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RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FACULTY RESUMES

Location: T. H. Scott Research, Extension, and Education Center

212B Macon Ridge Rd. Telephone: (318) 435-2908

Winnsboro, LA 71295 Fax: (318) 435-2902

E-mail: rbagwell@agctr.lsu.edu

Education: B.S.—Texas A&M University, Entomology, 1987

M.S.—Texas A&M University, Entomology, 1989

Ph.D.—University of Arkansas, Entomology, 1994

Distribution of Effort: 20% Administration--Project Leader, Scott Center

80% Extension Entomology

Areas: Cotton

Associate Specialist 1997 – present, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service

Assistant Specialist 1994 – 1997, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service

Graduate Assistant 1990 – 1994, University of Arkansas. Ph.D. research. Directed by J.R. Phillips and N. P. Tugwell.

Market Development Assistant, summer 1989, ICI Americas Inc. (Zeneca Agricultural Products).

Research Assistant 1988-1989, Texas A&M University. M.S. research under direction of F.W. Plapp, Jr.

Laboratory Technician 1986-1987, Texas A&M University.

Farm Manager/Operator 1982-1988. Family Farm

Societies/Honors/Service:

Entomological Society of America

Arkansas Entomological Society

Mississippi Entomological Society

Louisiana Plant Protection Association

Louisiana Association of Agronomist

Southern Weed Science Society

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Beltwide Cotton Production and Research Conference

Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission

Louisiana Plant Protection Association

Mid-South Insecticide Resistance Technical Working Group

SERA-IEG 23 Boll Weevil

LSU Agricultural Center Research Advisory Committee

LSU Agricultural Center Conservation Tillage Committee

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 2000. Control Cotton Insects - 1999. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083

Bagwell, R. D., J. Andries, J. Barnett, E. Burris, B. R. Leonard, and S. Micinski. 2000 Cotton insect control recommendations for Louisiana during Boll Weevil Eradication. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 2796.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1999. Control Cotton Insects - 1999. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1999. Guidelines to manage tobacco budworm/bollworm in Louisiana-1999. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication.

Bagwell, R. D., M. E. Holman, and G. B. Padgett. 1999. Harvest aids for cotton in Louisiana. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 2291.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1998. Control Cotton Insects - 1998. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1998. Cotton insect control recommendations for the Red River Valley during 1998. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 2698.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1998.

Guidelines to manage tobacco budworm/bollworm in Louisiana-1998. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication.

Bagwell, R. D., S. H. Crawford, M. E. Holman, and G. B. Padgett. 1998. Harvest aids for cotton in Louisiana. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 2291.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1997. Control Cotton Insects - 1997. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083

Bagwell, R. D., J. L. Baldwin. D. C. Rester, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, S. Micinski, and B.

R. Leonard. Control cotton insects, 1996. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083.

Bagwell, R. D., and B. R. Leonard. 1995. Insect Pest Management in conservation Tillage Systems. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Publication 8907.

Bagwell, R. D., J. L. Baldwin. D. C. Rester, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, S. Micinski, and B. R. Leonard. 1995. Control cotton insects, 1996. LA Cooperative Extension Service Publication 1083.

Bagwell, R. D., D. C. Cook, J.J. Adamczyk, B. R. Leonard and S. Micinski. 2000. Status of insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm in Louisiana during 1999. IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 2000. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D., J. J. Adamczyk, D. R. Cook, and B. R. Leonard. 1999. Status of insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm in Louisiana. IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1999. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, and S. Micinski. 1998. Status of Insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm. IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1998. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, and S. Micinski. 1997. Status of insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm in Louisiana during 1996. IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1997. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D. 1996. Managing resistance-what can we do now? IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1996. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, S. Micinski, J. L. Baldwin, and J. H. Pankey. 1996. Status of insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm in Louisiana during 1995. IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1997. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, Tenn.

Bagwell, R. D. 1995. Insecticide resistance in arthropods. Proc. Louisiana Plant Protection Association.

Bagwell, R. D., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, S. Micinski, C. A. White, J. L. Baldwin, and J. H. Pankey. 1995. Status of insecticide resistance in tobacco budworm and bollworm in Louisiana during 1994, IN Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conferences, 1995. National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, Tenn.

Leonard, B. R., R. D. Bagwell and J. B. Graves. 1997. Threecornered alfalfa hopper: another pest of seedling cotton. LA Agriculture. Vol. 40(1):16-17

Kanga, L.H.B., F. W. Plapp, Jr., B. F. McCutcheon, R. D. Bagwell, and J. D. Lopez. 1996. Tolerance to cypermethrin and endosulfan in field populations of the bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Texas. Journal of Economic Entomology. 89: 583-589

Bagwell, R. D. & F. W. Plapp, Jr. 1992. Synergism of insecticides against susceptible and pyrethroid resistant tobacco budworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by amitraz. Journal of Economic Entomology. 85(3):658-663.

Plapp, F. W., Jr., C. Campanhola, R. D. Bagwell, & B. F. McCutcheon. 1990. Management of pyrethroid-resistant tobacco budworms on cotton in the United States, pp. 237-260. In R. T. Roush & B. E. Tabashnik [eds.] Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods, Routledge, New York.

Ours is an educational program designed to transfer information and technology from research and other sources to the field agents, growers and agricultural consultants. Primary program area is in cotton entomology. Primary area has been in association with current and future issues that impact cotton production. These area have been boll weevil eradication, insect control in conservation tillage systems, early-season tarnished plant bug management, insecticide resistance monitoring and management, and utilizing COTMAN for Louisiana cotton.

During the last five years, I have given an average of 50 - 60 presentations in cotton entomology and certifications for which I am responsible. Other teaching methods (average number per year) used include newsletters (8), demonstration plots (54), news articles (7), electronic updates of current situation (31), and fax messages on current situation (14).

These plans include--

1. To improve insect scouting techniques in cotton
2. To improve educational delivery system
3. To improve understanding of cotton insect pest management
4. To improve agricultural producer profitability.

Location: Division of Environmental Science Telephone: (225) 388-2180

Entomology Project Fax: (225) 388-2257

LSU AgCenter E-mail: jbaldwin@agctr.lsu.edu

P.O. Box 25100

Baton Rouge, LA 70894

Education: B.S.--Texas A&M University, General Entomology, 1971

M.S.--Texas A&M University, Forest Entomology, 1972

Ph.D.--Oklahoma State University, Entomology, 1980

Distribution of Effort: 100 % Extension Entomology

Areas: Soybeans Forage and Pastures Feed Grains (Corn and Grain Sorghum) Livestock

Wheat Public Health

1980-present--Specialist (Entomology), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter

1974-1976 -- Field Biologist, ICI Americas Inc., Agricultural Chemicals Division

1977-1980-- Research Assistant, Entomology Department, Oklahoma State University

1980-- Teaching Assistant, Entomology Department, Oklahoma State University

1971-1972 -- Research Assistant, Entomology Department, Texas A&M University

1972-1974 -- 1-Lt., Medical Entomologist, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army

Entomological Society of America

Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America

Public Relations Committee, 1984, Insect Detection, Evaluation, and Prediction Committee, 1987-1988, Local Arrangements Committee, 1994

Louisiana Entomological Society, Secretary-Treasurer, 1985-1986, V-P, 1987, President, 1988

Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association ,State Board, 1998-2000, Annual Mtg Chair, 2000

Beltwide Cotton Conference, Cotton Insect Conference Program Committee, 1986-1987

Louisiana Agricultural Consultant's Association

Louisiana Pest Control Association

Louisiana Mosquito Control Association, Publication Committee, 2000, Gamma Sigma Delta Who’s Who in the South and Southwest

Riley, T.J., J. Negron, and J. Baldwin. 1987. Southern green stinkbug damage to field corn. Louisiana Agriculture 30:3 and 24.

Riley, T.J., K.J. Ratchford, W.O. Ree, J. Negron, J.L. Baldwin and J.R. Fitt. 1989. Control of chinch bug in Louisiana with soil-applied granular insecticides. Down To Earth, Vol. 45, No. 3:1-4.

Leonard, B.R., J.B. Graves, S. Micinski, E. Burris, K. Ratchford, J. Baldwin, A.M. Pavloff and A. Hammond. 1989. Seasonal captures of bollworm and tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) males in pheromone baited traps in Louisiana. J. Entomol. Sci. 24; 107-116.

Baldwin, J.L., J.B. Graves, and R. Leonard. 1990. Armyworms in cotton. La. Coop. Ext. Svc. Pub 2377.

O'Brien, P.J., J.L. Baldwin and J.B. Graves. Aphids on cotton. La. Coop. Ext. Svc. Pub. 2455.

Baldwin, J.L., and T.J. Riley. 1992. Chinch bugs as a pest of corn and grain sorghum. La. Coop. Ext. Svc. Pub. 2496.

Baldwin, J.L., and B.R. Leonard. 1994. Cutworms in cotton. La. Coop. Exten. Svc. Pub. 2554.

Baldwin, J.L. 1995. Horn fly control with backrubbers. La. Coop. Exten. Svc. Publ. 1343.

Baldwin, J. L., 1994. Armyworms. In Handbook of Soybean Insect Pests, ed. L. Higley and D. Boethel, pp. 38-40. Lanham, MD: The Entomological Society of America.

Baldwin, J.L., L.D. Foil and J.A. Hogsette. 1996. Important fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle. La. Coop. Exten. Svc. Pub. 2617.

Baldwin, J.L. and L.D. Foil. 1998. Dairy cattle and dairy premise pest management. La. Coop. Exten. Svc. Pub. 2727.

The use of soil insecticides for early season chinch bug control in corn. Louisiana Entomological Society, Baton Rouge, La. 1988.

Secondary pest infestation patterns in cotton in Tensas Parish in the Louisiana Delta. Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, Savannah, Ga. 1992.

1993 Recommendations, Aphids and Whiteflies. Beltwide Cotton Production Research Conference, New Orleans, La. 1993.

Emergence of overwintered boll weevil populations in Tensas Parish (1981-1992) as measured by Pheromone trap data. Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of American, Little Rock, Ark. 1993.

Selecting the proper insecticide for your farm – All insecticides are not created equal. 5^th Annual Southern Soybean Conference, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 1997.

The Fall Armyworm as a Pest of Pastures and Hay Meadows in Louisiana during 1998. Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, Destin, FL., 1999.

The Fall Armyworm Epidemic in Louisiana Pastures and Hay Meadows during 1998. Louisiana Plant Protection Association and Louisiana Association of Agronomists, Baton Rouge, LA, 1999.

Control of imported fire ants in hay pastures with insecticide baits. 2000.Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, Mobile, AL, 2000.

Free Standing Educational Exhibits: Arthropod Pests of Man and Animals

I am currently employed as an entomology specialist for the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. My crop and commodity responsibilities are soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, small grains, pastures and forages, livestock and stored grain. I am responsible for planning and implementing the insect pest management programs for these various commodities. This involves writing insect control recommendations based on current research and educating county agents, producers and consultants through farm visits, group meetings, publications, circular letters, newspaper articles and radio broadcasts. I also assist county agents with result demonstrations and applied research. During the winter months, I participate in producer meetings at the parish, state, and national levels. I have been actively involved with Louisiana Soybean Research Verification Program since 1996. I also conduct applied research at a LSU Research Station and in cooperation with McNeese State University. In addition to agricultural work, I am also involved in Extension 4-H activities such as short course, where I am responsible for the insect identification contest, and livestock shows. I am also involved with public health insect problems such as mosquito control.

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These plans include--

1. To improve electronic mail systems to consultants, industry and producers.
2. To improve Webb page capabilities.
3. To seek and develop better distribution channels for publications.
4. To obtain additional outside funding.
5. To develop better 4-H training material and make available on a statewide basis.
6. To continue and improve applied research activities at research stations.

Location: Division of Environmental Science Telephone: (225) 388-2180

Entomology Project Fax (225) 388-2257

LSU AgCenter E-mail: pbeckley@agctr.lsu.edu

P O Box 25100

Baton Rouge, LA 70894

1983 M.S. Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Tex.

Area of Specialization: Population dynamics of forest insect pests.

1978 B.S. Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Tex.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1997-Present Extension Associate, Pesticide Impact Assessment Program, Environmental Sciences Division, Entomology Project, Louisiana Cooperative Extension

1993-94 Natural Resource Specialist, Non-point source project, Coastal Management Division, Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, La.

1991-93 Environmental Quality Specialist, Department of Water Quality, Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality, Baton Rouge, La.

1990-91 Research Associate, Entomology Dept., LSU, Baton Rouge, La.

1988-90 Technician, Entomology Dept. , Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1987-88 Entomologist, Food, and Drug Administration, San Francisco, Ca.

1986-87 Post-Graduate Researcher, IPM Implementation Group and Entomology Dept. , University of California, Davis, Ca.

1985-86 Plant Protection Aide, USDA/APHIS/PPQ, Corpus Christi, TX

1984-85 Technician, Biological Control Facility, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

As an Extension Associate in the Environmental Sciences Division, Ms. Beckley has been involved in determining the impact of agricultural pesticides. She has developed and administered pesticide use surveys to agricultural pesticide users, including beekeepers and strawberry, peach, citrus, tomato, pecan, and sweet potato growers. The data were compiled at the national pesticide database. She currently heads a project that focuses on "kids foods," or foods that would commonly be consumed by children. Crop profiles have been completed for: strawberries, sugarcane, tomatoes, rice, sweet potatoes and green peppers at Cornell University, Ms. Beckley was responsible for testing the efficacy and phytotoxicity of insecticides used in the control of whiteflies on poinsettias. The results from these bioassays were used to determine the potential for registration of these chemicals for greenhouse use. She also assisted Cornell University's IPM Section in monitoring whitefly populations in commercial poinsettia greenhouses and recommending control measures for this insect, including both parasites and insecticides. As a post-graduate researcher at the University of California at Davis, she studied the efficacy of a parasitic nematode in controlling populations of stem boring beetles on grapes. She also participated in a resistance management program monitoring the presence of the Oriental fruit moth in peach orchards using pheromone trapping. In addition, she assisted in the writing and updating of University of California pest management manuals. She designed experimental methods for evaluating temporal and spatial aspects of insecticide resistance in two leafhopper pests of grapes in the San Joaquin Valley of California, and assisted in evaluating the efficacy of egg parasites of the grape leafhopper from different geographic regions as well as the effects of the timing and dosage of insecticide application in the control of populations of leafhoppers.

There will be a 100% time commitment during Jan 2001- Jan 2002 to developing the cotton pest management strategic plan for Louisiana in a cooperative effort between Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The funding after that is uncertain.

There are plans to expand the urban pest management outreach. This will involve educating the homeowner about using low risk pest management, and looking at tolerating non-pest insects. Neighborhoods need to organize to solve the common pest problems such as fire ants and mosquitos.

There are plans to work with fruit and vegetable growers to integrate biological control practices into current pest management practices.

Develop an Insect Zoo, using both live & pinned insects and hands on activities for kids. This will be housed on the LSU campus for school kids and teachers to visit. There are plans for a mobile unit that would travel to schools that cannot afford field trips.

B. S. Entomology. 1968. Texas A& M University

M.S. Entomology. 1970. Texas A&M University

Ph.D. Entomology. 1974. Oklahoma State University

1997 - Assistant Director for Pest Management, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (50%)

1983 - Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology

1974 - 1981 - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Acting Resident Director

LSU Pecan Research & Extension Station, (Research 75%, Extension 25%)

The goal of my research program is to develop and refine management systems for the insect pests of soybean that will be compatible with and complement the overall production programs for the crop. Over the past decade, research has focused on determination of the impact of early soybean production systems and transgenic herbicide-resistant cultivars on the soybean arthropod community; explanation of the role of the stink bug complex in delayed maturity of soybean; characterization of pyrethroid resistance in the soybean looper; elucidation of the role transgenic Bt cotton on soybean looper dynamics and development of resistance; and utilization of molecular techniques (DNA Fingerprinting) to determine the source of insecticide resistance in the soybean looper. The soybean IPM program that has emerged from this research has maintained the cost of insect management below 10% of the total production costs in a state that has among the most severe soybean insect problems.

At present, I team teach ENTM 7015 (Biological Control). Dr. Jim Fuxa concentrates on insect pathology while I address more traditional biological control topics (classical, conservation, augmentation, etc.). The course is designed for graduate students with an emphasis on principles and theory but research projects, including manuscript writing and oral presentations, are requirements of the laboratory portion. I also taught ENTM 4006, (Fundamentals of Applied Entomology) when illness sidelined the faculty member who normally teaches the course. My program had considerable graduate student involvement. Since 1990, 8 Ph.D. and 2 M.S. students have graduated under my direction and 2 M.S. students currently are nearing completion of their degrees. Former students have been successful in the job market, obtaining positions such as Director of the Puerto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station, professorships at the University of Missouri and University of California-San Luis Obispo, and management assignments with Monsanto, Syngenta, and Trece.

Boethel, D.J. 2000. Foreword. Stink bugs of economic importance in America north of Mexico. (J.E. McPherson and R.M. McPherson, eds.). CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 253p.

Bauer, M.E., D.J. Boethel, M.L. Boyd, G.R. Bowers, M.O. Way, L.G. Heatherly, J. Rabb, and L. Ashlock. 2000. Arthropod populations in early soybean production systems in the mid-south. Environ. Entomol. 29:310-328.

Boethel, D.J., J.S. Russin, A. T. Wier, M.B. Layton, J.S. Mink, and M. L. Boyd. 2000. Soybean delayed maturity associated with southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), injury at various plant phenological stages, J.Econ. Entomol. 43: 907-912.

Mascarenhas, R.N. and D.J. Boethel. 2000. Development of diagnostic concentrations for insecticide resistance monitoring in the soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae using an artificial diet overlay bioassay. J. Econ. Entomol. 93:897-904.

Boethel, D.J. 1999. Assessment of soybean germplasm for multiple insect resistance, pp. 101-129, In, Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect Resistant Crops. (S. Clement and S. Quisenberry, eds.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL., 294 p.

Grymes, C.F., J.L. Griffin, D.J. Boethel, B.R. Leonard, D.L. Jordan, and J.S. Russin. 1999. Soybean response to weed interference and defoliation. Weed Sci. 47:90-94.

Mascarenhas, R.N., D.J. Boethel, B.R. Leonard, M.L. Boyd, and C.G. Clemens. 1998. Resistance monitoring to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides for soybean loopers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) collected from soybean and transgenic cotton. J.Econ. Entomol. 91:1044-1050.

Boyd, M.L. and D.J. Boethel.1998. Residual toxicity of selected insecticides to Heteropteran predaceous species (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae, Nabidae, Pentatemidae) as a soybean. Environ, Entomol. 27:154-160.

Boyd, M.L., D.J. Boethel, B.R. Leonard, R.J. Habetz, L.P. Brown, and W.B. Hallmark. 1997. Seasonal abundance of arthropod populations on selected soybean varieties grown in early season production systems in Louisiana. La. Agric. Exp. Sta. Bull. 860, 27p.

Thomas, J.D., J. Ottea, D.J. Boethel, and S. Ibraheim. 1996. Characterization of pyrethroid resistance in a permethrin-selected strain of the soybean looper, Pseudoplusia includens (Walker), Pestic. Biochem, and Physiol. 55: 1-9.

Wier, A.T. and D.J. Boethel, 1996. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation of soybean following defoliation by soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) during pod or seed development. J. Econ. Entomol. 89:525-535.

Thomas, J.D. and D.J. Boethel. 1995. Inheritance of permethrin resistance in the soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) J. Econ. Entomol. 88:1536-1541.

Wier, A.T. and D.J. Boethel. 1995. Feeding, growth, and survival of soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in response to nitrogen fertilization of non-nodulating soybean. Environ. Entomol.24:326-331.

Higley, L.G. and D.J. Boethel. 1994. Eds. Handbook of soybean insect pests. Entomological Society of America. Lanham, MD, 136p.

Padgett, G.B., J.S. Russia, J.P. Snow, D.J. Boethel, and G.L. Berggren. 1993. Interactions among the soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), threecornered alfalfa looper. (Homoptera:Membracidae), stem canker, and red crown rot of soybean. J. Entomol. Sic.29:110-119.

Wheatley, J.A. and D.J. Boethel. 1992. Populations of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari:Phytoseiidae) and its host, Tetranychus ustriae (Acari:Tetranychidae) on a resistant and susceptible soybean cultivar. J. Econ. Entomol. 85:731-738.

Boethel, D.J., J.S. Mink, A.T. Wier, J.D. Thomas, B.R. Leonard, and F. Gallardo. 1992. Management of insecticide resistant soybean looper, Pseudoplusia includens (Walker) in the southern United States In, Pest Management of Soybeans (M. Green, L. Copping, and R. Rees, eds.) Society of Chemical Industry, Elsevier, London, 369p.

Boethel, D.J. and M. Baur. 1997-1998. Monitoring Gene Flow Among Soybean Looper Populations using AFLP to Assess Migrations Role in Insecticide Resistance Development. Center for Integrated Pest Management. $16,650.

Bowers, G.R., L.O. Ashlock, D.J. Boethel, L.G. Heatherly, J.L. Rabb, J.C. Rupe, J.M. Tyler, M.O. Way. 1996-1997. Improving Efficiencies of Early Soybean Production Systems in the Mid-South. United Soybean Board. $289,617.

Boethel, D.J. and J.D. Thomas. 1991-1993. Inheritance and fitness consequences of permethrin resistance in the soybean looper. United Soybean Board. $41,000.

Boethel, D.J. and J.R. Fuxa. 1989-1991. Effects of the allelochemical, alpha-tomatine, on biological control agents of the corn earworm Heliothis zea (Boddie). USDA/CSRS. Southern Region IPM Competitive Grants Program. $50,000.

Boethel, D.J., J.R. Russin, M.B. Layton, E.C. McGawley, J.P. Snow, and G.T. Berggren. 1988-1991. Interaction Among Members of a Pest Complex and Their Individual and Combined Effects on Development and Yield of Soybean. USDA/CSRS Southern Region IPM Competive Grants Program. $77,167.

Boethel, D.J. 1990-2000. Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board. $443,894.

Boethel, D.J., 1990-2000. Industry Grants, $207,350.

Schneider R., M. Baur, and D. Boethel. 2001. Association of Rhizoctinia foliar blight and green stink bug with delayed maturity in soybean and their effects on yield and seed quality. Southern Regional IPM Competitive Grants Program. $60,000.

¹┘Number in parenthesis represents students in the soybean IPM program.

Ph.D., Entomology. June 1998. University of California, Riverside.

M.S., Entomology. September 1995. UC Riverside.

B.A. Biology, California State University, Long Beach 1991.

Assistant Professor and Fire Ant Entomologist. Louisiana State University. 1998 to present. Assignment: 80% Research, 20% Teaching. Teach Entomology/Biology 4016: Insect Physiology; Entomology 7008: Special Topics in Insect Ecology with Dr. Mike Stout; Entomology 7008: Seminar in Social Insects.

Part-time Lecturer, California State University, Long Beach. Spring 1997 and Spring 1998. Taught Biology 316: General Entomology.

Synopsis of current research:

My research interests reflect the training in Urban and Industrial Entomology I received with Dr. Michael K. Rust at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Rust, a classically trained physiologist, has won prestigious awards for his lifetime achievements in basic and applied research and for his work with the pest control industry. He has just been named by Pest Control magazine as one of the most influential people on the pest control industry.

The research in my laboratory can be broadly split between basic and applied work with the basic work focused on ant nutrition. My master’s student, Heather Story, and I are investigating the differences in nutrient movement among castes in two forms of red imported fire ants (RIFA), monogyne and polygyne. We are systematically investigating nutrient flow using sucrose, fructose, casein, and linoleic and linolenic acids (components of soybean oil). The regulation of feeding exchanges is also of interest and has been investigated through the quantification of biogenic amines. This has led to the demonstration that increased levels of dopamine may be responsible for egg production in reproductive females. More recently, I have begun investigations that will lead to the description of the endosymbionts in RIFA using classical microbiological and biochemical techniques to be confirmed later with molecular biological techniques. I currently am working with Jessica Rosson, a master’s student, on this project. An undergraduate student, Christina Leonard, is investigating the feeding capacities of several species of pestiferous ants. This will allow us to better understand and accurately measure food consumption at bait stations.

One applied project that is nearing completion is the investigation of contact insecticidal barriers using bifenthrin as a model compound. My master’s student, Anthony Pranschke is asking questions such as: 1) How wide does an effective barrier have to be? 2) Are barriers consistently effective? 3) How long does bifenthrin last in turf and does the width of the barrier affect this?

Fire ant predation of the Eastern Blue Bird is a concern throughout the South. Tony and I were challenged by wildlife conservationists to keep the ants out of the elevated blue bird boxes without interfering with the food supply of these insectivorous birds. As part of this project, he and I have successfully used 2 m bifenthrin or fipronil barriers in the field to protect the nest boxes.

I’ve recently applied this concept to other wildlife concerns. Last summer, 75% of Dr. Michael Chamberlain’s mammal traps had fire ants in the bait or on the trapped animal. When we applied a 0.3 m barrier around each trap, only 25% of the traps had ants. Subsequently we increased the barrier size to 1 m and have eliminated the ants from the traps. He and I hypothesized that presence of ants on the bait for the mammals might reduce trap catch and interfere with population estimates. We are in the midst of a study to test this hypothesis.

Fire ant effect on wildlife is a major concern in infested areas and one of the focuses of concern is the impact on ground nesting birds such as Northern Bobwhite Quail. In collaboration with Dr. Dearl Saunders, Mike Chamberlain and I examined the effect of RIFA on 7-day old Coturnix Quail chicks in treated and untreated 5-acre plots. In our 3 untreated plots, we had 97% mortality within 7 days while those plots in which we broadcast Amdro, a granular ant bait, had no quail mortality. We plan to continue this study next season with improvements on the experimental design (size of cage, amount of harborage for quail, etc.).

I recently completed a project that addressed the question of whether large-scale treatment for ants is more effective than small-scale. We addressed this question in three different studies. The first study investigated whether baits are more effective on RIFA in urban areas if applied community-wide on a large-scale or by individual homeowners on a small-scale. We found that large-scale broadcast application of baits was significantly more successful at reducing RIFA populations and reduced the populations for a longer time (3x longer), thus reducing the cost of treatment for the homeowners and reducing the amount of insecticide used. The second study addressed whether large-scale application of 3 different granular contact insecticides was more effective or long lasting than that of small-scale applications. In this study, we used large apartment complexes for the large-scale portion and homes for the small-scale portion of the study. The third study examined the effect of large-scale and small-scale broadcast applications of bifenthrin on populations of both RIFA and Argentine ants.

Many of these studies have been running for one or two years and are in the stage of analysis and writing. In addition to these questions we are asking, my laboratory serves as an unbiased research facility in which new ant products can be tested for industry.

L.M. Hooper-Bui and M.K. Rust. 2000. Oral Toxicity of Abamectin, Boric Acid, Fipronil, and Hydramethynon to Groups of Workers and Queens of the Argentine Ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr) J. Econ. Entomol. 93(3):858-864.

L.M. Hooper, M.K. Rust, and D.A. Reierson. 1998. Strategies for Controlling Southern Fire Ant, Solenopsis xyloni (McCook), in California Least Tern, Sterna antillarum browni (Mearns), Colonies. Sociobiology. 31(1):1-7.

L.M. Hooper and M.K. Rust. 1998. Factors that Induce Emergence and Flight of Solenopsis xyloni (McCook) Alates. Sociobiology 32(1):63-75.

L.M. Hooper and M.K. Rust. 1997. Food Preference and Patterns of Foraging Activity of the Southern Fire Ant, Solenopsis xyloni (McCook). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 90(2):246-253.

Louisiana State Board of Regents. Research on "Red Imported Fire Ant Management for Louisiana" Lead Investigator: L.M. Hooper-Bùi, Co-authors – J. Fuxa, S. Johnson, L. Foil. $175,000 for 1 year. (2000-2001).

USDA NBCI. "Biological Control of Red Imported Fire Ants with Ant Decapitating Flies. Lead Investigator: S. Johnson. Co-investigators: L.M. Hooper-Bùi and S. Porter. $13,500. (2000-2001)

Louisiana State Board of Regents Educational Enhancement Fund. "Using spatial technologies to examine landscape-level effects of red imported fire ants on faunal and floral communities. Co-PI: Dr. Michael J. Chamberlain (LSU School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries) Requested: $50,700 for equipment.

Louisiana State University Board of Regents Research Competitiveness Grant. Evaluation of the feasibility and impact of landscape-level red imported fire ant management on floral and faunal communities. Co-PI: Dr. M.J. Chamberlain. Requested: $158,500

"Fire and Argentine Ants: Pests in the South" presented to Georgia Pest Control Association. Athens, GA. January 2000.

"Nutritional and Physiological Ecology of Ants" presented to the Department of Entomology at University of Georgia, Athens. January 2000.

I would like to create and teach a new course in Insect Ecology. I would like to change insect physiology to make it more relevant for the students in our department. Possibly changing it into a structure and function course would be appropriate. I plan to keep the same themes of research that are ongoing. Many of the studies are in the final stages and so my focus has shifted from research to analysis and writing of the completed projects.

