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Wayne S Montgomery
Subtropical Horticulture Research
Biological Science Technician (Insects)

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of the male medfly, Ceratitis capitata, to thymol and carvacrol ethers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Cloonan, K.R., Nesterkina, M., Gill, M.A., Montgomery, W.S., Kravchenko, I., Kendra, P.E. 2024. Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of the male medfly, Ceratitis capitata, to thymol and carvacrol ethers. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8324.
Development of bioassay-guided isolation of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, from Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil, and fingerprinting of M. alternifolia and related species using HPTLC - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Cloonan, K.R., Gill, M.A., Schnell, E.Q., Montgomery, W.S., Vazquez, A., Paul, K.E. 2024. Development of bioassay-guided isolation of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, from Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil, and fingerprinting of M. alternifolia and related species using HPTLC. Abstract. American Chemical Society , Denver, Colorado. August 18-22, 2024.
A new repellent for redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a primary vector of the mycopathogen that causes laurel wilt Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Kendra, P.E. 2023. A new repellent for redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a primary vector of the mycopathogen that causes laurel wilt. Plants. 12(13):2406. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12132406.
Piperitone (p-menth-1-en-3-one): A new repellent for tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado groves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Tabanca, N., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Menocal, O., Carrillo, D., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Piperitone (p-menth-1-en-3-one): A new repellent for tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado groves. Biomolecules. 13(4): 656. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13040656.
A potential new repellent for the tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a pest of avocado in South Florida - (Abstract Only)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Tabanca, N., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2023. A potential new repellent for the tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a pest of avocado in South Florida. Entomological Society of America, International Branch Virtual Symposium.
Risk posed to Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Guillen, L., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Risk posed to Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt. Entomological Society of America, International Branch Virtual Symposium.
Risk assessment of Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Larissa, G., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Risk assessment of Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 25(2): 285-302. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12551.
Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae and platypodinae) in agricultural and forest ecosystems with Laurel Wilt Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2022. Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae and platypodinae) in agricultural and forest ecosystems with Laurel Wilt. Insects. 13(11):971. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13110971.
Susceptibility of hass avocado and native mexican Lauraceae to attack by Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Guillen, L., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2022. Susceptibility of hass avocado and native mexican Lauraceae to attack by Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). (Virtual) 69th Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. 13-16 Nov 2022.
Evaluation of repellents for redbay ambrosia beetle and tea shot-hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, A. Vázquez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2021. Evaluation of repellents for redbay ambrosia beetle and tea shot-hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 68th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. (Virtual; on demand 20 Oct 2021 – 31 Jan 2022).
Evaluation of 29 natural and synthetic aromatic compounds provides insight into structure-function relationships of attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., N. D. Epsky, P.E. Kendra, J. Niogret, M. Gill, W. S. Montgomery, M. Masi, P. Nocera, A. Cimmino, A. Evidente. 2021. Evaluation of 29 natural and synthetic aromatic compounds provides insight into structure-function relationships of attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly. The 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies. (Virtual). 16-21 December 2021.
TLC method for determination of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Gill, M.A., Schnell, E.Q., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2020. TLC method for determination of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), from tea tree oil. 260th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Virtual). 17-20 Aug 2020.
Comparison of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in avocado - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, A. Vázquez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Comparison of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in avocado. 3rd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 27-29 Apr 2020. https://www.entsoc.org/international/chemical-ecology-posters
TLC method for isolation of medfly attractants from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Gill, M. A., E. Q. Schnell, W. S. Montgomery, N. Tabanca, J. Niogret, N. D. Epsky, and P. E. Kendra. 2020. TLC method for isolation of medfly attractants from tea tree oil. 3rd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 27-29 Apr 2020. https://www.entsoc.org/international/chemical-ecology-posters
Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that vector fungal pathogens of avocado trees in Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2020. Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that vector fungal pathogens of avocado trees in Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2): 980-987. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz311
Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2019. Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Florida avocado groves. 67th Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. 17-20 Nov 2019.
