Donald B Thomas

Research Entomologist

• Publications

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  • A glimpse into the world of microRNAs in hard ticks-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Degree-days and off host longevity of cattle fever ticks, Boophilus spp. (Acari: Ixodidae) in south Texas pastures -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Arocho, C., Leal, B., Thomas, D.B. 2023. Degree-days and off host longevity of cattle fever ticks, Boophilus spp. (Acari: Ixodidae) in south Texas pastures. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad237.
    
  • Mechanical devices for census and detection of off-host larval ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) with emphasis on the cattle fever tick-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Gaff, H., Leal Galvan, B. 2023. Mechanical devices for census and detection of off-host larval ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) with emphasis on the cattle fever tick. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 74:13-20.
    
  • Evaluation of the in vitro acaricidal effect of five organic compounds on the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Oliva-Chavez, A., Guzman-Valencia, S., Lynn, G., Arocho-Rosario, C., Thomas, D.B., Johnson, T.L. 2023. Evaluation of the in vitro acaricidal effect of five organic compounds on the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-023-00780-9.
    
  • A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Leal, B., Harvey, C., Thomas, D.B., Oliva-Chavez, A. 2022. A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). https://doi.org/10.3791/63618.
    
  • A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Leal-Galvan, B., Harvey, C., Thomas, D.B., Saelao, P., Oliva Chavez, A. 2022. A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). https://doi.org/10.3791/63618.
    
  • Bovine fecal chemistry changes with progression of Southern Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rich, B., Thomas, D.B., Longnecker, M., Tolleson, D., Angerer, J.P., Perez de Leon, A.A., Teel, P. 2022. Bovine fecal chemistry changes with progression of Southern Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109679.
    
  • Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Duhaime, R. 2022. Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer.. Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-022-00699-7.
    
  • Medicated corn feeders to disinfest cattle fever ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a suburban population of white-tailed deer -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Duhaime, R. 2022. Medicated corn feeders to disinfest cattle fever ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a suburban population of white-tailed deer. Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-022-00699-7.
    
  • Raman-based identification of tick species (Ixodidae) by spectroscopic analysis of their feces -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dou, T., Ermolenkov, A., Hays, S., Rich, B., Donaldson, T., Thomas, D.B., Teel, P., Kurouski, D. 2022. Raman-based identification of tick species (Ixodidae) by spectroscopic analysis of their feces. Analytical Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2022.120966.
    
  • Climate change and alternative hosts complicate the eradication of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in the southern United States, a review -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Osbrink, W.L., Thomas, D.B., Lohmeyer, K.H., Temeyer, K.B. 2021. Climate change and alternative hosts complicate the eradication of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in the southern United States, a review. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 20. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saab034.
    
  • Efficacy of water-based botanical acaricide formulation applied in portable spray box against the fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), infesting cattle -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Klafke, G., Thomas, D.B., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2021. Efficacy of water-based botanical acaricide formulation applied in portable spray box against the fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), infesting cattle. Veterinary Parasitology. 12. Article 101721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101721.
    
  • Pictorial dissection guide and internal anatomy of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tidwell, J.P., Trevino, D.E., Thomas, D.B., Mitchell III, R.D., Heerman, M.C., Perez De Leon, A.A., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2021. Pictorial dissection guide and internal anatomy of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini). Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101685.
    
  • Molecular screening for rickettsial bacteria and piroplasms in ixodid ticks collected from white-tailed deer and nilgai in south Texas -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Olafson, P.U., Buckmeier, B.G., May, M.A., Thomas, D.B. 2021. Molecular screening for rickettsial bacteria and piroplasms in ixodid ticks collected from white-tailed deer and nilgai in south Texas. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife. 13:252-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.11.002.
    
  • The Moneda Bug, Chrysodarecus moneta Breddin = Placocoris viridis Mayr (Pentatomidae: Discocephalinae: Ochlerini) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2021. The Moneda Bug, Chrysodarecus moneta Breddin = Placocoris viridis Mayr (Pentatomidae: Discocephalinae: Ochlerini). Zootaxa. 4958. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4958.1.35.
    
