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Peter A Follett
Research Entomologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Physiochemical and sensory properties of a turmeric, ginger, and pineapple functional beverage with effects of pulp content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yusufali, Z.A., Follett, P.A., Wall, M.M., Sun, X.N. 2024. Physiochemical and sensory properties of a turmeric, ginger, and pineapple functional beverage with effects of pulp content. Journal of Functional Foods. 13(718). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13050718.
Effect of X-ray irradiation and carnauba wax coating on quality of lime (Citrus latifolia Tan.) fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Follett, P.A., Shu, C., Yusufali, Z.A., Bai, J., Wall, M.M. 2024. Effect of X-ray irradiation and carnauba wax coating on quality of lime (Citrus latifolia Tan.) fruit. HortScience. 59(5):684–690. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17743-24.
Diel flight activity in response to attractants in the predatory beetle, Cathartus quadricollis (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in macadamia nut in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acebes-Doria, A.L., Hamilton, L.J., Follett, P.A. 2024. Diel flight activity in response to attractants in the predatory beetle, Cathartus quadricollis (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in macadamia nut in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae034.
Effect of humidity triggered controlled-release 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on postharvest quality and safety of papaya fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shu, C., Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A., Sugimoto, N., Bai, J., Sun, X.N. 2023. Effect of humidity triggered controlled-release 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on postharvest quality and safety of papaya fruit. Horticulturae. 9(10). Article 1062. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9101062.
A predator breeding station for augmentative biological control of scolytine crop pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Czokajlo, M., Collignon, M., Cha, D.H. 2023. A predator breeding station for augmentative biological control of scolytine crop pests. Biological Control. 186. Article 105318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105318.
Postharvest quality of kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) after x-ray irradiation quarantine treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Follett, P.A., Postler, M.L., Wall, M.M. 2023. Postharvest quality of kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) after x-ray irradiation quarantine treatment. HortScience. 58(9):1045-1048. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17284-23.
Physical, chemical, and sensory properties of a turmeric-fortified pineapple juice beverage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Follett, P.A., Wall, M.M., Duff, K.S., Wu, X., Shu, C., Plotto, A., Liang, P., Stockton, D.G. 2023. Physical, chemical, and sensory properties of a turmeric-fortified pineapple juice beverage. Foods. 12(12). Article 2323. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122323.
Evaluation of bioactive low-density polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposite films in combined treatment with irradiation on strawberry shelf-life extension - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Shankar, S., Moskovchenko, L., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2023. Evaluation of bioactive low-density polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposite films in combined treatment with irradiation on strawberry shelf-life extension. Journal of Food Science. 88(5):2141-2161. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16551.
Artificial fruits and nuts for studying predation of cryptic prey: A case of 3D-printed coffee berries for studying predation of coffee berry borer by flat bark beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Ladizinsky, N.C., Asmus, G.M., Hamilton, L.J., Acebes-Doria, A.L., Manoukis, N., Follett, P.A. 2023. Artificial fruits and nuts for studying predation of cryptic prey: A case of 3D-printed coffee berries for studying predation of coffee berry borer by flat bark beetles. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 171(9):716-720. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13328.
Vapor heat treatment for quarantine control of the oriental fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in papaya fruit from Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Srimartpirom, M., Rakkrai, C., Phankum, S., Intarakamhang, R., Sonsiri, C., Buchatian, P., Phanglerk, P., Jinnalite, P., Khongthawie, S., Unahawutti, U., Follett, P.A. 2023. Vapor heat treatment for quarantine control of the oriental fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in papaya fruit from Thailand. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 26(2). Article 102049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2023.102049.
Phytosanitary irradiation of Tephritid fruit flies - ()
Effect of pectin coatings containing trans-cinnamaldehyde on the postharvest quality of rambutan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A., Liang, P., Xu, S., Zhong, T. 2022. Effect of pectin coatings containing trans-cinnamaldehyde on the postharvest quality of rambutan. HortScience. 58(1):11-15. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16923-22.
Susceptibility of ‘Malama’ avocados to Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawai'i and a proposed systems approach for market access - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Asmus, G.M., Hamilton, L.J., Stockton, D.G. 2022. Susceptibility of ‘Malama’ avocados to Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawai'i and a proposed systems approach for market access. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(6):1894-1900. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac150.
Evaluation of macadamia felted coccid (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) damage and cultivar susceptibility using imagery from a small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV), combined with ground truthing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pulakkatu-thodi, I., Dzurisin, J., Follett, P.A. 2022. Evaluation of macadamia felted coccid (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) damage and cultivar susceptibility using imagery from a small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV), combined with ground truthing. Pest Management Science. 78(11):4533-4543. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7073.
In vivo efficacy of pyrantel pamoate as a post-exposure prophylactic for rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacob, J., Steel, A., Kaluna, L., Hess, S., Leinbach, I., Antaky, C., Sugihara, R., Hamilton, L.J., Follett, P.A., Howe, K., Jacquier, S., Wongwiwatthananukit, S., Jarvi, S. 2022. In vivo efficacy of pyrantel pamoate as a post-exposure prophylactic for rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis). International Journal for Parasitology: Drug and Drug Resistance. 19:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpddr.2022.04.002.
A low-cost trap to monitor parasitism of macadamia felted coccid (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) and other scale insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pulakkatu-Thodi, I., Acebes, A.L., Follett, P.A. 2022. A low-cost trap to monitor parasitism of macadamia felted coccid (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) and other scale insects. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 54:27-35. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/81748.
Poor host status of Australian finger lime, Citrus australasica, to Ceratitis capitata, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawai’i Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Asmus, G.M., Hamilton, L.J. 2022. Poor host status of Australian finger lime, Citrus australasica, to Ceratitis capitata, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawai’i. Insects. 13(2). Article 177. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13020177.
Silver nanoparticles-essential oils combined treatments to enhance the antibacterial and antifungal properties against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Mahmud, J., Moskovchenko, L., Salmieri, S., Allahdad, Z., Lacroix, M. 2022. Silver nanoparticles-essential oils combined treatments to enhance the antibacterial and antifungal properties against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. Microbial Pathogenesis. 164. Article 105411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105411.
