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Andrew Yongsheng Li (PhD)
Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory
Research Entomologist

Phone: (301) 504-5401
Fax: (301) 504-5104

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Projects
Ticks and Human Health
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 437417
Evaluation of USDA’s New Bait Treatment System (a.k.a. “TickLick”) for Use by White-Tailed Deer and Other wildlife in Natural Habitats
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 438526
Field and Laboratory Studies of the Invasive Introduced Longhorned Tick Haemaphysalis Longicornis
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440741
Evaluation of New Chemical Acaricides and Biopesticides for Tick Control and Reduction of Tick-Borne Pathogen Transmission
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442280
Multidisciplinary Approaches toward new Acaricide and Repellent Development: Efficacy Evaluation and Elucidation of the Modes of Action
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444687
Biocontrol of Invasive Insect Pests of Agriculture, Landscape, and Human Health through Chemistry and Student Training
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446000

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Lack of host-associated differentiation in Ixodes scapularis using population genetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aggressive interactions among white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla: Cervidae) at 4-poster devices for host-targeted tick control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bai, N., Pesapane, R., Machtinger, E.T., Li, A.Y. 2024. Aggressive interactions among white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla: Cervidae) at 4-poster devices for host-targeted tick control. Journal of Medical Entomology. 61(4):975-983. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjae059.
Repellent activity of natural products to the Lone Star tick, Amblyomma americanum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Le Mauff, A., Norris, E.J., Li, A.Y., Swale, D.R. 2024. Repellent activity of natural products to the Lone Star tick, Amblyomma americanum. ACS Infectious Diseases. 17:202. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06246-0.
In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Temeyer, K.B., Schlechte, K.G., Coats, J.R., Cantrell, C.L., Rosario-Cruz, R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A., Li, A.Y. 2024. In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae). Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15030155.
Ixodes scapularis Is the most susceptible of the three canonical human-biting tick species of North America to repellent and acaricidal effects of the natural sesquiterpene, (+)-nootkatone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, E.L., Xu, G., Li, A.Y., Pearson, P., Elman, N., D'Hers, S., Mather, T.N., Rich, S.M. 2023. Ixodes scapularis Is the most susceptible of the three canonical human-biting tick species of North America to repellent and acaricidal effects of the natural sesquiterpene, (+)-nootkatone . Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15010008.
Parasitoid-induced changes in metabolic rate and feeding activity of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): implications for biological control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dang, Y., Duan, J.J., Li, A.Y. 2023. Parasitoid-induced changes in metabolic rate and feeding activity of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): implications for biological control. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 22663(2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50147-8.
Lactate dehydrogenase inhibitors suppress Borrelia burgdorferi growth in vitro Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lynch, A., Person, P., Savinov, S.N., Li, A.Y., Rich, S.M. 2023. Lactate dehydrogenase inhibitors suppress Borrelia burgdorferi growth in vitro. Journal of Pathogens. 12(7):962. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12070962.
Zoonotic implications of white-footed mice habitat selection and territoriality in fragmented landscapes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummell, G.F., Li, A.Y., Kent, C.M., Mullinax, J.M. 2023. Zoonotic implications of white-footed mice habitat selection and territoriality in fragmented landscapes. Journal of Vector Ecology. 48(2):89-102. https://doi.org/10.52707/1081-1710-48.2.89.
Spatial repellents transfluthrin and metofluthrin affect the behavior of Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, and Ixodes scapularis in an in vitro vertical climb assay Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, E.L., Olivera, M., Roig, E.M., Perry, M., Li, A.Y., D'Hers, S., Elman, N.M., Rich, S.M. 2022. Spatial repellents transfluthrin and metofluthrin affect the behavior of Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, and Ixodes scapularis in an in vitro vertical climb assay. PLOS ONE. 17(11):e0269150. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269150.
Patterns of white-tailed deer movements in suburban Maryland: implications for zoonotic disease mitigation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roden-Reynolds, P., Kent, C., Li, A.Y., Mulinax, J. 2022. Patterns of white-tailed deer movements in suburban Maryland: implications for zoonotic disease mitigation. Insects. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-022-01270-3.