Essential oils as lures for invasive ambrosia beetles - (Book / Chapter)
Kendra, P. E., N. Tabanca, W. S. Montgomery, J. Niogret, D. Owens, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Chapter 18. Essential oils as lures for invasive ambrosia beetles. Pp. 495-513 In: K. H. C. Baser and G. Buchbauer (eds.), Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications, 3rd edition. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. (ISBN 9780815370963)
Potential new attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Montgomery, W.S., Gill, M.A., Tabanca, N., Masi, M., Epsky, N.D., Nocera, P., Cimmino, A., Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Evidente, A. 2019. Potential new attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)[abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.
Comparison of piperitone, verbenone, and a-farnesene as repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in Florida avocado - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2019. Comparison of piperitone, verbenone, and a-farnesene as repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in Florida avocado [abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.
Semiochemicals for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in southern Florida - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2019. Semiochemicals for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in southern Florida [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting.
Evaluation of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Carrillo, D. 2019. Evaluation of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in Florida avocado groves. 258th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. August 25-29, 2019.
Efficacy of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2019. Efficacy of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback [abstract]. 2nd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 8-10 April 2019.
Estimating dispersal of and lure sampling range for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., Seo, M., Montgomery, W.S., Rivera, M., Stelinski, L., Kendra, P.E. 2019. Estimating dispersal of and lure sampling range for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). [abstract]. 2nd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America 8-10 april 2019.
Dispersal behavior of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in avocado groves and estimation of lure sampling range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Seo, M., Montgomery, W.S., Rivera-Mamounis, M.J., Stelinski, L.L., Kendra, P.E. 2019. Dispersal behavior of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in avocado groves and estimation of lure sampling range. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 21(2):199-208.
Evaluation of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2018. Evaluation of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC. 11-14 Nov 2018.
Dispersion of marked Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves, and estimation of lure sampling range - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D.R., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2018. Dispersion of marked Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves, and estimation of lure sampling range. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018..
Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in a Florida avocado grove with laurel wilt - (Abstract Only)
Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2018. Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in a Florida avocado grove with laurel wilt. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018.
Longevity of a-copaene and quercivorol lures for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2018. Longevity of a-copaene and quercivorol lures for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves . Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018.
Utility of essential oils for development of host-based lures for Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), vector of laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Tabanca, N., Owens, D., Epsky, N.D. 2018. Utility of essential oils for development of host-based lures for Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), vector of laurel wilt. Open Chemistry. 16:393-400.
a-Copaene and quercivorol lures: Chemical analysis and efficacy for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2018. a-Copaene and quercivorol lures: Chemical analysis and efficacy for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. 1st Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
Quantitative analysis of contents and volatile emissions from a-copaene and quercivorol lures, and longevity for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Kendra, P.E., Tabanca, N., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2019. Quantitative analysis of contents and volatile emissions from a-copaene and quercivorol lures, and longevity for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida. Journal of Pest Science. 92(1):237-252. doi:10.1007/s10340-018-0960-6.
Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Crane, J., Carrillo, D. 2018. Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3): 1190-1196.
A flower in fruit's clothing: Pollination of jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus, Moraceae) by a new species of gall midge, Clinodiplosis ultracrepidata sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gardner, E., Gagne, R., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Raguso, R.A., Mcneil, T.T., Zerega, N.J. 2018. A flower in fruit's clothing: Pollination of jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus, Moraceae) by a new species of gall midge, Clinodiplosis ultracrepidata sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). International Journal of Plant Sciences. 179(5):350-367.
Host range expansion and increased damage potential of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Cruz, L., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Duncan, R., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2018. Host range expansion and increased damage potential of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 101(2):229-236.
a-Copaene is an attractant, synergistic with quercivorol, for improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Bauchan, G.R., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2017. a-Copaene is an attractant, synergistic with quercivorol, for improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). PLoS One. 12(6):e0179416.
Evaluation of lure combinations containing essential oils and volatile spiroketals for detection of host-seeking Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens D., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, M. A. Deyrup, and P. E. Kendra. 2017. Evaluation of lure combinations containing essential oils and volatile spiroketals for detection of host-seeking Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). J. Econ. Entomol. 110(4):1596-1602.
Behavioral assays for evaluating host preferences of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., P. E. Kendra, W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2017. Behavioral assays for evaluating host preferences of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.
A two-component lure for better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2017. A two-component lure for better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves. 65th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Denver, CO. 5-8 Nov 2017.