Education: Oklahoma State University, B. S. Agronomy 1971

M.S. Entomology, 1973

1979-Present: 100% Northeast Research Station, St. Joseph LA

1979-90 - Instructor

1991-95 - Assistant Professor

1996-Present - Associate Professor

Current Research: 100% Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station

LA 1868 Productivity and Adaptability of Soybeans in Northeast Louisiana.

LA 1896 Improved Productivity and Adaptability of Cotton in Northeast Louisiana.

LA 1905 Research to Optimize Corn and Small Grain Yields in Northeast Louisiana.

LA 2206 Cotton Entomology Research in Northeast Louisiana.

LA 3326 Cotton Insect Pest Management in Northeast Louisiana with Emphasis on Secondary Pests

No formal responsibility. However, most of these activities were of educational interest to the Agriculture community and much of the technical information was disseminated through invited speaking engagements, seminars, and guest lecture sessions. Service to the Graduate Council is provided as an Affiliate member, and as an adviser on graduate student committees. An extensive use of popular articles, farm magazines and TV or newspapers has provided a continuous source of educational farm articles based on applied research data collected within Northeast LA. Service is further provided through a committee assignment of the Tensas Parish Strategic plan for 2000. A major thrust has been educational improvements in Tensas Parish.

I have worked in excess of 22 years as a research entomologist for the LSU agricultural Center in Northeast Louisiana. During that period, the entomology programs has made numerous contributions to the science of entomology, crop management, integrated pest control, and general agricultural production. My co-workers and I have primarily worked in early season cotton insect, disease, and weed control interactions; characterization of transgenic traits for Lepidopterous pest management; evaluation of insecticide use strategies; area-wide pest detection and control; and Thrips ecology. Many of these studies have provided information for critical data needs.

Our work has been documented in numerous publications including 27 refereed journal articles, 14 papers in Louisiana Agriculture, 82 conference proceedings and abstracts, 70 reports in the Arthropod Management Tests Journal and 10 LSU Agricultural Center research mimeographs. I have contributed to numerous popular articles, and news or video releases.

Burris, E., A. M. Pavloff, G. E. Church, B. R. Leonard. 1994. Analysis of cotton pest management strategies. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Bulletin No. 845. November, 1994.

Burris, E., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard, and C. A. White. Beet Armyworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Northeast Louisiana: Observations on an uncommon pest. 1994. Florida Entomologist . Vol. 77, No. (4).

Wier, A. T., D. J. Boethal, B. R. Leonard and E. Burris. 1994. Laboratory toxicity and field efficacy of AC 303,630 (Pirate) against beet armyworm, Spodoptera exiqua (Hubner), larvae. J. Agric. Entom. 11: 311-320.

Martin, S. H., G. W. Elzen, J. B. Graves, S. Micinski, B. R. Leonard and E. Burris. 1995. Toxicological Responses of Tobacco Budworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to selected Insecticides. J. Econ. Entomol. 88:505-511.

Martin, S. H., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard, E. Burris and S. Micinski. 1996. Susceptibility status of boll weevils from Louisiana to eleven insecticides. Southwestern Entomologist 21:59-74.

Mascarenhas, V. J., B. R. Leonard, E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1996. Beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) control on cotton in Louisiana. Florida Entomologist 79(3):337-343.

Calhoun, D. S., J. E. Jones, J. I. Dickson, W. D. Caldwell, E. Burris, B. R. Leonard, S. H. Moore and W. Aguillard. 1997. Registration of 'H1244' cotton. Crop Sci. 34:1014-1015.

Chapin, J. B., D. R. Ganaway, B. R. Leonard, S. Micinski, E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1997. Species composition of Heliothinae captured in cone traps baited with bollworm or tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Southwestern Entomol. 22:223-231.

Martin, S. H., J. A. Ottea, B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, S. Micinski and G. E. Church. 1997. Effects of selected synergists on insecticide toxicity in tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae in laboratory and field studies. J. Econ. Entomol. 90:723-731.

Mascarenhas, V. J., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard and E. Burris. 1998. Dosage-mortality responses of third-instars of beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to selected insecticides, J. Agric. Entomol. 15:125-140.

Mascarenhas, V. J., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard and E. Burris. 1998. Susceptibility of field populations of beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to commercial and experimental insecticides. J. Agric. Entomol. 91:827-833.

White C. A. B. R. Leonard E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1999. Laboratory and Field Evaluations of Baccillus thuringiensis Berliner Insecticides Against Tobacco Budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). The Journal of Cotton Science 3:92-101.

Mascarenhas, V. J., D. R. Cook, B. R. Leonard, E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1999. Late Season Beet Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Infestations on Cotton: Defoliation, Fruit Damage, and Yield Loss. Florida, Entomologist. Vol. 82, No. (2).

Gore J. B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, D. R. Cook, and J. H. Fife. 2000. Maturity and Yield Responses of Non-transgenic and Transgenic Bt Cotton to Simulated Bollworm Injury. The Journal of Cotton Science 4:152-160 (http://www.jcotsci.org)

The current status of a multi-state thrips survey, LA results. Starkville, MS. Sept. 8,1999

Entomology Research at the Northeast Research Station, current needs for entomology. EPA St. Joseph, LA. October 6, 1999

Review of Zeneca’s 1998 insecticide efficacy data and IPM recommendations for 1999. Zeneca’s U.S. and European Marketing Dir. Conference. Memphis, TN. Oct. 3, 1999.

Early season Entomology Research at the Northeast Research Station. Mid-South

Entomology Meeting. Memphis, TN. October 12, 1999

Early season Entomology Research at the Northeast Research Station. National IPM

Entomology Meeting. Destin, FL. October 26-28, 1999

Evaluation of on-farm plant bug refuge tests, Northeast Research Station. USDA Research planning meeting. Hackberry, LA. October 15, 1999

Evaluation of on-farm plant bug refuge tests, Northeast Research Station. USDA Research planning meeting. USDA-ARS Stoneville, MS. Dec 8, 1999

Use of aldicarb and acetamiprid in Louisiana IPM strategies for cotton. Rhone-Poulenc Management Team. Raleigh, North Carolina. Dec 16-17, 1999

Burris, E. and B. R. Leonard. 1998-2000. Management of early-season and secondary insect complexes in cotton. Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research ($16,200 per year). Funded

Burris, E. and B. R. Leonard. 1998-1999. A Multi-State survey of thrips on seedling cotton. Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research , Core project ($3000 per year). Funded

Leonard, B. R., E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1995-99. Management of tobacco budworm and bollworm with genetically engineered cottons and novel insecticide use strategies in Louisiana. Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research and Cotton Incorporated ($36,000, 1995; $40,000, 1996; $40,000, 1997; $40,000, 1998; $37,500, 1999). Funded.

Leonard, B. R, J. B. Graves and E. Burris. 1998-99. Coping with resistance to insecticides in tobacco budworms, tarnished plant bugs and beet armyworms. Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research (1998; $10,000, 1999 $10.000). Funded.

Burris, E. An evaluation of tarnished plant bug occurrence in pre-tassel stages of corn planted adjacent to cotton and impact of selective herbicide treatments applied to weedy plant bug habitats. ($39,024 plus $8,000 added for student workers). Funded for 2000.

Tabular Summary of Achievements:
Publications	Career (12 yrs)	10 Years
Book Chapters
Refereed Journal Papers	27	19
Proceedings/Abstracts/Technical Articles:	82	60
Pesticide Screening Reports	70	65
Agricultural Experiment Station	14	10
Cooperative Extension Service	5	5
Newspaper/Magazine Articles	67	45
Presentations
Invited Symposia/Conferences	24	14
Submitted Papers at Professional Meetings	25	10
Training Sessions/Consultant/Grower Clinics	180	100
Poster Displays:	7	7
External Funding
Industry Support	928,723	600,000
Commodity Groups
USDA-ARS	39,000	39,000
Graduate Student Committees
M.S.	5	5
Ph.D.	2	2
Departmental and University
Professional Association	6	6

Goals

Increase our efforts to survey pest problems associated with early season problems and secondary pests that may have the potential to become key pests.

Provide efficacy data required to allow continued use of sound integrated insecticide pest management practices on Cotton and other crops.

Continue to work with graduate students, publish data of significance and work toward enrichment of the quality of life for people of the Lower Mississippi Delta.

B.S., Biology. 1977. Hendrix College, Conway, AR.

M.S., Entomology. 1980. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Ph.D., Entomology. 1989. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Department of Entomology.

2000-present, Associate Professor; 1995-2000, Assistant Professor. Conduct research in insect systematics, serve as Director, Louisiana State Arthropod Museum, teach systematics and morphology courses and advise graduate students.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Department of Entomology.

1989-1995, Research Associate, Department of Entomology. Conduct research in biodiversity and systematics, provide identifications of insects, diagnose related problems, and curate University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum.

1982-1989, Research Assistant (degree track), Department of Entomology. Manage entomology collection and provide insect identifications.

1977-1981, Graduate Assistant, Department of Entomology. Graduate student in Master's Program.

Research Interests. Systematics of Coleoptera, especially Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae and Nitidulidae, biogeography, larval morphology, forest litter diversity and conservation biology, with collateral interests in behavior, coevolution, and general life history patterns.

Current Research. Current research to improve our understanding of Louisiana’s insect fauna includes studies of patterns of diversity of forest litter arthropod communities in mixed mesophytic forest habitats in Louisiana. Results of these efforts include descriptions of new taxa in the families Endomychidae and Staphylinidae that have been published recently or are in preparation. A study in collaboration with Dorothy Prowell will provide a better understanding of changes in insect diversity patterns during restoration of longleaf pine habitats in Louisiana. My role in this work has been to screen and identify beetle taxa that represent new records for the state or may serve as indicator species for this habitat. Studies of Laboulbeniales fungi that parasitize many of the beetles that fall within my systematic interests are being conducted in collaboration with A. Weir (State University of New York, Syracuse).

In addition to locally focused projects, the collaboration with Alex Weir and Richard Leschen (New Zealand Landcare Research Institute) resulted in a grant from NSF to support studies of south-temperate Laboulbeniales fungi and their beetle hosts in New Zealand. My role in this project is to provide taxonomic support by characterizing the pselaphine staphylinid fauna of New Zealand. Description of a new pselaphine species endemic to subantarctic Campbell Island is being prepared and a project to characterize the pselaphine genera of New Zealand is planned. Finally, a general analysis of the status of insect conservation research in the United States is currently being conducted in collaboration with J. L. Bossart (College of New Jersey).

Graduate Student/Staff Research. Systematic research conducted by graduate students under my direction includes an analysis of spiders in mixed mesophytic forest litter in Louisiana by master’s candidate Joyce Fassbender. A dissertation project is being conducted on a genus complex of neotropical histerid beetles by Ph.D. candidate Alexey Tishechkin. This project has added a tropical research component to the lab and was the basis of a successful systematics grant to the National Science Foundation. Recently arrived Ph.D. student Andrew Cline will continue this tropical trend by conducting research on neotropical genera of nitidulid beetles. Nitidulid research is also being conducted by Museum Curator Victoria Moseley. Her current project is a taxonomic revision of the neotropical members of the genus Cyclocaccus.

Teaching. I teach two courses on a regular basis in the Entomology Department, Insect Taxonomy (ENTM 4005) and Insect Morphology and Phylogeny (ENTM 7014). Taxonomy is required in the masters and Ph.D. curricula in the department. It teaches the basics of insect identification and taxonomy, with emphasis on sight recognition at the family level. Morphology and Phylogeny, which I developed in 1996, teaches fundamentals of comparative and functional morphology and the evolution of insects through geological time, along with a healthy dose of phylogenetic theory. I have also led two Special Problems units (ENTM 7008), one in 1997 entitled Tropical Insect Taxonomy, another in 2000 entitled Unique and Bizarre Insect Life Histories.

Carlton, C. E. In Press. Revision of Reichenbachia of eastern North America (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). In: R. Leschen and G. Cuccudoro (eds.). Systematics of Coleoptera: Papers Celebrating the Retirement of Ivan Löbl.

Carlton, C. E., V. R. Townsend, Jr., P. A. Van Zandt, and S. Mopper. 2000. Description of the larva of Loberus impressus LeConte with notes on its natural history (Coleoptera: Languriidae: Xenoscelinae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 93: 356-361.

Leschen, R. A. B., and C. E. Carlton. 2000. A new species of Micropsephodes from southern United States (Endomychidae: Anamorphinae). Coleop. Bull. 54: 232-238.

Carlton, C. E., and H. W. Robison. 1998. Diversity of litter-dwelling beetles in deciduous forests of the Ouachita highlands of Arkansas (Insecta: Coleoptera). Biodiversity and Conservation 7: 1589-1605.

Carlton, C. E., and F. Rothwein. 1998. The endangered American burying beetle (Coleoptera: Silphidae: Nicrophorus americanus at the edge of its range in Arkansas. Coleop. Bull. 52: 179-185.

Cox, R. T., and C. E. Carlton. 1998. A commentary on prime numbers and periodical cicadas. Amer. Nat. 152: 162-164.

Muegge, M. A., and C. E. Carlton. 1998. New records of Japygoidea from Louisiana with notes on behavior (Hexapoda: Diplura). Entomol. News 109: 177-182.

Carlton, C. E., and Lori Spencer Nobles. 1996. Distribution of Speyeria diana in the highlands of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with comments on conservation. Entomol. News. 107: 213-219.

Carlton, C. E., and H. W. Robison. 1996. Notes on Mayetia pearsei Schuster, Marsh and Park with a revised key to eastern Mayetia species (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Coleop. Bull. 50: 244-250.

Carlton, C. E., and R. A. B. Leschen. 1996. New species, distributional notes and systematics of Eutrichites (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Trans. Amer. Entomol. Soc. 122: 161-173.

Carlton, C. E. Phylogenetic relationships among major lineages of pselaphine staphylinids (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae). Invited presentation. Section A Symposium. Annual Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Montreal, Canada.

Carlton, C. E., M. K. Dean, and A. K. Tishechkin. 2000. Diversity of two beetle taxa at a western Amazonian locality. Poster presentation. XXI International Congress of Entomology, Iquassu Falls, Brazil.

Carlton, C. E. 1999. Diversity and biogeographic significance of endemic and disjunct beetles of the Ouachita Mountains. Invited presentation. Symposium on Ecosystem Management Research in the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. Hot Springs, AR.

Carlton, C. E. 1999. The public service role of Land Grant University-based entomology museums. Student sponsored symposium presentation. Annual Meeting, Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America. Destin, FL.

Carlton, C. E. 1999. Diversity and biogeography of forest litter Coleoptera in the Southeastern United States. Departmental seminar, Department of Biology, Southwestern Louisiana State University, Layfayette, LA.

Carlton, C. E., and R. A. Leschen.  Training in cucujoid systematics: Monography and phylogeny of world sap beetles.  National Science Foundation. $747,567 (PENDING).

Carlton, C. E. 2000-2001. Research experiences for undergraduates supplement. National Science Foundation. $5000.

Weir, A., C. E. Carlton, and R. A. B. Leschen. 1999-2002. South temperate beetle hangers: A survey of New Zealand Laboulbeniales fungi and their beetle hosts. National Science Foundation. $148,896.

Carlton, C. E. 1999-2002. Systematics of the inquilinous hister beetle complex Mesynodites (Histeridae: Hetaeriinae). National Science Foundation. $81,300.

Carlton, C. E., and D. P. Prowell. 1997-2001. Comparative insect diversity in natural ecosystems on the Gulf Coastal Plain. Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund. $89,000.

Carlton, C. E., and V. L. Moseley. 1997-1998. Expansion and enhancement of the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum. Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund. $56,000.

Carlton, C. E. LSU Research Summer Stipend Award. 1997. Tropical insect biodiversity research at Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area, Belize. $4000.

Whitfield, J. B., and C. E. Carlton. 1995-1997. Improvement of the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum facilities. National Science Foundation. $51,920.

Carlton, C. E. 1995-1996. Habitat transect survey of the American burying beetle in the Ouachita National Forest. United States Forest Service. $6000.

Carlton, C. E. 1993-1995. Survey of the endangered American burying beetle, Nicrophorus americanus, in Arkansas (Coleoptera:Silphidae). Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. $25,000.

Tabular summary of achievements. Career and last 10 years:

Future Goals. To ensure continuity of the systematics program in our lab for the next five or more years, I submitted a proposal to NSF’s Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy (PEET) panel in March 2001 to conduct research on nitidulid beetles and basal cucujoid lineages. If successful, this will establish the LSAM as a major center for beetle systematics in the United States. I plan to direct my own work and that of my students towards production of monographic works dealing with poorly known beetle taxa inhabiting cryptic habitats the world over.

In my role as Editor of the Coleopterists Bulletin, I plan to serve until at least 2005 as one of the gatekeepers for the global Coleoptera research community. As an accident of history I find myself in charge of taking our journal from a purely hard copy traditional format into the electronic age of on-line publications.

Auburn University, B.S. Zoology, 1971

University of Mississippi Medical Center, M.S. Preventive Medicine/Minor in Medical Microbiology, Hugh L. Keegan, Major Professor, March 1, 1975

Mississippi State University, Ph.D., Medical Entomology/Minor in Biochemistry, B. R. Norment Major Professor, May, 1978

July, 1989-Present. Professor, LSU, Veterinary Entomology. Teaching and Research

July, 1984-July, 1989. Associate Professor, LSU, Vet Ent. Teaching and Research

November, 1979-June, 1984. Assistant Professor, LSU, Vet Ent Teaching and Research

Research: Vector-borne diseases: 1) flea-borne agents 2) Mechanical transmission of livestock diseases, 3) Vector host seeking and blood feeding behavior as they relate to mechanical transmission of pathogenic agents. Integrated management of hematophagous pests: 1) Horn fly control and resistance management 2) Tabanid and stable fly control measures. 3) environmental flea control.

Teaching: my teaching program has changed through the last 20 years in response to changes in the academic climate of the department. After the Board of Regents eliminated the undergraduate program, the Veterinary Entomology course was merged with the Medical Entomology course. Dr. Meek and I taught that course together for 10 years, but the participants in the course were primarily our own graduate students. In an attempt to reach out to the entire graduate student population, we have been in the process of combining the Med Vet course with the Urban course, with a reduced emphasis on Vet except for companion animals. My specialty in tabanid identification and biology relative to transmission of agents of disease is recognized outside of Louisiana. I taught a week-long course in Burkina Faso in the summer of 2000 and have been asked to conduct a similar course in Venezuela in 2001.

My initial appointment was to work on tabanids and any other pest other than horn flies and mosquitoes. After the tabanid project became successful, I started to work on Culicoides, too. In the mid-80’s, Jeff LaFage and I initiated a joint project on fleas with the concept of conducting applied research that would in itself sustain basic research by graduate students. In 1989, Ron Byford took a position in New Mexico and the Administration asked me to take over the horn fly project. Most recently, we have initiated a project on the impact of fire ants on livestock production and tick populations. Achievements are presented by arthropod group.

Tabanids: The tabanid position was created in the mid-60’s in response to producer concern about epizootics of anaplasmosis. Bob Wilson was my predecessor. Anaplasmosis vaccines were developed before my arrival in 1979 and there was new interest in equine infectious anemia research due to new diagnostic tests. Thus, the focus of the tabanid project was on mechanical transmission of retroviruses and tabanid control. The elements of mechanical transmission of agents are similar for over 35 agents of disease of man and animals, and the application of our basic studies has been worldwide. The recent chapter on mechanical transmission of agents listed below is the culmination of 20 years of research.

Foil, L. D., and C. J. Issel. 1991. Transmission of retroviruses by arthropods. Annual Review of Entomology. 36:355-381.

Foil, L. D., and J. R. Gorham. 2000. Mechanical Transmission of Disease Agents by Arthropods. In Medical Entomology: A Textbook on Public Health and Veterinary Problems Caused by Arthropods. Ed. B. F. Eldridge and J. D. Edman. Kluwer Academic Publishers. pp. 461-514.

Foil, L. D., C. J. Issel, W. V. Adams, and C. L. Meek. 1983. Mechanical transmission of equine infectious anemia by deer flies (Chrysops) and stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans). Am. J. Vet. Res. 44:155-156.

Foil, L. D. 1983. A mark-recapture method for measuring effects of spatial separation of horses on tabanid (Diptera) movement between hosts. J. Med. Entomol. 20:301-305.

Foil, L. D., W. V. Adams, Jr., C. J. Issel, and R. Pierce. 1984. Tabanid (Diptera) populations associated with an equine infectious anemia outbreak in an inapparently infected herd of horses. J. Med. Entomol. 21(1):28-30.

Foil, L. D., D. Stage, W. V. Adams, Jr., and C. J. Issel. 1985. Observations of tabanid feeding on mares and foals. Am. J. Vet. Res. 46:1111-1113.

Foil, L. D., W. V. Adams, Jr., J. M. McManus, and C. J. Issel. 1987. Bloodmeal residues on mouthparts of Tabanus fuscicostatus (Diptera: Tabanidae) and the potential for mechanical transmission of pathogens. J. Med. Entomol. 24: 613-616.

Foil, L. D., C. L. Seger, D. D. French, C. J. Issel, J. M. McManus, C. L. Ohrberg and R. T. Ramsey. 1988. The mechanical transmission of bovine leukemia virus by horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae). J. Med. Entomol. 25: 374-376.

Foil, L. D., D. J. Leprince, and G. E. Church. 1989. Changes in the parity rate of Tabanus fuscicostatus (Diptera: Tabanidae) populations associated with controlling available hosts. J. Med. Entomol. 26: 306-310.

Foil, L. D., D. D. French, P. G. Hoyt, C. J. Issel, D. J. Leprince, J. M. McManus, and C. L. Seger. 1989. Transmission of bovine leukemia virus by Tabanus fuscicostatus. Am. J. Vet. Res. 50:1771-1773.

Foil, L. D., D. J. Leprince and R. L. Byford. 1991. Survival and dispersal of horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) feeding on cattle sprayed with a sublethal dose of fenvalerate. J. Med. Entomol. 28(5):663-667.

Knaus, R.M., L.D. Foil, C.J. Issel, and D.J. Leprince. 1993. Insect blood meal studies using radiosodium. J. Amer. Mosquito Control Assoc. 9:264-268.

Barros, T. and L.D. Foil. 1999. Seasonal occurrence and relative abundance of Tabinidae(Diptera) from the Pantanal Region, Brazil. Memoirs of Entomology International 14: 387-396.

USDA/South F. F. Res. C., Grant #7008-20360-001A. Perm. Traps for tab. 1982-1984. $54,000.

USDA Southern Region IPM Program. Establishing Feasibility of Tabanid IPM Programs. 1986-1988. $60,000.

Grayson Foundation, Mechanical Transmission of Equine Diseases.1988-1990. $55,500.

USDA Southern Region IPM Program. Factors influencing tabanid incidence. 1989-1991. $75,000.

USDA/ARS. Insect Transmission of Bovine Retroviruses. Sept. 1990-Oct. 1991. $9,950.

Culicoides: This project was initiated to create a little diversity in my research program; particularly as a topic for graduate student research since tabanid research is high risk due to the lack of laboratory colonies. The initial focus was on equine ochocerciasis and hypersensitivity. This research expanded into a general area of equine ectoparasites and their control.

Foil, L. D., D. Stage, T. Klei. 1984. Assessment of wild-caught Culicoides (Ceratopogonidae) species as natural vectors of Onchocerca cervicalis in Louisiana. Mosq. news. 44: 204-206.

Foil, L. D., T. R. Klei, R. I. Miller, G. E. Church, C. S. Foil, D. D. French, and J. N. Smith. 1987. Seasonal changes in density and tissue distribution of Onchocerca cervicalis microfilariae in ponies and related changes in Culicoides variipennis populations in Louisiana. J. Parasitol. 73: 320-326.

Higgins, J. A., T. R. Klei and L. D. Foil. 1988. Factors influencing the ingestion of Onchocerca cervicalis microfilariae by Culicoides variipennis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 4: 242-247.

Foil, L. D., and C. S. Foil. 1992. Control of ectoparasites. In Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. Ed. N. E. Robinson. W. B. Saunders, Co., Philadelphia. pp. 688-692.

Wieser-Schimpf, L., W. C. Wilson, D. D. French, A. Baham and L.D. Foil. 1993. Bluetongue virus in sheep, cattle and Culicoides variipennis and C. stellifer (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Louisiana. J. Med. Entomol. 30:719-724.

LSU Vet. Med. Equine Res. Program. Research on Culicoides hypersensitivity. 1986-1988. $8,000.

College of Agriculture Competitive Grant. Bluetongue Research. 1988-1990. $25,000.

Fleas: The objective of creating an applied program that could help support basic research has been successful. Four graduate students have been able to conduct their research with fleas provided by the flea colony, which has been self-sustaining due to industry support.

Henderson, G. and L. D. Foil. 1993. Efficacy of diflubenzuron in simulated household and yard conditions against the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis (Bouché) (Siphonoptera: Pulicidae). J. Med. Entomol. 30(3):619-621..

McDonald, B.J., C.S. Foil, and L.D. Foil. 1998. An investigation on the influence of feline allergy on the fecundity of the cat flea. Veterinary Dermatology. 9: 75-79.

Foil, L.D., E.Andress, R.L. Freeland, A.F.Ray, R. Rutledge, P. Triche, and K. O’Reilly. 1998. Experimental infection of cats with Bartonella hensalae by inoculation of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis (Bouche’)) (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) feces. Journal of Medical Entomology. 35 : 625-628.

Lawrence, W., Foil, L. D. 2000. The effects of flea egg consumption on Larval Cat Flea (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) development. Journal of Vector Ecology 25: 98-101.

Wedincamp, Jimmy Jr., Foil, L. D. 2000. Infection and seroconversion of cats exposed to cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis Bouche) Infected with Rickettsia felis. Journal of Vector Ecology. 25 : 123-126

Bouyer D.H., Stenos J., Crocquet-Valdes P., Moron C.G., Popov V.L., Zavala-Zelazquez J.E., Foil L.D., Stothard D.R., Azad A.F., Walker D.H. 2000. Rickettsia felis: the molecular characterization of a new member of the spotted fever group. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. In Press

NIH The Biology of Bartonella henselae Infection In The Cat Reservoir. K.L. O'Reilly, D.T. Scholl, M.G. Groves, L.D. Foil, K.S. Harrington, J. Wendicamp. April 1996-March 1999. $103,122.35 .

Horn flies: Although this was a mid-career extra assignment, the project has been a good opportunity to study resistance management in a meaningful setting. The project is conducted around the state at 7 locations, and now is a data-generating machine.

Foil, L.D. and J.A. Hogsette. 1994. Biology and control of tabanids, stable flies and horn flies. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz. 13(4):1125-1158.

Morrison, D.G. and L.D. Foil. 1995. Effect of horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) control during the spring calf production by fall-calving beef cows. J.Econ.Entomol. 88(1): 81-84.

Derouen, S.M., L.D. Foil, J.W. Knox, and J.M. Turpin. 1995. Horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) control and weight gains of yearling beef cattle. J.Econ.Entomol. 88(3): 666-668.

Barros, A.T.M., M.W. Alison, Jr., and L.D. Foil. 1999. Evaluation of a yearly insecticidal ear tag rotation for control of pyrethroid-resistant horn flies (Diptera: Muscidae). Veterinary Parasitology 1570: 1-9.

Byford, R.L., M.E. Craig, S.M. DeRouen, M.D. Kimball, D.G. Morrison,W.E. Wyatt, and L.D. Foil. 1999. Influence of insecticide treatments on resistance in the horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae). International Journal for Parasitology. 29: 125-135.

Future Goals:

Tabanids (and stable flies): We have made considerable progress toward development of targets that could be used for control. I hope to obtain external funding to finish this work. I will try to remain as a resource for other investigators in the area of mechanical transmission.

Fleas: We intend to write another NIH grant to support work on Bartonellosis and there are several projects on R. felis that we will continue working on.

Horn flies: we have recently worked closely with the ARS lab in Kerrville and the molecular techniques for identification of resistance mechanisms in individual flies have been developed. I hope to obtain funding to increase the level of activity in this project.

B.S. in Zoology, University of Nebraska, 1971 U.S. Army, 1971-73

M.S. in Entomology (Statistics minor), Oregon State University, 1975

Ph.D. in Entomology (Microbiology minor), North Carolina State University, 1978

Professional Experience: 

Dept. of Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Assistant Professor, 1978-81; Associate Professor, 1981-86; Professor, 1986-Present

Interim Department Head, October 1990 - June 1991

Research My program focuses on epizootiology of insect diseases and all four approaches to microbial control. Ongoing projects with insect viruses usually comprise more than 50% of the research, but my students and I also have published refereed papers about pathogens from the other four groups (fungi, protozoa, bacteria, nematodes).

We successfully introduced and established a virus for classical biological control of velvetbean caterpillar in soybean. This research supported previous findings of successful biological control of soybean looper by a similar virus. These studies included monitoring of virus in soil, viral spread by predatory arthropods, and effects of farming practices on long-term viral persistence. Ecology of Spodoptera frugiperda NPV was compared in pastures and corn over several years.This work included studies of abiotic and biotic environmental factors, resistance to virus, vertical transmission, selection of viral strains, and recommendations for cultural methods to enhance natural epizootics.