Tissue-damaging marking methods do not affect tick burdens on field captured Peromyscus spp Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, C.E., Burgess, E.R., Miller, T.M., Wise, A., Dickerson, C.J., Skvarla, M.J., Li, A.Y., Machtinger, E.T. 2022. Tissue-damaging marking methods do not affect tick burdens on field captured Peromyscus spp. Wildlife Society Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1385.
Very small collars: an evaluation of telemetry location estimators for small mammals Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummell, G., Li, A.Y., Mullinax, J. 2022. Very small collars: an evaluation of telemetry location estimators for small mammals. Animal Biotelemetry. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-022-00301-2.
Development of a taqman real-time PCR for the identification of haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: ixodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, G., Ribbe, F., Mccaffery, J., Luo, C., Li, A.Y., Rich, S. 2022. Development of a taqman real-time PCR for the identification of haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac074.
White-tailed deer spatial distribution in relation to ‘4-Poster’ tick control devices in suburbia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roden-Reynolds, P., Kent, C.M., Li, A.Y., Mullinax, J.M. 2022. White-tailed deer spatial distribution in relation to ‘4-Poster’ tick control devices in suburbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084889.
Recently evolved Francisella-like endosymbiont outcompetes an ancient and evolutionarily associated Coxiella-like endosymbiont in the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) linked to the Alpha-gal syndrome Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, D., Sharma, S.R., Adegoke, A., Kennedy, A., Tuten, H.C., Li, A.Y., Karim, S. 2022. Recently evolved Francisella-like endosymbiont outcompetes an ancient and evolutionarily associated Coxiella-like endosymbiont in the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) linked to the Alpha-gal syndrome. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.787209.
Behavior of nymphs and adults of the black-legged tick Ixodes scapularis and the lone star tick Ambylomma americanum in response to thermal stimuli Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Otalora-Luna, F., Dickens, J., Brinkerhoff, J., Li, A.Y. 2022. Behavior of nymphs and adults of the black-legged tick Ixodes scapularis and the lone star tick Ambylomma americanum in response to thermal stimuli. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13020130.
Geotropic, hydrokinetic and random walking differ between sympatric tick species: the deer tick Ixodes scapularis and the lone star tick Ambylomma americanum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Otalora-Luna, F., Dickens, J.C., Brinkerhoff, J., Li, A.Y. 2022. Geotropic, hydrokinetic and random walking differ between sympatric tick species: the deer tick Ixodes scapularis and the lone star tick Ambylomma americanum. Journal of Ethology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-021-00741-y.
Integrated tick management in Guilford, CT: Fipronil-based rodent-targeted bait box deployment configuration and Peromyscus leucopus (Rodentia: cricetidae) abundance drive reduction in tick burdens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linske, M.A., Williams, S.C., Stafford, K.C., Li, A.Y. 2021. Integrated tick management in Guilford, CT: Fipronil-based rodent-targeted bait box deployment configuration and Peromyscus leucopus (Rodentia: cricetidae) abundance drive reduction in tick burdens. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjab200.
Spatial heterogeneity of sympatric tick species and tick-borne pathogens emphasizes the need for surveillance for effective tick control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E.T., Nadolny, R.M., Vinyard, B.T., Eisen, L., Hojgaard, A., Haynes, S., Bowman, L., Casal, C., Li, A.Y. 2021. Spatial heterogeneity of sympatric tick species and tick-borne pathogens emphasizes the need for surveillance for effective tick control. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2021.0027.
Surveillance of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in suburban natural habitats of central Maryland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milholland, M.T., Eisen, L., Nadolny, R.M., Hojgaard, A., Machtinger, E.T., Mullinax, J.M., Li, A.Y. 2021. Surveillance of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in suburban natural habitats of central Maryland. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa291.
Coinfections in ixodes scapularis from white-tailed deer compared to questing ixodes infer facultative mutualism across sites in Maryland, USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milholland, M.T., Xu, G., Rich, S.M., Machtinger, E.T., Mullinax, J.M., Li, A.Y. 2021. Coinfections in ixodes scapularis from white-tailed deer compared to questing ixodes infer facultative mutualism across sites in Maryland, USA. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2020.2644.