Distribution, pest status, and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, D., L. F. Cruz, P. E. Kendra, T. I. Narvaez, W. S. Montgomery, A. Monterroso, C. De Grave, and M. R. Cooperband. 2017. Distribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves. 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.
Chemical ecology and serendipity: Developing attractants for Florida ambrosia beetle pests - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D.R., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D., Tabanca, N. 2017. Chemical ecology and serendipity: Developing attractants for Florida ambrosia beetle pests. 65th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Denver, CO. 5-8 Nov. 2017.
Better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves using a two-component lure containing a-copaene and quercivorol. - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., D. Owens, W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, N. Tabanca, and D Carrillo. 2017. Better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves using a two-component lure containing a-copaene and quercivorol. 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.
A combination of a-copaene and quercivorol results in improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., D.R. Owens, W.S. Montgomery, T.I., Navarez and D. Carrillo. 2017. A combination of a-copaene and quercivorol results in improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida. Entomological Society of America, Memphis TN. 12-15 March 2017.
Host boring preferences of the tea shot-hole borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D.R.,P.E.Kendra,T.I. Narvaez, W.S. Montgomery,and D. Carillio, 2017. Host boring preferences of the tea shot-hole borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 91st Annual Meeting of the Southeasern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Memphis, TN. 12-15 Mar 2017.
Chemical ecology and lure development for redbay ambrosia beetle - (Abstract Only)
Owen, D.C., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Narvaez, T.I. 2016. Chemical ecology and lure development for redbay ambrosia beetle. UF/IFAS Avocado Laurel Wilt Summit. Homestead, FL 3-4 Nov 2016.
Ditribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florda avocado groves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carrillo, D., Cruz, L.F., Kendra, P.E., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Monterroso, A., Degrave, C., Cooperband, M.F. 2016. Ditribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florda avocado groves. Insects. 7(4):55.
Efficacy of a-copaene, cubeb, and eucalyptol lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Efficacy of a-copaene, cubeb, and eucalyptol lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(6):2428-2435.
Electroantennogram response and attraction of Anastrepha suspensa to volatiles of various sugar sources and aged sugar solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guillen, L., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Gill, M.A., Allen, C.L., Niogret, J., Heath, B. 2016. Electroantennogram response and attraction of Anastrepha suspensa to volatiles of various sugar sources and aged sugar solutions. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 160(3):251-258. doi:10.1111/eea.12483.
Development of a kairomone-based monitoring tool for the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Development of a kairomone-based monitoring tool for the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. Meeting Abstract. 252nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Phildelphia, PA 21-25 Aug, 2016.
Geographic variation in mycangial communities of Xyleborus glabratus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, A., Ploetz, R., Dreaden, T., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S. 2016. Geographic variation in mycangial communities of Xyleborus glabratus. Mycologia. 108(4):657-667.
Picture-winged fly (Euxesta, Chaetopsis spp.; Diptera: Ulidiidae) semiochemical investigations - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., Nuessley, G., Kendra, P.E., Colquhoun, T., Montgomery, W.S., Hahn, D., Seal, D. 2016. Picture-winged fly (Euxesta, Chaetopsis spp.; Diptera: Ulidiidae) semiochemical investigations. Meeting Abstract. XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando Fl Sept 25-30, 2016.
Efficacy of current lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Efficacy of current lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, FL. 25-30 Sep 2016.
Efficacy of current lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of ambrosia beetle communities in two hosts with laurel wilt: swampbay vs. avocado - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T., Carrillo, D. 2016. Comparison of ambrosia beetle communities in two hosts with laurel wilt: swampbay vs. avocado. Meeting Abstract. 90th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomologcial Society of America, Raleigh, NC 13-16 March, 2016.
Improved lure for redbay ambrosia beetle developed by enrichment of a-copaene content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P. E., W. S. Montgomery, M. A. Deyrup, and D. Wakarchuk. 2016. Improved lure for redbay ambrosia beetle developed by enrichment of a-copaene content. Journal of Pest Science.89(2):427-438
Ambrosia beetle communities in forest and agriculture ecosystems with laurel wilt disease - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Narvaez, T., Montgomery, W.S., Carrillo, D. 2015. Ambrosia beetle communities in forest and agriculture ecosystems with laurel wilt disease. 63rd annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Minneapolis, MN 15-18 Nov 2015.