Pathway analysis: Likelihood of Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) introduction into the Hawaiian Islands by air passenger travel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takeuchi, Y., Benavides, P., Johnson, M.A., Follett, P.A., Hossain Khalid, M., Navarro, L., Giraldo, M. 2022. Pathway analysis: Likelihood of Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) introduction into the Hawaiian Islands by air passenger travel. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 54:1-20. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/81471.
Phytosanitary irradiation using X-rays prevents reproduction in the semi-slug Parmarion martensi (Stylommatophora: Ariophantidae), a host of the human pathogenic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Rhabditida: Angiostrongyl - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Hamilton, L.J., Tagami, Y., Kaluna, L., Jarvi, S. 2021. Phytosanitary irradiation using X-rays prevents reproduction in the semi-slug Parmarion martensi (Stylommatophora: Ariophantidae), a host of the human pathogenic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Rhabditida: Angiostrongylidae. Pest Management Science. 78(3):1187-1193. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6735.
Mixture design methodology and predictive modeling for developing active formulations using essential oils and citrus extract against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Shankar, S., Mahmud, J., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2021. Mixture design methodology and predictive modeling for developing active formulations using essential oils and citrus extract against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in rice. Journal of Food Science. 87(1):353-369. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15988.
Risk assessment of ozone fumigation under vacuum to control potential infestation of coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust in green coffee beans imported into Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W., Leesch, J.G., Tebbets, J.S., Smilanick, J.L., Mchugh, T.H., Olsen, C.W., Whitehand, L.C., Cavaletto, C., Bittenbender, H., Bustillo, A., Pena, J.E. 2021. Risk assessment of ozone fumigation under vacuum to control potential infestation of coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust in green coffee beans imported into Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(6):2277-2289. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab165.
Effect of the timing of pupal irradiation on the quality and sterility of oriental fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) for use in sterile insect technique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fezza, T.J., Follett, P.A., Shelly, T.E. 2021. Effect of the timing of pupal irradiation on the quality and sterility of oriental fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) for use in sterile insect technique. Applied Entomology and Zoology. 56:443–450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13355-021-00751-9.
Limited host range in the idiobiont parasitoid Phymastichus coffea, a prospective biological control agent of the coffee pest Hypothenemus hampei in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yousuf, F., Follett, P.A., Gillett, C., Honsberger, C., Chamorro, M.L., Johnson, M.T., Giraldo Jaramillo, M., Benavides Machado, P., Wright, M. 2021. Limited host range in the idiobiont parasitoid Phymastichus coffea, a prospective biological control agent of the coffee pest Hypothenemus hampei in Hawaii. Journal of Pest Science. 94:1183-1195. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01353-8.
Host suitability index for polyphagous tephritid fruit flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Haynes, F.E., Dominiak, B.C. 2021. Host suitability index for polyphagous tephritid fruit flies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(3):1021-1034. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab035.
Radiosensitization of rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae using combined treatments of essential oils and ionizing radiation with gamma-ray and X-Ray at different dose rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Shankar, S., Begum, T., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2020. Radiosensitization of rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae using combined treatments of essential oils and ionizing radiation with gamma-ray and X-Ray at different dose rates. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 180. Article 109286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109286.
Demographics of the semi-slug Parmarion martensi, an intermediate host for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Hawai’i, during laboratory rearing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamilton, L.J., Tagami, Y., Kaluna, L., Jacob, J., Jarvi, S., Follett, P.A. 2020. Demographics of the semi-slug Parmarion martensi, an intermediate host for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Hawai’i, during laboratory rearing. Parasitology. 148(2):153-158. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182020001353.
Microbicidal effectiveness of irradiation from Gamma and X-ray sources at different dose rates against the foodborne illness pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Hossain, F., Christopher, L., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2020. Microbicidal effectiveness of irradiation from Gamma and X-ray sources at different dose rates against the foodborne illness pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109841.
Feeding habits, movement, and reproduction of the predatory flat bark beetles Cathartus quadricollis 1 (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) and Leptophloeus sp. (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) in Hawaii coffee and 2 macadamia nut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brill Eva, Follett, P.A., Kawabata, A. 2020. Feeding habits, movement, and reproduction of the predatory flat bark beetles Cathartus quadricollis 1 (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) and Leptophloeus sp. (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) in Hawaii coffee and 2 macadamia nut. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 41:285-294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00205-9.
Postharvest quarantine treatments for Drosophila suzukii in fresh fruit - ()
Walse, S.S., Cha, D.H., Lee, B.Y., Follett, P.A. 2021. Postharvest quarantine treatments for Drosophila suzukii in fresh fruit. In: Garcia, F.R.M, editor. Drosophila suzukii Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 255-267. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62692-1_13.
Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy? - ()
Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2020. Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy?. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 173:Article 108874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108874.
Microbial radiosensitization using combined treatments of essential oils and irradiation- part B: Comparison between gamma-ray and X-ray at different dose rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shankar, S., Follett, P.A., Ayari, S., Hossain, F., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2020. Microbial radiosensitization using combined treatments of essential oils and irradiation- part B: Comparison between gamma-ray and X-ray at different dose rates. Microbial Pathogenesis. 143. Article 104118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104118.
Advances in Insect Pest Management in postharvest stortage of cereals: Irradiation using machine sources for disinfestation - ()
Follett, P.A., Akepsimaidis, G., Meneses, N., Murdoch, M., Kotilainen, H. 2020. Advances in Insect Pest Management in postharvest stortage of cereals: Irradiation using machine sources for disinfestation. In: Maier, D.,editor. Advances in postharvest management of cereals and grains. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. 319-338. https://doi.org/10.19103/AS.2020.0072.13.
Evidence for evolutionary change in invasive populations of Drosophila suzukii in Hawai‘i - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koch, J.B., Dupuis, J.R., Jardeleza, M., Ouedraogo, N., Geib, S.M., Follett, P.A., Price, D.K. 2020. Evidence for evolutionary change in invasive populations of Drosophila suzukii in Hawai‘i. Biological Invasions. 22:1753-1770. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02217-5.
Insects in Agroecosystems - an introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Bruin, J., Desneus, N. 2020. Insects in Agroecosystems - an introduction. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 168(1):3-6. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12871.
Potential synergistic antimicrobial efficiency of binary combinations of essential oils against Bacillus cereus and Paenibacillus amylolyticus-Part A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ayari, S., Shankar, S., Follett, P.A., Hossain, F., Lacroix, M. 2020. Potential synergistic antimicrobial efficiency of binary combinations of essential oils against Bacillus cereus and Paenibacillus amylolyticus-Part A. Microbial Pathogenesis. 141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104008.