In addition to these long-term approaches to pest management, we have pioneered ecology for risk assessment of genetically engineered viral pesticides for short-term insect control. We demonstrated in a series of microcosm research papers on viral persistence, spread, and competition that the early viral recombinants are unlikely to come into contact with non-target organisms, greatly reducing any risk associated with their use.

Research of other pathogens has included effects of environmental factors on persistence of Bacillus thuringiensis, spread and dispersion of a fungus, nematodes for control of corn pests, cell-level studies of microsporidian infections, interactions between a fungus and a secondary plant compound, and disease transmission in insect cultures.

Recent research includes four diverse projects. Epizootiology of DNA-recombinant NPVs is continuing for risk assessment, particularly soil-to-plant transport by abiotic agents. We are attempting short-term control of red imported fire ant with fungi as well as classical biological control with a microsporidium, which has reached a prevalence of >70% at a release site and is spreading. We are designing methods to isolate and screen fungi for possible control of another important urban pest, the Formosan termite. In cooperation with Ukrainian scientists, we are screening isolates of B. thuringiensis against a range of Louisiana pests to identify Cry genes for genetic manipulation.

Teaching I established a graduate-level course in Insect Pathology; which has become half of a graduate course in Biological Control. On a one-time basis, I have taught three undergraduate courses: General Agriculture, Honors Biology, and undergraduate research in entomology. I had responsibility for graduate student seminars for three years. I was the leader of an international team of professors for a short course on insect pathology for Scandinavian Ph.D. students in Helsinki, 1993, and Copenhagen, 1999. One scientist is invited annually from around the world to lead the Scandinavian course in a special topic in entomology (not restricted to pathology).

Environmental Science and Engineering Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1987)

Promotion of Science Award from the Japanese Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology, and Keynote Speaker at the Annu. Mtg. of the Japanese Society for Invertebrate Pathology (1996)

Mississippi Chemical Corp./Triad Nitrogen, Inc. Award for the most significant contributions to research programs of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station in the last five years (2000)

Editorial Boards: Journal of Invertebrate Pathology (1989-93, 2000-04), Environmental Entomology (1992-97), Biological Control (1996-2003), Louisiana Agriculture (1986-89)

Entomological Society of America: Publications Council; Chair, Subsection Ce

Society for Invertebrate Pathology: Treasurer; Council Member; Publ. Board; Constitution, By-Laws

Microbial Control Regional Project (S-135, 240, 265, 301): Chair (including project renewal)

ESCOP (Experiment Station Committee, Organization & Policy) Biological Control Working Group

Fuxa, JR & Y Tanada (Eds.). 1987. Epizootiology of Insect Diseases. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. N.Y. 555 + xiv pp. (Chinese edition, 1992. Publishing House of Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, People's Republic of China. 535 + vi pp.)

Fuxa, JR, R Ayyappath, & RA Goyer. 1998. Pathogens and Microbial Control of North American Forest Insect Pests. USDA Forest Service FHTET-97-27, Morgantown, WV. 231 + vi pp.

Fuxa, JR 1987. Ecological considerations for the use of entomopathogens in IPM. Annu. Rev. Entomol. 32:225-251.

Fuxa, JR 1991. Release and transport of entomopathogenic microorganisms. IN M Levin and H Strauss (Eds.), Risk Assessment in Genetic Engineering. Environmental Release of Organisms. McGraw-Hill, NY pp. 83-113.

Fuxa, JR 1995. Ecological factors critical to the exploitation of entomopathogens in pest control. IN FR Hall and JW Barry (Eds.), Biorational Pest Control Agents. Formulation and Delivery. Amer. Chem. Soc., Washington, DC pp. 42-67.

Fuxa, JR 1998. Environmental manipulation for microbial control of insects. IN P Barbosa (Ed.), Conservation Biological Control. Academic Press, San Diego. pp. 255-268.

Fuxa, JR, Y Kunimi, & M Nakai. 2001. Research methods for microorganisms interacting with arthropods in soil. IN G Knudsen (Ed.), Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2^nd ed. Am. Soc. Microbiol. Press, Washington, D.C. (Accepted for Publication).

Richter, AR, JR Fuxa, & M Abdel-Fattah. 1987. Effect of host plant on the susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to a nuclear polyhedrosis virus. Environ. Entomol. 16: 1004-1006.

Fuxa, JR, JE Maruniak, & AR Richter. 1994. Characterization of the DNA of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus selected for an increased rate of vertical transmission. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 64: 1-5.

Fuxa, JR & A R Richter. 1994. Distance and rate of spread of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) nuclear polyhedrosis virus released into soybean. Environ. Entomol. 23: 1308-1316.

Fuxa, JR & AR Richter. 1996. Effect of agricultural operations and precipitation on vertical distribution of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus in soil. Biol. Control. 6: 324-329.

Fuxa, JR & AR Richter. 1998. Repeated reversion of resistance to nucleopolyhedrovirus by Anticarsia gemmatalis. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 71: 159-164.

Fuxa, JA, JR Fuxa, & AR Richter. 1998. Host-insect survival time and disintegration in relation to population density and dispersion of recombinant and wild-type nucleopolyhedroviruses. Biol. Control. 12: 143-150.

Fuxa, JR & AR Richter. 1999. Classical biological control in an ephemeral crop habitat with Anticarsia gemmatalis nucleopolyhedrovirus. BioControl 44: 403-419.

Fuxa, JE, JR Fuxa, AR Richter, & EH Weidner. 2000. Prevalence of a trypanosomatid in the southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula. J. Eukaryot. Microbiol. 47: 388-394.

Lee, Y & JR Fuxa. 2000. Transport of wild-type and recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses by scavenging and predatory arthropods. Microb. Ecol. 39: 301-313.

Lee, Y, JR Fuxa, AB Inceoglu, SA Alaniz, AR Richter, LM Reilly, & BD Hammock. 2001. Competition between wild-type and recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses in a greenhouse microcosm. Biol. Control. 20: (In Press).

Fuxa, JR. 8/11/1987. Risk assessment of genetically-engineered entomopathogens: effects of microbial control agents on the environment including their persistence and dispersal. Am. Assoc. Adv. Sci./Environ. Protect. Agency, Environ. Sci. & Eng. Fellows Seminar, Washington, DC.

Fuxa, JR. 1/25/1989. New directions for insect control with baculoviruses. In RB Baker & PE Dunn (Org.), New Directions in Biological Control. UCLA Molecular Biology Symposia. Frisco, CO.

Fuxa, JR. 1/16/1990. Regulatory aspects for the use of viruses as control agents in the USA, including genetically engineered baculoviruses. Health and Environmental Impact of Alternative Control Agents for Desert Locust Control Workshop by the United Nations Development Programme at The University of Oslo and The Agricultural University of Norway. Oslo, Norway.

Fuxa, JR. 5/21/1990. Pathogens for insect control. OTA report for U.S. Senate and House debates of the 1990 Farm Bill and for policy in the 1990's. Washington, D.C.

Fuxa, JR. 10/16/1990. Impact of the release of entomopathogens in the environment. In the Second Symposium of Biological Control, SICONBIOL, "Back to Nature." Brasília, Brazil.

Fuxa, JR. 12/6/1993. Risk analysis and environmental impact assessment of biological control agents. Seminar at EMBRAPA Centro Nacional de Pesquisa de Monitoramento e Avaliacao de Impacto Ambiental, Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil.

Fuxa, JR. 2/20/1996. Biological control as a foundation for integrated pest management. Part II. Pathogens. U.S. Congressional Briefing, Washington, D.C. Briefing also presented in a Press Conference and to USDA Higher Administrators, including Under-Secretary Stauber.

Fuxa, JR. 12/2/1996. Nuclear polyhedrosis viruses of Lepidoptera: epizootiology and microbial control. Seminar at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan.

Fuxa, JR., AR Richter, JA Fuxa, SA Alaniz, LM Reilly, & BD Hammock. 8/25/1998. Competition between wild-type and recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses in a greenhouse microcosm. VI European Congress of Entomology, eské Budjovice, Czech Republic.

Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, Rutgers University. 3/18-19/1992. Panelist at Workshop on Life Cycle and Transmission of Haplosporidium nelsoni (MSX Disease). Purpose of workshop was to gain fresh ideas on transmission and spread of the disease. Port Norris, NJ.

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. 6/11-12/1992. Panelist at Workshop on Biological Pest Control. Kansas City, MO.

Boyce Thompson Institute. 4/28-29/1994. Peer Review Committee for Plant Prot. Pgm. Ithaca, NY.

University of Florida. 1/18-27/1995. CSRS External Review Committee for Department of Entomology & Nematology. Gainesville/Lake Alfred, FL.

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária. 6/17-18/1996. Consultant concerning Anticarsia gemmatalis resistance to viral insecticides. Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.

USDA/OICD, Science and Technology Cooperation with Brazil: $30,000 (1990-93, JR Fuxa & F Moscardi). Comparative ecology of an entomopathogenic virus in the USA and Brazil for control of velvetbean caterpillar in soybeans.

USDA/CSRS Southern Region IPM Program: $66,932 (1993-96, JR Fuxa & SJ Johnson). Introduction of NPV for suppression of Anticarsia gemmatalis in coastal legumes prior to emigration to soybean.

USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program: $117,250 (1995-99, JR Fuxa). Capability of recombinant insect viruses for environmental persistence/transport.

Cultural and Educational Bureau of Egypt: $56,016 (1996-98, JR Fuxa and MM Matter). Persistence of wild-type and recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses in soil and on vegetation.

USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program: $69,000 (1998-2001, JR Fuxa). Soil-to-plant transport of recombinant insect virus.

USDA/CSREES Southern Region IPM Program: $146,032 (1999-2001; KM Vail, R Pereira, DH Oi, DF Williams, & JR Fuxa). Biological control of fire ants in the U.S. southern region.

1. Viral epizootiology as a contribution to ecology, microbial control, and risk assessment

2. Long- and short-term microbial control of fire ants with emphasis on disease transmission

3. Pursue new opportunities: Bt Cry toxins; fungi for termites, pecan weevils, rice stink bugs

Education:

1963 B.S. Forestry University of Massachusetts-Amherst

1966 M.S. Forestry University of Idaho

1971 Ph.D. Entomology University of Wisconsin-Madison

78% Research in LAES, 22% Teaching in College of Agriculture

Research: with respect to LAES research there are 2 projects LABO 3431 (McIntire-Stennis) and LABO 3243 (Hatch) that encompass pine bark beetles and bottomland hardwoods respectively. Within these 2 projects are 4 areas of specific interest at the present. These are: (1) Visual and semiochemical behavior of pine bark beetles; (2) biology and behavior of histerid beetle predators of pine bark beetles; (3) interactions of insect herbivory with nutrient and salinity inputs in a forested wetlands ecosystem, and; (4) insect-tree interactions in longleaf pine.

Teaching: One course ENTM 4018, 4 credits, Forest Insects and Diseases is taught annually to senior level and graduate students in forestry, entomology and plan pathology. Dr. J. P. Jones co-teaches the forest disease component. At irregular intervals undergraduate individual research topics ENTM 4099 and/or FORM 4061 are taught to selected, interested individuals. The remaining teaching effort is guidance and direction for M.S. and Ph. D. students in entomology and in forestry (as Adjunct Professor of Forestry).

Cornell University - 100% research - Develop control protocols for reducing gypsy moth populations on high value shade trees.

LA State University - 78% research, 22% teaching. Direct research program aimed at protecting Louisiana forests from insect pests, and teaching senior-level undergraduates and preparing graduate students for careers in forest protection. Since 1984, the additional duty of forest pest advisor to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has been assumed. Duties entail conducting pest detection activities, preparation of reports, preparing cooperative forest pest suppression projects to mesh state, federal and municipal agencies and training of forestry personnel in identification and methods of reducing forest pest impacts. Assist School of Forestry in developing students proficient in forest pest management practices.

When hired in 1973 the major focus of the research effort was directed towards natural enemies of pine bark beetles. This effort has continued, with minor hiatus’, to the present. Research in biological (natural) control with both row crops and aquatic weeds has occurred through graduate student projects in the 70’s and early 80’s. For several years in the mid to late 70’s two graduate student projects involved biology and impact of cone and seed insects affecting pine tree breeding (improvement) programs. Each of the above trained graduate students in research and all have gone on to productive careers in entomology, forestry or closely-related disciplines.

In the last 10 or 15 years, research in forested wetlands dealing with defoliator species of baldcypress and tupelo and the inter-related biological processes of flooding and salinity intrusion have resulted in several new research efforts in addition to pine bark beetle management. The publications and other modes of technology transfer are indicated in the selected publications, grant efforts, and summary tables included below.

R. A. Goyer, H. Wei and J. R. Fuxa. 2001. Prevalence of Viral Diseases of the Fruittree Leafroller, Archips argyrospila (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in Louisiana. (in press).

Strom, B. L., R. A. Goyer, L. L. Ingram, Jr., G. D. L. Boyd, and L. H. Lott. 2001. Oleoresin characteristics of progeny of loblolly pines that escaped attack by the southern pine beetle. (in press).

Parry, D., R.A. Goyer, and G.J. Lenhard. 2000. Macrogeographic clines in forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria, egg production and neonate size. Ecol. Entomol. (in press).

Krauss, D. L., Goyer, R. A., J. A. Allen and J. L. Chambers. 2000. Treeshelters effective in coastal swamp restoration (Louisiana). Ecol. Restoration. 18(2): 200-201

Strom, B. L., L. M. Roton, R. A. Goyer, J. R. Meeker. 1999. Disruption of host finding in the southern pine beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) by visual and semiochemical deterrents. Ecol. Applic. 9: 1028-38.

Goyer, R. A., M. R. Wagner and T. D. Schowalter 1998. Current and proposed technologies for bark beetle management. J. Forestry. 96: 29-33.

Fuxa, J. R., R. Ayyappath and R. A. Goyer. 1998. Pathogens and Microbial Control of North American Forests Insect Pests. USDA, Forest Service. FHET-97-27, Morgantown, WV. 231 pp.

Allen, J. A., W. H. Conner, R. A. Goyer, J. L. Chambers and K. W. Krauss. 1998. Freshwater forested wetlands and global climate change. in: G. R. Guntenspergen and B. A. Vairin (eds.). Vulnerability of Coastal Wetlands in the Southeastern United States: Climate Change REsearch REsults. USGS, Biological Resources Division Biological Science Report USG/BRD/BSR-0002. pp 37-48.

Goyer, R. A., T. D. Paine, D. P. Pashley, G. J. Lenhard, J. R. Meeker and C. C. Hanlon. 1995. Geographic and host-associated differentiation in the fruittree leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 88: 391-396.

Meeker, J. R. and R. A. Goyer. 1994. Fruittree leafroller, Archips argyrospila (walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), performance as influenced by host foliage type. J. Entomol. Sci. 29: 1-9.

Goyer, R. A. 1991. Integrated pest management of forest defoliators in the southeastern U.S. J. For. Ecol. and Mgt. 39: 131-142

Goyer, R. A. and J. P. Jones (eds). 1985. Insects and diseases of southern forests. Proc 34th LSU Forestry Symp. 135 pp.

A small number of my professional presentations are included below:

Goyer, R. A. 2000. Development of a leafroller, Archips goyerana, on baldcypress genotypes with varying salt tolerance. Entomological Society of Am. Annual Meeting.

Goyer, R. A. Spring comes twice to the swamp. Invited speaker, University of Georgia. February, 1998.

Goyer, R. A. Southern Forested Wetlands Ecology and Management Conference, Clemson, SC. March, 1996.

Goyer, R. A. 1996. North American Forest Insect Work Conference

Invitational Paper. Xviii International Congress of Entomology. Vancouver, BC, Canada. July, 1988.

USDA Forest Service Coop Agreement $70,000 1975-78

LA Office of Forestry Contract 24,000 1985

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 17,000

USDA Forest Service Co-op Agree 42,540

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 51,000 1987-89

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 20,000

USDI, Fish & Wildlife Service Co-op Agree 15,000 1991

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 20,000

USDI, Fish & Wildlife Service Co-op Agree 15,000 1992

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 20,000

USDA, Forest Service Co-op Agree 47,930

USDA, Forest Service Co-op Agree 10,000 1993

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 20,000 1993

USDI, Fish & Wildlife Service Co-op Agree 30,000 1994

LA Dept. Agric. & Forestry Contract 80,000 1994-97

U. S. Forest Service Region 8 35,000

U. S. Forest Service FHTET* 40,000

LA Dept Agric & For. Contract 40,000

Research: Continue on-going basic and applied research programs outlined above to provide forest industry and environmental agencies with knowledge of insect-tree-ecosystem interactions and impacts.

Additionally, previously unpublished results will be prepared for technology transfer via the most appropriate medium.

Teaching: Provide annual formal instruction in forest insects and diseases to senior-level and graduate students. Train and guide M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students in forest ecosystem functions and impacts and give experience in solving real-world situations.

Professional Service: Continue to serve as forest pest advisor to the LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry, serve on university and department committees, and professional journal editorial boards.

Location: Division of Environmental Science Entomology Project, LSU AgCenter, P O Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA 70894

Telephone (225) 388-2180

Fax (225) 388-2257

E-mail: mgrodner@agctr.lsu.edu

A.B. Wesleyan College 1951 Biology

M.S. Louisiana State University 1957 Zoology

Ph.D. Louisiana State University 1973 Entomology

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant while in Graduate School

Instructor in Biology, Otterbein College 1958-59;1961

Instructor and Assistant Professor in Zoology

Louisiana State University 1971-1979

Associate Specialist & Specialist in Pesticide Safety

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 1980 - Present

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service

Professional Membership:

Honorary: Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta

Professional: Research & Development Associates for Military and Packaging Systems, Inc.

American & Louisiana Mosquito Control Association

Louisiana Pesticide Applicators Association

Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association

Louisiana & National County Agricultural Agents Association

Council on Agricultural Sciences & Technology (CAST)

American Council on Science & Health

American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators (AAPSE)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Extension Publications:

Training Manuals for all of the Commercial Applicator Categories

(With input from other Specialists)

Pesticide Educational Program - Information Series

1. APesticides - Proper Perspective@

2. AHow to Read and Understand a Pesticide Label@

3. AHomeowners Guide to Pesticide Safety@

4. AWhy Use Pesticides@

5. APesticide Recordkeeping@

6. A Understanding Pesticide Hazards@

A variety of other pamphlets and brochures as the situation requires.

Agricultural Aviation. August/September 1989. APutting Pesticides in Proper Perspective@

Agricultural Aviation. November/December 1992. AThe Responsibility of the Aerial Applicator to the Public.@

Sugar Journal. November 1992. AWhy Use Pesticides.@

Rice Journal. AA Formidable Task (FQPA).@

Grodner, Mary L. 1975. Aberrant Spermatogenesis in Hybrid Progeny of Sub-species of the Boll Weevil Anthonomus grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Int. J. Insect Morphol. And Embroyl. 4: 107-114.

Grodner, Mary L. and Steffens, W. L. 1978. Evidence of Chemotactic Substance in the Spermathecal Gland of the Female Boll Weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Trans. Am. Micro. Soc. 97: 116-120.

Grodner, Mary L. 1979. Ultrastructure of the Spermathecal Gland of the Boll Weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Int. J. Insect Morphol. Embrol. 8: 51-58.

Reviewer for USDA to review Private Pesticide Applicator Training Programs in several states during a joint USDA & EPA review (1988-1989)

Invited Speaker: (Out of State) Topics: Pesticide Safety; Reading and Understanding Labels; Putting Pesticides in Proper Perspective (Layman=s Toxicology); Biotechnology

Texas Pest Control Association - 1989,1990

Ohio Pest Control Association - 1989

National Institute of Farm Safety - 1991

Oklahoma Pest Control Association - 1995

Oklahoma Aerial Applicators Association - 1995

National Roadside Vegetation Management Association -1995 Alabama Vegetation Management Association 1997, 1998, 2001

Mississippi Vegetation Management Association - 1997,1998 Mississippi Mosquito Control Association- 1992, 1999

Texas Vegetation Management Association - 1996, 1997

Texas Chapter of Int=l Society of Arborists & Aquatic Vegetation Control Association -1997

North Carolina Vegetation Management Association - 1996

North Carolina Turfgrass Council Annual Meeting - 1997

Mountain Lake Vegetation Management - 1997

SWEPCO Seminar (Texas) - 1997

Southern Chapter Int=l. Society of Arboriculture - 1998

TVA/CYANAMID Vegetation Management Seminar - 1998

LA - MS Pecan Growers Association - 1997, 1998, 1999

Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association – 1998

Missouri Cooperatives Right-of-Way Management Association - 1999

Georgia Vegetation Management Association - 1999

Georgia Pecan Growers, 2001

South Carolina Vegetation Management Association- 1999

Research & Development Associates, 2000

Four different USEPA APREP@ courses for State regulatory personnel - 1992, 1993

Member of a Focus Group to assist USEPA in developing training materials for compliance with the Worker Protection Standard (40CFR170).

President of the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association (1990, 2000)

Chair of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training Conference (1993)

President of the American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators (1995 - 1997)

Member of National Certification & Training Advisory Group and on the Content Task Force ( to review, evaluate & make recommendations to USDA & EPA on the Pesticide Applicator Training & Certification Program)

Serve on Task Force to develop Pesticide Safety Education Centers, to provide assistance to Pesticide Safety Educators in developing and improving their programs

Representative of AAPSE on the State FIFRA Issues Research & Evaluation Group (SFIREG) and on the SFIREG Working Committees (a liaison group representing the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials with EPA)

Serve on the National Coalition on Drift Minimalization, chair the Education Task Force

Regional Scientific Communicator for the Institute of Food Technologists

Vice-Chairman for Scientific Affairs for Research & Development Associates,1999 will serve as Chair in 2000

Communicator for Council for Biotechnology Information

Professional Responsibilities: Supervise and gives leadership to the Pesticide Education Program

Directs the Private Pesticide Applicator Certification\Recertification Program

- gives leadership to County Agents in conducting program

- speaks frequently at the Parish meetings

Directs the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification\Recertification Program

- conducts workshops and training sessions to prepare commercial applicators for the certification examinations and to allow applicators to become certified

- address a variety of topics at the sessions, e.g., toxicology, understanding pesticide labels, safe use practices, pesticide formulations, insecticide mode of action, rules and regulations, etc.

Conducts a Pesticide Educational Program for non-traditional Extension clientele and the general public

Assure that the other Extension Specialist are always aware of the Pesticide Rules & Regulations (both state & federal)

State Liaison Representative for IR-4 Program

1. To further strengthen te pesticide education program for Louisiana applicators and the public.

2. To participate more fully in the Master Gardener Program.

3. To participate in the Master Farmer Program.

4. To further develop the idea of environmental stewardship & sustainability in the use of pesticides.

5. To work with the regulatory agency to computerize the certification program.

6. To work to develop a pest management strategic plan for the Mid-South Cotton Production Region.

Frank Samuel Guillot

Education:

Ph.D. - Entomology (1972), Texas A&M University, Dept. of Entomology, College Station TX.

M.S. - Entomology (1969), Mississippi State University, Dept. of Entomology, MS State, MS.

B.S. - Biology (1967), Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Biology, Hammond, Louisiana. Major in Zoology; Minor in Chemistry.

Department Head (1991 - Present), Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, LSU Agricultural Center.

Supervisory Research Entomologist (1987 - 1991), Research Leader (GM 14), USDA-ARS Biting Fly Research Unit. Knipling-Bushland, U.S. Livestock Insect Research Laboratory.

Research Entomologist (1978 - 1987), USDA-ARS, (GS 11, GS 12, GM 13), Mange Mite Research Unit, U.S. Livestock Insect Research Laboratory.

Research Entomologist (1977 - 1978), USDA-ARS, (GS 11), Citrus Insect Research Laboratory, Weslaco, Texas.

Research Entomologist (1976 - 1977), USDA-ARS (GS 11), Subtropical Research Laboratory, IR-4 Program, Weslaco, Texas.

Research Entomologist (1975 - 1976), USDA-ARS (GS 11), Screwworm Research Laboratory, Mission, Texas.

Department Head (1991 to Present). Provide leadership and management of the academic and research programs housed in the Department of Entomology. These responsibilities include the development of a strategic plan for the Department of Entomology, implementation of the plan, resource and position allocations, budget and program preparations, accountability, and personnel evaluation and supervision. Program development and implementation require the full participation of the Faculty. The Head must, therefore, encourage and solicit Faculty participation in the processes and coordinate their activities for the development of a comprehensive program. The Department has achieved considerable success and recognition for its research and graduate programs. Its graduate students are heavily recruited for employment and its IPM programs are recognized for their excellence. The Department Head recognized the potential for synergism between the research programs in the LSU Agricultural Experiment Station and the Department’s research and graduate student programs. Consequently the Department’s Faculty established cooperative projects with Scientist in the Experiment Station whose research programs are compatible with those of the Department. This cooperative effort provided additional resources for student training and an expansion of research programs in the Department. The LSU Agricultural Experiment Station recognized this accomplishment. At its annual awards ceremony (December 1997) it presented three awards for research and team participation to members of the Department and its cooperators in the Experiment Station.

Research Leader (1987 - 1991). Provided leadership and management of the Biting Fly Research Unit located at the USDA-ARS Laboratory in Kerrville, TX. Responsible for the funds and research programs in the Unit. Supervised five scientist of various training (microbiology, immunology, agricultural engineering, biochemistry, and entomology). Approved spending, travel, and leave request. Prepared job descriptions, evaluated performances, and recommended personnel action. Consulted and advised Laboratory Director and National Program Leader regarding program goals and mission of the Unit. Provided leadership and direction necessary to form an effective and cohesive team of ARS scientist and support staff who, in cooperation with industry (CODON, South San Francisco) tested several recombinant prototype vaccines. This team effort with industry resulted in refinement of a population model for predicting the success of a control strategy by vaccination and the selection of a recombinant vaccine for field-testing in FY 90-91.

Research Entomologist (1978 - 1987), Mange Research Unit. Responsible for research on the biology, mating, population dynamics, host-parasite interaction and control of the psoroptic mange mite, Psoroptes ovis. The research findings on cattle mange included demonstration of the lethal and sub lethal effects of ivermectin on mange mites. These findings were important in the development of quarantine procedures for mange when ivermectin was used as a control agent. Described the pre copulatory pairing and mating behavior of P. ovis and showed that it was reproductively compatible when mated with P. cuniculi. Defined (with Cooperator) the pathology of psoroptic mange; established that infested cattle acquired a limited resistance which resulted in reduced mite fecundity and smaller populations of mites on resistant cattle. Demonstrated (with cooperator) that mange caused significantly lower daily gains and gained-feed ratios in cattle. The lower gain feed ratios resulted from a 50% increase in the maintenance energy requirement of infested cattle. Developed sampling and in vivo rearing techniques, which other investigators used in their research.

Research Entomologist (1976 - 1978), Citrus Insect Unit. Developed efficacy data for two insecticides for control of mealybugs, white flies, and aphids in greenhouses (IR-4 program). Described the ovipositional biology of the citrus black fly and as a team member developed a field sampling method for citrus black fly in citrus groves.

Cooperator and Research Entomologist (1974 - 1976), Screwworm Research Laboratory. Conducted research on the reproductive biology and host selection behavior of the screw worm fly. Described for the first time the mating behavior of the screwworm fly in nature and demonstrated the significance of vegetation to successful mating. Demonstrated that "swormlure", a screwworm attractant and the host animal attracted different segments of the screwworm female population. This finding indicated that swormlure, although an effective attractant was not a true host attractant.

Present-elect (1999), President (2000) Southeastern Branch Entomological of America.

Commissioner (1991-Present), Louisiana Pest Control Commission, Member of subcommittee on termite baits and subcommittee on contracts.

Member (1991 to Present), Southern Region Advisory Committee (AC-12), Secretary (1996 to 1997), Chair (1998 to 2000).

Member (1998); The USDA Formosan Subterranean Termite Technical Committee.

Chairman (1998), Review Team, Veterinary Entomology Research Unit, USDA-ARS, College Station, Texas.

Chairman (1997), Review Team, Area Wide Pest Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, College Station, Texas.

Member (1994), Chairman (1995); Auditing Committee, Southeastern Branch, Entomology Society of America.

Member (1992-95), Chairman (1996), Editorial Board, Journal of Economic Entomology.

Member, Committee for Revision of Constitution and By-Laws (1992-93), Southeastern Branch, Entomology Society of America.

Member (1984), Chairman (1989); Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Meetings, Entomological Society of America, San Antonio, TX.

Member, Resolutions Committee (1980), Member, Program Committee (1981, 1984), Chairman, Program Committee (1983), Chairman, Awards Committee (1987-89), Southwestern Branch, Entomological Society of America

Member, Board of Directors for Ornamentals (1977), and Vice-President for Ornamentals (1978), Rio Grande Horticultural Society.

