated with <i>X. monitor bacteria into noninoculated shoot. In first experiment, at 6-, 12-, 18-week postinoculation, detected significantly more plants than Seedless second...
Bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) is a management concern for soybean, Glycine max (L.), producers in the North Central states because it can cause yield loss and reduce seed quality by induction of coat mottling. The main vector BPMV bean leaf beetle, Cerotoma trifurcata (Forster). An experiment was conducted 2000 2001 at two locations northwestern central Iowa to test three insecticide treatments suppression beetles, subsequently, BPMV. Treatments applications with lambda-cyhalothrin were 1)...
The public is concerned about reports of decreasing pollinator populations and has sought policy actions to provide solutions. There are diverse stakeholders involved in issues that intersect with pollinators it can be difficult build consensus. To a platform for first-hand interaction on health, the Entomological Society America (ESA) Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section organized an inaugural event, Science Policy Field Tour: 'Balancing Pest Management Pollinator Health', cooperation...