Projects

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR KEY PESTS OF PECAN AND PEACH Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420177

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W., Wells, L., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2013. Effects of entomopathogenic fungus species, and impact of fertilizers, on biological control of pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology. 42:253-261.

The effect of height on severity of pecan scab in non-treated mature pecan trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C.H., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. The effect of height on severity of pecan scab in non-treated mature pecan trees. Phytopathology. 102:S4.13.

Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Riddick, E.W. 2012. Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles. Psyche. 2012(814378):7.

Case Study: Trap crop with pheromone traps for suppressing euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. Case Study: Trap crop with pheromone traps for suppressing euschistus servus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton. Psyche. DOI: 10.1155/2012/401703.

Options for pest and disease control in organic pecan - (Trade Journal)

Bock, C.H., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2012. Options for pest and disease control in organic pecan. Pecan Grower. 23:32-39.

Incorporating a sorghum habitat in agricultural landscape for enhancing coccinellids (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) in cotton. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tillman, P.G., Cottrell, T.E. 2012. Incorporating a sorghum habitat in agricultural landscape for enhancing coccinellids (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) in cotton. Psyche. DOI: 10.1155/2012/150418.

Lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) oviposition on Prunus germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Beckman, T.G., Horton, D.L. 2012. Lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) oviposition on Prunus germplasm. Environmental Entomology. 40(6):1465-1470.

Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G., Guo, B., Krakowsky, M.D., Lee, R., Cottrell, T.E., Scully, B.T., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A. 2011. Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Toxins. 3(7):920-931.

Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2011. Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Pecan Grower. 22(4):14-22.

Diurnal movement pattern of the brown stink bugs inside and near the corn fields at flowering time - (Abstract Only) - (24-Feb-11)

Trap capture of brown and dusky stink bugs (Hempitera: Pentatomidae) as affected by pheromone dosage in dispensers and dispenser source - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2011. Trap capture of brown and dusky stink bugs (Hempitera: Pentatomidae) as affected by pheromone dosage in dispensers and dispenser source. Journal of Entomological Science. 46(2):1-13.

Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2011. Effects of combining microbial and chemical insecticides on mortality of the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:14-20.

Laboratory virulence and orchard efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Horton, D.L., Mizell, R.F. 2011. Laboratory virulence and orchard efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:47-53.

Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Powell, R., Lee, R.D., Wilson, J.P., Scully, B.T. 2010. Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:2072-2079.

Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines - (Abstract Only)

Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Ruberson, J.R., Cottrell, T.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P. 2010. Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0934 http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/Paper51168.html.

Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 66:1236-1242.

Tree height influences flight of lesser peachtree borer and peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L., Fuest, J. 2010. Tree height influences flight of lesser peachtree borer and peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males. Journal of Insect Behavior. 23:329-339.

A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators. In: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Western Pecan Growers Association Conference, March 7-9, 2010, Las Cruces, New Mexico. p. 16.

Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectooparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2010. Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectooparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids?. Bulletin of Insectology. 63 (1):71-78, 2010.

Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved above ground suppression with a novel gel application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizzell III, R.F., Horton, D.L., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A. 2010. Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for control of the lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes: Improved above ground suppression with a novel gel application. Biological Control. 54:23-28.

Microbial control of the pecan weevil - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W. 2010. Microbial control of the pecan weevil. In: Proceedings of the 6th National Meetings of Pecan Scientists, May 26-29, 2010, Ardmore, Oklahoma. p. 26-35.

Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach - (Experiment Station)

Hudson, W.G., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W. 2010. Integrating biological control into pecan weevil management: a sustainable approach. Extension Fact Sheets. www.sare.org/publications/factsheet.

Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn - (Proceedings)

Ni, X. Wilson, J.P. Krakowsky, M.D. Guo, B. Scully B.T. Buntin, G.D. Lee, R.D. Cottrell, T.E. 2009. Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn. Proceedings of the Workshop on Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn, October 27-28, 2009, Mississippi State, MS.