Enrichment of alpha-copaene content results in improved lure for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Deyrup, M., Wakarchuk, D. 2015. Enrichment of alpha-copaene content results in improved lure for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting in Fort Meyers, FLA Aug 2-5 2015.
Chemical ecology of Xyleborus glabratus and implications for monitoring and management - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D. 2015. Chemical ecology of Xyleborus glabratus and implications for monitoring and management. Conference on laurel wilt and natural ecosystems, Coral Springs, FL 16-18-Jun 2015.
Development of host-based lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus - (Proceedings)
Cubeb oil lures:terpenoid emissions, trapping efficacy, and longevity for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera:Curculionidae:Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2015. Cubeb oil lures:terpenoid emissions, trapping efficacy, and longevity for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera:Curculionidae:Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(1):350-361.
Detection and management of Xyleborus glabratus and other vectors of laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Carillo, D., Montgomery, W.S., Duncan, R., Kendra, P.E. 2014. Detection and management of Xyleborus glabratus and other vectors of laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida. Meeting Abstract. III Congress of the Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology; Bogota,Columbia (18-21 Nov 2014).
Chemical ecology of Xyleborus glabratus: Attractants for detection and monitoring - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Epsky, N.D. 2015. Chemical ecology of Xyleborus glabratus: Attractants for detection and monitoring. Academic & Technical Workshop on Xyleborus glabratus and Euwallacea fornicatus.Veracruz, Mexico. 3-7 Nov 2014.
North American Lauraceae: Terpenoid emissions, relative attraction and boring preferences of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pruett, G.E., Mayfield Iii, A.E., Mackenzie, M., Deyrup, M.A., Bauchan, G.R., Ploetz, R.C., Epsky, N.D. 2014. North American Lauraceae: Terpenoid emissions, relative attraction and boring preferences of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). PLoS One. 9(7):e102086.
Cubeb oil Lures: sesquiterpene emissions and efficacy for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus(Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2014. Cubeb oil Lures: sesquiterpene emissions and efficacy for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus(Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. The 97th annual meeting of the Forida Entomological Society, Jupiter Florida. 3-6 Aug 2014.
Redbay ambrosia beetle: basic and applied chemical ecology - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Epsky, N.D. 2014. Redbay ambrosia beetle: basic and applied chemical ecology. 67th annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Portland, Oregon 16-19 Nov 2014.
Geographic variation in the mycangial mycoflora of Xyleborus glabratus in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Campbell, A.S., Ploetz, R.C., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S. 2014. Geographic variation in the mycangial mycoflora of Xyleborus glabratus in Florida. Annual Meeting Phytopathological Society, Minneapolis, MN 9-13 August 2014.
Evaluation of seven essential oils identifies cubeb oil as most effective attractant for detection of Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2014. Evaluation of seven essential oils identifies cubeb oil as most effective attractant for detection of Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Pest Science. 87(4):681-689.
Evaluation of Litchi chinensis for host status to Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) and susceptibility to laurel wilt disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Ploetz, R.C., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pena, J.E., Brar, G.S., Epsky, N.D. 2013. Evaluation of Litchi chinensis for host status to Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) and susceptibility to laurel wilt disease. Florida Entomologist. Florida Entomol. 96 (4): 1442-1453.
Comparison of 7 essential oils identifies cubeb oil as an improved attractant for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2013. Comparison of 7 essential oils identifies cubeb oil as an improved attractant for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. 1st Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, in Austin, Texas, November 10-13, 2013.
Evaluation of insect repellents to manage the redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E., Duncan, R.E., Montgomery, W.S., Pena, J.E. 2013. Evaluation of insect repellents to manage the redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt, a lethal disease affecting avocados in Florida. Meeting Abstract. Florida Entomological Society, Naples, FL July 14-17, 2013.
Is Litchi chinensis a potential host for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus? - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Ploetz, R.C., Montgomery, W.S., Pena, J.E., Brar, G.S., Epsky, N.D. 2013. Is Litchi chinensis a potential host for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus?. Meeting Abstract. Florida Entomology Society Meeting, Naples, FL July 14-17_____________________________.