  • Research on integrated management for cattle fever ticks and bovine babesiosis in the United States and Mexico: current status and opportunities for binational coordination -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Esteve-Gasent, M.D., Rodríguez-Vivas, R.I., Medina, R.F., Ellis, D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Thomas, D.B., Schwartz, A., Cortez-Garcia, B., Hunt, C., Bonilla, D., Logan, L., Hasel, H., Jesus, A.A., Jesus, H.J., Juan, M., Miguel, A., Rodriguez, R., Soberanos, N., Merino, O., Howard, T., Chavez, V.M. 2020. Research on integrated management for cattle fever ticks and bovine babesiosis in the United States and Mexico: current status and opportunities for binational coordination. Pathogens. 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens9110871.
    
  • Questing by tick larvae (Acari: Ixodidae): A review of the influences that affect off-host survival -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Leal, B., Zamora, E., Fuentes, A., Thomas, D.B., Dearth, R. 2020. Questing by tick larvae (Acari: Ixodidae): A review of the influences that affect off-host survival. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 113:425-438. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saaa013.
    
  • Review of major crop and animal arthropod pests of South Texas-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Davis, H.N., Goolsby, J., Thomas, D.B., Badillo, I., Kariyat, R., Vitek, C., Sekula, D. 2020. Review of major crop and animal arthropod pests of South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 71:36-48.
    
  • Tracking the increase of acaricide resistance in an invasive population of cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), and implementation of real-time PCR assays to rapidly genotype resistance mutations -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Klafke, G., Busch, J.D., Olafson, P.U., Miller, R., Mosqueda, J., Stone, N., Scoles, G.A., Wagner, D., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Tracking the increase of acaricide resistance in an invasive population of cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), and implementation of real-time PCR assays to rapidly genotype resistance mutations. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 113(4):298-309. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saz053.
    
  • Partial characterization of the voltage-gated sodium channel gene and molecular detection of permethrin resistance in Rhipicephalus annulatus (Say, 1821) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Klafke, G.M., Moreno, H.C., Tidwell, J.P., Miller, R., Thomas, D.B., Feria-Arroyo, T.P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Partial characterization of the voltage-gated sodium channel gene and molecular detection of permethrin resistance in Rhipicephalus annulatus (Say, 1821). Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2019.101368.
    
  • Alternative treatments for southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested white-tailed deer hides-(Abstract Only)
    Klafke, G.M., Miller, R., Thomas, D.B., Bonilla, D., Hasel, H., Duhaime, R., Pike, C., Lansford, T., Schwartz, A., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Alternative treatments for southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested white-tailed deer hides. World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. 2019:311.
    
  • Range-wide population genomics of the Mexican fruit fly: Toward development of pathway analysis tools -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dupuis, J., Ruiz, R., Barr, N., Thomas, D.B., Geib, S.M. 2019. Range-wide population genomics of the Mexican fruit fly: Toward development of pathway analysis tools. Evolutionary Applications. 12(8):1641-1660. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12824.
    
  • Efficacy of novaluron + pyriproxyfen (Tekko Pro) insect growth regulators against Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae), Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Showler, A., Donahue, W.A., Harlien, J.L., Donahue, M., Vinson, B. 2019. Efficacy of novaluron + pyriproxyfen (Tekko Pro) insect growth regulators against Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae), Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Journal of Medical Entomology. 56(5):1338-1345. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz075.
    
  • Ticks infesting white-tailed deer in South Texas-(Other)
    
    
  • High-resolution melt (HRM) analysis for detection of SNPs associated with pyrethroid resistance in the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Klafke, G.M., Miller, R., Tidwell, J.P., Thomas, D.B., Sanchez, D., Feria Arroyo, T.P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. High-resolution melt (HRM) analysis for detection of SNPs associated with pyrethroid resistance in the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). International Journal for Parasitology: Drug and Drug Resistance. 9:100-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpddr.2019.03.001.
    
