Research Project: Cattle Fever Tick Control and Eradication

Location: Livestock Arthropod Pests Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leal-Galvan, B., Harvey, C., Thomas, D.B., Saelao, P., Oliva Chavez, A. 2022. A method for the isolation of miRNAs from tick ex vivo salivary gland cultures and extracellular vesicles. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). https://doi.org/10.3791/63618.

Enhanced biosurveillance of high-consequence invasive pests: southern cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, on livestock and wildlife - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Grant, W.E., Teel, P.D., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Enhanced biosurveillance of high-consequence invasive pests: southern cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, on livestock and wildlife. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04366-x.

Sequence and transcript expression of the super-kdr locus of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Domingues, L.N., Solis, G.D., Bendele, K.G., Perez De Leon, A.A., Guerrero, F. 2020. Sequence and transcript expression of the super-kdr locus of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12442.

Terpenes on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: Acaricidal activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cardoso, A., Guimaraes Dos Santos, E.G., Da Silva Lima, A., Temeyer, K.B., Perez De Leon, A.A., Costa-Junior, L.M., Dos Santos Soares, A.M. 2020. Terpenes on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: Acaricidal activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109090.

Terpenes on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: Acaricidal activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dos Santos, C., Guimaraes, D., Da Silva, L., Temeyer, K.B., Perez De Leon, A.A., Costa-Junior, L.M., Dos Santos, S. 2020. Terpenes on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: Acaricidal activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Veterinary Parasitology. 280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109090.

Tracking the increase of acaricide resistance in an invasive population of cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), and implementation of real-time PCR assays to rapidly genotype resistance mutations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, D.B., Klafke, G., Busch, J.D., Olafson, P.U., Miller, R., Mosqueda, J., Stone, N., Scoles, G.A., Wagner, D., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Tracking the increase of acaricide resistance in an invasive population of cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae), and implementation of real-time PCR assays to rapidly genotype resistance mutations. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 113(4):298-309. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saz053.

High rate of sex chromosome turnover in muscid flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meisel, R.P., Olafson, P.U., Guerrero, F., Konganti, K., Benoit, J.B. 2020. High rate of sex chromosome turnover in muscid flies. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 10(4):1341-1352. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.119.400923.

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) larvae collected from vegetation in the coastal wildlife corridor of southern Texas and research solutions for integrated eradication - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osbrink, W.L., Showler, A., Abrigo, V., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) larvae collected from vegetation in the coastal wildlife corridor of southern Texas and research solutions for integrated eradication. Journal of Medical Entomology. 57(4):1305–1309. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa002.

Evidence of acaricide resistance in different life stages of Amblyomma mixtum and Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) collected from the same farm in the state of Veracruz, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souza Higa, L., Barradas Pina, F., Rodrigues, V., Valerio Garcia, M., Romero Salas, D., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Cavalcante Barros, J., Andreotti, R. 2020. Evidence of acaricide resistance in different life stages of Amblyomma mixtum and Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) collected from the same farm in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104837.

Comparative vector competence of the Afrotropical soft tick Ornithodoros moubata and Palearctic species, O. erraticus and O. verrucosus, for African Swine Fever virus strains circulating in Eurasia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pereiria De Oliveira, R., Hutet, E., Paboeuf, F., Duhayon, M., Boinas, F., Perez De Leon, A.A., Filatov, S., Vial, L., Le Potier, M. 2019. Comparative vector competence of the Afrotropical soft tick Ornithodoros moubata and Palearctic species, O. erraticus and O. verrucosus, for African Swine Fever virus strains circulating in Eurasia. PLoS One. 14(11):e0225657. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225657.

Resistance profile of the cattle-fever tick Rhipicephalus microplus to acaricides in a farm from Arauca, Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Agricultural and environmental weeds of south Texas and their management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soti, P., Goolsby, J., Racelis, A. 2020. Agricultural and environmental weeds of south Texas and their management. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 71:1-11.

The Pacific Biosciences de novo assembled genome from a parthenogenetic New Zealand wild population of the longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann, 1901 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guerrero, F., Bendele, K.G., Ghaffari, N., Guhlin, J., Gedye, K.R., Lawrence, K.E., Dearden, P.K., Harrop, T.W., Heath, A.C., Lun, Y., Metz, R.P., Teel, P., Perez De Leon, A.A., Biggs, P.J., Pomroy, W.E., Johnson, C.P., Blood, P.D., Bellgard, S.E., Tompkins, D.M. 2019. The Pacific Biosciences de novo assembled genome from a parthenogenetic New Zealand wild population of the longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann, 1901. Data in Brief. 27:104602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104602.

Humoral immune response of pigs, Sus scrofa domesticus upon repeated exposure to blood-feeding by Ornithodoros turicata Duges (Ixodida: Argasidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H.J., Krishnavajhala, A., Armstrong, B.A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Filatov, S., Teele, P.D., Lopez, J.E. 2019. Humoral immune response of pigs, Sus scrofa domesticus upon repeated exposure to blood-feeding by Ornithodoros turicata Duges (Ixodida: Argasidae). Parasites & Vectors. 13:66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3931-8.

Effects of silica based CimeXa and Drione dusts against lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.)(Ixodida: Ixodidae), on cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2019. Effects of silica based CimeXa and Drione dusts against lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.)(Ixodida: Ixodidae), on cattle. Journal of Medical Entomology. 57(2):485-492. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz180.