1. Guillot, F. S. and Vinson, S. B. Source of substances, which elicit a behavioral response from the insect parasitoid, Campoletis perdistintcus. Nature 235(5334):169-170. 1972.
2. Guillot, F. S. and Vinson, S. B. The role of the poison gland and the calyx of Cardiochiles nigriceps in the parasitoid-host association. J. Insect Physiol. 18:1315- 1321. 1972.
3. Vinson, S. B. and Guillot, F. S. Host marking: source of an substance that results in host discrimination in insect parasitoids. Entomophaga 17:241-245. 1972.
4. Guillot, F. S. and Vinson, S. B. Effects of parasitism by Cardiochiles nigriceps on food Consumption and utilization by Heliothis virescens. J. Insect Physiol. 19:2073-2082. 1972.
5. Guillot, F. S., Coppedge, J. R., Goodenough, J. L., Adams, T. S. and Ahrens, E. H. Behavior and reproductive status of native screwworm females attracted to a host. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 70(4):588-590. 1977.
6. Guillot, F. S., Brown, H. E. and Broce, A. B. Behavior of sexually active male screwworm flies. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 71(2):199-201. 1978.
7. Guillot, F. S. Population increase of Psoroptes ovis (Acari: Psoroptidae) on stanchioned cattle during summer. J. Med. Entomol. 18(1):44-47. 1981.
8. Guillot, F. S. and Meneley, W. P. The infectivity of surviving Psoroptes ovis (Hering) on cattle treated with ivermectin. Vet. Parasitol. 10:73-78. 1982.
9. Wright, F. C. and Guillot, F. S. Infestation potential of Psoroptes ovis (Hering) from cattle injected with ivermectin. Am. J. Vet. Res. 45:228-229. 1984.
10. Guillot, F. S. and Wright, F. C. Reduced fecundity of Psoroptes ovis (Hering) (Acari: Psoroptidae) on calves treated with ivermectin. Bull. Ent. Res. 74:657-662. 1984.
11. Guillot, F. S., Wright , F. C. and Oehler, D. Concentration of ivermectin in bovine serum and its effect on the fecundity of psoroptic mange mites. Am. J. Vet. Res. 47(3):525- 527. 1986.
12. Guillot, F. S., and Stomberg, P. C. Reproductive success of Psoroptes ovis (Hering) (Acari: Psoroptidae) on Hereford calves with a previous infestation of psoroptic mites. J. Med. Entomol. 25:416-419. 1987.
13. Guillot, F. S., Miller, J. A. and Kunz, S. E. The physiological age of female horn flies (Diptera: Muscidae) emigrating from natural population. J. Econ. Entomol. 81(2):555-561. 1988.

1975 – B.S. (Forestry), Oklahoma State University

1977 – M.S. (Entomology), Oklahoma State University

1980 – Ph. D. (Entomology), Oklahoma State University

1980 – Present: Pecan Research-Extension Station. 75% Louisiana Agricultural

Experiment Station, 25% Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. Promoted to

Associate Professor in 1983.

Research: The research program is divided between pecans (40%) and tomatoes (35%). I am currently involved with two pecan research projects, a state project, ‘Pest Management Strategies for Control of Pecan Arthropod Pests’, and a multi-state research project, ‘Improved Pecan Insect and Mite Pest Management Systems’. The objectives of the state project are components within the multi-state research project. There are three objectives to the pecan research program. The first is to develop a degree-day model for predicting the occurrence of key biological events of pecan phylloxera, the second is to determine the feasibility of using trap crops as a management tool for control of late-season populations of stink bugs, and the third is to evaluate insecticides and develop pest management strategies to optimize insecticide efficacy and minimize resistance development. Initially, the research efforts on tomato focused on the development of pesticide management strategies for control of arthropod pests on field and greenhouse tomatoes, developing management strategies for control of white flies and two-spotted spider mites on greenhouse tomatoes, and determining the efficacy of biological control agents that could be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with, ‘reduced-risk’ insecticides for control of arthropod pests on greenhouse tomatoes.

Extension: Pest management information for control of pecan and tomato arthropod pests is provided to the grower through farm visits, commodity group meetings, field clinics, publications, and newsletters. Pecan and tomato pest management information is also being disseminated to growers and agents via e-mail and the internet. Attempts are being made to implement a state-wide, grower-based program to monitor the seasonal activity of two key pecan pests at seven different locations throughout the state. Pheromone traps and black light traps are being provided to selected growers to allow them to monitor the seasonal activity of the pecan nut casebearer and the hickory shuckworm. The purpose of this program is to provide growers and agents with up-to-date information on the activity of these pests for their area. It will also provide the information needed to build a data-base on the seasonal activity of these pests throughout the state.

Smith, M. T., S. Galindo, J. R. McVay, and M. J. Hall. 1994. Pecan insect pest management: recent investigations of the hickory shuckworm sex pheromone. Proc. SE Pecan Growers Assoc. 87: 77-88.

Hall, M. J. 1995. Entomology: Insect Study (7^th-9^th Grade Level). Louisiana Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. 2609. 48p.

Hall, M. J., W. O. Ree, Jr., M. K. Harris, and P. G. Mulder, Jr. 1997. Results of the 1996 insecticide trials for control of pecan nut casebearer, with observations on control of the hickory shuckworm and fall webworm. Proc. West. Pecan Growers Assoc. 31: 123-143.

Ring, D. K., M. J. Hall, D. Pollet. 1997. Pecan spittlebug. Bug Biz: Pest Management and Insect and Identification Series. Louisiana Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. 1886. 2p.

Hall, M. J. and W. O. Ree, Jr. 1997. The calibration of pecan sprayers. Proc. West. Pecan Growers Assoc. 31: 101-109.

McVay, J. R. and M. J. Hall. 1998. Preliminary investigations of a biorational approach to pecan insect management. Proc. SE Pecan Growers Assoc. 91: 78-85.

Hall, M. J. and D. Rester. 1999. Air-blast sprayer calibration for pecan orchards. Louisiana Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. 2753. 6p.

Hall, M. J. 1999. The use of Confirm 2F and Provado 1.6F in pecan IPM programs. Proc. West. Pecan Growers Assoc. 33:38-48.

Hall, M. J. 1993. Pecan insecticide effectiveness and aphid resurgence. Texas Pecan Growers Association. Dallas, TX. July 15-16.

Hall, M. J. 1994. Biology and bionomics of the hickory nut curculio, Conotrachelus hicoriae (Schoof). 2^nd National Pecan Workshop. Wagoner, OK. July 23-26.

Hall, M. J. 1995. Insecticides and insecticide use patterns in Louisiana pecan orchards. SE Pecan Growers Association. Panama City, FL. 1995.

Hall, M. J. 1997. Results of the 1996 insecticide trials for control of the pecan nut casebearer, with observations on control of hickory shuckworm and fall webworm. Western Pecan Growers Association. Las Cruces, NM. March 9-11.

Hall, M. J. 1997. Calibration of pecan sprayers. Western Pecan Growers Association

Las Cruces, NM. March 9-11.

Hall, M. J. 1999. The use of Confirm 2F and Provado 1.6F in pecan IPM programs.

Western Pecan Growers Association. Las Cruces, NM. March 7-9.

Hall, M. J. 2000. Some thoughts on control of southern green stink bug and hickory shuckworm. Western Pecan Growers Association. Las Cruces, NM. March 5-7.

Research (Pecans): I will continue to direct my research efforts to address the needs of Louisiana pecan growers. This will involve developing practical, yet accurate, sampling methodologies to enable growers to monitor the seasonal activity of key pecan pests; it will involve the continued evaluation of alternative control strategies that can be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with, insecticides; and it will involve the continued evaluation of newly developed insecticides and currently registered insecticides to determine their role in a pecan pesticide management program.

Extension (Pecans): Continue to develop a statewide, grower-based program to monitor the seasonal activity of pecan nut casebearer, and hickory shuckworm. The intent of the program is to provide growers with traps to monitor the seasonal activity of these two pests, monitor the trap catches on a regular basis throughout the growing season, pass the trap catch information on to their extension agent, who intern can disseminate the information to growers in the area. From this data, a statewide database will be constructed that will provide agents, growers, and other interested parties with information on seasonal activity of these pests for a given area of the state. Continue to work on web skills and develop a pecan pest management web site to provide growers and agents with up-to-date information on pest identification and activity, pesticide information, monitoring techniques, and treatment thresholds. The web site could also act as a sounding board for growers who have questions concerning specific problems they might have. Continue to attend and present papers at professional and commodity group meetings. Continue field clinics and demonstrations to provide agents and growers training in identifying pecan pests and beneficial arthropods, pesticide management, and pest monitoring.

Research (Tomatoes): To reflect the shift in emphasis from field tomato production to greenhouse tomato production, the objectives of the tomato project will need to be redefined. The objectives will be revised to address critical needs faced by Louisiana greenhouse tomato producers such as the lack of insecticides for use in the greenhouse, particularly those that may be compatible with the use of biological control agents, and the need for alternative control methods that can be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with insecticides. The greenhouse tomato research will focus on developing a practical, yet sound IPM program for managing arthropod pests of greenhouse tomatoes. A greenhouse is currently under construction, which will allow for arthropod pest management research to be conducted without interfering with the ongoing research of the horticulturist or the plant pathologist. It’s possible that some field tomato research will be conducted; however, it will focus primarily on insecticide evaluation and management.

Extension (Tomatoes): Continue to provide tomato producers with up-to-date information via extension publications, e-mail, and the Internet. Visits to producers to address specific problems will continue on an as-needed basis. Continue to attend and present papers at professional and commodity group meetings.

The Pecan Research-Extension Station is located four miles south of Shreveport, Louisiana. The station covers approximately 100 acres, of which about 60 acres are currently in pecan production. The main office building houses faculty and research associate offices, along with horticulture and plant pathology laboratories. The entomology laboratory is housed in a separate building. Other buildings include a maintenance shop, buildings for equipment storage, and buildings for pecan processing and packaging. Two greenhouses, one for the plant pathologist and one for the entomologist, are currently under construction. These greenhouses will be used for greenhouse tomato and vegetable insect and disease pest management research.

Mississippi State University, B. S. Zoology, 1961

Mississippi State University, M. S. Zoology/Minor Genetics, Denzel E. Ferguson, Major Professor, June 1963

LSU, Ph.D., Entomology/Minor Animal Physiology, S. D. Hensley Major Professor, May 1967

July, 1976-Present, Professor, LSU, Insect Physiology/Chemical Ecology, Research and Teaching

January, 1998-Present, Extension Specialist, LSU, Sweetpotato IPM

July, 1971-July 1976, Associate Professor, LSU,Insect Physiology, Research and Teaching

July, 1968-July 1971, Assistant Professor, LSU, Insect Physiology, Research and Teaching

Hatch Project LAB03440 entitled AThe integration of new technology into insect pest management systems: Strategies for sweetpotato and sugarcane.@ 1a. Improve sweetpotato weevil pest management by investigating the role of pheromones and host plant volatiles combined with insecticide formulations, 1b. Survey wild host plants for the weevil in south Louisiana to determine their role in contributing to commercial field infestations, 2. Develop sex attractants as new tools to investigate the biology and ecology of Phyllophaga species. 3. Investigate management strategies for controlling aphids and whiteflies, vectors of insect viruses, in greenhouse grown micropropagated sweetpotatoes. 4. Determine if soil insect damage to sweetpotatoes can be reduced using alternate, sustainable systems and reducing the amount of insecticides applied to the crop. One grower in 2000, for example, spent $180,000 on 750 acres, not including pre-plant insecticides, to control pest species. 5. Identification of an effective lure for sugarcane borer. Extension Plan: Develop educational plan and pheromone sampling method to detect adult Phyllophaga and seasonal occurrence of grubs. Demonstrate effectiveness of new chemicals and develop a synthetic pyrethroid for control of sweetpotato weevil. Work with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture to develop a weevil Aeradication@ program for the pink tag area of the State. Train agents and growers through workshops and field contacts.

Teaching: I taught insect physiology from 1968 thru 1986. After that, Dr. J. P. Woodring (Zoology) began teaching insect physiology as a cross-referenced course with entomology. Currently, my teaching component is satisfied through supervision of graduate students, serving on student committees, and participating in lectures and seminars.

Selected Publications:

Hammond, A. M., Jr., and T. N. Hardy. 1988. Quality of diseased plants as hosts for insects. In: Plant Stress - Insect Interactions. E. A. Heinrichs (ed.). pp. 381-432. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. N.Y.

Clay, K., T. N. Hardy and A. M. Hammond. 1985. Fungal endophytes of grasses and their effects on an insect herbivore. Oecologia 66:1-5.

Hardy, T. N., K. Clay and A. M. Hammond, Jr. 1985. Fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): A laboratory bioassay and larval preference study for fungal endophytes of perennial ryegrass. J. Econ. Entomol. 78:571-575.

Fescemyer, H. W. and A. M. Hammond. 1986. Effect of density and plant age on color phase variation and development of larval velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hubner (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 15:784-789.

Hardy, T. N., K. Clay, and A. M. Hammond, Jr. 1986. Leaf age and related factors affecting endophyte-mediated resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) in tall fescue. Environ. Entomol. 15:1083-1089.

Fescemyer, H. W., R. L. Rose, T. C. Sparks, and A. M. Hammond. 1986. Juvenile hormone esterase activity in developmentally synchronous ultimate stadium larvae of the migrant insect, Anticarsia gemmatalis. J. Insect Physiol. 32:1055-1063.

Grant, A. J., R. J. O'Connell, and A. M. Hammond, Jr. 1987. A comparative study of the neurophysiological response characteristics of olfactory receptor neurons in two species of noctuid moths. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 510:311-314.

Teo, L. H., H. W. Fescemyer, J. P. Woodring, and A. M. Hammond. 1987. Carbohydrate and fatty acid titres during flight of the migrant noctuid moth, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hubner. Insect Biochem. 17:777-781.

Hammond, A. M. and H. W. Fescemyer. 1987. Physiological correlates in migratory noctuids: the velvetbean caterpillar as a model. Insect Sci. Applic. 8:581-589.

Grant, A. J., R. J. O'Connell, and A. M. Hammond, Jr. 1988. A comparative study of pheromone perception in two species of noctuid moth. Insect. Behavior. 17:213-219.

Linn, C. E., Jr., A. M. Hammond, J. W. Du, and W. L. Roelofs. 1988. Specificity of male response to multicomponent pheromones in the noctuid moths, Trichoplusia ni and Pseudoplusia includens. J. Chem. Ecol. 14:47-57.

Fescemyer, H. W. and A. M. Hammond. 1988. Effect of larval density and plant age on adult size and biochemical composition of the migrant moth, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hubner (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 17:213-219.

Fescemyer, H. W. and A. M. Hammond. 1988. The relationship between population density, juvenile hormone, juvenile hormone esterase and phase variation in larvae of the migrant insect, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hubner. J. Insect Physiol. 34:29-35

Woodring, J. P., H. W. Fescemyer, J. A. Lockwood, A. M. Hammond and G. Gade. 1989. Adipokinetic hormone mobilization of lipids and carbohydrates in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 92A, (1):61-70.

Gregory, B. M., S. J. Johnson, A. W. Lievens and A. M. Hammond. 1990. A Mid-Latitude Survival Model of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 19:1017-1023.

Pashley, D. P., T. N. Hardy, A. M. Hammond, and J. A Mihn. 1990. Genetic evidence for sibling species within the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 83:1048-1053.

Teo, L. H., A. M. Hammond, J. P. Woodring and H. W. Fescemyer. 1990. Study of some aspects of glycosidases present in the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 96B; 671-676.

Pashley, D. P., and A. M. Hammond. 1992. Reproductive isolating mechanisms in fall armyworm host strains. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 85:400-405.

Jannson, R. K., L. J. Mason, R. L. Heath, K. A. Sorensen, A. M. Hammond, & J. V. Robinson. 1992. Pheromone-trap monitoring system for sweetpotato weevil (Coleoptera: Apionidae) in the southern United States: Trap Type and Pheromone Dose. J. Econ. Entomol. 85:416-423.

Jansson, R. K., L. J. Mason, R. L. Heath, K. A. Sorensen, A. M. Hammond, & J. V. Robinson. 1992. Pheromone-trap monitoring system for sweetpotato weevil (Coleoptera-Apionidae) in the southern United States: Pheromone Purity and Production Source. Tropical Pest Management. 28:196-200.

Pashley, D. P., T. N. Hardy and A. M. Hammond. 1995. Host Effects on Development and Reproductive Traits in Fall Armyworm Strains (Lep: Noctuidae). Ann. Soc. Amer.88:748-755.

Wei, Xikui, Seth J. Johnson and A. M. Hammond. 1998. Sugar Feeding Strategy of Adult Velvetbean Caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol.27:1235-1241.

Mao, Lixin., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond and D.R. LaBonte. 2000. Effect of Sweetpotato Genotype, Storage Time and Production Site on Feeding and Ovipositon Behavior of the Sweetpotato Weevil, Cylas formicarius. Florida Entomologist (IN Press).

Luo, Li-Zhi, S. J. Johnson, A. M. Hammod, Jr., W. B. Showers and C. E. Sorensen. Behavioral and Reproductive Status of Emigrant and Immigrant Populations of True Armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta(Haworth) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. (Submitted).

Luo, Li-Zhi, S. J. Johnson, A. M. Hammond, Jr., W. B Showers, J.D. Lopez, K. B. Beerwinkle,and J.K. Westbrook. Determination and Consideration of Flight Potential in a Laboratory Population of True Armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. (Submitted).

Mcelfresh, J. S., A. M. Hammond and J. G. Millar. 2000. Sex Pheromone Components of the Buck Moth Hemileuca maia. J. Chem. Ecology. (Submitted).

Hammond, A. M. with D. Pollet, D. Ring, and R. Story. 1996. Sweetpotato Insect Pest Management. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana State Cooperative Extension Service. Pub. 2620.

Hammond, Abner M., Rick N. Story and Mark J. Murray. 1997. Sweet Potato Insect Management: Programs and Progress. Louisiana Agriculture. Vol. 40, No. 4, pp. 7-9.

Story, Rick N., Abner M. Hammond, Lixin Mao and Don R. LaBonte. 1997. The Search for a Weevil-Resistant Sweet Potato. Louisiana Agriculture. Vol. 40, No. 4, pp. 13.

Hammond, A. M. 1999. Management of the sweetpotato weevil. Pub. 2340. La. Cooperative Extension Service.

Hammond, A. M., 1998. Sweetpotato IPM in Louisiana. Invited Presentation, Pesticide Division of EPA. Arlington, VA. Sept.8-9.

Hammond, A. M., 1999. Design of a Sweetpotato Weevil Eradication Program. Invited Seminar, Texas Sweetpotato Association, Overton, TX. Aug.18-19.

Hammond, A. M.,1999. Integrated Pest Management in Sweetpotato: Strategies and Research. Invited Seminar, Mississippi State University, Entomology, May 27-28.

Co-Pi-Southern Regional IPM Grant, Migration and Population Dynamics of the Velvetbean Caterpillar. $80,000, 1985-1987. Renewal $77,000, 1988-1990.

Co-Pi-NRI USDA/CSRS , Testing a Migration Paradigm for the Velvetbean Caterpillar,$140,000, 1991-1994.

Co-Pi-Southern Regional IPM Grant, Pheromone Trap Monitoring System for Sweetpotato Weevil Management in the Southeastern United States, $100,000, 1988-1990.

Research: Continue chemical ecology research. Enhance sweetpotato weevil management by continuing to study the role of pheromones and host plant volatiles combined with insecticide formulations. Develop sex attractant survey system for Phyllophaga spp. to aid in study of the biology and ecology of these damaging pests. Continue to evaluate new chemicals and methods of application for control of sweetpotao pests, including lepidopterous species, whiteflies and aphids. I hope to secure a regional grant proposal with MS. and TX. to evaluate sustainable agricultural systems for sweetpotato insect IPM. We hope to obtain funding to support continuation of insect migration research. Extension: Support sweetpotato IPM through training programs, demonstration research, and interactions with growers and commodity groups. Interact with Louisiana Sweetpotato Association, Farm Bureau, Department of Agriculture and EPA to maintain effective insecticides until alternate chemicals are registered for use in sweet potato.

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Entomology, 1989. Dissertation: The social biology and ecology of Formica montana in southern Wisconsin. Advisor: Robert L. Jeanne

M. S. Washington State University, Pullman, Entomology, 1985. Thesis: Biology of Myrmecophila manni (Orthoptera: Gryllidae). Advisor: Roger D. Akre

B. S. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. 1976. Double Major: Biology and Psychology

Associate Professor: Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Urban Entomology; termites, ants, wasps, fleas and cockroaches. Promoted from Assistant Professor, with tenure, on 1 July 1996. Assistant Professor: Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center1 Dec. 1990 -1996.

Adjunct Associate Professor: Department of Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. Synthesis and bioassay of termite trail following substances. January 1992 - 1996 Assistant; Associate since 1996.

Industry Consultant: S. C. Johnson & Son Inc., Racine, Wisconsin, and American Cyanamid, Princeton, New Jersey. Laboratory and field bioassays on efficacy of ant baits. Repellency of natural products of paper wasps against ants and yellowjackets. 1989-1990.

Teaching activities:

Webpage: www.agctr.lsu.edu/wwac/termites

Household Insects 4001 (Fall, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998).

The objectives of this course are to familiarize the student with the behavior, ecology, life histories, identification and control of insect inquilines of humans. The student will gain an appreciation of insect life in nature and develop an integrated pest management philosophy for controlling indoor and outdoor pests found in close association to humans.

Insect Morphology 4014 (Fall, 1991, 1993).

This class focused on laboratory examination of insect form and function. Lectures emphasize evolutionary relationships. Students completed a semester long morphological study on an insect.

Summer Pest Control Institute (Summer, 1991 through 2000).

Pest control operators are given classroom instruction on pest insect biology, ecology and control for eight hours a week over a six week period.

Master Termite Training Center (approximately 1 class per month, 1992 through 2000). In coordination with Extension entomologists and the Louisiana Pest Control Association (LPCA) this course provides detailed instruction on the biology and control of termiteS.

Course newly developed and taught: Insect Behavior 4100 (started Fall 1999).This course was developed to offer basic instruction in insect behavior and is designed to be of interest to all disciplines in the life sciences; the behavior of social insects is emphasized.

Research Activities:

Area of Emphasis: Urban Entomology: Developing control strategies in social insects based on fundamental research, particularly on ants and termites.

Current research focuses on the biology, behavior and control of Formosan termites. Identified were certain chemicals that are associated with termite communication behavior. By manipulating these chemicals, enhanced suppression techniques that slow or even halt the termites’ population explosion, especially evident in New Orleans, might be realized. In particular, new discoveries in the biochemistry and behavior of Formosan termites can enhance baiting systems. Using baits containing attractive volatile additives will radiate the chemical attractant, orienting foraging termites to the bait. Baits have an advantage over conventional termite pest management by requiring several 10-fold less chemical. In addition, this tool potentially destroys the colony and does not behave as chemical barriers are intended, as repellents from wooden structures.

In an eleven-year census (1989 through 1999) in the French Quarter of New Orleans and surrounding areas, Coptotermes formosanus alate numbers were found to be increasing dramatically in all years but one. Moreover, in parks and neighborhoods in New Orleans and Lake Charles, LA, as well as in Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles, alarmingly high numbers of this exotic pest were observed infesting live trees. Termite baits and non-repellent termiticides have shown the most promise as practical weapons to combat the unprecedented termite problem in Louisiana. Studies on the foraging behavior of Formosan subterranean termites enhanced our ability to precision target bait placements for termite control in the field. In addition, research indicated the attractiveness of larger food sources to Formosan subterranean termites. Several grants from BellSouth Telecommunications are aiding our efforts in the evaluation of baits to stop the devastation being caused by Formosan subterranean termites to underground telephone cables. Fifteen public schools in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes are being used in a study to evaluate the ability of two bait systems and one non-repellent termiticide to reduce termite populations. In an attempt to reduce the high labor costs associated with bait systems, a signaling device was invented in 1999 by myself and J. K Paxson that indicates when termites are present in a bait. Another detection system being developed through a current LEQSF grant is based on the volatiles associated with Formosan subterranean termites.

Starting in 1993, application technology was developed in our field research using non-repellent termiticides for treatment of infested trees. A state initiative used this knowledge, and in 1999-2000, 300,000 trees were drilled by pest control operators and injection of a foam solution of fipronil or imidacloprid was attempted. I have assembled a team that includes LSU AgCenter Extension personnel to evaluate the efforts in this control program. As a member of the Louisiana Formosan Termite Task Force Technical Committee, ways to implement my laboratory’s research on natural chemical treatments of mulches and structural wood using borates and plant root extracts also are being investigated. Nootkatone was identified as a vetiver root compound that has termite repellency. LSU AgCenter has filed a patent on this discovery.

Henderson, G., and K. M. Pickett. 2000. Paper Wasps, pp. 28-30 In: Handbook of Household and Structural Insect Pests, R. E. Gold and S. C. Jones (eds.). Entomol. Soc. Am., Lanham, MD.

Henderson, G.,1998. Primer pheromones and possible soldier caste influence on the evolution of sociality in lower termites, pp.314-330 In: Pheromone Communication in Social Insects, R. K. Vander Meer, M. Breed, M. Winston, K. Espelie (eds.). Westview Press.

Henderson, G., andB. T. Forschler. 1996. Termite bait screening using naturally-infested trees, pp. 449-458 In: International Conference on Insect Pests in the Urban Environment, K. B. Widley (ed.). Edinburg, Scotland.

Vargo, E. L., and G. Henderson. 2000. Identification of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki. Molecular Ecology 9: 1935-1938.

Wright, M. S., A. R. Lax, G. Henderson and J. Chen. 2000. Growth response of Metarhizium anisopliae to two Formosan subterranean termite nest volatiles, naphthalene and fenchone. Mycologia 29: 42-45.

Chen, J., G. Henderson, and R. A. Laine. 1999. Lignoceric acid and hexacosanoic acid: Major components of soldier frontal gland secretions of the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus). J. Chem Ecol. 25: 817-824.

Fei, H., and G. Henderson. 1999. Effect of moisture and two nitrogen sources on nest site choice by alates and dealates of Coptotermes formosanus in the laboratory (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 34: 581-589.

Hedlund, J. C., and G. Henderson. 1999. Effect of available food size on search tunnel formation by the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 92: 610-616.

Henderson, G., K. Sharpe-McCollum, and C. Dunaway. 1998. Subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) attack on ground monitors around an apartment complex in fixed pattern placements versus conducive placements. Fla. Entomol. 81: 461-464.

Wiltz, B.A., G. Henderson, and J. Chen. 1998. Effect of naphthalene, butylated hydroxytoluene, dioctyl phthalate, and adipic dioctyl ester; Chemicals found in the nests of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) on a saprophytic Mucor sp. (Zygomycetes: Mucorales). Environ. Entomol. 27: 936-940.

Chen, J., G. Henderson, C.C. Grimm, S.W. Lloyd and R. Laine. 1998. Naphthalene in Formosan subterranean termite carton nests. J. Agr. and Food Chem. 46: 2337-2339.

Chen, J., G. Henderson, C.C. Grimm, S.W. Lloyd, and R. A. Laine. 1998. Termites fumigate their nest with naphthalene. Nature 392: 558-559.

Chen, J., and G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 1998. Isolation and identification of 2-phenoxyethanol from ball-point pen ink as a trail-following substance of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki and Reticulitermes sp. J. Entomol. Sci. 33: 97-105.

Chen, J., and G. Henderson. 1997. Tunnel and shelter tube convergence of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the laboratory. Sociobiology 30: 305-318.

Henderson, G., 1996. Alate production, flight phenology, and sex-ratio in Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, and introduced subterranean termite in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sociobiology 28: 319-326.

Chen, J, and G. Henderson. 1996. Feeding preference of Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki) for some amino acids. J. Chem. Ecol. 22: 2359-2369.

Pop-up termite indicator. United States Patent; with J.K. Paxson, Serial number 09/512,723; filed 24 February 2000.

Nootkatone as a repellent and toxicant to Formosan subterranean termites; with D. Huemann and R. A. Laine. United States Patent Provisonal App. No. 60/160,251; 1999.

Compositions and methods for detecting and killing termites; with J. Chen and R. A. Laine (submitted February 1997, File No. 97A2; filed 3 February 1998, Patent no. 5,874,097 issued, 3 February 1999).

A new termite bait design—compartmentalized preconditioning bait system (CPBS); with J. Chen (submitted 25 August 1995, filed 7 December 1995, allowed 15 April 1998; patent date 14 July 1998; Patent no. 5,778,596).

A non-insecticidal repellent against flying, biting and stinging insects: methyl palmitate, butyl palmitate and methyl myristate; with R. L. Jeanne, Patent no. 5,109,022. 1992.

2000. Certificate of Recognition for "Innovative Work Toward the Control of Formosan Termites", the Vieux Carre’ Commission.

2000. Award for Research Excellence, Orkin Pest Control ($3000)

1999. Award for Research Excellence, Orkin Pest Control ($3000)

1998. Certificate of Appreciation presented by Exchange Club of Baton Rouge

1997. Award for Research Excellence, Orkin Pest Control ($3000).

1997. Conferred degree of Canal Street Farmer, by Agribusiness Council of NO, LA.

1996. Made Honorary Citizen of St. Bernard Parish by Parish Officials.

1995. Award for Research Excellence, Orkin Pest Control, 29 December ($3000).

1993. Van Waters and Rogers Distributors, Excellence in Research Award ($500)

1972 – Bachelor of Science (Zoology), Auburn University, Auburn, AL

1974 – Master of Science (Entomology), Auburn University, Auburn, AL

1978-- Ph.D in Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Department of Entomology July 1988-present, Professor; July 1981-June 1988, Associate Professor; June 1978-July 1981, Assistant Professor. Research, teach and advise graduate students.