A comparative evaluation of northern and southern Ixodes scapularis questing height and hiding behavior in the USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Esteve-Gasent, M.D., Li, A.Y., Medina, R.F. 2020. A comparative evaluation of northern and southern Ixodes scapularis questing height and hiding behavior in the USA. Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003118202000147X.
Trapping white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla: cervidae) in suburbia for study of tick-host interaction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roden-Reynolds, P., Machtinger, E.T., Li, A.Y., Mullinax, J.M. 2020. Trapping white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla: cervidae) in suburbia for study of tick-host interaction. Journal of Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa044
Host distribution and pathogen infection of fleas (Siphonaptera) recovered from small mammals in Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fedele, K., Poh, K.C., Brown, J.E., Jones, A., Durden, L.A., Tiffin, H.S., Pagac, A., Li, A.Y., Machtinger, E.T. 2020. Host distribution and pathogen infection of fleas (Siphonaptera) recovered from small mammals in Pennsylvania. Journal of Vector Ecology. 45(1):32-44.
Tick control bait box use by Peromyscus spp. influenced by habitat placement but raises questions on disease ecology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E., Li, A.Y. 2019. Tick control bait box use by Peromyscus spp. influenced by habitat placement but raises questions on disease ecology. Ecosphere. 10(12:e02972.
Insights into the feeding behaviors and biomechanics of Varroa destructor mites on honey bee pupae using electropentography and histology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, A.Y., Cook, S.C., Sonenshine, D.E., Posada-Florez, F., Egekwu, N., Mowery, J.D., Gulbronson, C.J., Bauchan, G.R. 2019. Insights into the feeding behaviors and biomechanics of Varroa destructor mites on honey bee pupae using electropentography and histology. Journal of Insect Physiology. 119:103950.
Insecticidal and repellent activities of cinnamates against mosquitoes and ticks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Li, A.Y., Tabanca, N., Ali, Z., Khan, I.A. 2019. Insecticidal and repellent activities of cinnamates against mosquitoes and ticks. International Journal of Current Research. 11(09):6814-6818.
Feeding and respiratory gas exchange of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: ixodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landulfo, G.A., Li, A.Y., Lima, A.S., Silva, N.S., Vale, T.L., Costa-Junior, L.M. 2019. Feeding and respiratory gas exchange of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: ixodidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-019-00383-3.
Tick bite risk and tick-borne disease perceptions of school district administrators in the Mid-Atlantic United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E.T., Li, A.Y., Lui, Y. 2019. Tick bite risk and tick-borne disease perceptions of school district administrators in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Journal of School Health. 89:959-968.
AC-DC electropenetrography (EPG) for in-depth studies of feeding and oviposition behaviors Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Backus, E.A., Cervantes, F.A., Guedes, R.N., Li, A.Y., Wayadande, A.C. 2019. AC-DC electropenetrography (EPG) for in-depth studies of feeding and oviposition behaviors. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 112(3):236-248. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saz009.
Better than DEET repellent compounds derived from coconut oil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, J.J., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Brewer, G., Haynes, K., Boxler, D., Baker, P., Wang, D., Wang, C., Li, A.Y., Xue, R., Shen, Y., Wang, F., Agramonte, N.M., Bernier, U.R., Filho, J., Ligia, B., Taylor, D.B., Friesen, K.M. 2018. Better than DEET repellent compounds derived from coconut oil. Nature Scientific Reports. 8:14053. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32373-7.
Development of non-target wildlife exclusion devices for small mammal trap protection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roden-Reynolds, P.I., Hummell, G.F., Machtinger, E.T., Li, A.Y. 2018. Development of non-target wildlife exclusion devices for small mammal trap protection. Wildlife Society Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.905.
Repellency and toxicity of five ant defensive compounds against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E.T., Yang, X., Chen, J., Li, A.Y. 2018. Repellency and toxicity of five ant defensive compounds against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13355-018-0559-7.