ß-cyclocitral synergizes the response of adult Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fruit juices and isoamyl acetate in a sex-dependent manner - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinero, J.C., Foley, N., Barrett, B.A., Bolton, G., Follett, P.A. 2019. ß-cyclocitral synergizes the response of adult Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fruit juices and isoamyl acetate in a sex-dependent manner. Scientific Reports. 9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-47081-z.
Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) development across an elevational gradient on Hawai‘i Island: applying laboratory degree-day predictions to natural field populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamilton, L.J., Hollingsworth, R.G., Sabado-Halpern, M., Manoukis, N., Follett, P.A., Johnson, M. 2019. Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) development across an elevational gradient on Hawai‘i Island: applying laboratory degree-day predictions to natural field populations. PLoS One. 14(7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218321.
Synergistic effects of nanocomposite films containing essential oil nanoemulsions in combination with ionizing radiation for control of rice weevil Sitophilus Oryzae in stored grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossaine, F., Follett, P.A., Lacroix, M. 2019. Synergistic effects of nanocomposite films containing essential oil nanoemulsions in combination with ionizing radiation for control of rice weevil Sitophilus Oryzae in stored grains. Journal of Food Science. 84(6):1439-1446.
Survey of flowering plants in Hawaii as potential banker plants of Anthocorid predators for thrips control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R., Wall, M.M., Calvert, F. 2019. Survey of flowering plants in Hawaii as potential banker plants of Anthocorid predators for thrips control. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 22(3):638-644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.05.001.
Combined treatments of Y-irradiation and active nano-biopolymers to assure food safety and security - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Exploring x-ray treatments for disinfesting apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, M., Redpath, S., Sanxter, S.S., Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A., Silva, S.T., Postler, M.L., Wohlers, M., Jamieson, L.E., Woolf, A.B. 2020. Exploring x-ray treatments for disinfesting apples. Acta Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1275.13.
Host status of ‘Scifresh' apples to the invasive fruit flies Bactrocera dorsalis, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Pinero, J., Jamieson, L., Souder, S., Waddell, B., Wall, M.M. 2019. Host status of ‘Scifresh' apples to the invasive fruit flies Bactrocera dorsalis, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology. 22(2):458-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.01.019.
Short-term physiological response of a native Hawaiian plant, Hibiscus arnottianus, to injury by the exotic leafhopper, Sophonia orientalis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avanesyan, A., Snook, K., Follett, P.A., Lamp, W. 2019. Short-term physiological response of a native Hawaiian plant, Hibiscus arnottianus, to injury by the exotic leafhopper, Sophonia orientalis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Environmental Entomology. 48(2):363-369. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy193.
Antifungal activity of combined treatments of active methylcellulosic based films containing encapsulated nanoemulsion of essential oils and µ-irradiation: in vitro and in situ evaluations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Dang Vu, K., Salmieri, S., Fraschini, C., Jamshidian, M., Lacroix, M. 2019. Antifungal activity of combined treatments of active methylcellulosic based films containing encapsulated nanoemulsion of essential oils and µ-irradiation: in vitro and in situ evaluations. Cellulose. 26(2):1335-1354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2135-2.
Phytosanitary irradiation: commercial success and obstacles - (Abstract Only)
New associations and host status: infestability of kiwifruit by Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Jamieson, L., Hamilton, L.J., Wall, M.M. 2018. New associations and host status: infestability of kiwifruit by Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Crop Protection Journal. 115:113-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.09.007.
Antifungal activities of combined treatments of irradiation and Essential Oils (EOs) encapsulated chitosan nanocomposite films in in vitro and in situ conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Salmieri, S., Dang Vu, K., Fraschini, C., Lacroix, M. 2019. Antifungal activities of combined treatments of irradiation and Essential Oils (EOs) encapsulated chitosan nanocomposite films in in vitro and in situ conditions. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 295:33-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.02.009.
Comparative cold tolerance in Ceratitis capitata and Zeugodacus (Bactrocera) cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Manoukis, N., Mackey, B.E. 2018. Comparative cold tolerance in Ceratitis capitata and Zeugodacus (Bactrocera) cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(6):2632-2636. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy227.
Irradiation for quarantine control of coffee berry borer, Hypothenumus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in coffee and a proposed generic dose for snout beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2018. Irradiation for quarantine control of coffee berry borer, Hypothenumus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in coffee and a proposed generic dose for snout beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(4):1633-1637. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy123.
Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripinae). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholas, A., Follett, P.A. 2018. Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1185-1189. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy073.
Effects of irradiation on the reproduction of Rotylenchulus reniformis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Myers, R.Y., Follett, P.A., Mello, C.L., Snook, K.A. 2018. Effects of irradiation on the reproduction of Rotylenchulus reniformis. Nematology. 20:265-269.
Effect of low-oxygen conditions created by modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in Drosophila Suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in sweet cherries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Swedman, A.L., Mackey, B.E. 2017. Effect of low-oxygen conditions created by modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in Drosophila Suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in sweet cherries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 10.1093/jee/tox337.
Low-dose irradiation with modified atmosphere packaging for mango against the Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Srimartprom, M., Burikam, I., Limohpasmanee, W., Kongratarporn, T., Thannarin, T., Bunsiri, A., Follett, P.A. 2018. Low-dose irradiation with modified atmosphere packaging for mango against the Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):135-140.
Postharvest irradiation for market access of fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Follett, P.A. 2017. Postharvest irradiation for market access of fresh produce. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR). November 11-15, 2017 Hiroshima Japan.
Phytosanitary irradiation for market access of fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) – an introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, D., Follett, P.A. 2017. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) – an introduction. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 164:151-154.
Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Tropical Fruit - (Abstract Only)
Wall, M.M., Silva, S.T., Sanxter, S.S., Follett, P.A. 2017. Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Tropical Fruit. HortScience. Proceedings 2017 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, HI
Irradiation for quality improvement, microbial safety and phytosanitation of fresh produce - ()
Follett, P.A., Barkai-Golan, R. 2017. Irradiation for quality improvement, microbial safety and phytosanitation of fresh produce. San Diego, CA, Academic Press. 302 p.
