A5081159636- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Microbial Metabolism and Applications
- Plant and animal studies
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Enzyme Production and Characterization
- Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Study of Mite Species
- Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2016-2025
Tianjin University of Science and Technology
2015-2025
Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area
2024-2025
Kunming University of Science and Technology
2023
Institute of Entomology
2016
Purdue University West Lafayette
2002-2009
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2009
West Virginia University
2001
Concordia University
1986-1991
Streptomyces sp. TD-1 was identified as alboflavus based on its morphological characteristics, physiological properties, and 16S rDNA gene sequence analysis. The antifungal activity of the volatile-producing S. investigated. Results showed that volatiles generated by inhibited storage fungi Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, Aspergillus flavus, ochraceus, niger, Penicillum citrinum in vitro. GC/MS analysis revealed 27 kinds volatile organic compounds were from mycelia, among which most abundant...
Abstract Native to eastern Asia, the Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus (Shiraki) is recognized as one of 100 worst invasive pests in world, with established populations Japan, Hawaii and southeastern United States. Despite its importance, native source(s) C. introductions their pathway out Asia remain elusive. Using ~22,000 SNPs, we retraced invasion history this species through approximate Bayesian computation assessed consequences on genetic patterns demography. We show...
Pyrethroids and neonicotinoids are commonly used to manage the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) infestations. However, effectiveness of these insecticides is often challenged due insecticide resistance. We investigated mechanisms deltamethrin imidacloprid resistance in eight C. strains collected from New Jersey, U.S. Piperonyl butoxide (PBO), S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate (DEF), diethyl maleate (DEM) were topically applied on bugs before or treatments (deltamethrin: 115 ng per...
Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), are a fast-growing urban pest of significant public health importance in the United States and many other countries. Yet, there is very little field research on ecology this due to its near absence most developed nations for several decades. We investigated characteristics bed bug infestation dispersal 223-unit high-rise apartment building through visual inspections, intercepting devices, resident staff interviews between December 2008...
The cost and effectiveness of two bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) integrated pest management (IPM) programs were evaluated for 10 wk. Sixteen bug-infested apartments chosen from a high-rise low-income apartment building. randomly divided into treatment groups: diatomaceous earth dust-based IPM (D-IPM) chlorfenapyr spray-based (S-IPM). initial median (minimum, maximum) counts (by visual inspection) the groups 73.5 (10, 352) 77 (18, 3025), respectively. A seminar an educational brochure...
The bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), has experienced an extraordinary global resurgence in recent years, the reasons for which remain poorly understood. Once considered a pest of lower socioeconomic classes, bugs are now found extensively across all residential settings, with widespread infestations established multiapartment buildings. Within such buildings, understanding population genetic structure and patterns dispersal may prove critical to development effective...
Abstract Hematophagous arthropods are capable of transmitting human and animal pathogens worldwide. Vector-borne diseases account for 17% all infectious resulting in 700,000 deaths annually. Repellents a primary tool reducing the impact biting on humans animals. N,N-Diethyl- meta -toluamide (DEET), most effective long-lasting repellent currently available commercially, has long been considered gold standard insect repellents, but with reported health issues, particularly infants pregnant...
A gel bait-resistant German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), strain Cincy was collected in Cincinnati, OH. This exhibited a high level of behavioral resistance to Avert (0.05% abamectin) and Maxforce FC (0.01% fipronil) baits. Topical application assays indicated moderate levels physiological the abamectin fipronil. Resistance ratios (based on LD50 values from topical applications) fipronil were 2.5 8.7, respectively. The had significantly lower value than nonaverse field (Dorie) similar...
Carbon dioxide (CO2), heat, and chemical lure (1-octen-3-ol L-lactic acid) were tested as attractants for bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L. (Heteroptera: Cimicidae), by using pitfall traps. Both CO2 heat attractive to bugs. was significantly more bugs than heat. Traps baited with attracted but at a statistically nonsignificant level. In small arena studies (56 44 cm), traps or trapped 79.8 +/- 6.7 51.6 0.9% (mean SEM) of the after 6 h, respectively. + CO, lure, captured > = 86.7% indicating...
Journal Article Effectiveness of Bed Bug Monitors for Detecting and Trapping Bugs in Apartments Get access Changlu Wang, Wang 1 1Corresponding author: Department Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (e-mail: cwang@aesop.rutgers.edu). Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Wan-Tien Tsai, Tsai 2 2Current address: National Taiwan Taipei 106, Taiwan. Richard Cooper, Cooper Jeffrey White Economic Volume 104, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages...
Understanding movement and dispersal of the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) under field conditions is important in control infestations for managing spread bugs to new locations. We investigated within between apartments using mark-release-recapture (m-r-r) technique combined with apartment-wide monitoring pitfall-style interceptors. Bed were collected, marked, released six apartments. The distribution marked unmarked these their 24 neighboring units monitored over 32 days. Extensive...
Low-income apartment communities in the United States are suffering from disproportionally high bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., infestations owing to lack of effective monitoring and treatment. Studies examining effectiveness integrated pest management (IPM) for control bugs affordable housing have been limited small subsets bed-bug-infested apartments, rather than at community level. We developed, implemented evaluated a complex-wide IPM program an community. Proactive inspections biweekly...
We examined bed bug prevalence in 2,372 low-income apartments within 43 buildings four New Jersey cities using a combination of resident interviews, brief visual inspections, and monitoring with Climbup Insect Interceptors. Infestation rates ranged from 3.8 to 29.5% among the buildings, an overall infestation rate 12.3%. Within each apartment, area trapped significantly more bugs per trap than sofa (or upholstered chair) area. African American residents had proportionally higher number...
Detection of low-level bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), infestations is essential for early intervention, confirming eradication infestations, and reducing the spread bugs. Despite importance detection, few effective tools methods exist detecting low numbers Scent dogs were developed as a tool bugs in recent years. However, there are no data demonstrating reliability trained canines under natural field conditions. We evaluated accuracy 11 canine detection teams naturally...
The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus is recognized as one of the most important invasive pest species. Originating from China, C. has spread to many tropical and subtropical regions around globe in last 400 years, including Japan, Hawaii continental USA. Although current distribution well documented, information about patterns invasion effects introduction on population genetics this species largely lacking. We analyzed genetic structure populations two native (Guangdong...