Mosquito and tick repellency of two Anthemis essential oils from Saudi Arabia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yusufoglu, H.S., Tabanca, N., Bernier, U.R., Li, A.Y., Salkini, M.A., Alqasoumi, S.I., Demirci, B. 2018. Mosquito and tick repellency of two Anthemis essential oils from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal. 26(6):860-864.
Evaluation of four commercial natural products for repellency and toxicity against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E.T., Li, A.Y. 2017. Evaluation of four commercial natural products for repellency and toxicity against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73:451-460.
Toxicity of selected essential oils, silicone oils, and paraffino oil against the common bed bug, cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zha, C., Wang, C., Li, A.Y. 2017. Toxicity of selected essential oils, silicone oils, and paraffino oil against the common bed bug, cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):170-177.
Repellency and other biological effects of natural substances against the sand fly, Phlebotomus papatasi - (Abstract Only)
Acaricidal efficacies of Lippia gracilis essential oil and its phytochemicals against organophosphate-resistant and susceptible strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Costa-Junior, L.M., Miller, R., Alves, P.B., Blank, A.F., Li, A.Y., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2016. Acaricidal efficacies of Lippia gracilis essential oil and its phytochemicals against organophosphate-resistant and susceptible strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Veterinary Parasitology. 228:60-64.
Essential oil composition of Pimpinella cypria and its insecticidal, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Dermici, B., Nalbantsoy, A., Bernier, U.R., Agramonte, N.M., Ali, A., Li, A.Y., Yalcin, H.T., Gucel, S. 2016. Essential oil composition of Pimpinella cypria and its insecticidal, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activity. Natural Product Communications. 11(10):1531-1534.
Comparison of in vivo and in vitro methods for blood feeding of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denlinger, D.S., Durham, S., Li, A.Y., Lawyer, P.G., Andersen, J.L., Bernhardt, S.A. 2016. Comparison of in vivo and in vitro methods for blood feeding of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) in the laboratory. Journal of Medical Entomology. 53(5):1112-1116.
Neuronal projections from the Haller's organ and palp sensilla to the synganglion of Amblyomma americanum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Borges, L.M., Li, A.Y., Olafson, P.U., Renthal, R., Bauchan, G.R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2016. Neuronal projections from the Haller's organ and palp sensilla to the synganglion of Amblyomma americanum. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinaria. 25(2):217-224.
Translating ecology, physiology, biochemistry and population genetics research to meet the challenge of tick and tick-borne diseases in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Esteve-Gassent, M., Castro-Arellano, I., Feria-Arroyo, T., Patino, R., Li, A.Y., Medina, R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Rodriguez-Vivas, R. 2016. Translating ecology, physiology, biochemistry and population genetics research to meet the challenge of tick and tick-borne diseases in North America. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 92(1):38-64.
Tick-borne Diseases in Animals and USDA Research on Tick Control - (Abstract Only)
Li, A.Y., Guerrero, F., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2015. Tick-borne Diseases in Animals and USDA Research on Tick Control. American Mosquito Control Association. P.38.
Assessment of the geographic distribution of Ornithodoros turicata (Argasidae): climate variation and host diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donaldson, T.G., Perez De Leon, A.A., Li, A.Y., Castro-Arellano, I., Wozniak, E., Boyle, W.K., Hargrove, R., Wilder, H.K., Kim, H.J., Teel, P.D., Lopez, J.E. 2016. Assessment of the geographic distribution of Ornithodoros turicata (Argasidae): climate variation and host diversity. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2:1-19. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0004383.
Evaluation of DEET and eight essential oils for repellency against nymphs of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meng, H., Li, A.Y., Costa Junior, L.M., Castro-Arellano, I., Liu, J. 2015. Evaluation of DEET and eight essential oils for repellency against nymphs of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 68(2):241-249.