  • Higher beetle diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Osbrink, W.L., Thomas, D.B., Goolsby, J., Showler, A., Leal, B. 2018. Higher beetle diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A.. Journal of Insect Science. 18: 1-10.
    
  • Detection of tick mediated host stress in bovine feces by the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus-(Other)
    
    
  • Cluster size influence on the survivability of Rhipicephalus Boophilus microplus larvae under low relative humidity stress-(Other)
    
    
  • Tick vector and disease pathogen surveillance of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in Southeastern Texas -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Olafson, P.U., Thomas, D.B., May, M.A., Buckmeier, B.G., Duhaime, R.A. 2016. Tick vector and disease pathogen surveillance of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in Southeastern Texas. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 79:1135-1142. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-15-414.
    
  • The ventral receptacle compression technique as an adjunct to scoring mated status in fruit flies of economic importance-(Other)
    
    
  • Efficient method for extracting DNA of parasites causing bovine babesiosis from tick vectors-(Other)
    
    
  • Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lohmeyer, K.H., May, M.A., Thomas, D.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update. Journal of Medical Entomology. 55(3):515-522. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjy004.
    
  • Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) against engorged females of the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Singh, N., Goolsby, J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Miller, R., Thomas, D.B., Klafke, G., Tidwell, J.P., Racelis, A., Grewal, P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) against engorged females of the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 43(1):1-17. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.043.0119.
    
  • Catalogue of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) of North America -(Monograph)
    Bousquet, Y., Thomas, D.B., Bouchard, P., Smith, A., Aalbu, R., Johnston, A., Steiner, W. 2018. Catalogue of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) of North America. ZooKeys. 728:1-455.
    
  • In-vitro efficacy of a botanical acaricide and its active ingredients against larvae of susceptible and acaricide-resistant strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Singh, N.K., Miller, R., Klafke, G., Goolsby, J., Thomas, D.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. In-vitro efficacy of a botanical acaricide and its active ingredients against larvae of susceptible and acaricide-resistant strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae). Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 9(2):201-206.
    
  • Identifying seven Anastrepha (Diptera; Tephritidae) species using DNA barcodes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Barr, N., Ruiz-Arce, R., Farris, R., Silva, J.G., Lima, K., Dutra, V., Ronchi-Teles, B., Kerr, P.H., Norrbom, A.L., Nolazco, A.N., Thomas, D.B. 2017. Identifying seven Anastrepha (Diptera; Tephritidae) species using DNA barcodes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111:405-421.
    
  • Higher ant diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Osbrink, W.L., Goolsby, J., Thomas, D.B., Mejorado, A.B., Showler, A., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Higher ant diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A.. International Journal of Insect Science. 9:1-9.
    
  • Sperm depletion in singly mated females of the Mexican Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Leal, S.N., Conway, H.B. 2018. Sperm depletion in singly mated females of the Mexican Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 53(1):82-88.
    
  • Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, (Acari: Ixodidae): potential control on pastures by the application of urea fertilizer-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Leal, B., Thomas, D.B., Dearth, R. 2017. Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae): potential control on pastures by the application of urea fertilizer. Veterinary Parasitology. 241:39-42.
    
  • Comparison of chemical attractants against dung beetles and application for rangeland and animal health-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goolsby, J., Singh, N., Thomas, D.B., Ortega, A., Hewitt, D., Campbell, T., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Comparison of chemical attractants against dung beetles and application for rangeland and animal health. Southwestern Entomologist. 42(2):339-346.
    
  • Diagnostic characters within ITS2 DNA support molecular identification of Anastrepha suspensa-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Barr, N., Ruiz-Arce, R., Obregon, O., Shatters, R.G., Norrbom, A.L., Nolazco, A., Thomas, D.B. 2017. Diagnostic characters within ITS2 DNA support molecular identification of Anastrepha suspensa. Florida Entomologist. 100:182-185.
    