Texas A&M University, College Station, Department of Entomology Jan. 1975-June 1978, Graduate Research Assistant. Graduate student in Ph.D program.

Auburn University, Auburn, Department of Zoology Sept. 1972-Aug. 1974, Graduate Research Assistant. Graduate student in Master’s program.

79% Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station,

21% in College of Agriculture

Research Interests. Biological control, integrated pest management, insect migration, and biology and ecology of noctuids.

Current Research. My Hatch project involves the biology and management of selected arthropod pests of ornamentals, turf and citrus with an emphasis on biological control. Research has included a study of the seasonal phenology of the azalea lace bug, which is the most important pest of azaleas in the eastern half of the US. A successful classical biological control program was conducted against the citrus leafminer with the imported parasitoid, Ageniaspis citricola. During the last two years the most important pest of satsuma mandarin orange in Louisiana has been a complex of leaf-footed bugs. Recent funding of a special grant will enable some expanded research on seasonal phenology, characterization of damage, new and alternative insecticides for control and an aggregation pheromone. Classical biological control efforts are underway against the red imported fire ant with the introduced phorid fly parasitoid Pseudacteon tricuspis and the imported southern and tawny mole crickets with Ormia depleta. Before I began my current effort in biological control I conducted research on various aspects of noctuid ecology and migration.

Teaching. I teach the entomology section of Introduction to Pest Management (ENTM & PLHL 2050) a team-taught course required in the Agronomic Crops concentration in the Plant & Soil Science Curriculum. I taught Insect Population Ecology (ENTM 7001) from 1981-1987 as a formal course and several times afterwards as a special problem. I have directed 5 MS and 4 Ph.D students.

Pashley, D. P. and S. J. Johnson. 1986. Genetic population structure of migratory moths. The velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 79:26-30.

Johnson, S. J. 1987. Migration and life history strategy of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in the Western Hemisphere. Insect Sci. Appl. 8:543-549.

Mason, L. J., S. J. Johnson and J. Woodring. 1989. Seasonal and ontogenetic examination of the reproductive biology of Pseudoplusia includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol.18:980-985.

Lee, Joon-Ho, S. J. Johnson, and V. L. Wright. 1990. Quantitative survivorship analysis of the velvetbean caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae in soybean fields in Louisiana. Environ. Entomol. 19: 978-986.

Gregory, B. M., Jr., S. J. Johnson, A. W. Lievens, A. M. Hammond, and A. Delgado-Salinas. 1990. A midlatitude survival model of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 19:1017-1023.

Johnson, S.J. 1995. Insect migration in North America: synoptic scale transport in a highly seasonal environment. In. Insect Migration: Tracking Resources Through Space and Time. V.A. Drake & A.G. Gatehouse (eds.) Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. pp. 31-66.

Wei, X. and S.J. Johnson. 1996. Gravimetric method for the measurement of sugar consumption by adult velvetbean caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomol. 79:384-392.

Ivey, P.W. and S.J. Johnson. 1997. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis and cabbage cultivar resistance to diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). Florida Entomol. 80:396-401.

Wei, X., S. J. Johnson and A. M. Hammond. 1998. Sugar-feeding strategy of adult velvetbean caterpillar (Lepidopter: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 27:1235-1241.

Ivey, P. W. and S. J. Johnson. 1998. Integrating control tactics for managing cabbage looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and diamond back moth (Lepidoptera:Yponomeutidae). Trop. Agric. (Trinidad) 75:369-374.

Peng, F., J. R. Fuxa, A. R. Richter & S. J. Johnson. 1999. Effects of heat -sensitive agents, soil type, moisture, and leaf surface on persistence of Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) nucleopolyhedrovirus. Environ. Entomol. 25:330-338

Selected Presentations:

Johnson, S. J. Migration and life history strategy of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in the Western Hemisphere. International Congress of Tropical Entomology. Nairobi, Kenya, September 1986 (Invited).

Mason, L. J. and S. J. Johnson. Oogenesis-flight syndrome in Pseudoplusia includens (Walker): Evidence for a return migration. Entomological Society of America. Boston, MA. December 1987.

Johnson, S. J., B. M. Gregory and A. M. Hammond. Migration and population dynamics of the velvetbean caterpillar: A basis for regional pest management (Poster). National IPM Symposium/Workshop. Las Vegas, NV. April 1989.

Johnson, S. J., B. M. Gregory, S. A, Hsu, and A. M. Hammond. Testing a migration paradigm for the velvetbean caterpillar. American Meteorological Society 10th Conf. on Biometeorology and Aerobiology. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 1991.

Johnson, S. J. Insect migration, weather and climate in North America. International Congress of Entomology. Beijing, China. July 1992 (Invited).

Luo, L., S.J. Johnson, A.M. Hammond, J.P. Woodring, W.B. Showers, and A.J. Keaster. Investigation of pre- and postmigratory parameters in the true armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haworth). Entomological Society of America. Dallas, TX. December 1994 (Poster).

Johnson, S.J., L. Luo, A.M. Hammond, J.D. Lopez, J.K. Westbrook, and J.F. Esquivel. Reproduction-flight-syndrome in field populations of a migratory noctuid, the true armyworm Pseudaletia unipuncta. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Biloxi, MS. March 1996.

Hoy, M.A., S.J. Johnson, and R. Nguyen. Classical biological control of the citrus leafminer: In theory and practice. International Conference on Managing the Citrus Leafminer. Orlando, FL. April 1996 (Invited).

Johnson, S.J., A. Vaughn, and W.J. Bourgeois. Rearing and release methods for Ageniaspis citricola for a classical biological control program of the citrus leafminer in Louisiana. International Conference on Managing the Citrus Leafminer. Orlando, FL. April 1996 (Invited).

Ivey, P.W. and S.J. Johnson. Integrated diamondback moth management in Jamaica. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Asheville, NC. March 1997.

Johnson, S.J., W. J. Bourgeois, and A. Vaughn. Biological control of the citrus leafminer in Louisiana. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Chattanooga, TN. March 1998.

Johnson, S. J. & D. C. Henne. Classical biological control research in Louisiana. 71^st Rocky Mountain Conference of Entomologists. Woodland Park, CO. August 2000.

Johnson, S. J., A. M. Hammond, S. A. Hsu, O. K. Huh, R. M.Baranoski, and L. J. Mason. 1991-1993.Testing a migration paradigm for the velvetbean caterpillar. USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program ($140,000).

Fuxa, J. R. and S. J. Johnson. 1993-1995. Introduction of NPV for suppression of Anticarsia gemmatalias in coastal legumes prior to emigration to soybean. USDA Southern Region IPM Special Research Grant ($66,932).

Johnson, S. J. and A. M. Hammond. 1994-1995. Physiological effect of oogenesis flight syndrome on the migration of the true armyworm and bollworm.USDA-ARS Specific Cooperative Agreement with Areawide Pest Management Research Unit at College Station, TX.($20,000).

Hooper-Bui, L. M, J. R. Fuxa, S. J. Johnson, and L. D. Foil. 1999-2000. Red imported fire ant management for Louisiana. Louisiana State Legislature ($350,000). My subproject - Biological control of red imported fire ant with phorid flies ($87,509).

Hooper-Bui, L. M., J. R. Fuxa, S. J. Johnson, and L. D. Foil. 2000-2001. Red imported fire ant management for Louisiana. Louisiana Board of Regents ($175,000). My subproject – Biological control of red imported fire ant with phorid flies ($55,887).

Johnson, S. J. and L. M. Hooper-Bui. 2000-2001. Biological control of the red imported fire ant in Louisiana with Pseudacteon decapitating flies. National Biological Control Institute ($13,5000).

Pending Grants:

Johnson, S. J. 2001-2002. Insect pest management on satsuma mandarian orange in Louisiana. USDA Special Grant for Satsuma Research in Gulf Coast States ($450,000 split 60:40 between Alabama and Louisiana, my portion is $25,000).

Tabular Summary of Achievements:

Research: Continue and expand IPM research on citrus pests. Continue classical biological control projects against mole crickets and red imported fire ant. Initiate a classical biological control project against the aquatic ferns, common and giant salvinia with two weevils. Conduct foreign exploration for additional natural enemies of red imported fire ant and salvinia and azalea lace bug. Push for a quarantine facility in Louisiana to enhance classical biological control research efforts.

Teaching: Continue to teach Introduction to Pest Management and possibly develop a biological control course.

1984 - Bachelor of Science (Agronomy), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

1987 - Master of Science (Entomology), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

1990 - Ph.D. in Entomology (Minor: Agronomy), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

April 1990-Present: 80% Northeast Research Station (Macon Ridge Location), Winnsboro, Louisiana; 20% Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA. Assistant Professor. Promoted to Associate Professor in July 1994. Promoted to Professor in July 1999.

1984-March 1990: Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Graduate Research Assistant.

1982-1986: Leonard Agricultural Consulting Service, St. Joseph, Louisiana. Independent private consultant.

Current Research, Teaching, and Other Programs:

100% Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station,

0% in College of Agriculture or Other College

0% Other budgeted responsibilities

Research: There are several research projects that I either coordinate or support the efforts or other scientists. These include

1) The Development of Insecticide Use strategies and Other Technologies for Cotton Insect Management. (40% time allocation). The primary objectives of this project are to develop insecticide use strategies to manage the cotton arthropod pest complex in Louisiana, evaluate GMO insect resistant cotton lines, and further develop a system for terminating late-season insect pest control strategies.

2). Management of Insecticide Resistance in Pests of Cotton (20% time allocation). This project is currently being revised. The objectives of this project are to monitor changes in susceptibility of key cotton arthropods to crop protection products, develop management strategies to delay resistance, and examine remedial actions plants in the event of resistance.

3) USDA Special Grants Program Environmental: Tillage, Silviculture and Waste Management; Sub-Project Title: Impact of Cotton Conservation Tillage Production Systems on Insect Pest Populations and Management Strategies (20% time allocation). My efforts in this project are to integrate and refine arthropod management strategies as agronomic practices for crop production are modified.

4) Influence of cultural practices on corn production in NE LA/ cotton production systems for the Macon Ridge Area of Louisiana (10%/10% time allocation). I support these two projects by collecting pest management information from the principal investigator’s studies and using that data to support change in IPM recommendations.

Teaching: Currently, I have no formal responsibilities for teaching classes in the Department of Entomology. Occasionally, I support the IPM classes by participating in lectures and laboratory exercises. The research efforts of the cotton entomology project include graduate student education and training. During the last 10 years, I have been associated with the training of over 30 students. Most of these students have conducted research programs under some level of my guidance at the Macon Ridge Research Station.

Other: Although I have no formal Cooperative Extension Service responsibilities, I spend 10-15% of my efforts in the transfer of technology to Louisiana’s producers, county agent education, training of agricultural consultants, and troubleshooting IPM problems on farms.

Selected Publications:

Leonard, B. R., J. B. Graves and P. Ellsworth. 1999. Insect and mite pests of cotton, pp. 489-551. IN W. Smith (ed.) Cotton Production. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, NY.

Gore, J., B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, D. R. Cook, and J. H. Fife. 2000. Maturity and yield responses of non-transgenic (cv. Stoneville 474) and transgenic Bt cotton (cv. NuCotn 33B) to simulated bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) injury. J. Cotton Sci. 4: 152-160. http://www.jcotsci.org/2000/issue03/html/.

Gore, J., B. R. Leonard, G. E. Church, J. S. Russell, and T. S. Hall. 2000. Cotton boll abscission and yield losses associated with first instar bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) injury on non-transgenic (cv. Deltapine 54315) and transgenic Bt (cv. NuCOTN 33B) cotton. J. Econ. Entomol. 93:690-696.

Graves, J. B., B. R. Leonard and J. A. Ottea. 1999. Chemical approaches to managing arthropod pests, pp. 487-519. IN J. Ruberson (ed.) Handbook of Pest Management. M. Dekker, Inc. New York, NY.

Grymes, C. F., J. L. Griffin, B. R. Leonard, D. L. Jordan and D. J. Boethel. 1999. Influence of weeds on insecticide deposition and soybean looper (Pseudoplusia includens) management. Weed Sci. 47:321-326.

White, C. A., B. R. Leonard, E. Burris, and J. B. Graves. 1999. Laboratory and field evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner insecticides against tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J. Cotton Sci. 3:21-28. http://www.jcotsci.org/1999/issue03/toc.html.

Adamczyk, J. J., J. Holloway, J. B. Graves and B. R. Leonard. 1998. Larval survival and development of the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on normal and transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton. J. Econ. Entomol. 91:539-545.

Mascarenhas, R. N., D. J. Boethel, B. R. Leonard, M. L. Boyd and C. G. Clemens. 1998. Resistance monitoring to Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) insecticides for soybean loopers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) collected from soybean and transgenic Bt-cotton. J. Econ. Entomol. 91:1044-1050.

Mascarenhas, V. J., J. B. Graves, B. R. Leonard and E. Burris. 1998. Susceptibility of field populations of beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to commercial and experimental insecticides. J. Econ. Entomol. 91:827-833.

Gould, F., A. Anderson, A. Jones, D. Sumerford, D. Heckel, J. Lopez, S. Micinski, B. R. Leonard and M. Laster. 1997. Initial frequency of alleles for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis toxins in field populations of Heliothis virescens. Proceedings Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 94:3519-3523.

Martin, S. H., J. A. Ottea, B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris, S. Micinski and G. E. Church. 1997. Effects of selected synergists on insecticide toxicity in tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in laboratory and field studies. J. Econ. Entomol. 90:723-731.

Sparks, T. C., J. B. Graves and B. R. Leonard. 1993. Insecticide resistance and the tobacco budworm: Past, present and future, pp.149-184. IN Roe and Kuhr [eds.] Reviews in Pesticide Toxicology, Vol. 2. Toxicology Communications, Inc. Raleigh, NC.

Elzen, G. W., B. R. Leonard, J. B. Graves, E. Burris and S. Micinski. 1992. Resistance to pyrethroid, carbamate, and organophosphate insecticides in field populations of tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in 1990. J. Econ. Entomol. 85:2064-2072.

Leonard, B. R. 1999. Cotton insect pest management in conservation tillage systems. National Conservation Tillage Cotton and Rice Conference. Fort Worth, TX. Jan. 20-21.

Leonard, B. R. 1999. Producer compliance with Bt cotton IRM strategies. EPA/USDA Workshop on IRM for Transgenic Bt Cotton. Memphis, TN. Aug. 26.

Leonard, B. R.. 1998. Efficacy of novel insecticides against the cotton caterpillar complex. Advanced Cotton Pest Management Short Course. Miss. State Univ. Starkville, MS. March 19-20.

Leonard, B. R. 1997. New insecticides for Heliothis/Helicoverpa control. USDA-ARS Five Year Project Review. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Oct. 7-8.

Leonard, B. R. 1996. Insect resistance in cotton and other row crops. National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants Annual Conference (IRAC Session). Orlando, FL. Jan. 23-25.

Leonard, B. R. 1996. Performance of transgenic Bt cotton in the United States during 1996. AgrEvo World Cotton Conference. Montpelier, France. Oct. 21-25.

Leonard, B. R. and R. L. Hutchinson. 1995. Effects of tillage systems on insect pests in southern row crops. Southern weed Science Society Annual Conference. Memphis, TN. Jan. 16-18.

Leonard, B. R. 1995. Management strategies used to control tobacco budworm in the Mid-South region of the United States. Alabama and Georgia Annual Agricultural Consultants Conference. Eufala, AL. March 16-17.

Leonard, B. R., M. B. Layton, J. L. Baldwin and D. R. Johnson. 1994. 1993 Mid-south experiences and insecticide resistance management guidelines for 1994. Beltwide Cotton Production Conferences, Cotton Insect Management Workshop. San Diego, CA. Jan 5-9.

Leonard, B. R. 1999. Commercial grant support from Agrochemical Industries. ($127,500 Northeast Res. Stn.; $38,500-Dept. of Entomology).

Leonard, B. R., R. L. Hutchinson and R. L. Rogers. 1995-2000. Impact of cotton conservation production systems on insect pest populations and management strategies. USDA Special Grants: Environmental Programs, Tillage, Silviculture and Waste Management, (ca. $32,000/year).

Leonard, B. R., E. Burris and J. B. Graves. 1995-2000. Management of tobacco budworm and bollworm with genetically-engineered cottons and novel insecticide use strategies in Louisiana. Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research and Cotton Incorporated (ca. $37,000/year)

Leonard, B. R. 1995-2000. A multi-state test of insecticide termination rules based on plant monitoring: Louisiana. Cotton Incorporated Core Project Program Louisiana State Support Committee for Cotton Research and Cotton Incorporated (ca. $19,500/year).

Research: 1) Continue a series of studies to identify cotton, corn, sorghum and soybean arthropod pest problems within selected agronomic production systems and determine the efficacy of candidate crop protection technologies, 2) To evaluate yield tolerance to late-season cotton pests and validate insecticide termination strategies based on crop physiology or weather oriented rules, 3) Continue to survey cotton, corn and grain sorghum conservation tillage production systems for insect pest problems and refine management strategies for those problems, 4) Participating in multidisciplinary studies and collect pest management information to address emerging pest problems.

Teaching: 1) Participate as a guest lecturer in the LSU Department of Entomology’s IPM classes, 2) Improve the student seminar class by developing a series of lectures and demonstrations, 3) Train MS and PhD level graduate students in crop protection strategies and provide opportunities for experience in solving field-oriented problems.

Professional and Service 1) Attend local and state grower meetings and provide information transfer to Louisiana’s farm public, 2) Attend selected state, regional and national meetings to present research results, 3) Continue to serve on graduate student advisory committees, 4) Participate in appropriate state and regional technical workshops.

Location: Division of Environmental Science, Entomology Project

LSU AgCenter 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 Telephone: (504) 286-4441

Fax: (504) 286-4477

E-mail: lmao@agctr.lsu.edu

Education: B.S. -- Beijing Agricultural University, P.R. China. Agricultural Entomology, 1984

Ph.D. -- Louisiana State University, Entomology, 1999

M.S. -- Louisiana State University, Statistics, 2000

Distribution of Effort: 100% Extension Entom; Areas: Household and Structural

(termite)

2000 – Extension Associate (Entomology), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter

1992 – 1995 Assistant Professor, Plant Protection Department, China National Rice Research Institute

1986 – 1991 Research Associate, Plant Protection Department, China National Rice Research Institute

1984 – 1985 Research Assistant, Plant Protection Department, China National Rice Research Institute

1995 – 1999 Research Assistant, Entomology Department, Louisiana State

University

Entomological Society of America

Society of Entomological Science of China

Society of Plant Protection of China

Society of Entomology and Plant Pathology of Zhejiang Province

Hu, Guowen, Lixin Mao, Jian Tang, Minghua Zhu and Zhonghe Hu. 1988. Eval of rice germplasm resources on resistance to white-backed planthopper. Entom Knowledge 25(3):

Hu, Guowen, Lixin Mao, Jian Tang and Songyao Wang. 1988. Preliminary analysis on antixenosis and antibiosis of rice varieties to white-backed planthopper (Sogatella furcifere). Chinese J. Rice Sci. 2(2):78-84.

Jiang, Jianyun, Ying Tang, Xiaoming Zhang and Lixin Mao. 1989. An evaluation of integrated pest management for rice pests including diseases, insects, and weeds. Hunan Agri. Sci. 1989(5)

Mao, Lixin. 1989. The effect of antifeedants extracted from plants on rice insect pests. Plant Protection 15(1):18-19.

Mao, Lixin. 1991. Biochemical methods of determining insecticide resistance. Entomological Knowledge 28(2):113-114.

Mao, Lixin and Tianxi Liang. 1992. Monitoring in susceptibility of white-backed planthopper and brown planthopper to thirteen insecticides. Chinese J. Rice Sci. 6(2): 70-76.

Mao, Lixin and Tianxi Liang. 1995. Field evaluation of the effect of imidacloprid on rice planthoppers and their natural enemies. Plant Protection 21(2):42-44.

Mao, Lixin. 1996. Monitoring of insecticide resistance. pp. 215-219. In Li, Ruduo et al. (eds.) The brown planthopper and its population management. Fudan University Press, Shanghai, P. R. China.

Story, R. N., A. M. Hammond, L. Mao and D. R. LaBonte. 1997. The search for a weevil-resistant sweet potato. Louisiana Agriculture. 40(4):13.

Mao, L., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond and D. R. LaBonte. 1998. Evaluation of sweet potato cultivars for resistance to sweet potato weevil, 1997. Arthropod Management Tests 23:384.

Mao, L., L. E. Jett, R. Story, A. Hammond, J. K. Peterson and C. Clark. 1999. Evaluating the interaction between stress and resistance to the sweet potato weevil and post-harvest pathogens, pp. 70-76. In Sweet Potato Research 1997-1998, Sweet Potato Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.

Mao, L., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond and D. R. LaBonte. 2000. Field evaluation of sweet potato cultivars for resistance to sweet potato weevil, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1999. Arthropod Management Tests.

Mao, L., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond and D. R. LaBonte. Effect of sweet potato genotype, storage time and production site on feeding and oviposition behavior of the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Apoinidae). Florida Ent. (accepted)

Presentations:

Mao, L., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond, and D. R. LaBonte. 1997. Feeding and oviposition of sweet potato weevil, Cylas Formicarius elegantulus (Summers), on different sweet potato roots. December 14-18, Entomological Society of America National Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. Poster.

Mao, L., R. N. Story, A. M. Hammond and D. R. LaBonte. 1998. Feeding and oviposition preference of the sweet potato weevil among sweetpotato cultivars and lines. February 1-2, National Sweet Potato Collaboration Workshop, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mao, L., R. N Story, and A. M. Hammond. 1998. Nitrogen effect on the expression of sweet potato weevil resistance in sweet potato storage roots. November 8-12, Entomological Society of America National Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. Poster.

Story, R. N, A. M. Hammond, and L. Mao. 1998. Insect host plant resistance in sweet potato. November 8-12, Entom Society of America National Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Mao, L., L. Jett, R. Story, and A. Hammond. 1999. The influences of drought stress and manual defoliation on sweet potato resistance to sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Fab.). December 12-16, Entom Society of America National Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA Poster.

Ring, D. R., A. L. Morgan, W. D. Woodson, A. R. Lax, X. P. Hu, E. D. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. A pilot test for area wide management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. August 20-26, XXI International Congress of Entomology, Foz do lguassu, Brazil. Poster.

Ring, D. R., A. L. Morgan, and L. Mao. 2000. The Formosan subterranean termite in Louisiana. November 16-17, Environmental State of The State–V Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Morgan, A. L., D. R. Ring, X. P. Hu, L. Mao, and W. D. Woodson. 2000. A large area management program of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA. December 3-6, Entomological Society of American National Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Program:

I am currently employed as an extension associate (entomology) for the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. My area is household and structural entomology with the emphasis on Formosan subterranean termite management. My job involves developing and implementing termite control demonstrations in cooperation with pest control operators and termite education program.

Future goals:

My future goal is to develop a successful entomology program in both extension and research.

Location: Division of Environmental Science – Entomology, LSU AgCenter, P.O. Box 25100 Phone: (225) 578-2180, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100 Fax: (225) 578-2257, E-mail: cmccown@agctr.lsu.edu

Education: B.S. -- Louisiana State University, Vocational Agricultural Education, January 1968

Job Description: 100% Extension Associate – Responsible for the evaluation of the Formosan Termite Tree Treatment Program in Louisiana. This involves the identification of trees infested with Formosan termites prior to treatment, then periodic follow-up evaluations after treatment. I am also responsible for the distribution of the results of this program to the public, involvement in training, and demonstrations required with Extension specialists and agents with the overall goal to improve the tree treatment program.

February 1999 - present--Extension Associate (Entomology) Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter, work in LA to evaluate the Formosan Termite Tree Treatment Program.

June 1997-December 1999 -- Rhone Poulenc Agro Technical Service Representative

Was responsible for all technical sales support (data summaries, product bulletins, training, demo plots, etc.) on priority commercial/near-commercial products in assigned geographical area for obtaining key commercial product recommendations from influencers and arranging territory sales support studies; provided direct interface regarding registered product technical issues/needs with area crop consultants, extension personnel, customer technical personnel, seed technologists, and local university influencers; provided high-level technical input to Rhone Poulenc Field Research personnel regarding new compound/technology needs, new product registration needs, and important label expansions on current commercial products; was responsible for all new hires, sales, and customer training needs regarding technical product/crop/pest/application practices. My area of responsibility was all of Louisiana and the delta of Mississippi.

June 1991 to May 1997: Senior F.D. Scientist - Duties are the same as previous position.

August 1987 to May 1991: Senior Field Development Representative for Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company in Baton Rouge, LA. Duties included: field research, market, and technical product development and sales support for the state of LA.

August 1984 to August 1987: Assistant Regional Manager for Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. of the South/Southeast Region of FR&TD, Baton Rouge, LA. Duties included: managing three FR&TD specialists in the Southern Region (AK, KY, LA, MS, OK, TN and TX).

September 1981 to July 1984: Tech. Service Supervisor for Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. Duties included sales training, state recommendations, market development, complaint handling, demonstration plots and general support to sales and development for all of Rhone-Poulenc's products in the Mid-South Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas).

April 1973 to August 1981: Sales Representative for Rhodia, Inc., Chipman Division (Rhone-Poulenc) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Duties included selling company products in Louisiana's Agricultural, Non-crop, Turf and Ornamental Markets.

February 1969 to March 1973: Sales Representative for Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Duties included sales of T-H products in Louisiana and Southern MS in the Agricultural, Non-crop, Turf, Ornamental, and PCO markets.

February 1968 to February 1969: Sanitarian for the EBR Parish Unit of the LA State Bd of Health. Duties included sanitary health inspections of public eating and drinking establishments.

September 1964 to January 1968: Part-time job at LSU during college with the LSU Dairy Creamery Plant on campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Duties included dairy farm pick-ups, dairy product processing, campus delivery and general cleaning and maintenance of the plant.

Hammond, A., R. Story, M. Murray, C. McCown, and D. Ring. 1995 Evaluation of selected soil and foliar insecticides on sweet potatoes for control of white grubs and banded cucumber beetles, Evangeline Parish, LA. Arthropod Management Tests, 1997. Vol. 22, p. 167-170.

Hammond, A., R. Story, M. Murray, C. McCown, and D. Ring. 1995 Evaluation of selected soil and foliar insecticides on sweet potatoes for control of sweet potato weevil, white grubs and banded cucumber beetles, Hessmer, LA Arthropod Mgt Tests, 1997. Vol. 22, p. 167-170.

McCown, C., A. Hammond, R. Story, M. Murray, and D. Ring. 1997 Evaluation of selected soil and foliar insecticides on sweet potatoes for control of banded cucumber beetles, white-fringed beetle, white grub and sweet potato weevil, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 1997. Arthropod Management Tests, 1998 (in press).

Hammond, A., R. Story, M. Murray, C. McCown, and D. Ring. 1997 Evaluation of selected soil and foliar insecticides on sweet potatoes for control of banded cucumber beetles, white grub and white-fringed beetle, Grand Prairie, LA, 1997. Arthropod Mgt Tests, 1998 (in press).

Louisiana Agricultural Industries Association (President-1979)

Louisiana Pesticide Applicators Association

Louisiana Plant Protection Association

Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association

Southeastern Branch, Entomology Society of America

Location: Red River Research Station

Education:

M.S. Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Conferred: 1979, Advisor: Dr. David J. Boethel

B.S. Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA Conferred: 1977, Graduated with honors (Cum Laude)

1995 – present: Associate Professor, Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

1990 – 1995: Assistant Professor, Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

1984 – 1990: Instructor, Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

1981 – 1984: Research Associate, Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

1979 – 1981: Research Specialist, Entomology, Southwest Missouri State University, State Fruit Experiment Station

1978 – 1979: Graduate Research Assistant, Entomology, Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology

Current research is being conducted under two projects. The first entitled ‘Arthropod Integrated Pest Management in Cotton’ has three objectives: 1) evaluate the efficacy of experimental and registered insecticides and acaricides in controlling arthropod pests on cotton, 2) monitor insecticide resistance in arthropod pests of cotton, and 3) conduct studies on the basic biology, ecology, and/or behavior of cotton pests. This project and a similar project in the early 1990s was vital in providing growers with the necessary information they needed to control cotton insect pests under changing pest management conditions. Work under these projects along with research by other LSUAC cotton entomologists was important in the success of ‘Resistance Management Plans’ for the tobacco budworm and cotton aphid in the 1990s. Today, information from this project aids consultants and farmers with insecticide recommendations for Bt and conventional cotton, as well as providing important information on experimental compounds.