Acetylcholinesterase mutations and organophosphate resistance in sand flies and mosquitoes - (Abstract Only)
In vitro membrane feeding of the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) and its use in evaluation of acaricidal compounds - (Abstract Only)
Li, A.Y., Meng, H., Palma, K. 2015. In vitro membrane feeding of the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) and its use in evaluation of acaricidal compounds. Proceedings of Annual AAVP-LIWC-ISEP Joint Conference. P.103.
Investigations into the chemistry and insecticidal activity of euonymus europaeus seed oil and methanol extract - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wanner, J., Tabanca, N., Zehl, M., Jirovetz, L., Schmidt, E., Patschka, A., Ali, A., Estep, A., Becnel, J.J., Li, A.Y., Khanb, I.A. 2015. Investigations into the chemistry and insecticidal activity of euonymus europaeus seed oil and methanol extract. Current Bioactive Compounds. 11(1):13-22.
Baseline susceptibility to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides in two old world sand fly species (diptera: psychodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, A.Y., Perez De Leon, A.A., Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Bast, J.D., Debboum, M. 2015. Baseline susceptibility to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides in two old world sand fly species (diptera: psychodidae). Army Medical Department Journal. p. 3-9.
Acetylcholinesterase 1 in populations of organophosphate-resistant North American strains of the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bendele, K.G., Guerrero, F., Miller, R., Li, A.Y., Barrero, R., Moolhuijzen, P., Black, M., Mccooke, J., Meyer, J., Hill, C., Bellgard, M. 2015. Acetylcholinesterase 1 in populations of organophosphate-resistant North American strains of the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Parasitology Research. 114(8):3027-3040.
Acetylcholinesterase mutations and organophosphate resistance in sand flies and mosquitoes - (Abstract Only)
Soft tick sampling and collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez De Leon, A.A., Showler, A., Kucheryavenko, R.O., Li, A.Y., Kucheryavenko, V., Filatov, S., Teel, P., Mcvey, D.S. 2015. Soft tick sampling and collection. Journal for Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology and Biosafety. 1(2):5-11.
Toxicity and repellency of plant essential oils against the arthropod disease vectors Phlebotomus papatasi and Ixodes scapularis - (Abstract Only)
Li, A.Y., Costa-Junior, L.M., Temeyer, K.B., Chauhan, K.R., Rosario-Cruz, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2015. Toxicity and repellency of plant essential oils against the arthropod disease vectors Phlebotomus papatasi and Ixodes scapularis. Meeting Abstract Book of the 7th International Conference of Biopesticide. P.44..
Scientific and technological exchange between the U.S.A. and the people's republic of China to mitigate the impact of biting and nuisance flies and their associated diseases - (Abstract Only)
Advancing integrated tick management to mitigate burden of tick-borne diseases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez De Leon, A.A., Teel, P.D., Li, A.Y., Ponnusamy, L., Roe, M. 2014. Advancing integrated tick management to mitigate burden of tick-borne diseases. Outlooks on Pest Management. 25(6):382-389.
Acaricide resistance and strategies to mitigate economic impact of the southern cattle fever tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) on livestock production systems in the Americas - (Abstract Only)
Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus resistant to acaricides and ivermectin in cattle farms of Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Vivas, R.I., Perez-Cogollo, L.C., Rosado-Aguilar, J.A., Ojeda-Chi, M.M., Trinidad-Martinez, I., Miller, R., Li, A.Y., Perez De Leon, A.A., Guerrero, F., Klafke, G.M. 2014. Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus resistant to acaricides and ivermectin in cattle farms of Mexico. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology. 23(2):113-122.
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of cypermethrin, amitraz, and piperonyl butoxide mixtures for the control of resistant Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Mexican tropics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Vivas, I.R., Li, A.Y., Ojeda-Chi, M.M., Trinidad-Martinez, I., Rosado-Aguilar, J.A., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2013. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of cypermethrin, amitraz, and piperonyl butoxide mixtures for the control of resistant Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Mexican tropics. Veterinary Parasitology. 197:288-296.