  • Fungi isolated from house flies (Diptera: Muscidae) on penned cattle in South Texas -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ysquierdo, C.A., Olafson, P.U., Thomas, D.B. 2017. Fungi isolated from house flies (Diptera: Muscidae) on penned cattle in South Texas. Journal of Medical Entomology. 54:705-711. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjw214.
    
  • Pseudocromata, a new genus of Ochlerini based on a new species from Ecuador (Discocephalinae: Pentatomidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ortega-Leon, G., Thomas, D.B. 2016. Pseudocromata, a new genus of Ochlerini based on a new species from Ecuador (Discocephalinae: Pentatomidae). Zootaxa. 4137:286-290.
    
  • Resolution of inter and intra-species relationships of the West Indian fruit fly Anastrepha obliqua-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Scally, M., Into, F., Thomas, D.B., Ruiz-Arce, R., Barr, N., Schuenzel, E.L. 2016. Resolution of inter and intra-species relationships of the West Indian fruit fly Anastrepha obliqua. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 101:286-293.
    
  • A revision of Eleodes subgenus Litheleodes (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Triplehorn, C.A., Thomas, D.B. 2015. A revision of Eleodes subgenus Litheleodes (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 14:11-21.
    
  • Charles A. Triplehorn: an inordinate fondness for Darkling Beetles-(Review Article)
    Thomas, D.B., Smith, A.A., Aalbu, R. 2015. Charles A. Triplehorn: an inordinate fondness for Darkling Beetles. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 14:1-10.
    
  • Chaseleodes, a new subgenus of Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from the central plateau of Mexico-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2015. Chaseleodes, a new subgenus of Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from the central plateau of Mexico. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 14:122-126.
    
  • Morphology of the pre-imaginal stages of Lasioptera Donacis Coutin(Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a candidate biocontrol agent of giant arundo cane-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Goolsby, J. 2015. Morphology of the pre-imaginal stages of Lasioptera Donacis Coutin(Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a candidate biocontrol agent of giant arundo cane. Psyche. Available: 10.1155/2015/262678.
    
  • Revision of Eleodes subgenus Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Triplehorn, C.A., Thomas, D.B., Smith, A.D. 2015. Revision of Eleodes subgenus Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 141:156-196.
    
  • Status of Nilgai antelope as a host of cattle fever tick (Boophilus microplus) and Babesiosis-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Mitigating predatory ants promotes establishment of biological control of Arundo by Arundo Scale in the cattle fever tick quarantine zone -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Velez-Bonner, A., Osbrink, W.L., Summy, R.K., Thomas, D.B., Showler, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Goolsby, J. 2015. Mitigating predatory ants promotes establishment of biological control of Arundo by Arundo Scale in the cattle fever tick quarantine zone. Journal Subtropical Plant Science. 65:38-44.
    
  • Phylogeographic structure in Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations inferred with mtDNA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ruiz-Arce, R., Owen, C.L., Thomas, D.B., Barr, N.B., Mcpheron, B.A. 2015. Phylogeographic structure in Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations inferred with mtDNA. Journal of Economic Entomology. 82:1-13. DOI:10.1093/jee/tov082.
    
  • Gene's Organ Transcriptome of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus microplus-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Biological studies and field observations in Europe of Lasioptera donacis potential biological control agent of giant reed, Arundo donax, an invasive weed of the Rio Grande Basin of Texas and Mexico-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Tripius gyraloura n. sp. (Aphelenchoidea: Sphaerulariidae) parasitic in the gall midge Lasioptera donacis Coutin (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Poinar, G., Thomas, D.B. 2014. Tripius gyraloura sp. n. (Aphelenchoidea: Sphaerulariidae) parasitic in the gall midge Lasioptera donacis Coutin (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). Systematic Parasitology. 89:247-252.
    
