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Heather L Headrick
Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research
Biological Science Technician

Phone: (509) 454-6583
Fax: (509) 454-5646

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
High-throughput molecular gut content analysis of aphids identifies plants relevant for potato virus Y epidemiology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pitt, W.J., Cooper, W.R., Pouchnik, D., Headrick, H.L., Nachappa, P. 2024. High-throughput molecular gut content analysis of aphids identifies plants relevant for potato virus Y epidemiology. Insect Science. 31;1489-1502. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13327.
Dietary history of click beetles and wireworms in the genus Limonius (Coleoptera: Elateridae) revealed by molecular gut content analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serrano, J.M., Cook, R.E., Headrick, H.L., Cooper, W.R. 2023. Dietary history of click beetles and wireworms in the genus Limonius (Coleoptera: Elateridae) revealed by molecular gut content analysis. Environmental Entomology. 53(1):173-179. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad114.
The effect of the granulosis virus (PapyGV) on larval mortality and feeding behavior of the Pandemis leafroller Pandemis pyrusana (Kearfott)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unruh, T.R., Lacey, L.A., Headrick, H.L., Pfannenstiel, R.S. 2012. The effect of the granulosis virus (PapyGV) on larval mortality and feeding behavior of the Pandemis leafroller Pandemis pyrusana (Kearfott)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 22:981-990.
Efficacy of the Biofumigant Fungus Muscodor albus (Ascomycota: Xylariales) for Control of Codling Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Simulated Storage Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Horton, D.R., Jones, D.C., Headrick, H.L., Neven, L.G. 2009. Efficacy of the Biofumigant Fungus Muscodor albus (Ascomycota: Xylariales) for Control of Codling Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Simulated Storage Conditions. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:43-49.
The Effect of Temperature on the Long Term Storage of Codling Moth Granulovirus Formulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Headrick, H.L., Arthurs, S.P. 2008. The Effect of Temperature on the Long Term Storage of Codling Moth Granulovirus Formulations. Journal of Economic Entomology 101(2):288-294.
CONTROL OF THE ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH, GRAPHOLITA MOLESTA, USING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES IN LABORATORY AND FRUIT BIN ASSAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riga, E., Lacey, L.A., Guerra, N., Headrick, H.L. 2006. Control of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, using entomopathogenic nematodes in laboratory and fruit bin assays. Journal of Nematology. 38(1): 168-171.
USE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES (STEINERNEMATIDAE) IN CONJUCTION WITH MULCHES FOR CONTROL OF OVERWINTERING CODLING MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Granatstein, D., Arthurs, S.P., Headrick, H.L., Fritts, R. 2006. Use of entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae) in conjuction with mulches for control of overwintering codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Entomol. Sci. 41(2): 107-119.
COMPARATIVE ACTIVITY OF THE CODLING MOTH GRANULOVIRUS AGAINST GRAPHOLITA MOLESTA AND CYDIA POMONELLA (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S.P., Headrick, H.L. 2005. Comparative activity of the codling moth granulovirus against Grapholita molesta and Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Entomol. Soc. Brit. Columbia. 102:79-80.
ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES FOR CONTROL OF CODLING MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN APPLE AND PEAR ORCHARDS: EFFECT OF NEMATODE SPECIES AND SEASONAL TEMPERATURES, ADJUVANTS, APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND POST-APPLICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S.P., Unruh, T.R., Headrick, H.L., Fritts, R. 2006. Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple and pear orchards: Effect of nematode species and seasonal temperatures, adjuvants, application equipment and post-application irrigation. Biological Control. 37:214-223.
FACTORS AFFECTING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES (STEINERNEMATIDAE) FOR THE CONTROL OF OVERWINTERING CODLING MOTH (LEPIDOPETERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN FRUIT BINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Neven, L.G., Headrick, H.L., Fritts, Jr, R. 2005. Factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae) for the control of overwintering codling moth (Lepidopetera: Tortricidae) in fruit bins. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1863-1869.
EFFICACY OF CODLING MOTH GRANULOVIRUS: EFFECT OF ADJUVANTS ON PERSISTENCE OF ACTIVITY AND COMPARISON WITH OTHER LARVICIDES IN A PACIFIC NORTHWEST APPLE ORCHARD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S.P., Knight, A.L., Becker, K., Headrick, H.L. 2004. Efficacy of codling moth granulovirus: effect of adjuvants on persistence of activity and comparison with other larvicides in a Pacific Northwest apple orchard. Journal of Entomological Science. 39:500-513.
FIELD EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL FORMULATIONS OF THE CODLING MOTH GRANULOVIRUS: PERSISTENCE OF ACTIVITY AND SUCCESS AGAINST NATURAL INFESTATIONS OF CODLING MOTH - (Proceedings)
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S.P., Headrick, H.L., Fritts, R., Thomson, D. 2004. Field evaluation of commercial formulations of the codling moth granulovirus. Western Orchard Pest and Disease Management Conference. p.19.
INTERACTIONS OF TWO IDIOBIONT PARASITOIDS (HYMENOPTERA: ICHNEUMONIDAE) OF CODLING MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA:TORTRICIDAE) WITH ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE (RHABDITIDA: STEINERNEMATIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacey, L.A., Unruh, T.R., Headrick, H.L. 2003. Interactions of two idiobiont parasitoids (Hymenoptera:Ichneumonidae) of codling moth (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae) with entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida:Steinernematidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 83:230-239.