A5050325922- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Research on scale insects
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Plant and animal studies
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
Florida State Collection of Arthropods
2002-2024
Dow Chemical (United States)
1990-2015
Griffin Hospital
2013
University of Georgia
2013
University of Florida
2012
U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory
2005-2007
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2002
Texas A&M University
1981-1983
Methyl (2 E ,4 Z )-decadienoate was isolated and identified as the major male-specific volatile of Euschistus conspersus, E. tristigmus, servus, politus , ictericus . In a sixth species, obscurus this ester is relatively minor component, with component being tentatively methyl 2,6-dimethyltetradecanoate. Females, males, nymphs servus were significantly attracted to in field tests conducted California Maryland. Tests Maryland also demonstrated that parasitic tachinid flies use unsaturated...
Three new species of the Carpocorini are described: Euschistus (Euschistus) baranowskii Eger & Bianchi sp. nov. from Jamaica, (Mitripus) saramagoi Bianchi, Cioato Grazia Brazil, and Ladeaschistus borgesi Argentina, Bolivia Brazil. Comparative illustrations external internal genitalia provided.
Graziaedessa anastrephae (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Edessinae) a new genus and species collected in Multilure® fruit fly traps baited with ammonium acetate putrescine. During survey for flies (Anastrepha spp., Diptera, Tephritidae) Peru, specimens of previously undescribed Edessinae were combination The taxon, n. g., sp., resembles the edessine Hypoxys Amyot & Serville but is smaller thoracic sternal structure unique, consisting an enlarged metasternal process which bifurcate...
A serious infestation of Mediterranean fruit fly in Florida 1997 and 1998 led to the widespread aerial foliar application malathion-bait sprays. Public concerns over property damage, environmental impact public health immediate need acceptability alternative pesticide/bait combinations. Preliminary work with spinosad, a derivative soil microorganism developed by Dow AgroSciences, combination new bait (SolBait) showed promise. To ensure that this product would be effective for control, three...
In October 2009, large aggregations of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Heteroptera: Plataspidae) were discovered on outside, perimeter walls houses in northeast Georgia, prompting homeowners to contact county Extension agents and pest management professionals learn more about the insect rid premises nuisance. The was flying from nearby patches kudzu (Pueraria spp.) onto houses, presumably an attempt locate overwintering sites. its native Asia, one preferred hosts is kudzu, invasive, leguminous...
Megacopta cribraria (F) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) was first discovered in North America 9 counties northeastern Georgia (USA) October 2009. By the end of 2012, surveys conducted and neighboring states confirmed that insect had spread into 383 additional southeastern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Carolina, South Tennessee Virginia. It reported from 33 species plants representing 15 taxonomic families these surveys, with 17 those family Fabaceae (legumes)....
Using a quarterly (3-mo) monitoring and bait-replenishment interval, 122 subterranean termite colonies throughout the United States were baited with refined cellulose bait matrix containing 0.5% noviflumuron. All eliminated in less than 1 yr after initiation of baiting as determined by long-term genetic markers. Sixty-three percent during first quarter 77% consuming two tubes or less. This suggests that single cycle installed response to active device sufficient eliminate majority colonies....
Members of the family Scutelleridae (Heteroptera: Pentatomomorpha: Pentatomoidea) are also called shield bugs because greatly enlarged scutellum, or jewel brilliant colours many species. All scutellerids phytophagous, feeding on various parts their host plants. Due to lack obvious synapomorphies and failure apply rigorous phylogenetic methods, higher classification has been disputed for more than 150 years. Here we reconstructed a phylogeny based complete sequences 18S 28S nuclear rDNAs all...
Sixty-two termite colonies, representing Reticulitermes flavipes (kollar), R. virginicus (Banks), hageni Banks, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, were baited with 0.5% noviflumuron applied to in-ground stations at 24 buildings in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia from 2004 2007. Microsatellite DNA analysis was used identify species colonies. Half of the infested termites start baiting. The bait efficacy trials first started completed after Rule 5E-2.0311, "Performance...
A true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae), previously known only in the Old World from India and Pakistan to China, Korea, Japan Malaysia Australia, was discovered mid-October 2009 several northeastern counties Georgia (USA). Specimens of stinkbug were submitted by professional pest control operators county agents following homeowner complaints large number insects migrating kudzu killed recent frosts. The insect identifi ed using morphological characters as bean plataspid, Megacopta...
A durable termite bait containing 0.5% noviflumuron was evaluated for physical durability, retention of active ingredient, consumption by termites, and toxicity to termites over 5 yr in field studies at locations Indiana, Mississippi, South Carolina. Plots Indiana Mississippi included both natural rainfall irrigated plots, while plots Carolina received only rainfall. Samples collected every 3 mo the first 4 were with a 7 d no-choice bioassay using Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar)....
Abstract Mortality of diapausing and non-diapausing pupae Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) H. zea (Boddie) at low temperatures was assessed in the laboratory. Comparison exposure time necessary to induce 50% mortality (LT 50 ) indicated that survival significantly higher than pupae. Similar comparisons showed no consistent significant differences from different geographic locations within Texas or preconditioned several ways. One exception response varying temperatures. This type...
Prepupae of Heliothis virescens (F.) and H. zea (Boddie) were allowed to burrow into soil pupate in field plots College Station, Tex. Survival these pupae was monitored by excavation during the winters 1978–79 1979–1980 spring emergence. Pupal survival based on plot low (>10%) for both species 1978–1979 1979–1980. Twenty-four percent still alive last date 1980. emergence adults 1.0% winters, that 0.0 0.8% 1979–1980, respectively. Spring consistently higher subplots elevated ca. 30 cm above...
Blackberry (Rubus spp.) production in Florida has increased >100% within the past two decades. and several insect pests, including stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), have been observed feeding on this crop. The objectives for study were to determine bug species present blackberry; develop monitoring tools describe injury blackberries by Euschistus quadrator Rolston, a relatively new pest Florida, that spread throughout state. In field survey, E. was most abundant species, followed...
Records of Heteroptera collected at butterfly traps baited with fish or shrimp carrion during collecting trips to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are presented. Traps consisted a cylinder net fabric (about 35 cm diameter × 75 length) attached on the top bottom square pieces wood slightly larger than cylinder. The bait usually locally available that were cut into small placed in container water little soil allowed putrefy for several days week more before use. 91 species 1,712...
The biology of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Heteroptera: Plataspidae) is not well understood in its new North American distribution, especially development on alternative host plant species. We investigated whether overwintered M. could directly feed and oviposit other legume species (Fabales: Fabaceae) without feeding kudzu, Pueraria montana (Loureiro) Merrill var. lobata (Willdenow) Maesen & S. Almeida, subsequently complete a first-generation these no-choice greenhouse assays. Overwintered...
Journal Article Binomial Sampling to Estimate Rust Mite (Acari: Eriophyidae) Densities on Orange Fruit Get access David G. Hall, Hall USDA-ARS, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Subtropical Insects Unit, 2001 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Carl C. Childers, Childers Joseph E. Eger of Economic Entomology, Volume 100, Issue 1, 1 February 2007, Pages 233–240, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/100.1.233...
Lattinestus, a new genus of amnestine Cydnidae, and three species, L. amplus from Costa Rica, andersoni Ecuador, coleopterus Mexico, are described, keyed illustrated. Types all species were collected in forest litter at relatively high elevations.