  • Establishment and spread of a single parthenogenic genotype of the Mediterranean arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana in the variable climate of Texas -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goolsby, J., Gaskin, J.F., Tarin, D.V., Pepper, A., Henne, D.C., Auclair, A., Racelis, A.E., Summy, K.R., Moran, P.J., Thomas, D.B., Yang, C., Jimenez, M., Ciompwelik, M.J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Kirk, A.A. 2014. Establishment and spread of a single parthenogenic genotype of the Mediterranean arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana in the variable climate of Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. 39(4):675-690.
    
  • Walker's Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Smith, A.D., Triplehorn, C.A., Aalbu, R.A. 2014. Walker's Eleodes (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Zootaxa. 3835(4):1175-5326.
    
  • Copula duration, insemination and sperm allocation in Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Leal, S.N., Conway, H.E. 2014. Copula duration, insemination and sperm allocation in Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 107(4):858-865.
    
  • Spatiotemporal Incidence of Acaracide Resistance among Outbreaks of Cattle Fever Ticks in the US-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Comparison of torula yeast and various grape juice products as attractants for Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mangan, R.L., Thomas, D.B. 2014. Comparison of torula yeast and various grape juice products as attractants for Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(2):591-600.
    
  • Efficacy of an organophosphate mixture against an organophosphate-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Davey, R.B., Thomas, D.B., Pound, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, R. 2014. Efficacy of an organophosphate mixture against an organophosphate-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 48(4):306-316.
    
  • Mcphersonarcys, a new genus for Pentatomaaequalis Say (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2012. Mcphersonarcys, a new genus for Pentatomaaequalis Say (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Great Lakes Entomologist. 45(3-4):127-133.
    
  • Phylogeography of West Indian fruit fly, Anastrepha obliqua, inferred with mtDNA sequencing-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory Tick & Biting Fly Research Unit scientific update-(Other)
    
    
  • Ticks on Deer and Cattle in the Cattle Fever Tick Permanent Quarantine Zone, 2012-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • A calendrical method for predicting generation cycles of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae), triggering citrus quarantines in south Texas-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2012. A calendrical method for predicting generation cycles of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae), triggering citrus quarantines in south Texas. Subtropical Plant Science. 64:13-17.
    
  • Studies in the genus Eleodes Eschscholtz with a revision of the subgenus Melaneleodes Blaisdell and Omegeleodes, new subgenus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Eleodin)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Triplehorn, C., Thomas, D.B. 2011. Studies in the genus Eleodes Eschscholtz with a revision of the subgenus Melaneleodes Blaisdell and Omegeleodes, new subgenus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Eleodin). Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 137(3-4):251-281.
    
  • Studies in the genus Eleodes Eschscholtz with a revision of the subgenus Melaneleodes Blaisdell and Omegeleodes, new subgenus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Eleodin)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Triplehorn, C., Thomas, D.B. 2011. Studies in the genus Eleodes Eschscholtz with a revision of the subgenus Melaneleodes Blaisdell and Omegeleodes, new subgenus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Eleodin). Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 137(3/4):251-281.
    
  • The authority and types for the hackberry gall psyllid genus Pachypsylla (Riley) (Hemiptera-Homoptera: Psyllidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Comparison of insect vacuums for sampling Asian citrus psyllid (Homoptera: Psyllidae) on citrus trees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2012. Comparison of insect vacuums for sampling Asian citrus psyllid (Homoptera: Psyllidae) on citrus trees. Southwestern Entomologist. 37(1):55-60.
    
  • Insect-vacs for sampling Asian citrus psyllid (Homoptera: psyllidae) on citrus trees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • A stink bug, Edessa protera sp. n. (Pentatomidae: Edessinae) in Mexican amber-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Poinar Jr, G., Thomas, D.B. 2012. A stink bug, Edessa protera sp. n. (Pentatomidae: Edessinae) in Mexican amber. Historical Biology. 24(2):207-211.
    
  • Is the old world fig, Ficus carica L. (Moraceae), an alternate host for the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Kuwayama) (Homoptera: Psyllidae)?-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., De Leon, J.H. 2011. Is the old world fig, Ficus carica L. (Moraceae), an alternate host for the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Kuwayama) (Homoptera: Psyllidae)? Florida Entomologist. 94(4):1081-1083.
    