Food irradiation for phytosanitary and quarantine treatment - ()
Roberts, P., Follett, P.A. 2018. Food irradiation for phytosanitary and quarantine treatment. In: Ferreira, I., Antonio, A.L., Cabo Verde, S., editors. Food Irradiation Technologies: Concepts, Applications and Outcomes. Cambridge, UK: Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 169-182.
Insect-plant interactions: host selection, herbivory, and plant resistance – an introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2017. Insect-plant interactions: host selection, herbivory, and plant resistance – an introduction. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. doi:10.1111/eea.12524.
Sensitivity of the quarantine pest rough sweetpotato weevil, Blosyrus asellus to postharvest irradiation treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., McQuate, G.T., Sylva, C.D., Swedman, A.L. 2016. Sensitivity of the quarantine pest rough sweetpotato weevil, Blosyrus asellus to postharvest irradiation treatment. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 48:23-28.
Phytosanitary treatments against Bactrocera dorsalis(Diptera: Tephritidae): current situation and future prospects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dohino, T., Hallman, G., Grout, T., Clarke, T., Follett, P.A. 2017. Phytosanitary treatments against Bactrocera dorsalis(Diptera: Tephritidae): current situation and future prospects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(1):67-79.
An introduction to the square-necked grain beetle as a predator of coffee berry borer in Hawai'i - ()
Kawabata, A., Follett, P.A., Wright, M., Brill, E., Curtiss, R. 2016. An introduction to the square-necked grain beetle as a predator of coffee berry borer in Hawai'i. University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Bulletin. Insect Pests Series 40.
Effect of irradiation on queen survivorship and reproduction in the invasive fire ant Solenopsis invicta,(Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and a generic phytosanitary irradiation treatment for ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Porcel, S., Calcatera, L. 2016. Effect of irradiation on queen survivorship and reproduction in the invasive fire ant Solenopsis invicta,(Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and a generic phytosanitary irradiation treatment for ants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(6):2348-2354.
Environmental Impacts of Arthropod Biological Control: An Ecological Perspective - ()
Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J., Follett, P.A. 2017. Environmental Impacts of Arthropod Biological Control: An Ecological Perspective. In: Coll M. and Wajnberg E. (eds). Pest Management within the Environment, 2017, John Wiley Sons, Ltd, Chester, United Kingdom.
Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of the invasive Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nadel, H., Follett, P.A., Parry, C.K., Mack, R. 2017. Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of the invasive Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):127-134.
Perspectives on essential oil-loaded nano-delivery packaging technology for controlling stored cereal and grain pests - ()
Houssain, F., Follett, P.A., Salmieri, S., Vu, K., Jamshidian, M., Lacroix, M. 2017. Perspectives on essential oil-loaded nano-delivery packaging technology for controlling stored cereal and grain pests. In: Green Pesticides Handbook: Essential Oils for Pest Control, L.M.L. Nollet and H.S. Rathore(eds.) Bacon Raton, FL. CRC Press. p. 487-509.
Predation by Flat Bark Beetles (Coleoptera: Silvanidae and Laemophloeidae) on Coffee Berry Borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Hawaii coffee - ()
Follett, P.A., Kawabata, A., Nelson, R., Asmus, G.M., Burt, J., Gochtke, K., Ewing, C., Gaertner, J., Brill, E., Geib, S.M. 2016. Predation by Flat Bark Beetles (Coleoptera: Silvanidae and Laemophloeidae) on Coffee Berry Borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Hawaii coffee. Biological Control. 101:152-158.
Evolutionary history of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata before global invasion: inferring dispersal patterns, niche requirements, and past and present distribution within its native range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chifflet, L., Rodriguero, L., Calcaterra, L., Rey, O., Dinghi, P., Baccaro, J., De Souza, L., Follett, P.A., Confallonieri, V. 2016. Evolutionary history of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata before global invasion: inferring dispersal patterns, niche requirements, and past and present distribution within its native range. Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 29(4):790-809.
Building lab-scale x-ray tube based irradiators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Jackson, E.S., Gomez, J., Light, D.M., Follett, P.A., Simmons, G.S., Higbee, B.S. 2015. Building lab-scale x-ray tube based irradiators. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 121:43-49.
Molecular markers detect cryptic predation on coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by silvanid and laemophloeid flat bark beetles (Coleoptera: Silvanidae, Laemophloeidae) in coffee beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sim, S.A., Yoneishi, N., Brill, E., Geib, S.M., Follett, P.A. 2015. Molecular markers detect cryptic predation on coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by silvanid and laemophloeid flat bark beetles (Coleoptera: Silvanidae, Laemophloeidae) in coffee beans. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(1):100-105.
Combination irradiation treatments for food safety and phytosanitary uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacroix, M., Follett, P.A. 2015. Combination irradiation treatments for food safety and phytosanitary uses. Stewart Postharvest Review. 11(3):1-10.
Quality of mixed tropical fruit following irradiation treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A. 2017. Quality of mixed tropical fruit following irradiation treatment. Acta Horticulturae. 1178.18:99-104.
Evidence for synergistic activity of plant-derived volatile essential oils against fungal pathogens of food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Salmieri, S., Vu, K., Harich, M., Lacroix, M. 2015. Evidence for synergistic activity of plant-derived volatile essential oils against fungal pathogens of food. Food Control. 45:156-162.
Evolutionary history of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata before global invasion: inferring dispersal patterns, niche requirements, and past and present distribution within its native range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chifflet, L., Rodriguero, M., Calcaterra, L., Dinghi, P., Baccaro, F., Follett, P.A., Confalonieri, V. 2016. Evolutionary history of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata before global invasion: inferring dispersal patterns, niche requirements, and past and present distribution within its native range. Journal of Evolutionary Biology. doi:10.1111/JEB.12827.
Release and establishment of Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelididae) against white peach scale in papaya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Neumann, G., Hollingsworth, R.G., Swedman, A., Sibucao, R. 2016. Release and establishment of Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelididae) against white peach scale in papaya. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 47:51-54.
Irradiating insect pests - ()
Follett, P.A. 2015. Irradiating insect pests. International Innovation. p. 53-55.
Wasmannia Forel(Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) in Argentina: systematics and distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cuezzo, F., Calcaterra, L., Chifflet, L., Follett, P.A. 2015. Wasmannia Forel(Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) in Argentina: systematics and distribution. Sociobiology. 62:246-265.
