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

Biological control agent of larger black flour beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): A nuisance pest developing in cotton gin trash piles. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nansen, C., Stokes, B., James, J., Porter, P., Wheeler, T., Meikle, W.G. 2013. Biological control agent of larger black flour beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): A nuisance pest developing in cotton gin trash piles. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106 (2) 648:652. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/EC12380.

Two strains of Pseudomonas fluorscens bacteria differentially affect survivorship of waxworm (Galleria mellonella) larvae exposed to an arthropod fungal pathogen, Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meikle, W.G., Bon, M., Cook, S.C., Gracia, C.G., Jaronski, S. 2013. Two strains of Pseudomonas fluorscens bacteria differentially affect survivorship of waxworm (Galleria mellonella) larvae exposed to an arthropod fungal pathogen, Beauveria bassiana. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 23(2): 220-233.

A serological method for detection of Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aronstein, K.A., Saldivar, E., Webster, T. 2013. A serological method for detection of Nosema ceranae. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114(3):621-625.

How Varroa parasitism affects the immunological and nutritional status of the honey bee, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aronstein, K.A., Saldivar, E., Vega, R., Westmiller, S., Douglas, A.E. 2012. How Varroa parasitism affects the immunological and nutritional status of the honey bee, Apis mellifera. Insects. 3(3):601-615.

Factors affecting pupation success of the Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(23-Jan-12)

Challenges for developing biopesticides against Varroa destructor (Mesostigamata: Varroidae) - (Review Article)

Meikle, W.G., Sammataro, D., Neumann, P., Pflugfelder, J. 2012. Challenges for developing biopesticides against Varroa destructor (Mesostigamata: Varroidae). Apidologie. 43: 501-514.

Pseudomonas contamination of a fungal-based biopesticide: implications for honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) health and varroa mite (Acari: Varroidae) control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(09-Dec-11)

The economic injury level and the action threshold in stored-product systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nansen, C., Meikle, W.G. 2011. The economic injury level and the action threshold in stored-product systems. Stewart Postharvest Review. 3(7):2-8.

Intraspecific competition effects on Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meikle, W.G., Patt, J.M., Sammataro, D. 2012. Intraspecific competition effects on Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(1):26-33.

Seasonality directs contrasting food collection behavior and nutrient regulation strategies of ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cook, S.C., Eubanks, M.D., Gold, R.E., Behmer, S.T. 2011. Seasonality directs contrasting food collection behavior and nutrient regulation strategies of ants. PLoS One. 6(9):Article e25407.

RNAi in agriculturally-important arthropods     - (Book / Chapter)

Aronstein, K.A., Oppert, B.S., Lorenzen, M.D. 2011. RNAi in agriculturally-important arthropods. In: Grabowski, P., editor. RNA Processing. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. p. 157-180.

Nosema ceranae detection by microscopy and antibody tests - (Book / Chapter)

Webster, T.C., Aronstein, K.A. 2011. Nosema ceranae detection by microscopy and antibody tests. Aronstein, K.A., Cabanillas, H.E. 2011. Chalkbrood re-examined. In: Sammataro, D., Yoder, J.A., editors. Honey Bee Colony Health: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. Boca Raton, RL: CRC Press. p. 115-120.

Macronutrient regulation in the Rasberry crazy ant (Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cook, S.C., Wynalda, R., Gold, R.E., Behmer, S.T. 2012. Macronutrient regulation in the Rasberry crazy ant (Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens). Insectes Sociaux. 59(1):93-100.

Chalkbrood re-examined - (Book / Chapter)

Aronstein, K.A., Cabanillas, H.E. 2011. Chalkbrood re-examined. In: Sammataro, D., Yoder, J.A., editors. Honey Bee Colony Health: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. Boca Raton, RL: CRC Press. p. 121-130.

Challenges for developing biopesticides against varroa - (Book / Chapter)

Meikle, W.G., Sammataro, D., Mercadier, G. 2011. Chapter 6: Biological control of honey bee pests. p. 59-66 in Sammataro, D. and J.A. Yoder (eds) Honey Bee Colony Health: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London.

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of fungal isolates for use against the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(18-Apr-11)

The effects of temperature, diet, and other factors on development, survivorship, and oviposition of Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meikle, W.G., Patt, J.M. 2011. The effects of temperature, diet, and other factors on development, survivorship, and oviposition of Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(3):753-763.

Evaluation of Nosema ceranae spore-specific polyclonal antibodies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aronstein, K.A., Saldivar, E., Webster, T.C. 2011. Evaluation of Nosema ceranae spore-specific polyclonal antibodies. Journal of Apicultural Research. 50(2):145-151.

Influence of genomics in honey bee research - (Popular Publication)

(10-Jan-11)

Transcriptional responses in honey bee larvae infected with chalkbrood fungus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aronstein, K.A., Murray, K.D., Saldivar, E. 2010. Transcriptional responses in honey bee larvae infected with chalkbrood fungus. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 11:Article 391.

Monitoring for resistance to organophosphorus and pyrethroid insecticides in varroa mite populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kanga, L., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Cox, R.L. 2010. Monitoring for resistance to organophosphorus and pyrethroid insecticides in varroa mite populations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(5):1797-1802.

Variation in and responses to brood pheromone of the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Metz, B.N., Pankiw, T., Tichy, S.E., Aronstein, K.A., Crewe, R.M. 2010. Variation in and responses to brood pheromone of the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36(4):432-440.

Managed pollinator CAP coordinated agricultural project: detecting Nosema in time - (Popular Publication)

(20-Jan-10)

Detect Nosema parasite in time - (Popular Publication)

(20-Jan-10)

Managed pollinator CAP Coordinated Agricultural Project - (Popular Publication)

Aronstein, K.A. 2010. Managed pollinator CAP Coordinated Agricultural Project. American Bee Journal. 150(1):63-65.

Detect Nosema parasite in time to save bee colonies - (Popular Publication)

Aronstein, K.A. 2010. Detect Nosema parasite in time to save bee colonies. American Bee Journal. 150(1):63-65.

Chalkbrood disease in honey bees - (Review Article)

Aronstein, K.A., Murray, K.D. 2010. Chalkbrood disease in honey bees. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 103(Suppl. 1):20-29.