  • Developmental arrest in Mexican fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) irradiated in grapefruit-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Hallman, G.J. 2011. Developmental arrest in Mexican fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) irradiated in grapefruit. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104:1367-1372.
    
  • Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: tephritidae) and the phenology of its native host plant, Yellow Chapote (Rutaceae) in Mexico-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2012. Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and the phenology of its native host plant, Yellow Chapote (Rutaceae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science. 47:1-16.
    
  • Host plants of psyllids in south Texas-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of the methyl bromide fumigation schedule against Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in citrus fruit-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hallman, G.J., Thomas, D.B. 2011. Evaluation of the efficacy of the methyl bromide fumigation schedule against Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in citrus fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:63-68.
    
  • Gamma-butyrolactone as a lure for traps targeting the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Homoptera: Psyllidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2010. Gamma-butyrolactone as a lure for traps targeting the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Homoptera: Psyllidae). Subtropical Plant Science. 62:34-37.
    
  • Dispersion y dinamica poblacional-(Book / Chapter)
    Thomas, D.B. 2010. Dispersion y dinamica poblacional. In: Montoya,P., Toledo, J., Hernandez,E., editores. Moscas de la fruta: Fundamentos y procedimientos para su manejo. Mexico, D.F.:S y G Editores Press. p. 81-90.
    
  • Host status of grapefruit and Valencia oranges for Anastrepha serpentina and Anastrepha ludens-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mangan, R.L., Thomas, D.B., Tarshis Moreno, A.M. 2011. Host status of grapefruit and Valencia oranges for Anastrepha serpentina and Anastrepha ludens. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(2):388-397.
    
  • Ionizing radiation as a phytosanitary treatment against fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): Efficacy in naturally versus artificially infested fruit-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hallman, G.J., Thomas, D.B. 2010. Ionizing radiation as a phytosanitary treatment against fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): Efficacy in naturally versus artificially infested fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(4):1129-1134.
    
  • A new species of Eritrachys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Ochlerini) from Ecuador (Especie nueva de Eritrachys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Ochlerini) de Ecuador-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ortega-Leon, G., Thomas, D.B. 2010. A new species of Eritrachys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Ochlerini) from Ecuador (Especie nueva de Eritrachys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Ochlerini) de Ecuador. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad. 81(1):61-64.
    
  • Grapefruit as a host for the West Indian fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mangan, R.L., Thomas, D.B., Tarshis Moreno, A.M., Robacker, D.C. 2011. Grapefruit as a host for the West Indian fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(1):54-62.
    
  • The genus Eleodes Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: tenebrionidae) in Texas-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Triplehorn, C.A., Thomas, D.B., Riley, E.G. 2009. The genus Eleodes eschscholtz (Coleoptera: tenebrionidae) in Texas. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 63:413-437.
    
  • A safe and effective propylene glycol based capture liquid for fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) traps baited with synthetic lures-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2008. A safe and effective propylene glycol based capture liquid for fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) traps baited with synthetic lures. Florida Entomologist. 91:210-213.
    
  • Nontoxic Antifreeze for Insect Traps-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2008. Nontoxic antifreeze for insect traps. Entomological News. 119:361-365.
    
  • Ammonium Acetate and Ammonium Bicarbonate in Traps for Anastrepha Fruit Flies-(Abstract Only)
    Epsky, N.D., Thomas, D.B., Serra, C., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2008. Ammonium Acetate and Ammonium Bicarbonate in Traps for Anastrepha Fruit Flies. Tephritid Workers of Europe Africa and the Middle East (TEAM).
    
  • Ammonia as a component of fruit fly attractants.-(Abstract Only)
    Epsky, N.D., Thomas, D.B., Serra, C., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2007. Ammonia as a component of fruit fly attractants. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
    
  • Ammonia Formulations and Capture of Anastrepha Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Epsky, N.D., Serra, C.A., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2008. Ammonia formulations and capture of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 43:76-85.
    