The second project entitled ‘Utilization of Host Plant Resistance in Cotton Arthropod Pest Management’ has two objectives: 1) evaluate the effectiveness of host plant resistant cultivars and strains against specific cotton arthropod pests, and 2) evaluate strategies for utilizing these cultivars and strains in pest management systems. Research under this project has centered on the evaluation of Bt cotton strains. Early work under this project was important to the success of the first commercial release of Bt cotton in 1996 by Monsanto and Delta and Pine Land companies. Research under this project has included variety and strain evaluations, GLP and regulatory trials, which have been vital to the release and proper use of Bt cotton in today’s cotton management programs.

Additionally, I spend a small percent of my time on biocontrol of musk thistle, Carduus nutans L. This work has included the first field release of Trichosirocalus horridus (Panzer) in Louisiana for thistle control and one referred publication on the establishment of Rhinocyllus conicus Froelich in Louisiana.

Micinski, S. 2000. Relationship between bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pheromone trap catches and yield differences in sprayed and unsprayed Bt cotton. Southwestern Entomologist

Micinski, S. and W.F. Waltman. 2000. Preliminary Evaluation of Bollgard II Cotton. LA Agric.

Fuxa, J.R., M.M. Matter, A. Abdel-Rahman, S. Micinski, A.R. Richter, and J.L. Flexner. 2001. Persistence and distribution of wild-type and recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses in soil. Microbial Ecology (accepted).

Griffin, J.L. and S. Micinski. 1998. Transgenic technology: Plants with ‘designer genes’ fend off pests. LA Agric. 41(4): 18-20.

Chapin, J.B., D.R. Ganaway, B.R. Leonard, S. Micinski, E. Burris, and J.B. Graves. 1997. Species composition of Heliothis spp. Captured in cone traps baited with synthetic bollowrm or tobacco budworm pheromone. Southwestern Entomologist 22:223-231.

Martin, S.H., J.A. Ottea, B.R. Leonard, J.B. Graves, E. Burris, and S Micinski. 1997. Effects of selected synergists on insecticide toxicity in tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in laboratory and field studies. J. Econ. Entomol. 90:723-731.

Gould, F., A. Anderson, S. Jones, D. Sumerford, D. Heckel, J. Lopez, S. Micinski, R. Leonard, and M. Laster. 1996. Initial frequency of alleles from resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis toxins in field populations of Heliothis virescens. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 94:3519-3523.

Martin, S.H., J.B. Graves, B.R. Leonard, E. Burris, S. Micinski, J.D. Powell, and J. Roberson. 1995. Susceptibility status of boll weevils from Louisiana to eleven insecticides. Southwestern Entom 21(1):59-74.

Micinski, S., R.A. Goyer, B.J. Fitzpatrick, R.D. Forrester, and P.E. Boldt. 1995. Establishment of Rhinocyllus conicus Froelich in northwest Louisiana. Southwestern Entom 20(4):407-412.

Martin, S.H., G.W. Elzen, J.B. Graves, S. Micinski, B.R. Leonard, and E. Burris. 1995. Toxicological responses of tobacco budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to selected insecticides. J Econ. Entomol. 88(3):505-511.

White, G.A., E. Burris, S. Micinski, W.D. Caldwell, B.R. Leonard, and J.B. Graves. 1994. Evaluation of transgenic cotton expressing the toxin of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki for control of the bollworm and tobacco budworm in Louisiana. LA Agric. 37(3):20-22.

Micinski, S., T.L. Kirkpatrick, and P.D. Colyer. 1994. An improved plant washing procedure for monitoring early season insect pests (Thysanoptera: Thripidae and Homoptera: Aphidae) in cotton. Southwestern Entomologist 20:17-24.

Graves, J.B., D.J. Boethel, J.A. Ottea, B.R. Leonard, E. Burris, and S. Micinski. 1993. Insecticide resistance management: an integral part of IPM in cotton and soybean production systems. LA Agric. 36(1):3-5.

Micinski, S., P.D. Colyer, K.T. Nguyen, and K.L. Koonce. 1993. Effects of planting date on the early-season pest complex and yield in cotton. LAES Bulletin #843.

Micinski, S., W.D. Caldwell, B.J. Fitzpatrick, and R.C. Griffin. 1992. First Louisiana field trial of transgenic cotton lines with insect resistance. LA Agric. 35(5):8-10.

Micinski, S., P.D. Colyer, K.T. Nguyen, and K.L. Koonce. 1992. Cotton white flower counts and yield with and without early-season pest control. J. Prod. Agric. 5:126-130.

Colyer, P.D., S. Micinski, and P.R. Vernon. 1991. Effect of thrips infestation on the development of cotton seedling diseases. Plant Dis. 75:380-382.

Graves, J.B., B.R. Loenard, S. Micinski, and E. Burris. 1991. A three year study of pyrethroid resistance in tobacco budworm in Louisiana: resistance management implications. Southwestern Entomologist Supplement No. 15 pp. 33-41.

Selected Presentations:

Micinski, S., and M.E. Farris. 2000. Beet armyworm pheromone trap catches in northwest Louisiana 1994-99. Poster Presentation. Beltwide Cotton Production Conferences. San Antonio, TX Jan 4-8.

Micinski, S. 1998. Biotechnological Advances in Cotton Insect Control. Invited Speaker. Louisiana Aerial Applicators Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, LA. Feb 2-4.

Micinski, S. 1995. BWACT results from isolated boll weevil infested areas in northwest Louisiana in 1994. Poster Presentation. Beltwide Cotton Production Conferences. San Antonio, TX. Jan 4-7.

Micinski, S. and P.E. Boldt. 1994. Establishment of Rhinocyllus conicus Froelich in northwest Louisiana. Poster Presentation. Entomological Society of America National Meeting. Dallas, TX.

Micinski, S. 1992-94 and 1996-98. Entomology Research Results from the Red River Research Station. Pest Management Consultants Workshop. Alexandria, LA.

Micinski, S. 1994 and 1997-98. Various research topics. Louisiana Cotton Forum. Monroe, LA.

Micinski, S. 1994 and 1997. Various research topics. Cotton Growers Research Day. Alexandria, LA.

Cotton Incorporated. 1992-96. Co-PI’s: Graves, Leonard, Burris, and Ottea – $25,000/yr.

LA Soybean Promotion Board. 1992-94. Co-PI’s: Rabb and Colyer – ca. $12,000/yr. Southern IPM Grant. 1992-93. Co-PI’s: Colyer and Kirkpatrick - $25,750/yr.

1997 Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station’s Tipton Team Research Award: Co-recipients: Burris, Graves, Leonard, and Ottea.

The two current cotton projects have a continuation date of mid-2002. These projects will be continued in their present form until that date. Projects will then be revised or re-written to address the current needs of the cotton industry. With the recent completion of an entomology greenhouse at the Red River Research Station, studies can now be conducted year round on insecticide efficacy, host plant resistance and other topics related to the current projects.

James A. Ottea

SYNOPSIS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES:

RESEARCH: A major thrust of my research is to develop rapid and reliable methods to identify and monitor resistance mechanisms expressed in wild populations of pest insects. The initial objective of this project was to establish assays to document the occurrence of resistance mechanisms in the tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens, a devastating pest of cotton in the mid-South. The long term goal of this project is to develop assays that may be used in the field by growers and consultants to provide unambiguous and timely identification of resistance mechanisms, and facilitate the implementation of rational resistance countermeasures. A second area of emphasis is to elucidate mechanisms regulating expression of detoxication enzymes in insects. Such enzymes (e.g. mixed-function oxidases, glutathione S-transferases and esterases) are used by insects to detoxify insecticides and plant toxins, but the mechanism by which insects "sense" which forms of these enzymes are needed in response to toxic insult is not known.

TEACHING: At present, I teach ENTM 7017 (Introduction to Insecticide Toxicology) and ENTM 7012 (Insect Biochemistry and Toxicology). ENTM 7017 is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of toxicology as it relates to insect control, and a balanced perspective of risks and benefits of insecticide use. In ENTM 7012, I teach basic principles of grant writing/reviewing, and provide an opportunity for students to explore toxicologically-relevant questions in a research environment. This is a laboratory-based course in which students write a short research proposal (that is peer-reviewed within the class), then spend a semester in the toxicology laboratory completing a research project of their choice.

Ph.D. (Entomology), University of California, Davis, CA Conferred: December, 1987, Areas of Specialization: Insecticide Toxicology, Insect Biochemistry and Genetics. Advisor: Bruce D. Hammock

M.S. (Entomology), Texas A&M University Conferred: December, 1980, Areas of Specialization: Insect Biochemistry and Genetics, Insecticide Resistance. Advisor: F.W. Plapp, Jr.

B.S. (Biology), Texas A&M University, Conferred: June, 1979

July 2000-present: Professor, Entomology, LAES, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

July 1995-2000: Associate Professor, Entomology, LAES, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

June 1990-1995: Assistant Professor, Entomology, LAES, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

May 1989-June 1990: Research Associate III, Entomology, NYSAES, Cornell University, Geneva, NY (Supervisors: D. Knipple and D. Soderlund)

November 1987-May 1989: Postdoctoral Associate, Entomology, NYSAES, Cornell University, Geneva, NY (Supervisor: D. Soderlund)

Initially, major effort was directed toward identifying mechanisms of resistance to pyrethroid and organophosphorus insecticides in H. virescens. A pharmacokinetic assay was developed and used in a two year study to show that enhanced metabolism was a major mechanism of resistance in wild populations of H. virescens (Ottea et al., 1995). This assay was employed and similar results were obtained in tests with pyrethroid-resistant soybean loopers (Pseudoplusia includens), an important pest of soybean in Louisiana (Thomas et al., 1996). In addition, an electrophysiological assay was developed for measuring reduced neuronal sensitivity, the second major mechanism of resistance to pyrethroid insecticides. This assay was used successfully to detect both low- and high-frequency expression of this mechanism in field-collected populations of H. virescens (Ottea et al., 1995; Ottea and Holloway, 1998). Further, results from this assay were used to validate the toxicological significance of mutations within sodium channel genes expressed in pyrethroid-resistant H. virescens (Park et al., 2000). Although these assays are reliable and robust, their field-utility is limited; therefore, results from these assays are being used to validate more rapid and user-friendly assays for detection of this mechanism. The ultimate goal of this objective is to provide growers and consultants with "diagnostic kits." Structurally-modified pyrethroids have been examined (and show promise) as components of such kits. Pyrethroids were synthesized in which the metabolically-labile phenoxybenzyl alcohol was removed and replaced with groups containing sterically-blocked sites of metabolism or groups that inhibit resistance- associated oxidases (Shan et al., 1998). In bioassays with pyrethroid-resistant larvae, a number of these modified pyrethroids were not resisted suggesting that modification of pyrethroid structure is a viable approach to developing new compounds with "anti-resistance" properties, or compounds useful for the rapid diagnosis of metabolic resistance to pyrethroids. Similarly, a rapid diagnostic test for resistance to organophosphate insecticides has been developed by using colorimetric substrates for esterases, a group of hydrolytic enzymes that has been shown to be associated with resistance to both pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides (Harold and Ottea, 1997, 2000). An excellent correlation was found between expression of esterase activity and resistance to the OP, profenofos in field-collected tobacco budworms. This correlation was used as the basis for development of a "squash test", in which esterases are visualized in rapid fashion on a small piece of filter paper. Studies to determine the field-utility of these methods are underway.

A second, major objective of my research is to examine expression and induction of multiple forms of enzymes (e.g. mixed-function oxidases, glutathione S-transferases and esterases) that are used by insects to detoxify insecticides and plant toxins. Disruption of enzyme induction is an inviting target for crop protection, but little is known the regulatory mechanisms involved. In addition, insight into the regulation of detoxifying enzymes will contribute to our understanding of metabolic cross-resistance. Biochemical assays were developed and optimized for studying expression of glutathione S-transferases in chemically-treated and -untreated fall armyworms, Spodoptera frugiperda. Multiple forms of this enzyme were expressed in this insect and activities of some (but not all) were induced following treatment of insects with the plant toxin 8-methoxypsoralen (Kirby and Ottea, 1995). Treatment of insects with a second chemical inducer, pentamethylbenzene, enhanced activities of a second biochemically-distinct "group" of glutathione S-transferases, and blocked induction by 8-methoxypsoralen. These results demonstrate that the insect's response to xenobiotics is relatively enzyme-specific and is mediated by multiple mechanisms. The identity of these mechanisms is being studied further. Regulation of enzymes involved in cross-resistance to insecticides is being studied with insecticide-selected strains of the tobacco budworm. Two strains, one selected with a pyrethroid and the other an organophosphate, were found to be resistance to both classes of insecticides: that is, resistance to the pyrethroid increased as a result of selection with an organophosphate and vice versa. Subsequent studies have shown that resistance has a metabolic basis and, in both cases, is associated with esterases (Harold and Ottea, 1997, 2000). The hypothesis that resistance to both insecticides results from the same esterase is being examined currently.

Kirby, M. L. and J. A. Ottea. 1995. Multiple mechanisms of glutathione S-transferase activity enhancement in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insect Biochem. Molec. Biol. 25, 347-353.

Ottea, J. A., A. M. Younis, R. J. Young, S. A. Ibrahim, B. R. Leonard and A. R. McCaffery. 1995. Biochemical and physiological mechanisms of pyrethroid resistance in Heliothis virescens (F.). Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 51, 117-128.

Ibrahim, S. A. and J. A. Ottea. 1995. Biochemical and toxicological studies with laboratory and field populations of Heliothis virescens (F.). Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 53, 116 -128.

Thomas, J. D., J. A. Ottea, D. J. Boethel, and S. A. Ibrahim. 1996. Factors influencing pyrethroid resistance in a permethrin-selected strain of the soybean looper Pseudoplusia includens (Walker). Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 55, 1-9.

Shan, G., R. P. Hammer, and J. A. Ottea. 1997. Biological activity of pyrethroid analogs in pyrethroid-susceptible and -resistant tobacco budworms, Heliothis virescens (F.). J. Ag. Food Chem. 45, 4466- 4473.

Harold, J. A. and J. A. Ottea. 1997. Toxicological significance of enzyme activities in profenofos-resistant tobacco budworms, Heliothis virescens (F.). Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 58, 23-33.

Ottea, J. A. and Holloway, J. W. 1998. Target-site resistance to pyrethroids in Heliothis virescens (F.) and Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 61, 155-167.

Ottea, J. A., Ibrahim S. A.,Younis A. M., and Young, R. J. 2000. Mechanisms of pyrethroid resistance in larvae and adults from a cypermethrin-selected strain of Heliothis virescens (F.), Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 66, 20- 32.

Park, Y, Lee, D., Taylor, M. F. J., Holloway, J., Ottea, J. A., Adams, M. E., and Feyereisen, R., 2000. Characterization of the L1029H mutation in the sodium channel for pyrethroid resistance in Heliothis virescens (F.), Pestic. Biochem. Physiol.66, 1-8.

Harold, J. A. and Ottea, J. A. 2000. Characterization of esterases associated with profenofos resistance in the tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens, Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol. 45, 47-59.

LEQSF (Enhancement Program) Co-PIs: Pashley and Fuxa $ 91,205 (1 yr), 1992, (Research and Development Program) Co-PI: Prowell)-$104,590 (2 yrs), 1995

Insecticide Resistance Action Committee/International- $ 87,523 (1992-94), Cotton Incorporated- $ 101,660 (1994-98)

ENTM 7017:"Introduction to Insecticide Toxicology" (Fall, 1990-98, every year; 2000- present, even years); 3 credit hours; 9.8 students/year

ENTM 7012: "Insect Biochem and Toxicol" (Fall, 1992-98; odd yrs); 4 cre hrs; 3.33 students/yr

ENTM 7007: "Seminar in Entomology" (Fall/Spring, 1993-4; 1997-8) cre hr; 10 students/year

ENTM 7008 (with D. Prowell): "Ag & the Environment" (Fall, 1993, 94); cre hr; 8 students/year

ENTM 7008 (with D. Prowell): "Developing Teaching Skills" (Spring, 1999); cre hr; 4 students

Jastro-Shields Research Fellowship, Recipient, 1986

USDA Competitive Research Grants - Plant Pest Science Panel Member, 1991

Tipton Team Research Award, 1997

LSU Entomology Club- Outstanding Professor, 1998

Editorial Board: Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology; 1998- present; Insect Biology; 2000- present; Louisiana Agriculture; 1998- present

Advisory Board: Texas Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Plan, ad hoc Review Panel (1998- present)

Last 10 years                    Career

Refereed publications

- book chapters                  3                                   4

- manuscripts                     17                                 25

Presentations

- meetings                          31                                36

- universities                        9                                 13

Funding $$

- competitive             385,000                         392,000

- other                        19,200                           19,200

- total                        $404,200                    $411,200

Personnel supervised

- M.S.                                 3                                 3

- PhD                                  3                                 3

- Postdoctoral                      4                                 4

Research: Emphasis will continue in research areas related to the expression of insecticide resistance (and associated resistance mechanisms) in populations of pest insects. Specific objectives will include characterization of resistance as it develops toward the newer chemistries currently being deployed in Louisiana agriculture. In addition, collaboration with Mike Stout will be strengthened with the specific goal of developing an appropriate biological/biochemical model for studying the expression of detoxifying enzymes in herbivorous insects.

A major shortcoming of past efforts has been the absence of molecular methodologies in these studies. Plans are currently being made for a sabbatical leave to gain a working knowledge of these methods, especially as they relate to the study of the genetic regulation of enzymes involved in metabolic resistance to insecticides.

Teaching: No major changes in ENTM 7017 ("Intro. to Insecticide Toxicology") or ENTM 7012 ("Insect Biochemistry and Toxicology") are foreseen. However, a third course ("Insect Biology") is currently being developed and will be offered as a cross-listed course to upper-level undergraduates in Biology. The objective of this course will be to provide these undergraduates with an overview of systematic, behavioral, and physiological aspects of Class Insecta.

Location: Division of Environmental Science, P.O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA 70894

Entomology Project Telephone: (225) 388-2180 LSU AgCenter Fax: (225) 388-2257

E-mail: dpollet@agctr.lsu.edu

Education: B.S.--Louisiana State University, General Entomology, 1966

M.S.--Louisiana State University, Forest Entomology, 1969

Ph.D.--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Entomology, 1972

Distribution of Effort: 50% Administration--Project Leader, Entomology

50% Extension Entomology Areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Sugarcane, Ornamental/Turf, Urban Forestry, and Vegetables

1982-present--Specialist (Entomology), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter 1978-1982--Associate Specialist, Entomology, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter

1972-1978--Assistant Professor, Entomology and Economic Zoology, Department of Entomology and Economic Zoology, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29631

1970-1972--Graduate Research Position, Entomology Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Dr. Bill Allen and Dr. John Weidhaas Summer and Fall—Plant Protection Worker, Plant Protection Division, USDA Animal and Health Service

1969-1970--Graduate Research Assistant, Entomology Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, NSF Grant, Dr. Michael Kisztarab

1966-1969--Graduate Research Assistant, Entomology Department, Dr. Abe Oliver

ESA, Southeastern Branch, Secretary-Treasurer

La Entomol. Soc, 1979-80, Secretary-Treasurer, 1980-82, VP, 1983-84, President, 1984-85

EPA Assessment Committee, Azadrin, 1988; Furadan, 1989

Distinguished Service Award-LA County Agricul. Agents Asson, 1990

Graduate Faculty, 1986-present

Beekeeper Service Award, 1989

Gamma Sigma Delta, Distinguished Service Award, 1990

Fish Kill Panel-Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, 1991-1992

Triennial Entomology PIPP Workshop and Program, Moderator, 1987; Program Chair, 1986

Insect Detection and Evaluation Committee, Southeastern Branch Entomological Society, 1980

Chairman for Summary of Entomology and Entomologist for International Congress, 1974

Southeastern Peach Workers Conference, Chairman, 1975

Louisiana Agent Socialization Committee, Entomology Chair, 1997-present

Best Management Practices Committee-Nurseries, Sugarcane and Vegetables, 1993-present

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry pesticide Evaluation committee, 1990

New Orleans Spring Garden Show Exhibit-Honeybees, 1981, 83, 84, 90,

NACAA Public Information Award, 1982

Floyd S. Edimston Award, 1982

Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 1974

Personalities of the South, 1973

LCAAA--Secretary-Treasurer, 1998-92, Exec Bd, 1993-1995, VP, 1994-95, Pres, 1995-96

IPM Coordinator, 1993-95

Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, 1995-present

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Program Excellence Award, 1994 and 1999

Methyl Bromide Committee, 1995-present

Joint Committee of Extension Professionals, President, 1997-present

Co-Director, Louisiana Digital Diagnostics, 1998-present

Louisiana Urban Forestry Council’s Urban Forestry Training Award, 1996

Apiary Regulation Change Committee, 1978

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Small Farms Committee, 1978-present

Pollet, D.K., et al 1986. Insects of Other Pests Associated with Turf, North Carolina Agriculture Extension Service. AG-268. 105 pp.

Pollet, D.K. et al 1994. Insects and Related Pests of Flowers and Foliage Plants, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. AG-136. 106 pp.

Koske, T.J., C.A. Hollier and D.K. Pollet, 1996. Lawn Care. pp 10-1 to 10-21 in Louisiana Master Gardener Handbook. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Pollet, D.K., J. Baldwin, D.R. Ring, 1996. Basic Entomology. pp 2-1 to 2-10 in Louisiana Master Gardener Handbook. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Owings, A., C.A. Hollier, D.K. Pollet, 1996. Ornamentals. pp 11-1 to 11-59 in Louisiana Master Gardener Handbook. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Drees, B.M., D.R. Sparklin, D.K. Pollet, 2000. Managing Red Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas. Agricultural Communication Texas A&M University System.

Drees, B.M., D.R. Sparklin, D.K. Pollet, 1998. Managing Red Imported Fire Ants in

Agriculture. Agricultural Communication Texas A&M University System. B-6076. 18 pp

Hu, Xing Ping, D. Ring, A. Morgan, D.K. Pollet, 2000. A Guide for Integrated Pest Management of Termites. LA Coop. Ext Service. pub. 2797.

Pollet, D.K., 1988. Paint on Applications of Orthene 75S for Aphid Control on Crepe Myrtle. Entomology Society of America, Louisville, Kentucky.

Pollet, D.K., J.A. Weidhaas, M. Kosztarah, 1971. The Biology of the Ceroplastes Wax Scale of Virginia. 49^th Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Science.

Pollet, D.K., 1998. Insect Control on Pecan Leaves and Nuts. LA-MS Pecan, Growers Assoc.

Pollet, D.K., 1997. IPM in the Landscape, MS State Entomol Soc/MS, Consultant Association.

Pollet, D.K., 1995. Controlling Sugarcane Soil Insect Problems. Amer. Soc. of Sugarcane Tech.

Pollet, D.K., 1992. Soil Insects in Sugarcane. American Society of Sugarcane Technologists

Pollet, D.K., 1993. IPM for the Landscape. Alabama Turfgrass Conference, Auburn, Alabama.

Pollet, D.K., 1993. Controlling Turfgrass Pest. Alabama Turfgrass Conference, Auburn, AL

Pollet, D.K., 1999. Pollination. U.S. Beekeepers, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Refereed Journals:

Rodriguez, L.M., E.A. Ostheimer, A.E. Woolwine, T.E. Reagan, D.K. Pollet, and W.H. White 1995. Efficacy of aerial application of selected insecticides against sugarcane borer, 1994. Arthropod Mngt. Tests: 1995. 20(F131): 254-255.

Vines, R.C., T.E. Reagan, T.C. Sparks, and D.K. Pollet. 1984. Laboratory selection of Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) for resistance to fenvalerate and monocrotophos. J. Econ. Entomol. 77: 857-863.

Childers, S.H., R.L. Holloway and D.K. Pollet. 1979. Influence of Pheromone Trap Color in Capturing Lesser Peachtree Borer and Peachtree Borer Males. Journal of Economic Entom. Vol. 72. No. 4. pp 506-508.

Gentry, C.C., D.K. Pollet, R.L. Holloway. 1978. Pheromone Monitoring of Peachtree Borers and Lesser Peachtree Borers in South Carolina. J. Econ. Entomol, Vol. 71, No. 2, 247-253.

Pollet, D.K. 1989. MAGNOLIA. Journal of the Magnolia Soc, Issue 47, Fall, 1989. pp. 24-25. Published by the Magnolia Society, Inc., 907 S. Chestnut St., Hammond, LA 70403-5102.

Insects and Man IPM Sustainable Agriculture Honeybees Putting Out the Fire

Ours is an educational program designed to transfer information and technology from research and other sources to the field agents across the state. We are responsible for coordinating training programs and assisting in the delivery of those programs to the clientele in the community areas, commercial producers, homeowners, consultants, and other organizations and individuals who have entomological related problems. It is our job to identify and evaluate pest problems and recommend management programs that will effectively, economically, and safely control these pest problems for all clientele.

During the last five years, I have given an average of 65-70 presentations in all commodity areas and certifications for which I am responsible. I have set up and manned approximately six plant health clinics and have identified some 1,000 to 1,200 insect specimens that have come in from agents and through the digital diagnostic program. The function of this program is to pull together programs that can impact sustainability, to pull together ideas and programs from related organizations and other universities, and to assist the communities through cooperative efforts to improve and fully utilize the system. Sustainability is designed to improve, expand, diversify, and maintain agricultural systems for future generations.

As Project Leader for Entomology, I direct and advise the programs of five specialists, two joint appointments, and five associates. We are responsible for the development and updates of bulletins, pamphlets, fact sheets, newsletters, manuals and the Insect Pest Management Guide. We work cooperatively with all state, regional or federal programs to meet the needs of Louisiana’s agricultural systems and clientele.

These plans include--

-to improve and expand the Digital Diagnostic Network.

-to fund additional specialists to improve programs.

-to improve educational materials and information for agents.

-to continue building and improving insect collection for agents, 4-H and other clientele; -to expand including slides of insects such as scales, thrips, mites and whiteflies.

-to develop area program for urban specialists.

 

Population Genetics and Speciation: My research in this area deals with host plant specialization and the role it plays in creation and maintenance of new species. Studies have focused on two genetically differentiated strains of the fall armyworm that were discovered associated with different host plants in 1985. My students, postdocs, and I have studied behavioral and physiological adaptations to host plants, mating behavior differences between strains, and genetic differences associated with speciation.

Systematics: Systematic research has largely focused on molecular phylogenetics. Projects have included studies of some of the most controversial topics in insect systematics such as evolutionary relationships among insect orders, the origin of butterflies, and family relationships among various moths groups and butterflies. One graduate student, Debra Murray, is currently conducting research on satyrine butterfly systematics using larval morphology, life history traits, and DNA sequences.

Conservation Biology: In 1994, I redirected my research into conservation biology because of a desire to contribute more to habitat protection and management. My conservation oriented research has evolved to include a mixture of descriptive and experimental research in two ecosystems in the southeastern United States, longleaf pine savannas and mixed mesophytic hardwood forests. Both are disturbed, fragmented, and threatened in Louisiana. Longleaf pine savannas are nationally threatened as only 2% of the former range remains. Through joint collaborations among students and the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum (LSAM), we have begun cataloguing selected moths, beetles, ants, grasshoppers, and bees in these two habitats. Using experimental approaches, we are testing effects of management practices such as fire frequency and fire season on insect species diversity and composition. We are also addressing effects of an exotic insect, the red imported fire ant, on species diversity of other ants and beetles. Dr. Carlton and I are collaborating on a restoration project to determine whether the plant and insect fauna characteristic of longleaf pine savannas can be regenerated from existing seed banks and faunal remnants. This is the first study linking such detailed plant and insect data together to address restoration in a pine flatwoods habitat, and perhaps any ecosystem. Moreover, there are no publications documenting invertebrate communities in any terrestrial Louisiana ecosystems, and few published insect surveys from longleaf pine savannas or mesophytic hardwood forests from any state. I currently have two graduate students working in this area, Dee Colby and David DiGennaro.

TEACHING PROGRAM

I am currently on the books to teach two courses, Conservation Biology and Coevolution. I developed Coevolution in 1985 as a 7000 graduate level course. I taught it 3 times to10-15 students and then turned it over to my postdoctoral associates (Bossart and McMichael) to teach. That decision allowed them to gain experience teaching and allowed me time to develop a new course, Conservation Biology, in 1995. It is a 4000 level course that generally attracts 35-40 students, half at the graduate level and half undergraduates. The course draws students from a wide variety of backgrounds (biological sciences, wildlife, forestry, entomology, geography, etc.). The course focuses on ecological and evolutionary principles relevant to conservation, levels and threats to biodiversity, and practical aspects of conservation and environmental protection.

I have developed and taught the following special topics courses (all 1 hour credit and 7000 level): Developing Teaching Skills (Spring 1999, with Ottea); Agriculture and the Environment (Fall 1993, 1994 with Ottea); Seminar in Molecular Evolution (every semester since 1985, team taught with 8 faculty in Biological Sciences); Issues in Insect Biodiversity (Spring 1996); Seminar in Entomology (Fall/Spring 1980s sometime)

B.A.  University of Texas at Austin (Zoology, May 1974)

Ph.D.  University of Texas at Austin (Zoology, August 1980)

Austin C. Thompson Endowed Professor, 2000-present, Entomology Dept., LSU

Adjunct Professor, 1993-present, Department of Plant Biology, LSU,

Professor, 1992-present, Department of Entomology, LSU

Associate Professor, 1988-1992, Department of Entomology, LSU

Assistant Professor, 1984-1988, Department of Entomology, LSU

Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1982-1984, Dept. of Entomology, LSU

NIH Postdoctoral Trainee, 1980-1982, Department of Biology, Univ. Notre Dame

Prowell, D. 2000. Additions and corrections to Macrolepidoptera in Landau and Prowell 1999 (a&b), partial checklists of moths from longleaf pine savannas and mesophytic hardwood forests in Louisiana. Trans. Am. Entomol. Soc. (In press).