Screening for powdery mildew resistance in ohelo berry germplasm in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T. 2015. Screening for powdery mildew resistance in ohelo berry germplasm in Hawaii. Pacific Agriculture and Natural Resources. 1:1-9.
Radiobiology of Aethina tumida and prospects for management using sterile insect releases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Downey, D., Chun, S., Follett, P.A. 2015. Radiobiology of Aethina tumida and prospects for management using sterile insect releases. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(3):868-872.
Assessment of Navel oranges, Clementine tangerines and Rutaceous fruits as hosts of Bactrocera cucurbitae and Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcquate, G.T., Follett, P.A., Liquido, N.J., Sylva, C.D. 2015. Assessment of Navel oranges, Clementine tangerines and Rutaceous fruits as hosts of Bactrocera cucurbitae and Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae). International Journal of Insect Science. 7:1-9.
Phytosanitary irradiation for fresh horticultural commodities: generic treatments, current issues, and next steps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2014. Phytosanitary irradiation for fresh horticultural commodities: generic treatments, current issues, and next steps. Stewart Postharvest Review. 10(3):1-7.
Basil oil fumigation increases radiation sensitivity in adult Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Houssain, F., Follett, P.A., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2014. Basil oil fumigant toxicity to a stored grain pest Sitophilus oryzae in combination with irradiation. Journal of Stored Products Research. 59:108-112.
Nonhost status of mangosteen to Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unahawutti, U., Intarakumheng, R., Oonthonglang, P., Phankum, S., Follett, P.A. 2014. Nonhost status of mangosteen to Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Thailand. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107:1355-1361.
Radiosensitization of Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum using basil essential oil and ionizing radiation for food decontamination. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Houssain, F., Follett, P.A., Senoussi, C., Lacroix, M. 2014. Radiosensitization of Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum using basil essential oil and ionizing radiation for food decontamination. Food Control. 45:156-162.
Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of the invasive Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Janson, A.L., Price, D. 2014. Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of the invasive Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(3):964-969.
Quality of mixed tropical fruit following irradiation treatment - (Abstract Only)
Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A. 2014. Quality of mixed tropical fruit following irradiation treatment. 29th International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, Australia.(abstract)
Rice weevil response to basil oil fumigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Rivera-Leong, K., Myers, R.Y. 2013. Rice weevil response to basil oil fumigation. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 17(2):119-121.
Large-scale confirmatory tests of a phytosanitary irradiation treatment against Sternochetus frigidus (F.) in Philippine mango - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obra, G., Silva, S., Follett, P.A., Lorenzana, L. 2014. Large-scale confirmatory tests of a phytosanitary irradiation treatment against Sternochetus frigidus (F.) in Philippine mango. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(1):161-165.
Cold storage enhances the efficacy and margin of security in postharvest irradiation treatments against fruit flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Snook, K. 2013. Cold storage enhances the efficacy and margin of security in postharvest irradiation treatments against fruit flies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(5):2035-2042.
Fecundity and longevity of Argentine ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) queens in response to irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coulin, C., Calcaterra, L., Follett, P.A. 2014. Fecundity and longevity of Argentine ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) queens in response to irradiation. Journal of Applied Entomology. 138(5):355-360.
Influence of modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in the phytosanitary pest melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Wall, M.M., Woodward, B. 2013. Influence of modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in the phytosanitary pest melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(5):2020-2026.
A novel method for rearing wild tephritid fruit flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manoukis, N., Gayle, S., Mckenney, M.P., Follett, P.A. 2013. A novel method for rearing wild tephritid fruit flies. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 148(3):297-301.
Freezing as a treatment to prevent the spread of coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in coffee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hollingsworth, R.G., Jang, E.B., Follett, P.A. 2013. Freezing as a treatment to prevent the spread of coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in coffee. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(2):653-660.
‘Kilauea’ and ‘Red Button’, Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum, cultivars from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zee, F.T., Strauss, A.J., Arakawa, C.N., Follett, P.A., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2013. ‘Kilauea’ and ‘Red Button’, Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum, cultivars from Hawaii. HortScience.
Irradiation quarantine treatment for control of Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Snook, K., Janson, A., Antonio, B., Haruki, A., Okamura, M., Bisel, J. 2012. Irradiation quarantine treatment for control of Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in rice. Journal of Economic Entomology.
Irradiation for quarantine control of the invasive light brown apple moth, Epiphyas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Snook, K. 2012. Irradiation for quarantine control of the invasive light brown apple moth, Epiphyas. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105:1971-1978.
Phytosanitary irradiation for fresh horticultural commodities: Research and regulations - ()
Phytosanitary irradiation for fresh horticultural commodities: Research and regulations. In C.H. Sommers and X. Fan eds., Food Irradiation Research and Technology (Revised 2nd edition). Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa. 225-252.
Hawaii success story in phytosanitary irradiation due to researcher-industry-regulator partnership - ()
Follett, P.A. 2012. Hawaii success story in phytosanitary irradiation due to researcher-industry-regulator partnership. Food Irradiation Update. May 2012 issue. Minnesota Beef Council (newsletter).
Export of commercial 'Hass' avocados from Argentina poses negligible risk of ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villagran, M.E., Willink, E., Vera, M.T., Follett, P.A. 2012. Export of commercial 'Hass' avocados from Argentina poses negligible risk of ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestation. Journal of Economic Entomology.
Acute exposure to low dose radiation disrupts reproduction and shortens survival of Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera Formicidae)queens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Calcaterra, L., Coulin, C., Briano, J., Follett, P.A. 2012. Acute exposure to low dose radiation disrupts reproduction and shortens survival of Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera Formicidae)queens. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(3):817-822.
Resveratrol modifies tephritid fruit fly response to nutritional and radiation stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, C.L., Follett, P.A. 2012. Resveratrol modifies tephritid fruit fly response to nutritional and radiation stress. International Journal of Radiation Biology. 88(4):320-326.
Phytosanitary of irradiation of fresh tropical commodities in Hawaii: generic treatments, commercial adoption and current issues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Weinert, E. 2012. Phytosanitary of irradiation of fresh tropical commodities in Hawaii: generic treatments, commercial adoption and current issues. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry.