  • Comparison of Two Synthetic Food-Odor Lures for Captures of Feral Mexican Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Mexico and Implications Regarding Use of Irradiated Flies to Assess Lure Efficacy-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Robacker, D.C., Thomas, D.B. 2007. Comparison of two synthetic food-odor lures for captures of feral Mexican fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Mexico and implications regarding use of irradiated flies to assess lure efficacy. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1147-1152.
    
  • TRAPPING FOR MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) WITH TORULA YEAST AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Robacker, D.C. 2006. Trapping for Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) with torula yeast and propylene glycol. Subtropical Plant Science. 58:24-26.
    
  • A DESCRIPTION OF THE NYMPHAL STAGES OF THE AFRICAN CLUSTER BUG AGONOSCELIS PUBERULA STAL-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ortega-Leon, G., Thomas, D.B., Gonzalez-Sorian, E. 2006. A description of the nymphal stages of the African cluster bug, Agonoscelis puberula stal. Southwestern Entomologist. 31:245-249.
    
  • NON-TARGET IMPACT OF SPINOSAD GF-120 BAIT-SPRAYS FOR CONTROL OF THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) IN TEXAS CITRUS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Mangan, R.L. 2005. Non-target impact of spinosad GF-120 bait-sprays for control of the Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Texas citrus. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1950-1956.
    
  • INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT WITH THE STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE-(Book / Chapter)
    Thomas, D.B. 2007. Integrated pest management with the sterile insect technique. In: Koul, O., Cuperus, G.W., editors. Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management. Wallingford, UK:CAB International. p. 200-221.
    
  • CHILE PEPPER AS A HOST FOR THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY, ANASTREPHA LUDENS (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2004. Chile pepper as a host for the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 87(4):603-608.
    
  • NON-TARGETED INSECTS CAPTURED IN FRUIT FLY SURVEILLANCE TRAPS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2003. Non-targeted insects captured in fruit fly surveillance traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 96:1732-1737.
    
  • REPRODUCTIVE PHENOLOGY OF THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY IN THE SIERRA MADRE ORIENTAL-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B. 2003. Reproductive phenology of the mexican fruit fly in the sierra madre oriental. Neotropical Entomology. 32:385-397.
    
  • THE AFRICAN CLUSTER BUG, AGONOSCELIS PUBERULA STAL (HETEROPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE), ESTABLISHED IN THE NEW WORLD-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Thomas, D.B., Eger, J.E., Jones, W.A., Ortega Leon, G. 2003. The african cluster bug, agonoscelis puberula stal (heteroptera: pentatomidae), established in the new world. Florida Entomologist. 86:151-153.
    
  • DISPERSAL AND LONGEVITY OF MASS-REARED, STERILIZED, MEXICAN FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • CONTRIBUTION OF AVIAN FECES TO FECUNDITY IN THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • APPLICATION OF THE MAXIMUM PEST LIMIT CONCEPT TO QUARANTINE SECURITY STANDARDS FOR THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • DEGREE-DAY ACCUMULATIONS AND SEASONAL DURATION OF THE PRE-IMAGINAL STAGES OF THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • MODELING THERMAL DEATH IN THE MEXICAN FRUIT FLY ANASTREPHA LUDENS (LOEW), (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    

• Projects

  Integrated Pest Management of Cattle Fever Ticks In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:447041

  Integrated Pest Management of Cattle Fever Ticks In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:436694

  Collaborative Animal Research between ARS and Texas Animal Health Commission Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number:444291

  Organic Compounds for the Control of Rhipicephalus Microplus on Cattle Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:444445

  Interstadial and Temporal Changes in Rhipicephalus Microplus Salivary Glands and Salivary Extracellular Vesicles Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:439779

  Predilection Sites of Larvae, Nymphs, and Adults of Rhipicephalus Microplus Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:440622