Cubeb oil identified as an improved attractant for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2013. Cubeb oil identified as an improved attractant for redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. FL Ent Soc meeting.
American Lauraceae: Relative attraction and susceptibility to attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pruett, G., Ploetz, R., Mayfield, A.E., Epsky, N.D., Ayala Silva, T. 2013. American Lauraceae: Relative attraction and susceptibility to attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). Annual Meeting of Plant Biologists of South Florida, Miami, FL 13 April 2013.
An uncertain future for American Lauraceae: A lethal threat from redbay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D. 2013. An uncertain future for American Lauraceae: A lethal threat from redbay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease.. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 4 (3A) 727-738.
Evaluation of 7 plant essential oils for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Deyrup, M., Epsky, N.D. 2013. Evaluation of 7 plant essential oils for attraction of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. 87th Annual Mtg of the SE Branch of Entomological Society of America, Baton Rouge,LA, March 3-5,2013.
Xyleborus glabratus, X. affinis, and X. ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae): Electroantennogram responses to host-based attractants and temporal patterns in host-seeking flight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Deyrup, M.A., Guillen, L., Epsky, N.D. 2012. Xyleborus glabratus, X. affinis, and X. ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae): Electroantennogram responses to host-based attractants and temporal patterns in host-seeking flight. Environmental Entomology. 41(6):1597-1605.
Sesquiterpene emissions from manuka and phoebe oil lures and efficacy for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Deyrup, M.A., Pruett, G.E., Ploetz, R.C., Pena, J.E., Epsky, N.D. 2012. Sesquiterpene emissions from manuka and phoebe oil lures and efficacy for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus. Meeting Abstract. Ambrosia Beetle/Fungal Symbiont Workshop; UC Riverside Center for Invasive Species Research; Riverside, CA; 12-14 Aug 2012
Host preferences / relative attraction of the Lauraceae to redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pruett, G.E., Ploetz, R.C., Mayfield, A.E., Pena, J.E., Epsky, N.D. 2012. preferences / relative attraction of the Lauraceae to redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus. Meeting Abstract. Ambrosia Beetle/Fungal Symbiont Workshop; UC Riverside Center for Invasive Species Research; Riverside, CA; 12-14 Aug 2012
EAG responses to host-based attractants and temporal patterns in host-seeking flight of Xyleborus glabratus, X. affinis, and X. ferrugineus - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Deyrup, M.A., Epsky, N.D. 2012. EAG responses to host-based attractants and temporal patterns in host-seeking flight of Xyleborus glabratus, X. affinis, and X. ferrugineus. Meeting Abstract. 60th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Nov 11-14, 2012.
Chemical ecology of the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Epsky, N.D. 2012. Chemical ecology of the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 5th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological society.
I smell an invasive invader: Using portable gas spectrometry at ports of entry - (Abstract Only)
Roda, A.L., Weihman, S., Al-Henaid, J., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Mosser, L. 2012. I smell an invasive invader: Using portable gas spectrometry at ports of entry. Meeting Abstract. 95th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society; Jupiter Beach, FL; 22-25 July 2012.
Method for collection of live redbay ambrosia beetles, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Deyrup, M.A., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D. 2012. Method for collection of live redbay ambrosia beetles, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Florida Entomologist. 95(2):513-516.
Temporal analysis of sesquiterpene emissions from manuka and phoebe oil lures and efficacy for attraction of Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Deyrup, M.A., Pruett, G.E., Ploetz, R.C., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2012. Temporal analysis of sesquiterpene emissions from manuka and phoebe oil lures and efficacy for attraction of Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(2):659-669.
Antennal responses of West Indian and Caribbean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to ammonium bicarbonate and putrescine lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, D.A., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Montgomery, W.S., Heath, R.R., Jenkins, D.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Antennal responses of West Indian and Caribbean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to ammonium bicarbonate and putrescine lures. Florida Entomologist. 95(1):28-34.
Attraction of the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus to avocado, lychee, and essential oil lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pena,, J.E., Capinera, J.L., Brar, G., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Attraction of the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus to avocado, lychee, and essential oil lures. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37(9):932-942.
Efficacy of essential oil lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Pena, J.E., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Efficacy of essential oil lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 7/25/2011.