Use of irradiation as quarantine treatment for tropical fruit and vegetable crops - (Abstract Only)
Follett, P.A. 2011. Use of irradiation as quarantine treatment for tropical fruit and vegetable crops. HortScience. 46(9): S83
Generic phytosanitary radiation treatment for tephritid fruit flies provides quarantine security for bactrocera latifrons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Phillips, T., Armstrong, J., Moy, J. 2011. Generic phytosanitary radiation treatment for tephritid fruit flies provides quarantine security for bactrocera latifrons. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:1509-1513.
Phytosanitary irradiation for export of fresh produce: commercial adoption in Hawaii and current issues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Wall, M.M. 2011. Phytosanitary irradiation for export of fresh produce: commercial adoption in Hawaii and current issues. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 81(8):1064-1067.
Susceptibility of low-chill blueberry cultivars to oriental fruit fly, mediterranean fruit fly, and melon fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T., Hamasaki, R.T., Hummer, K.E., Nakamoto, S.T. 2011. Susceptibility of low-chill blueberry cultivars to oriental fruit fly, mediterranean fruit fly, and melon fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:566-570.
Host status of Vaccinium reticulatum to invasive tephritid fruit flies in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T. 2011. Host status of Vaccinium reticulatum to invasive tephritid fruit flies in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:571-573.
Response of Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis, and Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae) to metabolic stress disinfection and disinfestation treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galarza, L., Follett, P.A. 2011. Response of Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis, and Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae) to metabolic stress disinfection and disinfestation treatment. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:75-80.
Response of white peach scale to metabolic stress disinfection and disinfestation (MSDD) treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galarza, L., Neumann, G., Follett, P.A. 2010. Response of white peach scale to metabolic stress disinfection and disinfestation (MSDD) treatment. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 42:49-52.
Effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white peach scale, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neumann, G., Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A. 2010. Effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white peach scale, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Hemiptera: Diaspididae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. J. Asia-Pacific Entomol. 13:383-385.
High Host Specificity in Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), a Biological Control Candidate Against the White Peach Scale in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neumann, G., Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R.G., De Leon, J. 2010. High Host Specificity in Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), a Biological Control Candidate Against the White Peach Scale in Hawaii. Biological Control 54: 103-113.
Biocontrol agents fly through x-ray scans - ()
Follett, P.A. 2010. Biocontrol agents fly through x-ray scans. Biocontrol News and Information. 31(2): 11N-12N.
Irradiation to control quarantine insects in exported fresh commodities: Pioneering generic doses - ()
Follett, P.A. 2010. Irradiation to control quarantine insects in exported fresh commodities: Pioneering generic doses. American Nuclear Society. 102:17-18
A Systems Approach to Mitigate Oriental Fruit Fly Risk in ‘Sharwil’ Avocados Exported From Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Vargas, R.I., Jang, E.B. 2010. A Systems Approach to Mitigate Oriental Fruit Fly Risk in ‘Sharwil’ Avocados Exported From Hawaii. Acta Horticulturae. Acta Horticulturae. 880: 439-445.
Molecular markers discriminate closely related species, Encarsia diaspidicola and E. berlesei (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Biocontrol candidate agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Leon, J.H., Neumann, G., Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R.G. 2010. Molecular markers discriminate closely related species, Encarsia diaspidicola and E. berlesei (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Biocontrol candidate agents for white peach scale in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):908-916.
Insect Pest Management in Postharvest Ecosystems in the United States of America - ()
Arthur, F.H., Johnson, J.A., Neven, L.G., Hallman, G.J., Follett, P.A. 2009. Insect Pest Management in Postharvest Ecosystems in the United States of America. Outlooks on Pest Management. 20: 279-284.
Variation in Sharwil avocado maturity during the harvest season and resistance to fruit fly infestation. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, N.J., Wall, M.M., Roboert, P.E., Follett, P.A. 2009. Variation in Sharwil avocado maturity during the harvest season and resistance to fruit fly infestation. HortScience. 44(6):1655-1661.
Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W., Zee, F.T. 2009. Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(5):1859-1863.
Molecular markers discriminate closely related Encarsia spp. (E. diaspidicola and E. berlesei): candidate biocontrol agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Abstract Only)
Generic Quarantine Radiation Treatment; The Next Steps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2009. Generic Quarantine Radiation Treatment; The Next Steps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 1399-1406.
Nezara viridula feeding patterns in macadamia nut in Hawaii; nut maturity and cultivar effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2009. Nezara viridula feeding patterns in macadamia nut in Hawaii; nut maturity and cultivar effects. Environmental Entomology. 38: 1168-1173.
Puncture resistance in ‘Sharwil’ avocados to oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) oviposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2009. Puncture resistance in ‘Sharwil’ avocados to oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) oviposition. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 921-926.
Demography of gut symbiotic and aposymbiotic Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prado, S., Golden, M., Follett, P.A., Daughtery, M., Alameida, R. 2009. Demography of gut symbiotic and aposymbiotic Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Environmental Entomology. 38: 103-109.
Irradiation as an Alternative Quarantine Treatment to Control Fruit Flies in Exported Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Willink, E., Gastaminza, G. 2008. Irradiation as an Alternative Quarantine Treatment to Control Fruit Flies in Exported Blueberries. Revista Industrial y Agricola de Tucuman. 85(2): 43-45
Comparative radiation dose mapping of single fruit type and mixed tropical fruit boxes for export from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Weinert, E.D. 2009. Comparative radiation dose mapping of single fruit type and mixed tropical fruit boxes for export from Hawaii. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 33: 231-244
Field Control of the Invasive Ant Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in a Tropical Fruit Orchard in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souza, E., Follett, P.A., Price, D., Stacy, E. 2008. Field Control of the Invasive Ant Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in a Tropical Fruit Orchard in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 101:1068-1074.
Effect of irradiation on Mexican leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development and reproduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2008. Effect of irradiation on Mexican leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development and reproduction. J. Econ. Entomol. 101: 710-715.
Effect of Irradiation on Longevity and Reproduction of Pheidole megacephala (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Queens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., G. Taniguchi. 2007. Effect of irradiation on longevity and reproduction of Pheidole megacephala (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) queens. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 43-47.
First Record of the Hawaiian Endemic Scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neumann, G., R.G. Hollingsworth, P.A. Follett. 2007. First Record of the Hawaiian endemic scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 39-41.