Acaricide Resistance in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: Impact on Agro-Biosecurity and Cattle Trade between Mexico and the United States of America - (Proceedings)
Expression and Biochemical Properties of a Recombinant Acetylcholinesterase 1 of the Sand Fly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) Insensitive to Organophosphate Inhibition - (Abstract Only)
Functional and Pharmacological Characterization of a Tyramine Receptor from the Southern Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus microplus - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of insecticides and repellents for the control of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi to protect deployed U.S. Military personnel - (Abstract Only)
Inhibitor Profile of bis(n)-tacrines and N-methylcarbamates on Acetylcholinesterase from Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and Phlebotomus papatasi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Swale, D.R., Tong, F., Temeyer, K.B., Li, A.Y., Lam, P., Totrov, M.M., Carlier, P.R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Bloomquist, J.R. 2013. Inhibitor profile of bis(n)-tacrines and N-methylcarbamates on acetylcholinesterase from Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and Phlebotomus papatasi. Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 106:85-92.
Mitigation of Resistance Through Mixtures of Traditional Pesticides, Anti-tick Vaccines, and New Acaricides Developed by the Pharmaceutical Industry - (Proceedings)
Miller, R., Li, A.Y., Rodriguez-Vivas, R.I., Guerrero, F., Perez de Leon, A.A. 2012. Mitigation of Resistance Through Mixtures of Traditional Pesticides, Anti-tick Vaccines, and New Acaricides Developed by the Pharmaceutical Industry. In: Scientific Committee of the VII International Seminar in Animal Parasitology. 1:120-129.
USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory Tick & Biting Fly Research Unit scientific update - (Other)
INVOLVEMENT OF ESTERASES IN DIAZINON RESISTANCE AND BIPHASIC EFFECTS OF PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE ON DIAZINON TOXICITY TO HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS IRRITANS (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, A.Y., Guerrero, F.D., Pruett, J.H. 2007. Involvement of esterases in diazinon resistance and biphasic effects of piperonyl butoxide on diazinon toxicity to Haematobia irritans irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 87:147-155
SOLUBLE PROTEINS INDUCED BY ORGANOPHOSPHATE EXPOSURE IN THE OP-SUSCEPTIBLE AND -RESISTANT STRAINS OF THE SOUTHER CATTLE TICK - (Proceedings)
GUERRERO, F., LI, A.Y. 2003 MARCH 24-30. SOLUBLE PROTEINS INDUCED BY ORGANOPHOSPHATE EXPOSURE IN THE OP-SUSCEPTIBLE AND -RESISTANT STRAINS OF THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK. PRESENTATION AT THE KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA, KEYSTONE, CO.
DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF AMITRAZ RESISTANCE IN THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK, BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LI, A.Y., DAVEY, R.B., MILLER, R., GEORGE, J.E. DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF AMITRAZ RESISTANCE IN THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK, BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2004. v. 41. p. 193-200.
MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL DIAGNOSIS OF ESTERASE-MEDIATED PYRETHROID RESISTANCE IN A MEXICAN STRAIN OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GUERRERO, F., PRUETT JR., J.H., LI, A.Y. MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL DIAGNOSIS OF ESTERASE-MEDICATED PYRETHROID RESISTANCE IN A MEXICAN STRAIN OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI:IXODIDAE). EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY. 2002. v. 28. p. 257-264.
MEMBRANE PROTEINS INDUCED BY ORGANOPHOSPHATE EXPOSURE IN OP-SUSCEPTIBLE AND -RESISTANT STRAINS OF THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK - (Proceedings)
GUERRERO, F., LI, A.Y., UNTALAN, P.M. 2003 APRIL 8-11. MEMBRANE PROTEINS INDUCED BY ORGANOPHOSPHATE EXPOSURE IN OP-SUSCEPTIBLE AND -RESISTANT STRAINS OF THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK. PRESENTED AT THE 78TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHWESTERN AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN (SWARM) DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS). TULSA, OKLAHOMA.
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS OF PYRETHROID RESISTANCE IN MEXICAN STRAINS OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GUERRERO, F., LI, A.Y., HERNANDEZ, R. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS OF PYRETHROID RESISTANCE IN MEXICAN STRAINS OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2002. v. 39. p. 770-776.
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