Host preferences of the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Sanchez, J., Pruett, G., Ploetz, R., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Host preferences of the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) in Florida. 59th National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Reno, NV. Nov 2011.
Attraction and electroantennogram responses of male Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) to volatile chemicals from Persea, Litchi and Ficus wood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D. 2011. Attraction and electroantennogram responses of male Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) to volatile chemicals from Persea, Litchi and Ficus wood. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37:483-491.
Signature chemicals for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Book / Chapter)
Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2013. Signature chemicals for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae). CABI(Council of Applied Biology International, Oxford, United Kingdom. pp228-239 in J>E> Pena (ed.).
Diversity of Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) attracted to avocado, lychee, and essential oil lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Sanchez, J., Montgomery, W.S., Okins, K.E., Niogret, J., Pena, J.E., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Diversity of Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) attracted to avocado, lychee, and essential oil lures. Florida Entomologist. 94(2):123-130.
Trap-lure combinations for redbay ambrosia beetle detection (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Joseph, R., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Trap-lure combinations for redbay ambrosia beetle detection (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings. 2011 APS-Caribbean Division and ESA-Southern Branch Joint Meeting.
Host-based attractants for the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Niogret, J., Pena, J.E., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Host-Based Attractants for the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) . Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings. 2011.
Detection of Caribbean fruit fly [(Anastrepha suspensa Loew (Diptera: Tephritidae)]-infested grapefruit with portable gas chromatography - (Abstract Only)
Weihman, S.W., Roda, A.L., Kendra, P.E., Jones, E.M., Halitschke, R., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Detection of Caribbean fruit fly [(Anastrepha suspensa Loew (Diptera: Tephritidae)]-Infested Grapefruit with Portable Gas Chromatography. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/paper52559.html.
Gas chromatography for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2011. Gas chromatography for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Postharvest Biology and Technology. 59:143-149.
Electroantennography for evaluation of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Electroantennography for evaluation of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium. Valencia, Spain. 9/26 through 10/1/2010.
Olfactory responses of male Medflies to plant material containing the parapheromone a-copaene - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Montgomery, W.S., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2010. Olfactory responses of male Medflies to plant material containing the parapheromone a-copaene. International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance Stellenbosh, South Africa. p.302.
Efficacy and longevity of essential oil lures for capture of the redbay ambrosia beetle Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Field and Laboratory Studies to Identify Host Attractants for the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Sanchez, J., Niogret, J., Peña, J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Field and Laboratory Studies to Identify Host Attractants for the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/paper48978.html.
Attraction of Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Pena, J.A., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Attraction of Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Diversity of Ambrosia Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Attracted to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Sanchez, J., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Okins, K.3. 2010. Diversity of Ambrosia Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Attracted to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Gas chromatography for detection of citrus infestation by tephritid fruit flies - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Gas chromatography for detection of citrus infestation by tephritid fruit flies. Meeting Abstract. Invited presentation, UF-CTA Potential Invasive Pests Workshop. Coconut Grove, FL., October 10-14, 2010.
Olfactory Responses of Male Medflies to Plant Material Containing the Parapheromone a-Copaene - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2010. Olfactory Responses of Male Medflies to Plant Material Containing the Parapheromone a-Copaene. Meeting Abstract.
Redbay ambrosia beetle/Laurel wilt: Overview of projects at the USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station - (Proceedings)
Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Schnell Ii, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Winterstein, M.C. 2009. Redbay ambrosia beetle/Laurel wilt: Overview of projects at the USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station. Online Proceedings of FDACS Laurel Wilt Disease and Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Research Symposium, 3 November 2009, Homestead, FL http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/enpp/pathology/images/lw-rbab_researchpresentations.pdf
Using portable gas spectrometry for detection of invasive pests at ports of entry - (Abstract Only)
Roda, A.L., Kendra, P.E., Weihman, S.W., Varona, E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2009. Using portable gas spectrometry for detection of invasive pests at ports of entry. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
USDA-ARS strategies to address the imminent threat of redbay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease to avocados in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Schnell Ii, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Meerow, A.W., Winterstein, M.C. 2009. USDA-ARS strategies to address the imminent threat of redbay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease to avocados in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Antennal and behavioral responses to putrescine and ammonium bicarbonate in the Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2009. Antennal and behavioral responses to putrescine and ammonium bicarbonate in the Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: tephritidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Electroantennogram and behavioral responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to putrescine and ammonium bicarbonate lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2009. Electroantennogram and behavioral responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to putrescine and ammonium bicarbonate lures. Environmental Entomology. 38(4): 1259-1266.