Absence of the quarantine pest Elytroteinus subtruncatus in east Hawaii sweet potato fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., R. Tom, D. Alontaga, E.D. Weinert, D.M. Tsuda, K.M. Kinney. 2007. Absence of the quarantine pest Elytroteinus subtruncatus in east Hawaii sweet potato fields. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 33-38.
Mixed fruit boxes for export and little fire ant control - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2008. Mixed fruit boxes for export and little fire ant control.In: Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference, September 28-30, 2007, Hilo, Hawaii. p. 53-57.
Generic Irradiation Quarantine Treatments: The Next Steps - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2007. Generic Irradiation Quarantine Treatments: The Next Steps. Proc. 2007 Australasian Postharvest Conf. 5 pp.
Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A. 2007. Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1519-1524.
Potential heat treatments for quarantine security of exotic tropical fruits - (Abstract Only)
Wall, M., P. Follett, and J. Armstrong. 2007. Potential heat treatments for quarantine security of exotic tropical fruits. HortScience 42:982.
Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Follett, P.A., Raghubeer, E. 2007. Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1499-1503.
Hot Water Immersion Quarantine Treatment Against Mediterranean Fruit Fly and Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Eggs and Larvae in Litchi and Longan Fruits Exported from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, J.W., Follett, P.A. 2007. Hot Water Immersion Quarantine Treatment Against Mediterranean Fruit Fly and Oriental Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Eggs and Larvae in Litchi and Longan Fruits Exported from Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. Volume 100, No. 4, pp 1091-1097.
Long-term patterns and feeding sites of southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii macadamia orchards, and sampling for management decisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wright, M., Follett, P.A., Golden, M. 2007. Long-term patterns and feeding sites of southern green stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii macadamia orchards, and sampling for management decisions. Bull. Entomol. Res. 97:569-575.
Confidence Limits and Sample Size for Determining Nonhost Status of Fruits and Vegetables to Tephritid Fruit Flies as a Quarantine Measure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Hennessey, M.K. 2007. Confidence Limits and Sample Size for Determining Nonhost Status of Fruits and Vegetables to Tephritid Fruit Flies as a Quarantine Measure. Journal of Economic Entomology. Vol. 100, No. 2, pp.251-257
IRRADIATION FOR POSTHARVEST CONTROL OF QUARANTINE INSECTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Yang, M.M., Wei, D., Lu, K. 2007. Irradiation for postharvest control of quarantine insects. Formosan Entomologist 27: 1-15.
GENETIC STUDIES USING THE ORANGE BODY COLOR TYPE OF NEZARA VIRIDULA (HEMIPTERA:PENTATOMIDAE): INHERITANCE, SPERM PRECEDENCE, AND DISASSORTATIVE MATING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Calvert, F.W., Golden, M. 2007. Genetic studies using the orange body color type of nezara viridula (hemiptera:pentatomidae): inheritance, sperm precedence, and disassortative mating. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 100:433-438.
Quarantine updates: little fire ant and mixed fruit boxes - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2006. Quarantine updates: little fire ant and mixed fruit boxes. Proceedings of the International Tropical Fruit Conference.
FIRST REPORT OF NEZARA VIRIDULA F. AURANTIACA (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golden M, P.A. Follett. 2006. First report of Nezara viridula f. aurantiaca (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Hawaii. Proc Hawaiian Entomol Soc 38:131–132.
USE OF ATTRACTANTS TO SUPPRESS ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY AND CRYPTOPHLEBIA SPP. IN LITCHI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcquate, G.T., Follett, P.A. 2006. Use of attractants to suppress oriental fruit fly and cryptophlebia spp. in litchi. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings.38:27-40.
IRRADIATION AS A PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT FOR WHITE PEACH SCALE (HOMOPTERA: DIASPIDIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for white peach scale (Homoptera: Diaspididae). J. Econ. Entomol. 99: 1974-1978.
CURRENT TRENDS IN QUARANTINE ENTOMOLOGY - ()
Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2006. Current trends in quarantine entomology. Annual Review Of Entomology. 51: 359-385.
IRRADIATION AS A PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT FOR ASPIDIOTUS DESTRUCTOR (HOMOPTERA: DIASPIDIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for Aspidiotus destructor (Homoptera: Diaspididae). J. Econ. Entomol. 99: 1138-1142.
POSTHARVEST PHYTOSANITARY RADIATION TREATMENTS: LESS-THAN-PROBIT 9, GENERIC DOSE AND HIGH DOSE APPLICATIONS - ()
Follett, P.A. 2007. Postharvest phytosanitary radiation treatments: less-than-probit 9, generic dose, and high dose applications. In: M.J.B Vreysen, A.S. Robinson and J. Hendrichs (eds.), Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests: From Research to Field Implementation. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. p. 425-434.
ASSESSING NEZARA VIRIDULA (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) FEEDING DAMAGE IN MACADAMIA NUTS BY USING A BIOLOGICAL STAIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golden, M., Follett, P.A., Wright, M. 2006. Assessing Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) feeding damage in macadamia nuts by using a biological stain. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(3): 822-827.
IRRADIATION AS A METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVE FOR POSTHARVEST CONTROL OF OMPHISA ANASTOMOSALIS (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE), EUSCEPES POSTFASCIATUS AND CYLAS FORMICARIUS ELEGANTULUS (COLEOPTERA: CURCUIONIDAE) IN SWEETPOTATOES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2006. Irradiation as a methyl bromide alternative for postharvest control of Omphisa anastomosalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Euscepes postfasciatus and Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Curcuionidae) in sweetpotatoes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(1): 32-37.
IRRADIATION AS A PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT FOR INSECTS AND MITES ON AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - ()
Follett, P.A., Griffin, R., Griffin, E. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for insects and mites on agricultural commodities. Research Signpost: Recent Rers. Devel. Entomol. 5:1-26.
IRRADIATION AS A PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT FOR FRESH HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES: RESEARCH AND REGULATIONS - ()
Follett, P.A., Griffin, R. 2006. Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for fresh horticultural commodities: research and regulations. In C.H. Sommers, and X Fan eds., Food Irradiation and Research and Technology, Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa. P. 143-168.
LIFE HISTORY AND FIELD ECOLOGY OF HAWAII'S NATIVE KOA BUG, COLEOTICHUS BLACKBURNIAE (HETEROPTERA: SCUTELLERIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
USE OF ATTRACTANTS TO CONTROL PERSIMMON AND LYCHEE PESTS - ()
Mcquate, G.T., Follett, P.A. 2004. Use of attractants to control persimmon and lychee pests. Proceedings of the International Tropical Fruit Conference.