Pheromone attraction and cross-attraction of Nezara, Acrosternum, and Euschistus spp. stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tillman, P.G., Aldrich, J.R., Khrimian, A., Cottrell, T.E. 2010. Pheromone attraction and cross-attraction of Nezara, Acrosternum, and Euschistus spp. stink bugs (Heteroptera:Pentatomidae) in the field. Environmental Entomology. 39:610-617.

Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Abstract Only)

Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, G., Lee, R. 2010. Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0877. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2009/webprogram/Paper44015.html.

A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Hudson, W.G., Wood, B.W. 2009. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi. Pecan Grower. 21(1):20-24.

Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E. W., Cottrell, T. E., Kidd, K. A. 2009. Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids. Biological Control 51 (2009) 306-312.

Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Behle, R.W., Ree, B., Harris, M. 2009. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards. Southwestern Entomologist. 34:111-120.

Alternative pest control research - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2009. Alternative pest control research. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. January 12-14, 2009, Savannah, Georgia. 102:50-61.

Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, Y., Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Buntin, G. 2009. Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:1262-1269.

Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Leland, J., Behle, R.W. 2009. Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials. Journal of Entomological Science. 44:24-36.

Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2009. Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development. Environmental Entomology. 38:411-416.

The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2009. The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions. Pecan Grower. 20(3):18-21.

Variation in seasonal pheromone trap capture of the brown stink bug in corn - (Abstract Only) - (21-Nov-08)

A novel approach to biological control with entomopathogenic nematodes: Prophylactic control of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell III, R.F., Horton, D.L., Davis, J. 2009. A novel approach to biological control with entomopathogenic nematodes: Prophylactic control of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon exitiosa. Biological Control. 48:259-263.

Influence of Prunus spp., peach cultivars and bark damage on oviposition choices by the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Fuest, J., Horton, D.L. 2008. Influence of Prunus spp., peach cultivars and bark damage on oviposition choices by the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Environmental Entomology. 37:1508-1513.

Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2008. Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid. Pecan Grower. 20(2):22.

Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2008. Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99:312-317.

Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors - (Abstract Only)

Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R., Aldrich, J.R., Khrimian, A., Tillman, P.G., Buntin, D. 2008. Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors. Entomological Society of America Abstract No. 1047.

Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears - (Abstract Only)

Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Krakowsky, M.D. 2008. Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears [abstract]. Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, April 2-4, 2008, Cordele, Georgia.

Susceptibility of four species of North American Coccinellidae (Colleoptera) to Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2008. Susceptibility of four species of North American Coccinellidae (Colleoptera) to Beauveria bassiana. European Journal of Entomology. 105(3):455-460.

Emerging insect problems in peach: A new look at root-feeding weevils and the lesser peachtree borer - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2008. Emerging insect problems in peach: A new look at root-feeding weevils and the lesser peachtree borer. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention, January 10-12, 2008, Savannah, Georgia. p. 18-22.

The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L. 2008. The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests. In: Proceedings of Southeastern Peach Convention, January 11-13, 2008, Savannah, Georgia. p. 16-18.

Forgotten natural enemies: interactions between Coccinellids and insect-pathogenic fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roy, H.E., Cottrell, T.E. 2008. Forgotten natural enemies: interactions between Coccinellids and insect-pathogenic fungi. European Journal of Entomology. 105(3):391-398.

A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2008. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37:162-171.

Naturally-occurring pathogens and invasive insects - (Book / Chapter)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2008. Naturally-occurring pathogens and invasive insects. In: Hajek, A.E., et al., editors. Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods. New York, NY:Springer. p. 19-32.

Movement of the pecan weevil [Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)] within the pecan orchard - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Oct-07)

Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2007. Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain. Biological Control. 44:207-215.

Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2007. Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower 19(1):32-38.

Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn - (Abstract Only)

Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, D., Cottrell, T.E., Gunawan, G., Krakowsky, M.D., Powell, R., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Mcpherson, R., Wilson, J.P., Lee, D., Coy, A. 2007. Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn. In: Proceedings of the Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, May 16-17, 2007, Athens, Georgia. p. 14.

Microbial Control of Plum Curculio and Peachtree Borers - (Abstract Only)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R., Horton, D. 2007. Microbial Control of Plum Curculio and Peachtree Borers. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting, August 12-16, 2007, Quebec City, Canada. p. 75. Available: http://www.sipweb.org/Meeting_Abstracts/2007abstracts.pdf.

Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. - (Proceedings)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 100:115-123.

Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana - (Abstract Only)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana [abstract). In: Abstracts of Ecology of Aphidophaga Conference, September 4-11, 2007, Athens, Greece. p. O37.

Pecan weevil movement within the orchard - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2007. Pecan weevil movement within the orchard. Pecan Grower. 28(4):30-36.

Oviposition response of green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and potential attractants on pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kunkel, B.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Oviposition response of green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and potential attractants on pecan. Environmental Entomology. 36(3):577-583.

Alternative Management Strategy for Peachtree Borer and Lesser Peachtree Borer - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Alternative Management Strategy for Peachtree Borer and Lesser Peachtree Borer. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention. Southeastern Peach Convention, January 5-7, 2007, Savannah, Georgia. p. 39-40.

LADY BEETLE EGG PREDATION ON INITIAL CONTACT BY ADULT AND LARVAL LADY BEETLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Lady beetle egg predation on initial contact by adult and larval lady beetles. Environmental Entomology. 36(2):390-401.

Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2006. Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae. Journal of Nematology. 38:474-482.

INVERTEBRATE PREDATORS AND PARASITOIDS OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR (HERBST)(COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, D.A., Russ, M. Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2006. Invertebrate predators and parasitoids of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar (herbst) (coleoptera: curculionidae) in Georgia and Florida. Florida Entomologist. Volume 89(4):435-440.

Oviposition preference by the green lacewing Chrysoperla rufilabris for blackmargined aphids on pecan - (Trade Journal)

Kunkel, B.A., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Oviposition preference by the green lacewing Chrysoperla rufilabris for blackmargined aphids on pecan. Pecan Grower. 28(1):22-25.

CONTROL OF PESTS IN PECAN AND PEACH USING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES - (Abstract Only)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Control of pests in pecan and peach using entomopathogenic nematodes: challenges and successes [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38:292.

ALTERNATIVE PEST CONTROL TACTICS IN PECAN - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Behle, R.W., Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2006. Alternative pest control tactics in pecan. Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. 99:86-94.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE PEACHTREE BORER, SYNANTHEDON EXITIOSA, TO STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE AND STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE IN LABORATORY AND FIELD TRIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Susceptibility of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon Exitiosa, to Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema riobrave in laboratory and field trials. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:73-76.

Management strategies for borers - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Management strategies for borers. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention, January 5-8, 2006, Savannah, Georgia. p. 17.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE LESSER PEACHTREE BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: SESIIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Susceptibility of the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Environmental Entomology. 35:358-365.

HOSTS OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR (HERBST) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN CENTRAL GEORGIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, D.A., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L., Hodges, A., Hodges, G. 2006. Hosts of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera: curculionidae) in Central Georgia. Environmental Entomology. 35:48-55.

PREDATION AND CANNIBALISM OF LADY BEETLE EGGS BY ADULT LADY BEETLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E. 2005. Predation and cannibalism of lady beetle eggs by adult lady beetles. Biological Control. 34:159-164.

BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF SCALE INSECTS ATTACKING PECANS - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Hodges, G.S. 2005. Biology and management of scale insects attacking pecans. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 98:52-55.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LADY BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2005. Susceptibility of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:150-156.