Landau, D., D. Prowell, and C. Carlton. 1999. Intensive versus longterm sampling to assess lepidopteran diversity in a southern mixed mesophytic forest. Annals Entomol. Soc. Am. 92:435-441.

Prowell, D. P. 1998. Sex linkage and speciation in Lepidoptera. In S. Berlocher and D. Howard (eds.), Endless Forms: Species and Speciation. Oxford Press, NY.

Bossart, J. L. and D. P. Prowell. 1998. Genetic estimates of population structure and gene flow: limitations, lessons and new directions. Trends Ecol. Evol. Biol. 13: 202-206.

Weller, S.J. & D.P. Pashley. 1995. In search of butterfly origins. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 4: 235-246

Weller, S.J., D.P. Pashley, J.A. Martin, & J.L. Constable. 1994. Phylogeny of noctuoid moths and the utility of combining independent nuclear and mitochondrial genes. Syst. Biol. 43: 194-211.

Pashley, D.P., B.A. McPheron, & E.A. Zimmer. 1993. Systematics of holometabolous insect orders based on 18S rRNA. Mol. Phyl. Evol. 2: 132-142.

Pashley, D.P. & L.-D. Ke. 1992. Sequence evolution in mitochondrial ribosomal and ND-1 genes in Lepidopteran: implications for phylogenetic analyses. Mol. Biol. Evol. 9: 1061-1075.

Pashley, D. P. 1988. Quantitative genetics, development and physiological adaptation in sympatric host strains of fall armyworm.  Evolution 42: 93-102.

Pashley, D. P., K. S. Rai & D. N. Pashley. 1985. Patterns of allozyme relationships compared with morphology, hybridization, and geologic history in allopatric island-dwelling mosquitoes. Evolution 39: 985-97.

Invitational Presentations at Scientific Meetings:Symposium: Insect Conservation in the Southeast, SE Branch, Ent. Soc. Am., Mobile, AL, Feb.2000. Big Thicket Conference, Beaumont, TX Oct. 1999.

1996: Symposium: Endless Forms: Species and Speciation, Asilomar, CA May 1996

1994: Annual meeting of Entomological Society of America, Dallas TX, Dec. 1994.; Symposium at the Willi Hennig Society, XIII Meeting in Paris (Lead author, S.J. Weller)

1992: Two Symposia at National Meeting of Entomological Society of America

At Universities: 2001: Entomology Dept., North Carolina State University

1996: Biology Dept., Rice University

1995: Entomology Dept., Univ. Minnesota

1992: Biology Dept., Loyola Univ., New Orleans; Biology Department, Univ. Nebraska

1991: Entomology Department, Univ. Illinois

1990: Biology Department, Laval University, Canada; Entomology Department, Michigan State Univ.

NSF (Multiuser Equipment Grant), (CoPIs: R.L.Chapman, M.S. Hafner, B.Shane, D. Foltz) - $113,500 (1998)

USDA Competitive Grant (NRICGP), (CoPI: M. McMichael) - $140,000 (1997-9).

Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund (Research & Development)), (Co-PIs: J. Ottea) - $104,590 (1995-7)

USDA Competitive Grant (Plant Pest Science) - $210,000 (1993-1996)

NSF EPSCoR/ADP Center Grant (Co-PD: M.S. Hafner) - $1,641,000 (1992-1996)

Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund (Enhancement), (Co-PIs: J. Ottea & J. Fuxa) - $91,800 (1992)

NSF (Systematics) (Co-PI: S.J. Weller) - $190,000 (1990-1993)

USDA Competitive Grant (Plant Pest Science) - $172,000 (1990-1993)

USDA Competitive Grant (Biological Stress on Plants) - $120,000 (1988-1990)

Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund (R & D), (Co-PIs: E.A. Zimmer & R.M. Zink) - $465,614 (1987-1992)

Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund (Research & Development), (Co-PIs: C. Carlton) - $89,000 (1997-2001)

The Nature Conservancy -$6,000 (2000-2001)

Research: I intend to continue to expand my program in conservation biology and to phase out research on speciation in fall armyworm. Though the armyworm project has been productive and well funded, my interest in that line of research has diminished and recruitment of graduate students has become difficult. Since shifting to conservation research 5 years ago, I have successfully recruited 4 students and have numerous interested potential students for the upcoming year (and the student’s credentials are much better than in the past). I am excited about the research and its direct applicability to pressing issues related to habitat protection. All indications are that this redirection will be fruitful. Systematics is a sister discipline to conservation and, thus, will by necessity remain a focus of research from time to time.

Teaching: I intend to continue to teach Conservation Biology but am considering offering it every year as opposed to every other year. There is significant interest in environmental issues in the undergraduate and graduate population. I expect the course will fill to capacity each time it is offered. I will continue to develop special topic and seminar courses as topics of interest arise. "Developing Teaching Skills" was a fun and beneficial course (even to the instructors) and Ottea and I will likely teach it again.

B. S., Entomology (Science Curriculum) 1970. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

M. S., Entomology (Experimental Statistics Minor) 1972. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

Ph.D., Entomology (Ecology and Statistics Minors) 1975. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.

July 1985 – Present, Professor LSU, 80% Research LAES, 20% Teaching, College of Agriculture.

1979 – 85, Associate Professor LSU, 1977 – 1979 Assistant Professor LSU.

1975 – Aug 1977, Assistant Professor and Entomology Extension Specialist, N.C. State Univ.– Raleigh.

Consulting: (selected)

UNDP/FAO World Bank Program on Sugarcane in Sri Lanka and India (Advisor) – 1990-92.

Sinaloa, Mexico, Prozucar Corp. – Sugarcane Entomological Assessment and Recommendations -1997.

Lafayette, LA, Red Roof Inn, Inc. – Court Case Testimony on Ants in Urban Environment -1998.

La Agric. Expt. Stn.– Tipton Team Res. Award to Sc Breeding and Variety Development Team – 2000.

Southeastern Branch of Entomol. Soc. of Amer.– J.E. Bussart Mem. Award nominee for research – 1993.

North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service - Special Award for Tobacco Pest Management – 1977.

Amer. Sc League Competitive Funds for specific applied res. projects- $9,000-$20,000, annually.

Pesticide efficacy and environ. assessment res.–from chemical industry $18- $25,000, annually.

USDA (CSRS) Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. Separate grants for Runoff Research and Yield Loss Assessment: 1993-94, $18,000; 1992-93, $18,000; 1989-90, $18,000.

Current Research and Teaching Program: Research-Ecology and management of sugarcane insects. Multidisciplinary research includes varietal resistance development and implementation, biological control enhancement, and narrow range/min risk pesticide application technology. Proactive research includes variety and insecticide assessment/mngt with Mexican Rice Borer in TX. Participated in cooperative sugarcane research with colleagues in India, Mexico, South Africa, Hawaii, Florida, and Texas. Invited presentations this year include the U. of Hawaii Ent Dept, Hawaiian Entm Soc, Inter-American Sugarcane Seminar at Fl Intl Univ in Miami, and Am Soc Sc Technol. 

Teaching-Instruction includes Entm 4006, Fundamentals of Applied Entm 3hr - principles and methods of natural, cultural, and chemical controls, theory and practice of pest popn Mngt, biological and ecological bases for insect control, and interdisciplinary aspects of pest mngt. Emerging Technologies in IPM, Entomology 7008 (Team-taught with M. Stout) 2 hr grad level on current state of IPM in bio-control, insecticide technology, and transgenic crops; utilization of outside speakers and extensive readings. ESA Graduate Student Debate Team, Entomology 7008 2 hr. (Team-taught with other topic expertise, fall 1999 J.A. Ottea– Pesticide Residues in U.S. Foods; fall 2000 S. J. Johnson– Invasive Exotic Species).

E. A. Ostheimer (Ph.D. training) –Soil Insects Pest Management in Sugarcane (weed science minor).

F. R. Posey (M. S. training) – Economics of Insect Pest Mgt in the Louisiana Sugarcane Industry.

Andrew Woolwine, 1998. "Ecology and loss assessment of sc homopterans." Baton Rouge Pest Control.

Ricardo T. Bessin, 1990. "Impact of varieties and predation on sc borer." Prof of Ent., Extn, U. Ky.

Billy W. Fuller, 1987. "Bionomics of sc borer in sweet sorghum."Prof, South Dakota SU, Brookings.

Allan T. Showler, 1987. "Interactions of weed, nematode, and arthropod mngt. in sc." Formerly EMPRES Coordinator, FAO of the U.N. (U.S. AID), Rome, Italy. Current GS-14, USDA-ARS, Weslaco, TX.

Ahmed D. Ali, 1985. " Vegetation manipulation and cultural practices effects on predation." Senior Res. Entomol., Davey Tree Co., Ft. Myers, FL. (Formerly, Asst. Prof. of Entomol., U. Cal.-Riverside).

Emmanuel O. Ogunwolu, 1983. "Interactions of the sugarcane borer and associated diseases of sc." Professor, Federal University of Technology, Markudi, Nigeria.

M.S. – Completed Programs Directed

H. P. Schexnayder, 1999. "Sequential sampling for the sc borer." Pesticide Certification Coord., LDAF.

Lance M. Rodriguez, 1998. "Acute and chronic toxicity of tebufenozide to sc borer." La Ag Consultant.

E. A. Ostheimer, 1996. " Canopy penetration and insecticide efficacy of aerial sprays." La Ag Consultant.

C. A. White, 1991. " Economics and Management of yellow sc aphid." R&D Field Rep., Cyanamid Co.

R. C. Vines, 1983. "Potential of D. saccharalis for resistance to fenvalerate and monocrotophos." Agricultural Extension Chairman, Coosa County, AL.

J. L. Flynn, 1983. "Corn phenology -survival and development of sc borer." Biotechnology Research and Development, Thermo Trilogy Corp., Baton Rouge.

E. A. White, 1980. "Sc stubbing and weed control affects sc borer predation." Exotic Pests Quarantine Specialist, USDA (APHIS).

B. R. Williams, Jr., 1978. "Agronomic characters of sc varieties to borer injury." La Ag Consultant.

Reagan, T.E. and F.R. Posey. (2001). Development of an insecticide management program that enhances biological control. J. International Society of Sugarcane Technologists.(01-17-0007).

Reagan, T.E. and F.R. Posey. 2001. Sc Insect Pest Management in the new millennium (By Invitation). Inter American Sc Seminars, Florida International University (Miami).

Rodriguez, L.M., J.A. Ottea, and T.E. Reagan. (2001). Selection, egg viability, and fecundity of the Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.) with tebufenozide. J. Econ. Entomol. (JOO-266)

Rodriguez, L.M., T.E. Reagan, and J.A. Ottea. (2001). Susceptibility of the Sc Borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to tebufenozide. J. Econ. Entomol. (J00 – 280).

Schexnayder, Jr., H.P., T.E. Reagan, and D.R. Ring. 2001. Sequential Sampling for the Sc Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on Sc in Louisiana. J. Econ. Entomol. (JOO-248) ACCEPTED.

White, W.H., T.E. Reagan, and D.G. Hall. (2001). Melanaphis sacchari (Homoptera: Aphididae), a sugarcane pest new to Louisiana. Florida Entomologist. (00-17-0588)

Woolwine, A.E., and T.E. Reagan. (2001). Potential of winter cover crops to increase abundance of Solenopsis invicta and other Arthropods in sugarcane. Environ. Entomol. (EOO-156)

Serving as a member of an interdisciplinary variety research team, the entomology contribution developed and implemented techniques assessing various degrees of plant resistance to sc borer, and additionally set up a system to forecast area-wide moth production for potential new varieties from the breeding and selection programs. Prior to release of the two newest varieties, HPR efforts coop with USDA-ARS helped assure that all commercial varieties exhibited D. saccharalis resistance. With more than 75% of acreage in LAES varieties, per acre sugar yield has increased >30% during the last 5 years. Studies with the Mex Rice Borer, Eoreuma loftini, include larval assessment, insecticide susceptibility in the field, and identification of range.

Bessin, R.T., and T.E. Reagan. 1990. Fecundity of the sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) as affected by larval development on gramineous host plants. Environ. Entomol. 19: 635-639.

Bessin, R.T., and T.E. Reagan. 1993. Cultivar resistance and arthropod predation of sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) affects incidence of dead hearts in LA sc. J. Econ. Entomol. 86: 929-932.

Bessin, R.T., E.B. Moser, T.E. Reagan, and W.H. White. 1990. Analysis of percent bored internode data collected from sc borer varietal resistance evaluations. J. Amer. Soc. Sugar Cane Tech. 9: 8-22.

Bessin, R.T., T.E. Reagan and F.A. Martin. 1990. A moth production index for evaluating sc cultivars for resistance to the sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 221-225.

Bessin, R.T., T.E. Reagan, and E.B. Moser. 1990. Integration of control tactics for management of the sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Louisiana sc. J. Econ. Entomol. 83:1563-1569.

Bessin, R.T., R.E. Stinner, and T.E. Reagan. 1991. Modeling the area wide impact of sc varieties and predation on sc borer population in Southern Louisiana. Environ. Entomol. 20: 252-257.

Fuller, B.W., and T.E. Reagan. 1989. The relationship of sweet sorghum plant fiber and survival of the sc borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.). J. Agric. Entomol. 6: 113-118.

Fuller, B.W., T.E. Reagan, and J.L. Flynn. 1988. Econ. injury level of the sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on sweet sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. J. Econ. Entomol. 81: 349-353.

Reagan, T.E., and R.T. Bessin. 1990. Differential instantaneous rates of increase of the sc borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.), on 2 sc varieties. J. Intl. Soc. Sc Technologists XX (Vol.2): 823-828.

Reagan, T.E. and J.L. Flynn. 1986. Insect pest mngt. of sweet sorghum in sc production systems of La: problems and integration. pp.227-239. Biomass Energy Development. Plenum Pub, N.Y. 667 pp.

Reagan, T.E., and F.A. Martin. 1989. Breeding for resistance to D. saccharalis (F.). pp. 313-331. In Sc Var Improvement-by K.M. Naidu et al. (eds.), Sc Breeding Inst (ICAR). Coimbatore, India

Reagan, T.E., and M.C.Rush 1998. Plant resist: quest-new varieties that defy pests. La. Ag. 41(4): 28-31.

White, W.H., T.E. Reagan and O. Sosa, Jr. 1995. The sugarcane delphacid (Homoptera: Delphacidae) extends its North American Range into Louisiana. Florida Entomologist. 78(4): 617-619.

Studies of cultural and natural factors affecting diversity and stability of sc pest agro ecosystem and the role of alternate host crops involved plant pathol, soil scientists, and other biologists. Economic thresholds and sampling for primary and secondary pests included work with 2 new Homopteran pests during the last 3 years.

Ali, A.D. and T.E. Reagan. 1985. Vegetation manipulation impact on predator and prey popns in La sugarcane ecosystems. J. Econ. Entomol. 78: 1409-1414.

Fuller, B.W., and T.E. Reagan. 1988. Comparative predation of the sc borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on sweet sorghum and sc. J. Econ. Entomol. 81: 713-717.

Fuller, B.W., T.E. Reagan, J.L. Flynn, and M.A. Boetel. 1997. Fall Armyworm predation in sweet sorghum. J. Agric. Entomol. 14: 151-155.

Ogunwolu, E.O., T.E. Reagan and K.E. Damann. 1987. Efficacy of pest control strategies in Louisiana sc; a preliminary survey. J. Agric. Science, Cambridge 108: 661-665.

Ogunwolu, E.O, T.E. Reagan, K.E. Damann, Jr., and S.D. Hensley. 1988. Effects of crop damage by the sc borer and ratoon stunting disease bacteria on sc yield in LA. Insect Sci. Appl. 9(3): 415-419.

Ogunwolu, E.O., T.E. Reagan, J.L. Flynn, and S.D. Hensley. 1991. Diatraea saccharalis (F.). (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) effects of damage-stalk rot fungi on sc yield in LA. Crop Prot. 10: 57-61.

Reagan, T.E. 1986. Beneficial aspects of the imported fire ant, a field ecol. approach. pp.58-71. Fire ants and Leaf Cutting Ants: Biology and Mngt. Westwood Pub, Boulder, Co. 433 pp. (By Invitation).

Reagan, T.E. 1995. Pest status, biol. & control measures of sc sap suckers. pp.123-130. Biol., Pest status & control measures relationship of sc insect pests. Proc. ISSCT 2^nd Entomol. Workshop. S. Africa.

Showler, A.T., and T.E. Reagan. 1987. Ecol impact of fire ant in SE U S. J. Entomol Sci Suppl 1: 52-64.

Showler, A.T. and T.E. Reagan. 1991. Effects of sc borer, weed, and nematode control strategies in Louisiana sugarcane. Environ. Entomol. 20: 358-370.

Showler, A.T., R.M. Knaus, and T.E. Reagan. 1988. The versatility of radiotracer methods for studying insect ethology and ecology. Fla. Entomol. 71:554-580.

Showler, A.T., R.M. Knaus, and T.E. Reagan. 1989. Foraging territoriality of the fire ant Solenopsis invicta Buren, as determined by neutron activation analysis. Insects Sociaux 36(3): 235-238.

Showler, A.T., R.M. Knaus, and T.E. Reagan. 1990. Studies on the territorial dynamics of the fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren, Hymenoptera: Formicidae). J. Agric., Eco. and Environ. 30: 97-105.

Showler, A.T., T.E. Reagan, and R.M. Knaus. 1990. Sc weed community interactions with arthropods and pathogens. Insect Science and Its Application 11: (1) 1-11.

Showler, A.T., T.E. Reagan, and K.P. Shao. 1990. Nematode interactions with weeds and sc mosaic virus in Louisiana sc. J. Nematology 22:31-38.

White, C.A., H.P. Schexnayder, and T.E. Reagan. 1992. Development of econ. thresholds and mngt of aphids in sc. Proc. XI Inter-Amer. Sc Sem., Fla. Intl. Univ., Miami 11:247-261.(By Invitation).

White, W.H., and T.E. Reagan. 1999. Biological control of the sc borer with introduced parasites in Louisiana. Sugar Bulletin 77(10): 21-24.

Studies to assess the potential threat of environmentally hazardous pesticides, fish, and bird kills, an aggressive search began to refine IPM, evaluate, and help implement a narrow range minimum risk insecticide. Cooperation w/ LCES, LDAF, USDA, and EPA on sec.18 labels, industry adoption of tebufenozide affecting several life stages of the pest, but harmless to beneficials, exceeded 70%. AgCenter’s work, sugarcane received the first permanent (Section 3) US field crop label issued for Confirm in Nov 1999.

Bessin, R.T., A.T. Showler, T.E. Reagan, and D.C. Rester. 1988. Secondary pest build-up in response to insecticides, 1987. Insecticide and Acaricide Tests 13: (156F) 294.

Reagan. T.E. 1995. Potential implem. of environ. friendly insecticides and other mngt efforts to minimize effects of toxic insecticides in sc. 1995. Proc. Conf. on Environ. Issues, LSU AgCenter: 107-110.

Reagan, T.E. 1988. Insect pest management considerations for sc and associated crops for energy and biomass. Proc. VI Inter-Amer. Sc Sem. – Energy and Bi-products, Oct. 1987. Fla. Intl. Univ. Miami 6: 50-58. (Spanish translation pp. 387-394). (By Invitation).

Reagan, T.E., L.M. Rodriguez, E.A. Ostheimer, and A.E. Woolwine. 1997. Comparison of insecticide effects on a braconid parasitoid, Cotesia chilonis in sc, 1996. Arth. Mngt. Tests 22:321.

Reagan, T.E., Blaine Viator, H.P. Schexnayder, Jr., E.A. Ostheimer, and A.M. Younis. 1999. Impact of Fall Appl. Soil Insecticides on sc Borer-Soil Ins. Survey, 1998. Arth. Mngt. Tests 24(F119): 298-299.

Reagan, T.E., E.A. Ostheimer, and H.P. Schexnayder, Jr. 1999. Update on Sc Soil Insecticide Research. Sugar Bulletin 77(9): 25-28.

Rodriguez, L.M., E.A. Ostheimer, A.E. Woolwine, T.E. Reagan, D.K.Pollet, and W.H. White. 1995. Effic. of aerial appl of insecticides against sc borer, 1994. Arth. Mngt. Tests: 1995. 20(F131): 254-255.

Schexnayder, Jr. H.P., E.A. Ostheimer, A.M. Younis, T.E. Reagan, and W.H. White. 1999. Insecticidal Control of the Sc Borer – Aerial Application Test, 1998. Arth. Mngt. Tests 24(F120): 299.

Showler, A.T., T.E. Reagan, and J.L. Flynn. 1991. Augmentation and aldicarb treatment of nematodes in selected sc weed habitats. J. Nematology 23(4S): 717-723.

Smith, S., T.E. Reagan, J.L. Flynn, and G.H. Willis. 1983. Azinphosmethyl and fenvalerate runoff loss from a sc-insect IPM system. J. Environ. Quality. 12(4): 534-537.

Smith, S., T.E. Reagan, G.H. Willis, J.L. Flynn, and D.C. Rester. 1989. Fenvalerate interception by and dissipation from sc foliage as affected by appl. tech.. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 42: 30-36.

Southwick, L.M., G.H. Willis, T.E. Reagan, and L.M. Rodriguez. 1995. Residues in runoff and on leaves of Azinphosmethyl and Esfenvalerate applied to sc. Environ. Entomol. 24(5): 1013-1017.

Viator, B.J., H.P. Schexnayder, Jr., J.W. McGee, and D. Ball. 1999. Efficacy of aerial application of Confirm insecticide against sc borer, 1998. Arth. Mngt. Tests 24(F121): 300.

Vines, R.C., T.E. Reagan, T.C. Sparks, and D.K. Pollet. 1984. Lab. selection of Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) for resist. to fenvalerate and monocrotophos. J. Econ. Entomol. 77: 857-863.

Woolwine, A.E., L.M. Rodriguez, E.A. Ostheimer, and T.E. Reagan. 1995. Effects of aerially applied insecticides for sc borer control on non-target arthropods. Arth. Mngt. Tests 20(F134): 257.

Woolwine, A.E., L.M. Rodriguez, E.A. Ostheimer, T.E. Reagan, and W.H. White. 1996. Insecticides for West Indian Canefly control. Arth. Mngt. Tests 21(F134): 297.

Future Goals: Plant resistance, sugarcane variety development teamwork, area-wide pest mngt and popn dynamics studies impacting emergence of stalk borers, parasitoid studies with USDA colleagues, soil insect management minimizing preventative control, and better mngt of new insect pests will complement proactive studies with the Mexican Rice Borer. Cooperation with Texas A&M, USDA, and LA/TX state dept of agric colleagues will increase with new pest threats.

Ph.D. 1979 Entomology, University of Missouri-Columbia

M.S. 1975 Entomology, University of Missouri-Columbia

B.S. 1972 Agriculture, University of Missouri-Columbia

1968-1970 Majored in Biological Science, Canal Zone, Panama

Professional Experience:

Feb.-Sept. - 1992, Acting Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, LSU.

1990 - Present, Professor, Department of Entomology, LSU.

1984 - 1990, Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, LSU.

1979 - 1984, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, LSU.

60% Research: Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station

40% Teaching: College of Agriculture, Louisiana State University

Research: Research is conducted in areas under my project "Management of Insect pests of corn and grain sorghum". These areas include:

1. Evaluation of the effectiveness and economics of Bt corn hybrids for control of selected corn insect pests. 2. Investigation of the effectiveness of Bt corn hybrids on secondary ear infesting insects. 3. Evaluation of Bt corn hybrids interactions with non-target organisms. 4. Influence of planting dates and insecticide timing on sorghum midge management in grain sorghum. 5. Insecticide use strategies in conventional and conservation tillage, corn production systems in the Red River Valley and Northeast Louisiana.

Teaching: Since 1980 I have taught "Insects in the Environment" (ENTM 2001) this course serves the LSU community and is our department' s foundation course in entomology. From 1992 until 1998 I taught "Tropical Agriculture and Environmental Conservation in Honduras" (AGED 4819) as part of the University's Study Abroad program coordinated by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad. This class was held in cooperation with Zamorano College in Honduras. From 1980 - 1996 I taught the entomology portion of Introduction to Agriculture (AGRIC 1001) in the College of Agriculture. I have also taught several undergraduate research/special topics courses and guest lectured in other departmental courses.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, and B. R. Leonard. 2000. Evaluation of planting date, sorghum hybrid, and insecticide treatment on sorghum midge Management in Northeast Louisiana. J. Econ. Entomol. 93:1199-1206.

Basarir, Aydin, Boris Castro, Richard Kazmierczak, Jr. and Thomas J. Riley. 2000. A stochastic dominance analysis of Bt corn production in the southeastern United States. Ag. Econ. Staff Paper #2000-02. Social Science

Research Network Electronic Library. Social Science Research Network Electronic Library. http//www.papers.ssrn.com/paper.taf?abstract_id=217533.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, and B. R. Leonard. 1999. Sorghum midge management in northeast Louisiana: evaluation of plant resistance, insecticides treatment, and planting date. La. Agric. 42(1) 15-18.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, and B. R. Leonard. 1998. Evaluation of Gaucho seed treatment and soil insecticides for management of the red imported fire ant on seedling grain sorghum during 1994-1996. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Research Report # 101, 4 pp.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 1997. Evaluation of Planting Date, Sorghum Hybrid, and Insecticide treatment on Sorghum Midge Management in Northeast Louisiana. IN Proceedings of the 20^th Biennial Grain Sorghum Research & Utilization Conference. P. 86-7.

Austin, G. T., and T. J. Riley. 1995. Portable bait traps for the study of butterflies. Tropical Lepidoptera, 6(1): 5-9.

Riley, T. J. 1993. Spring migration of the monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus L., in Louisiana. In S. Malcolm and M. Zalucki (eds.), Biology and conservation of themonarch butterfly. Contributions in Science, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles, California. pp. 269-273.

Smith, M. S. and T. J. Riley. 1992. Effects of planting date, irrigation, and insect damage on aflatoxin production in Louisiana preharvest field corn. J. Econ. Entomol. 85:998-1006.

Barry, D., N. W. Widstrom, L.L Darrah, W. W. McMillian, T. J. Riley, G. E.Scott, and E. B. Lillehoj. 1992. Maize ear damage by insects in relation to genotype and aflatoxin contamination in preharvest maize grain. J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2492-2495.

Negron, J. F. and T. J. Riley. 1991. Migration and overwintering of the chinch bug(Heteroptera) in Louisiana. J. Econ. Entomol. 84:1681-1685.

Colyer, P. D., P. R. Vernon, and T. J. Riley. 1990. First Report of the Hessian fly in wheat in Louisiana. J. Agric. Entomol. 7:147-148.

Negron, J. F. & T. J. Riley. 1990. Longterm effects of chinch bug (Heteroptera:Lygeaidae) feeding on corn. J. Econ Entomol:83:618-620.

Riley, T. J. 2000 The Sugarcane and Southwestern Corn Borers: Identification and management in corn in Louisiana Presented at the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association Annual IPM Meeting. Alexandria, LA. Feb.15-16.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, and J. Rabb. 2000. Evaluation of selected Bt corn hybrids for control of corn earworm, and fall armyworm. North Central Branch of The Entomological Society of America. Minneapolis, MN. April 1–4.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 2000 Evaluation of selected Bt and non-Bt corn hybrids against corn earworm, sugarcane, and southwestern corn borer. Louisiana Plant protection Association. Baton Rouge, LA. April 5 – 6.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 2000. Evaluation of Seed treatments for control of Red Imported Fire Ant in Grain Sorghum. 23^rd Annual Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture. Monroe, Louisiana. June 19 - 21.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 2000. Southwestern corn borer management using transgenic filed corn hybrids. Joint Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Societe d' entomologie du Quebec, Entomological Society of Canada. Montreal, Canada. December 3 - 6.

Riley, T. J. 1999. Agriculture Study Abroad Programs in Latin America: Opportunities for Teaching Entomology. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Destin, FL. February 28 - March 3.

Calix, L. C., and T. J. Riley. 1999. Effect of planting date, and harvest moisture on field infestations of maize by Carpophilus spp. Sitophilus spp. and other grain feeding insects. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Destin, FL. Feb. 28-March 3.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley & B. R. Leonard. 1999. Sorghum midge management at different panicle development stages. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Destin, FL. February 28 - March 3.

Riley , T. J., B. A.. Castro, L. C. Calix, and J. Rabb. 1999. Evaluation of selected Bt corn hybrids for control of corn earworm, and fall armyworm Louisiana Plant protection Association. Baton Rouge, LA. April 5 – 6.

Riley , T. J. 1998. Current and emerging technologies for insect management in Corn. Louisiana Plant protection Association. Baton Rouge, LA. April 4 – 5.