Utility of electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for Anastrepha fruit flies - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Utility of electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for Anastrepha fruit flies. Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere.
Antennal and behavioral responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to a series of homologous terminal diamines - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Montgomery, W.S., Heath, R.R. 2008. Antennal and behavioral responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to a series of homologous terminal diamines. 56th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Reno, NV. 16-19 November 2008.
Ovary development in two genetic strains of Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Sanchez, J.S., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2008. Ovary development in two genetic strains of Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Signature Chemicals for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestation - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Weihman, S.W., Halitschke, R., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Signature Chemicals for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestation. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Response of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to terminal diamines in a food-based synthetic attractant. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Montgomery, W.S., Heath, R.R. 2008. Response of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to terminal diamines in a food-based synthetic attractant.. Environmental Entomology 37:1119-1125
Electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae. - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae.. International Congress of Entomology.
Gas chromatography for detection of fruit fly infestation(Diptera:Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Schnell, E.Q., Heath, R.R. 2007. Gas chromatography for detection of fruit fly infestation(Diptera:Tephritidae). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae): Life history and laboratory rearing methods. - (Other)
Epsky, N.D., Sanchez, J.S., Montgomery, W.S., Kendra, P.E. 2007. Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae): Life history and laboratory rearing methods.. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Residential composting of infested fruit: A potential pathway for spread of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Hennessey, M.K., Montgomery, W.S., Jones, E.M., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Residential composting of infested fruit: A potential pathway for entry of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) into Florida. Florida Entomologist. 90(2):314-320.
Ovarian development in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Proceedings)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Ovarian development in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae). Pp. 227-232 In R.L. Sugayama, R.A. Zucchi, S.M. Ovruski, and J. Sivinski (eds.). Fruit Flies of Economic Importance: From Basic to Applied Knowledge. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, 10-15 Sept 2006, Salvador, Brazil.
OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY, ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2006. Ovarian development in the caribbean fruit fly, anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
ELECTROANTENNOGRAM RESPONSE OF ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) TO AMMONIUM BICARBONATE AND PUTRESCINE LURES - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Allen, C.L., Vazquez, A., Heath, R.R. 2006. Electroantennogram response of anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae) to ammonium bicarbonate and putrescine lures. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Likelihood of mated females of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) entering an area from infested grapefruits discarded onto backyard compost piles - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, M.K., Kendra, P.E., Jones, E.M., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Likelihood of mated females of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) entering an area from infested grapefruits discarded onto backyard compost piles. Meeting Abstract.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING OF INFESTED FRUIT: A POTENTIAL PATHWAY FOR INTRODUCTION OF ANASTREPHA FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) INTO FLORIDA - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Hennessey, M.K., Jones, E.M., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Backyard composting of infested fruit: a potential pathway for introduction of anastrepha fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) into Florida. Meeting Abstract.
ASSESSMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE STATUS IN ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2006. Assessment of female reproductive status in anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 89(2):144-151.
ASSESSMENT OF OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT IN ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Assessment of ovarian development in anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). 53rd Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America. D0640, p. 145.
EFFECT OF AGE ON EAG RESPONSE AND ATTRACTION OF FEMALE ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE) TO AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIDE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Mateo, D.M., Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Effect of Age on EAG Response and Attraction of Female Anastrepha Suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae) to Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide. Environmental Entomology. 34: 584-590
EFFECT OF AGE OF ELECTROANTENNOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (DEPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE) TO AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIDE. - (Proceedings)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Mateo, D.M., Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Age of Electroantennographic and Behavioral Responses of Caribbean Fruit Fly (Deptera:Tephritidae) to Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide.. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
THE ROLE OF EAG IN DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD-BASED ATTRACTANTS FOR ANASTREPHA FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA:TEPHRITDAE) - (Proceedings)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. The role of EAG in development of food-based attractants for Anastrepha Fruit Flies (Diptera: tephritdae). 5th Working Group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. May 17, 2004.