GENERIC VAPOR HEAT TREATMENTS FOR MACONELLICOCCUS HIRSUTUS (HOMOPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Generic vapor heat treatments for maconellicoccus hirsutus (homoptera: pseudococcidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1263:1268.
REVISED IRRADIATION DOSES FOR MELON FLY, ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY AND MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) AND A GENERIC DOSE FOR TEPHRITID FRUIT FLIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2004. Revised irradiation doses for melon fly, oriental fruit fly and mediterranean fruit fly (diptera: tephritidae) and a generic dose for tephritid fruit flies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1254-1262.
IMPACT OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND INVASIVE SPECIES ON A NON-TARGET NATIVE HAWAIIAN INSECT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, M.T., Follett, P.A., Taylor, A., Jones, V.P. 2005. Impact of biological control and invasive species on a non-target native hawaiian insect. Oecologia 142: 529-540.
IRRADIATION TO CONTROL INSECTS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR EXPORT FROM HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Irradiation to control insects in fruits and vegetables for export from hawaii. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:163-166.
NEW IRRADIATION DOSES TO CONTROL HAWAII¿S FRUIT FLIES: TOWARDS A GENERIC DOSE FOR TREPHRITIDS. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2004. New irradiation doses to control hawaii¿s fruit flies: towards a generic dose for trephritids. P237-240. Proc. 6th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, 6-19 May 2004, Stellenbosh, South Africa.
ANTHROPOD PESTS OF LYCHEE, LONGON, AND RAMBUTAN. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Anthropod pests of lychee, longon, and rambutan.. Annual International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference Proceedings.
IRRADIATION AS A METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVE FOR SWEET POTATO EXPORTS FROM HAWAII - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2003. Irradiation as a methyl bromide alternative for sweet potato exports from Hawaii. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions 2003.
SPERM PRECEDENCE IN COLORADO POTATO BEETLE, LEPTINOTARSA DECEMLINEATA (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE): TEMPORAL VARIATION ASSESSED BY NEUTRAL MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roderick, G., Garcia De Mendoza, L., Dively, G., Follett, P.A. 2003. Sperm precedence in colorado potato beetle, leptinotarsa decemlineata (coleoptera: chrysomelidae): temporal variation assessed by neutral markers. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 96: 631-636. 2003.
LYCHEE QUALITY AFTER HOT WATER IMMERSION AND X-RAY IRRADIATION QUARANTINE TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Sanxter, S.S. 2003. Lychee quality after hot water immersion and x-ray irradiation quarantine treatments. Hortscience 38 (6): 1159-1162. 2003.
IPM TOOLS FOR STINK BUG AND CRYPTOPHLEBIA. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A., Wright, M. 2003. Ipm tools for stink bug and cryptophlebia. p. 13-19, In Proceedings 43rd annual Conference of the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Association 2003.
GREEN STINK BUG DAMAGE AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL. - (Proceedings)
Wright, M., Diez, J., Follett, P.A. 2003. Green stink bug damage and biological control. Proceedings 43rd Annual Conference of the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Association 2003.
SUITABILITY OF LYCHEE ON AND OFF THE TREE FOR CRYPTOPHLEBIA SPP. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Deluz, S., Lower, R.A., Price, D.K. 2003. Suitability of lychee on and off the tree for cryptophlebia spp.. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings.
IRRADIATION QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR MANGO SEED WEEVIL AND CRYPTOPHLEBIA SPP. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Irradiation quarantine treatments for mango seed weevil and cryptophlebia spp.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION AND HEAT QUARANTINE TREATMENTS ON THE EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF LYCHEE, LONGAN, ANS RAMBUTAN. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Comparative effects of irradiation and heat quarantine treatments on the external appearance of lychee, longan, ans rambutan.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.
SUMMARY OF THE COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT. - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2004. Summary of the coordinated research project.. IAEA/FAO Final Research Coordination Meeting on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Food and Agricultural Comodities Proceedings, Vienna, IAEA-Techdoc 1427.
A GENERIC IRRADIATION DOSE FOR POSTHARVEST CONTROL OF FRUIT FLIES WORLDWIDE - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. A generic irradiation dose for postharvest control of fruit flies worldwide. In Proc. Australian Postharvest Horticultural Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10/1-3/2003.
REVEGETATION OF DEAD DICRANOPTERIS FERN PATCHES ASSOCIATED WITH HAWAIIAN RAIN FORESTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Wong, P.A., Johnson, M.T., Jones, V.P. 2003. Revegetation of dead Dicranopteris (Gelecheniaceae) fern patches associated with Hawaiian rain forests. Pacific Science 57 (4): 347-357. 2003.
POSTHARVEST ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH - ()
THRONE,J.E., HALLMAN,G.J., JOHNSON,J.A., FOLLETT,P.A., POSTHARVEST ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH, PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 59: 619-628. 2003.
EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE REPRODUCTIVE ABILITY OF ZONITOIDES ARBOREUS (SAY), A SNAIL PEST OF ORCHID ROOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2003. Effects of irradiation on the reproductive ability of zonitoides arboreus (say), a snail pest of orchid roots. Ann. Appl. Biol. 143: 395-399. 2003
HOT WATER IMMERSION QUARANTINE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR LYCHEE AND LONGAN - (Proceedings)
Follett, P.A. 2002. Hot water immersion quarantine treatment system for lychee and longan. p. 31-36, In Proceedings of the 12th International Tropical Fruit Conference, Kona, Hawaii, 2002.
FIRST REPORT OF LASMENIA SP. AND TWO SPECIES OF GLIOCEPHALOTRICHUM ON RAMBUTAN IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nishijima, K.A., Follett, P.A., Bushe, B.C., Nagao, M.A. 2002. First report of lasmenia sp. and two species of gliocephalotrichum on rambutan in Hawaii. Plant Disease 86:71.
HOT WATER IMMERSION TO ENSURE QUARANTINE SECURITY FOR CRYPTOPHLEBIA (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN SAPINDACEOUS TREE FRUITS IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IRRADIATION TO ENSURE QUARANTINE SECURITY FOR CRYPTOPHLEPIA (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN SAPINDACEOUS TREE FRUITS FROM HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)