Riley, T. J. 1998. Agricultural study abroad programs in Latin America: an entomologist perspective. Invited Alumni Seminar, Department of Entomology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. October 24.

Calix, L. C., T. J. Riley and B. R. Leonard. 1998. Effect of planting date and harvest moisture on field infestations of Sitophilus spp. and other grain feeding insects. Joint Meeting of the Entomological Society of America and Amer. Phytopathological Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 8 - 12.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 1998. Sorghum midge populations and management in grain sorghum in Louisiana. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Chattanooga, TN, March 1 - 4.

Castro, B.A., T.J. Riley and B.R. Leonard. 1998. Effects of Planting date, resistant hybrid and insecticides on Sorghum midge management in Northeast Louisiana. 13^th International Plant Resistance to Insects Biennial Conference. Memphis, Tennessee. March 15 - 18.

Castro, B.A., T.J. Riley and B.R. Leonard. 1998. Insecticide management of red imported fire ant in no-till grain sorghum seedbeds. North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Souix Falls, South Dakota. March 8 - 11.

Castro, B. A., T. J. Riley, & B. R. Leonard. 1997. Evaluation of planting date, sorghum hybrid and insecticide treatment on sorghum midge management in Northeast Louisiana. Southeastern Branch of the ESA, Asheville, North Carolina, March 2 - 5.

Castro, B.A., T.J. Riley and B.R. Leonard. 1997. Evaluation of seed treatments and selected Insecticides for management of the red imported fire ant on seedling grain sorghum. Entomological Society of America. Nashville, Tennessee, December14-18.

Grants:

Riley, T. J. 1995 - 2000. Corn IPM in Conventional and No-till Production Systems in the red River Valley and NE LA, and Fire Ant and Sorghum Midge IPM in Grain Sorghum in LA, LA Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board. (Ca. $20,000-30,000/year).

Riley, T. J. 1980 - 2000. Commercial grant support from Agricultural Products companies. (Ca. $7,000 - $15,000/year).

Book Chapters                     3                            1

Refereed Journals                 20                          7

Technical/Research Reports  12                          7

Proceedings and Abstracts    13                         11

Louisiana Agriculture              8                           7

Cooperative Extension           3                           1

Pesticide Screening Reports  44                         30

Invited                                  29                         16

Submitted                             47                         30

Posters                                 17                         13

Service                                 13                         10

Industry                         $200,000                 $100,000

Commodity groups        $153,000                 $153,000

M.S.                                     8                            7

Ph.D.                                    2                            1

Department & University      20                          16

Research: 1. Continue to investigate existing and new transgenic (Bt) corn hybrids to determine their role in Louisiana corn production systems. 2. Investigate planting date effects on the performance of commercial Bt corn hybrids against selected insect pest species and the economic potential of these hybrids in Louisiana. 3. Investigate the potential effects of commercial Bt corn hybrids on populations of non-target insect species in corn ecosystems in Louisiana. 4. Evaluate existing and new insecticides and/or formulations for effectiveness against selected corn and sorghum insect pest species. 5. Continue to cooperate with state and regional scientists conducting corn and grain sorghum IPM research.

Teaching: 1. Continue to teach ENTM 2001, Insects in the Environment. Improve the class through the incorporation of web-based assignments and make web accessed class materials available for students. 2. Develop and begin to teach a similar introductory entomology class through the Distance Education facility of the LSU Ag Center. 3. Continue to mentor graduate students in programs in applied IPM research in corn and grain sorghum.

Service: Present research results at national and state professional meetings. 2. Attend grower meetings to bring farmers up to date on research results. 3. Continue to make entomological presentations to local naturalists' organizations and the general public.

Location: Div. of Environmental Science, Entomology Project LSU AgCenter Telephone: (225) 578-2180

P.O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA E-mail: dring@agctr.lsu.edu

Education: B.S.--Baylor University, Biology, 1974

M.S.--Texas A&M University, Entomology, 1978

Ph.D.--Texas A&M University, Entomology, 1981

Distribution of Effort: 100% Extension Entomology

Areas: Rice, Structural, Household, Fruits, Citrus, Vegetables, Forest and Christmas trees

1998-present--Associate Specialist, Entomology, LA Cooperative Ext. Service, LSU AgCenter

1995-1998--Assistant Specialist, Entomology, LA Cooperative Ext. Service, LSU AgCenter

1994-1995--Visiting Scientist, Entomology-cotton, TX Ag Exp Station, Corpus Christi, Texas

1988-1995--Postdoctoral Research Associate, Entomology, cotton, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station,Corpus Christi, Texas

1987-1988--Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ent.-sugarcane, TX Ag Exp Station, Weslaco, Texas

1986-1987--Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ent-pecans, Georgia Ag Exp Stat, Tifton, GA

1985-1986--Research Entomologist, pecans, SE Fruit & Tree Nut Lab, USDA/ARS, Byron, GA

1984-1985--Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ent-ticks, Texas Ag Exp Station, College Sta, TX

1982-1984--Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ent-pecans, Texas Ag Exp Station, College Sta, TX

1981-1982--Research Ent, screwworms, Screwworm Research Lab, USDA/ARS, Mission, TX

1974-1981--Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Ent-pecans, TX Ag Exp. Sta, College Station, TX

Entomological Society of America,Southeastern Branch; Entomological Society of America; Graduate Faculty, 1995-present; NO Spring Garden Show Exhibit-Termites 1998, 1999, 2000; Who’s Who in the South and Southwest;Newly Elected Member Research Award; Sigma XI, Texas A& M Chapter, 1983; ESA Section F Nominating Committee, 1997-1999, Chair 1999; ESA Public Information Committee, 1999-2001; Program Chair, Rocky; Mountain Conference Entomologists, 1998-1999;Co-organizer and co-moderator vegetable insect symposium, RMCE, 1996-1997

Ring, D.R., D.K. Pollet, R. Story, and A. Hammond. 1996. Sweet potato insect pest management. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. pub. 2620.

Pollet, D.K., J. Baldwin, D.R. Ring. 1996. Basic Entomology. pp. 2-1 to 2-10 in Louisiana Master Gardener Handbook. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Pollet, D.K., J.D. Rhoades and D.R. Ring. 1997. Fleas: An Itch You Can Scratch. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. pub. 2237.

Hu, X.P., D.R. Ring, A. Morgan, D.K. Pollet. 2000. A Guide for Integrated Pest Management of Termites. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. pub. 2797.

Ring, D.R. and D.K. Pollet. 2000. Insects and Mites of Louisiana Citrus. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. pub. 1261.

Ring, D.R. and D.K. Pollet. 2000. Insect Management in Home Gardens. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. pub. 2341.

Ring, D.R., A.L.Morgan, W.D. Woodson, A.R. Lax, X.P. Hu, E.D. Freytag and L. Mao. 2001. The First Two Years of an Area Wide Management Program for the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the French Quarter, New Orleans, LA. Sociobiology. 37; 293-300.

Ring, D.R. and J.D. Barbour. 1995. Larval density-standardized yield response functions for rice water weevil on rice. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R., J.D. Barbour, and M. Muegge. 1996. Rice water weevil larval density-rice standardized yield response functions for water seeded rice. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R. 1997. The value of insecticides for managing termites. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, J. Polizzi., A. Lax and E. Freytag. 1998. The first year of an area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu, A. Lax, and E. Freytag. 1999. The second year of an area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu. A. Lax, E. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. The first two years of an area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu, A. Lax, E. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. An area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. International Congress Entomology. Brazil.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu, A. Lax, E. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. An area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. International Res. Group Wood Preservers. Hawaii.

Ring, D.R. and G. Henderson. 2000. The Louisiana area-wide integrated pest management program for Formosan subterranean termites in trees. Annual Meeting. ESA.

Hu, X.P., D.R. Ring, and G. Henderson. 2000. Laboratory test of sodium silicate as wood preservative against Formosan subterranean termite. Int. Res. Group Wood Preservers. Hawaii.

Ring, D.R. 2000. Integrated pest management of termites in Louisiana. Formosan subterranean termites in residential construction. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ring, D.R. 2000. An extension perspective on Formosan subterranean termite management in Louisiana. Southwest Branch ESA.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan and L. Mao. 2000. The Formosan subterranean termite in Louisiana. Environmental state of the state meeting. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ring, D.R., A.L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu, A. Lax, E. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. An area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Proc. Int. Res. Group Wood Preservers.

Ring, D.R., A. L. Morgan, D. Woodson, X.P. Hu, A. Lax, E. Freytag, and L. Mao. 2000. An area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Sociobiology.

Ring, D.R. 2000. Integrated pest management of termites in Louisiana. Proc. Conf. Formosan subterranean termites in residential construction.

Ring, D.R., A. L. Morgan and L. Mao. 2000. The Formosan subterranean termite in Louisiana. Proc. Environmental state of the state conference.

Free Standing Educational Exhibits:

Insects and Man

IPM

Termites of Louisiana

Louisiana Crunch and Munch

The Formosan Subterranean Termite in Louisiana

Educational programs are designed to transfer unbiased information and technology from research and other sources to the field agents across the state. Training programs are coordinated, and we assist in the delivery of those programs to the clientele, commercial producers, homeowners, consultants, and other organizations and individuals who have entomological related problems. Pest problems are identified and evaluated and management programs are recommended that will effectively, economically, and safely control pest problems for all clientele. During the last five years, I have given an average of 65-70 presentations in all commodity areas for which I am responsible. I have identified some 300 to 400 insect specimens that have come in from agents and through the digital diagnostic program. I have coordinated the French Quarter program and the tree treating evaluation program. I assist with the termite training center and the summer pest control institute. I also work with the rice researcher on IPM of rice pests. Cooperative work is carried out with all state, regional or federal programs to meet the needs of Louisiana’s agricultural systems and clientele.

These plans include--

1. to provide educational programs and demonstrations on termites.

2. to seek funds for programs on termites.

3. to improve educational materials and information for agents.

4. to work with research colleagues to develop a degree-day model and management programs for rice water weevil.

5. to provide educational programs on rice insects.

B.S., Entomology. 1975. University of New Hampshire.

M.S., Entomology. 1977. Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Ph.D., Entomology. 1980. University of Missouri, Columbia.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Department of Entomology, 1990-present, Professor; 1985-1990, Associate Professor; 1981-1985, Assistant Professor.

University of Missouri, Columbia, Department of Entomology, Post-Doctorate, 1980-1981.

78% Agricultural Center

22% LSU College of Agriculture

Research: Sweetpotato and Vegetable IPM

Improve the insect pest management systems of sweetpotato and vegetable crop growers, thereby minimizing losses due to insect damage and maximizing profits to growers. Most of my effort is directed at sweetpotatoes due to the importance of this crop to the state (approx. 25,000 acres) relative to the vegetable crops (approx. 10,000 acres across all crops), and the serious soil insect problems facing our sweetpotato growers.

Current sweetpotato research includes the evaluation of crop protection products (new and old) for control of sweetpotato weevil, white grubs, banded cucumber beetles, and foliage feeding Lepidoptera. Considerable effort has been directed at the search for host plant resistance in sweetpotatoes to the sweetpotato weevil and banded cucumber beetles. These efforts have included both field and laboratory screenings of sweetpotato germplasm and a sweetpotato breeding nursery that is conducted in cooperation with Dr. LaBonte (Horticulture Dept.). Other sweetpotato research projects have included evaluations of microbials for soil insect control, studies on the residual activity of foliar applied insecticides for sweetpotato weevils, cucumber beetles, and whitefringed beetles, evaluation of pheromones for surveying Phyllophaga spp., studies on the effect of root growth on the appearance of root damage at harvest, and root sampling through the growing season to document the temporal occurrence of white grub and banded cucumber beetle injury on roots. Sweetpotato research cooperators include Dr. Abner Hammond of the Entomology Dept., Dr. Mike Cannon, Dr. Chris Clark, Dr. Rodrigo Valverde, Dr. Arthur Villordon and Dr. Malcolm Wright. Vegetable research in recent years has focused on the biology, ecology, and control of the yellowmargined leaf beetle, as well as insecticide evaluations. Cooperators include Dr. Carl Motsenbocker.

Teaching: Two courses are taught on a regular basis, Horticultural Entomology (4012) and Identification of Immature Forms of Insects (7005). Horticultural Entomology is oriented towards undergraduate horticulture majors and is a survey of the common insect pests of horticultural crops (their biology, identification, and control). Immature Insects is oriented toward graduate students and uses Steher as a textbook to cover the basics of immature insect identification.

Lockwood, J. A. and R. N. Story. 1985. A bifunctional pheromone in the first instar of the southern green stinkbug: its characterization and interaction with other stimuli. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 78:474-479.

Story, R. N. and F. J. Sundstrom. 1986. Influence of cabbage cultivar and frequency of insecticide application on damage by the cabbage looper. J. Fla. Entomol. Soc. 69:174-179.

Lockwood, J. A. and R. N. Story. 1986. Embryonic orientation in the pentatomids: its mechanism and function in the southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 79:963-970.

Brewer, M. J. and R. N. Story. 1987. Larval distribution patterns and sequential sampling plan for the pickleworm on summer squash. Environ. Entomol. 16:539-544.

Brewer, M. J., R. N. Story and V. L. Wright. 1987. Development of summer squash seedlings damaged by striped and spotted cucumber beetles. J. Econ. Entomol. 80: 1004-1009.

Hanna, H. Y., R. N. Story and A. J. Adams. 1987. Influence of cultivar, nitrogen, and frequency of insecticide application on vegetable leafminer population density and dispersion on snap beans. J. Econ. Entomol. 80:107-110.

Lye, B. H. and R. N. Story. 1988. Feeding preference of the southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on tomato fruit. J. Econ. Entomol. 81:522-526.

Lye, B. H., R. N. Story and V. L. Wright. 1988. Damage threshold of the southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on fresh market tomatoes. J. Entomol. Sci. 23:366-373.

Lye, B. H., R. N. Story and V. L. Wright. 1988. Southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) damage to fresh market tomatoes. J. Econ. Entomol. 81:189-194.

Jamjanya, T., S.S. Quisenberry, S.S. Croughan and R.N. Story. 1990. Comparison of the impact of bermudagrass growing in the field and greenhouse on the biology of the fall armyworm. J. Econ. Entomol. 83:585-590.

Hanna, H. and R. N. Story. 1992. Yield of sugar sweet corn as affected by N application timing, plant density, tiller removal and insecticide. Journal of Florida State Horticultural Society.

Hobbs, H. A., L. L. Black, R. N. Story, R. A. Valverde, W. P. Bond, J. M. Gatti, D. O. Schaeffer and R. R. Johnson. 1993. Transmission of TSWV from pepper and three composite weed hosts by F. fusca. Plant Dis. 77:797-799.

Johnson, R. R., L. L. Black, H. A. Hobbs, R. Valverde, R. Story and W. P. Bond. 1995. Association of Frankliniella fusca and three winter weeds with tomato spotted wilt virus in Louisiana. Plant Dis. 76:572-579.

Ameen, A. O. and R. N. Story. 1997. Fecundity and longevity of the yellowmargined leaf beetle, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on crucifers. J. Agr. Entomol. 14(2):157-162.

Ameen, A. O. and R. N. Story. 1997. Feeding preferences of larval and adult Microtheca ochroloma, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) for crucifer foliage. J. Agr. Entomol. (14):363-368.

Ameen, A. O. and R. N. Story. 1997. Biology of the yellowmargined leaf beetle on crucifers. J. Entomol. Sci. (32):478-486.

Mao, L., R.N. Story, A.M. Hammond and D.R. LaBonte. 2001. Effect of Sweetpotato genotype, storage time and production site on the feeding and ovipostion behavior of the sweetpotato weevil. Fla. Entomol. (IN PRESS).

Mao, L., R.N. Story, A.M. Hammond, J.K. Peterson, and D.R. LaBonte. 2001. Effect of root and foliage insect feeding on sweetpotato resistance to sweetpotato weevil and storage root chemistry. Environ. Entomol. (submitted).

Mao, L., R.N. Story, A.M. Hammond, J.K. Peterson, and D.R. LaBonte. 2001. Effect of nitrogen on the resistance of sweetpotato to the sweetpotato weevil. J. Econ. Entomol. (submitted).

Mao, L., R.N. Story, A.M. Hammond, J.K. Peterson, and D.R. LaBonte. 2001. Effect of drought stress on sweetpotato resistance to sweetpotato weevil and chemistry of storage root periderm tissue. J. Environ. Entomol. (submitted).

Story, R.N., L.L. Black and W.P. Bond. 1988-1990. Vectors and hosts of tomato spotted wilt virus in Southeastern U.S., USDA Regional IPM Program. $80,576.00.

Capinera, J.L., H. Pena and R.N. Story. 1992-1994. Southern Regional IPM Program. Biological control of pickleworm and melonworm. $97,500.00.

Story, R.N., L.L. Black, R.A. Valverde, W.P. Bond, and H.A. Hobbs. 1991-1993. Vectors and hosts of tomato spotted wilt virus in the Southeastern U.S. Southern Regional IPM. $98,672.00.

Story, R.N., D. LaBonte and A.M. Hammond. 1997-1998. Evaluation of the United States Plant Introduction Collection of sweetpotato for resistance to the banded cucumber beetle. USDA, ARS, SAS, Plant introduction research. $8,000.00.

Funderburk, J.E., M.T. Momol, R.N. Story, R.M. McPherson, and H.R. Pappu. 2000-2002. Reduced Risk Tactics for Thrips and Tospoviruses on Solanaceous Crops. USDA-CREES/Integrated Research, Education and Extension Competitive Grants Program, RAMP. $275,748

Story, R. N., L. L. Black and W. P. Bond.1986. Survey of thrips species and tomato spotted wilt virus incidence in Louisiana tomato fields. Annual meeting, Entomological Society of America, Reno, Nevada. December.

Story, R. N. and B. H. Lye. 1987. Sequential sampling and damage threshold of the southern green stink bug on fresh market tomatoes in Louisiana. Annual meeting, Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Jackson, Mississippi. January.

Story, R. N. and H. Y. Hanna. 1987. Influence of cultivar, nitrogen, and frequency of insecticide application on vegetable leafminer population density and dispersion in snap beans. Annual meeting, Entomological Society of America, Daytona Beach, Florida. August.

Story, R. N. 1987. Within-plant dispersion of the diamondback moth on cabbage. Annual meeting, Entomological Society of America, Boston, Massachusetts. December.

Story, R. N. 1988. Tomato spotted wilt virus and its thrips vectors. Annual meeting, Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Raleigh, North Carolina. January.

Story, R. N., L. L. Black and W. P. Bond. 1989. Survey of thrips and relationship between thrips abundance and tomato spotted wilt virus incidence in Louisiana. 1989 Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii. March.

Story, R. N. and A. Yandia. 1990. Host plant resistance in cabbage to the diamondback moth in Louisiana. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Orlando, Florida. February.

Story, R.N. 1994. Tomato spotted wilt virus, thrips, and tomatoes. Annual Meeting Entomological Society of America, Southeastern Branch, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. March 6-9.

Story, R. N., A. M. Hammond, M. J. Murray, L. H. Rolston and D. LaBonte. 1995. Selection of host plant resistance in sweetpotato to the sweetpotato weevil. Annual meeting, Entomological Society of America, Las Vegas, Nevada. December.

Story, R.N. 1996. Host plant resistance in sweetpotato to the sweetpotato weevil. National Sweetpotato Research Collaborators Workshop. Greenville, NC. February.

Story, R. N., A. M. Hammond, M. J. Murray. 1997. Control of sweetpotato insects with foliar applied insecticides. Southeastern Branch ESA, Asheville, NC. March.

Story, R.N. and A.M. Hammond. 1998. Sweetpotato Insect Pest Management: Potential of Host Plant Resistance. Southeastern Branch, ESA, Chattanooga, TN. Feb..

Zehnder,G,. R.N. Story, and K. Sorensen. 2000. Sweetpotato insect management in the southeastern USA. Annual Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Montreal, Canada. December.

Continue research aimed at improving sweetpotato grower’s management of soil insect and foliage feeling pests. This will entail the evaluation of crop protection products, biological study of white grubs and sweetpotato weevil, host plant resistance studies on sweetpotato weevils and banded cucumber beetles, and evaluation of treatment thresholds for the major crop pests. Vegetable research will involve the evaluation of a crop protection products and research on the management of thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus on bell pepper and tomato.

University of California, Berkeley, B.A. Biology, 1989

University of California, Davis, Ph.D., Entomology, S.S. Duffey, Major Professor, 1996

1997-present, Assistant Professor. Rice/forage Research Entomologist for Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Applied and fundamental aspects of plant-insect interactions and pest management in rice and forage grasses.

1996-1997, Postdoctoral Fellow. Advisors: Drs. Sean Duffey and Richard Bostock. Plant-mediated interactions between plant pathogens and insect herbivores.

1990-1996, Research Assistant and NSF Pre-doctoral Fellow. Advisor: Sean S. Duffey. Biochemical bases of constitutive and inducible resistance in tomato plants.

Takasago International Corporation, Walnut Creek, CA,

1988-1990, Research Chemist. Separation, purification, and identification of biologically active natural products from crude plant extracts.

Research interests: Interactions between insect herbivores and their host plants, particularly as they relate to the use of plant resistance in pest management programs; integrated management of insect pests of rice and forage crops; chemical ecology.

Current research: The largest area of current research involves the development of integrated management programs for the two major pests of rice in Louisiana, the rice water weevil and the rice stinkbug. Initial efforts involving the rice water weevil were directed toward evaluating several insecticides as replacements for the recently disallowed insecticide Furadan 3G (Stout et al., 2000). Efficacy data from these experiments were used by to support the registration of three insecticides for rice water weevil control, Icon® (fipronil), Karate® (lambda-cyhalothrin), and Dimilin® (diflubenzuron). Trials of alternative insecticides for weevil control continue, but emphasis has now shifted to more fundamental investigations of the rice water weevil and its interactions with its host plants. The ultimate goal of these studies is the development of novel or improved weevil control strategies that are based upon an understanding of the basic biology of the insect. Research on improved methods for monitoring adults are being coupled with studies of the impact of rice water weevil injury on rice growth, physiology, and yield in an effort to develop treatment thresholds. Screenings of rice varieties and breeding lines for resistance and tolerance to the rice water weevil are conducted, and the use of transgenic technology is being considered to enhance resistance of rice to the rice water weevil. Another large set of experiments is devoted to understanding how extrinsic (environmental) factors and intrinsic factors (plant genotype and ontogeny) interact to determine the expression of resistance to herbivory by rice plants; data from these experiments will be used to develop cultural practices that optimize plant resistance. For example, recent research has demonstrated that the resistance and tolerance of rice plants increase as they progress through the tillering stage, thus providing a biological rationale for cultural practices such as delayed flooding and early planting that delay infestation by weevil larvae until rice is older. Several other aspects of rice water weevil biology and ecology are under study, including: the use of weedy and native host plants by the rice water weevil; plant-mediated interactions between the fall armyworm and the rice water weevil in rice; herbicide-induced changes in rice suitability for the rice water weevil.

The potential of Beuvaria bassiana as a biological control agent for the rice stinkbug is being evaluated.

The second major area of interest in my program is the effect of phenolic compounds on fall armyworm behavior, growth, and physiology. We have demonstrated that ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid, two structurally related phenylpropanoid compounds common in grasses; have widely divergent effects on fall armyworm growth and development. The immediate goal of this research is to provide a biochemical and toxicological explanation for the differential toxicity of these two compounds. The final major area of research is the use of the plant hormone jasmonic acid to stimulate the resistance of soybean plants to their herbivores and pathogens. We are using exogenous jasmonic acid to stimulate the resistance of soybean plants to herbivores and pathogenic microorganisms. This tool will be used to study the role of plant resistance in regulating populations of pathogens and herbivores in the field.

I place a strong emphasis on collaborative research. The work on rice pest management is conducted in cooperation with researchers from several disciplines from within and without the LSU system. The rice stinkbug-Beuvaria work is conducted in cooperation with Dr. Jim Fuxa; the fall armyworm project is collaboration with Dr. Jim Ottea.

Teaching: I teach one course, "Host-Plant Resistance to Insects" (Entomology 7002) on a regular basis. Another course, "Emerging Technologies in IPM" was developed and taught (with Dr. T.E. Reagan) this past semester. Dr. Reagan and I hope to develop this course into a regularly-offered interdisciplinary IPM course. I have also been active in teaching 1-hour seminar courses in the areas of plant-insect interactions and insect ecology.

Stout, M.J., W.C. Rice, M.R. Riggio, and D.R. Ring. 2000. The effects of four insecticides on the population dynamics of the rice water weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus. J.Ag. Entomol. 35: 48-61.

Stout, M.J. and R.M. Bostock. 1999. Specificity of induced responses to pathogens and insects. In Agrawal, A., S. Tuzun, and A. Bent (eds.), Induced plant defenses against herbivores and pathogens. American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul.

Agrawal, A.A., S.Y. Strauss, and M.J. Stout. 1999. Costs of induced responses and tolerance to herbivory in male and female fitness components of wild radish. Evolution 53: 1093-1104.

Rice, W.C., T.P. Croughan, D.R. Ring, M.A. Muegge, and M.J. Stout. 1999. Delayed flooding for management of rice water weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus Kuschel (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environ. Entomol. 28: 1130-1135.

Stout, M.J., A.L. Fidantsef, S.S. Duffey, and R.M. Bostock. 1999. Signal interactions in pathogen and insect attack: systemic plant-mediated interactions between pathogens and herbivores of the tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum. Physiol. Mol. Plant Path. 54: 115-130.

Stout, M.J., R.A. Brovont, and S.S. Duffey. 1998. Effect of nitrogen availability on the expression of constitutive and inducible chemical defenses in the tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum. J. Chem Ecol. 24: 945-963.

Stout, M. J., K. V. Workman, R. M. Bostock, and S. S. Duffey. 1998. Stimulation and attenuation of induced resistance by elicitors and inhibitors of induced chemistry in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) foliage. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 86: 267-279.

Hoover, K., M.J. Stout, S.A. Alaniz, B.D. Hammock, and S.S. Duffey. 1998. Influence of induced plant defenses in cotton and tomato on the efficacy of baculoviruses onnoctuid larvae. J. Chem Ecol.24: 253-271.

Stout, M.J., K.V. Workman, R.M. Bostock, and S.S. Duffey. 1998. Specificity of induced resistance in foliage of the tomato. Oecologia 113: 74-81.

English-Loeb, G.M., M.J. Stout, and S.S Duffey. 1997. Drought stress intensity intomatoes: changes in plant chemistry and nonlinear consequences for insect herbivores. Oikos 79: 456-468.

Thaler, J.S., M.J. Stout, R. Karban, and S.S. Duffey. 1996. Exogenous jasmonates simulate insect wounding in tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum) in the laboratory and field. J. Chem Ecol.22: 1767-1782.

Duffey, S.S. and M.J. Stout. 1996. Antinutritive and toxic components of plant resistance against insects. Arch. Insect Biochem. and Physiol. 32: 3-37.

Stout, M.J., K.V. Workman, and S.S. Duffey. 1996. Identity, spatial distribution, and variability of induced chemical responses in tomato plants. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 79: 255-271.

Pest Management Consultants Workshop, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service."Management of rice insect pests". 22 February 1999.

Department of Entomology, University of Arizona (co-sponsored by the Center for Insect Science). "Specificity of induced resistance to insects in the tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum" and "Effect of nitrogen availability on constitutive and inducible resistance in tomato foliage". 18-19 November, 1998.

Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Louisiana State University. "Plant-mediated interactions between pathogens and insects". 3 December 1997.

Louisiana Mosquito Control Association. "Effects of rice insecticides on non-targets in LA rice fields". 26 October 1997.

USDA-NRICGP, Biologically-Based Pest Management Program. $54,000 (2 yrs), 2000. "Cultural strategies for Management of the Rice Water Weevil in Rice".

USDA-CSREES, Pest Management Alternatives Program Grant (W.C. Rice and D.R. Ring, Co-PIs) $35,505 (2 yrs.). Implementation of Alternatives to Carbofuran for the Control of the Rice Water Weevil

Louisiana Rice Research Board: $30,000, 1998, 1999; $35,000, 2000. Integrated Management Strategies for Insect Pests of Rice in Louisiana.

Additional monies contributed by Zeneca Ag Chemicals, Uniroyal Chemical Company, Rohm and Haas, and Rhone-Poulenc.

USDA-NRICGP, Entomology Program (co-PI with Drs. Rick Bostock and Sean Duffey). $160,000, 1995. Induction of Multi-Factorial Resistance in the Tomato Plant.

Tabular Summary of Achievements:

A serviceable management program for the rice water weevil is in place, but refinements are necessary. Particularly needed are treatment thresholds for the use of adulticidal insecticides and cultural practices that are compatible with the use of herbicide-resistant rice. Longer-term goals include the identification of pheromones from the rice water weevil and the development of transgenic, weevil resistant rice lines. The IPM program for the rice stinkbug is in its infancy, and there is need for research on the bionomics of this insect. The use of chemical elicitors to enhance plant resistance is another major area of interest, and research on the interaction of the fall armyworm and phenolic compounds will continue. I will seek funding for both of these latter projects from Federal sources in 2001.