BIOLOGICALLY-BASED INSECTICIDES FOR PECAN PEST MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Wood, B.W. 2005. Biologically-based insecticides for pecan pest management. Western Pecan Growers Association Proceedings. 39:4-12.

PEACHTREE BORER - (Book / Chapter)

Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Peachtree borer. In: Horton, D., Johnson, D. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:266-269.

PLANT BUGS AND STINK BUGS - (Book / Chapter)

Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Plant bugs and stink bugs. In: Horton, D., Johnson, D., editors. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:236-239.

LESSER PEACHTREE BORER - (Book / Chapter)

Johnson, D., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2005. Lesser peachtree borer. In: Horton, D, Johnson, D., editors. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. Georgia Extension Service Handbook. 1:270-272.

IMPORTANCE OF PECAN WEEVIL MANAGEMENT DURING A LIGHT CROP YEAR - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Importance of pecan weevil management during a light crop year. Pecan Grower. v. 15:16-19.

SUITABILITY OF EXOTIC AND NATIVE LADY BEETLE EGGS (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LADY BEETLE LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Suitability of exotic and native lady beetle eggs (coleoptera: coccinellidae) for development of lady beetle larvae. Biological Control. 31:362-371.

SCALE INSECTS ON PECAN - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E. 2004. Scale insects on pecan. Pecan Grower. v. 15:16-17.

MEASURING FIELD EFFICACY OF STEINERNEMA FELTIAE AND STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE FOR SUPPRESSION OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR, LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2004. Measuring field efficacy of steinernema feltiae and steinernema riobrave for suppression of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar, larvae. Biological Control. 30:496-503.

TRUNK PERIMETER APPLICATIONS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA TO SUPPRESS ADULT CURCULIO CARYAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A. 2004. Trunk perimeter applications of beauveria bassiana to suppress adult curculio caryae (coleoptera: curculionidae). Journal of Entomological Sciences. 39:337-349.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A NATIVE AND AN EXOTIC LADY BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: (COCCINELLIDAE) TO BEAUVERIA BASSIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Susceptibility of a native and an exotic lady beetle (Coleoptera: (Coccinellidae) to Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 84:137-144.

USING PHEROMONE TRAPS TO SAMPLE STINK BUGS IN AND AROUND PECAN ORC HARDS - (Proceedings)

COTTRELL, T.E., WOOD, B.W., GREENE, J.K., MIZELL, R.F., YONCE, C.E. USING PHEROMONE TRAPS TO SAMPLE STINK BUGS IN AND AROUND PECAN ORC HARDS. PROCEEDINGS OKLAHOMA PECAN GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING. 2003. v.73. p.14-27.

IMPACT OF AN ENDEMIC ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS ON LADY BEETLES IN PECAN ORCHARDS - (Proceedings)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Impact of an endemic entomopathogenic fungus on lady beetles in pecan orchards. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. v. 96:53-60.

UPDATE ON RESEARCH TOWARD MICROBIAL CONTROL OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. Update on research toward microbial control of the pecan weevil. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 96:103-108

PECAN WEEVIL MANAGEMENT: PAST, PRESENT AND TOWARD A FUTURE STRATEGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2003. Pecan weevil management: past, present and toward a future strategy. Southwestern Entomologist. 27:75-84.

MICROBIAL CONTROL RESEARCH FOR SUPPRESSION OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. Microbial control research for suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Western Conference Proceedings. p.2-15.

PARTICLE FILM AFFECTS BLACK PECAN APHID (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN PECAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Jan-02)

IMPROVED TRAP CAPTURE OF EUSCHISTUS SERVUS (SAY) AND E. TRISTIGMUS (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN PECAN ORCHARDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-May-01)

SEASONAL OCCURRENCE AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF EUSCHISTUS SERVUS AND EUSCHISTUS TRISTIGMUS (HEMIPTER: PENTATOMIDAE) IN PECAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Feb-00)