Tick burden and tick species prevalence in small ruminants of different agencies of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Pakistan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, A., Mitchell, R.D., Ali Shah, S., Nasreen, N., Niaz, S., Ayaz, S., Naeem, H., Khan, L., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Tick burden and tick species prevalence in small ruminants of different agencies of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Pakistan. International Journal of Acarology. 45(6-7):374-380. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2019.1663930.

Grasses as suitable targets for classical weed biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutton, G., Canavan, K., Day, M., Den, B., Goolsby, J., Cristofaro, M., McConnachie, A., Patterson, I. 2019. Grasses as suitable targets for classical weed biological control. Biocontrol. 64:605-622. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-019-09968-8.

Incidence of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and its parasitoid, Ixodiphagus hookeri on dogs in South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasquez, A., Goolsby, J., Vacek, A.T., Racelis, A.E., Kariyat, R.R. 2019. Incidence of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and its parasitoid, Ixodiphagus hookeri on dogs in South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 70:6-10.

Acaricidal efficacy of Calotropis procera (Asclepiadaceae) and Taraxacum officinale (Asteraceae) against Rhipicephalus microplus from Mardan, Pakistan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, A., Nasreen, N.A., Niaz, S., Ayaz, S., Naeem, H., Muhammad, I., Said, F., Mitchell, R.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Snehil, G., Kumar, S. 2019. Acaricidal efficacy of Calotropis procera (Asclepiadaceae) and Taraxacum officinale (Asteraceae) against Rhipicephalus microplus from Mardan, Pakistan. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 78(4):595-608. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-019-00406-z.

Field impacts of the arundo scale, Rhizaspidiotus donacis (Homoptera: Diaspididae) on Arundo donax on the Rio Grande - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Moran, P.J. 2019. Field impacts of the arundo scale, Rhizaspidiotus donacis (Homoptera: Diaspididae) on Arundo donax on the Rio Grande. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 70:11-16.

Alternative treatments for southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested white-tailed deer hides - (Abstract Only)
Klafke, G.M., Miller, R., Thomas, D.B., Bonilla, D., Hasel, H., Duhaime, R., Pike, C., Lansford, T., Schwartz, A., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Alternative treatments for southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested white-tailed deer hides. World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. 2019:311.

Characterization of voltage sensitive sodium channel gene of Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae), a new invasive tick species in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Klafke, G.M., Tidwell, J.P., Miller, R., Fonseca, D., Bonilla, D.L., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Characterization of voltage sensitive sodium channel gene of Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae), a new invasive tick species in the United States. World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. 2019:23.

Impacts of various long-term insecticide treatment regimes on skdr and kdr pyrethroid resistance alleles in horn fly field populations - (Abstract Only)

Development of a remotely activated field sprayer and evaluation of temperature and aeration on the longevity of Steinernema riobrave entomopathogenic nematodes for treatment of cattle fever tick infested nilgai - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Cantu, D., Racelis, A., Vasquez, A., Hoffmann, W.C., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Hinojosa, J., Bonilla, D., Ellis, D., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Development of a remotely activated field sprayer and evaluation of temperature and aeration on the longevity of Steinernema riobrave entomopathogenic nematodes for treatment of cattle fever tick infested nilgai. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 70:1-5.

Mexican rice borer control tactics in United States sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A. 2019. Mexican rice borer control tactics in United States sugarcane. Insect Science. 10(6):160. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10060160.

Range-wide population genomics of the Mexican fruit fly: Toward development of pathway analysis tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dupuis, J., Ruiz, R., Barr, N., Thomas, D.B., Geib, S.M. 2019. Range-wide population genomics of the Mexican fruit fly: Toward development of pathway analysis tools. Evolutionary Applications. 12(8):1641-1660. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12824.

Seroprevalence of Anaplasma spp. among sheep and goats in Charsadda District, Pakistan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, A., Nasreen, N., Mitchell III, R.D., Niaz, S., Ayaz, S., Khattak, I., Naeem, H., Perez De Leon, A.A., Zaman, M.A. 2019. Seroprevalence of Anaplasma spp. among sheep and goats in Charsadda District, Pakistan. Small Ruminant Research. 176:5-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.05.008.

Vitellogenin receptor as a target for tick control: a mini-review - (Review Article)
Mitchell, R., Sonenshine, D.E., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Vitellogenin receptor as a target for tick control: a mini-review. Frontiers in Physiology. Volume 10: Article 618. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00618.

TickPath Layerplex: adaptation of a real-time PCR methodology for the simultaneous detection and molecular surveillance of tick-borne pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Modarelli, J.J., Ferro, P.J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Esteve-Gasent, M.D. 2019. TickPath Layerplex: adaptation of a real-time PCR methodology for the simultaneous detection and molecular surveillance of tick-borne pathogens. Scientific Reports. 9:6950. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-43424-y.

Efficacy of novaluron + pyriproxyfen (Tekko Pro) insect growth regulators against Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae), Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Donahue, W.A., Harlien, J.L., Donahue, M., Vinson, B. 2019. Efficacy of novaluron + pyriproxyfen (Tekko Pro) insect growth regulators against Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae), Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Journal of Medical Entomology. 56(5):1338-1345. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz075.

Simulation tools for assessment of tick suppression treatments of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus on non-lactating dairy cattle in Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Teel, P.D., Grant, W.E., Soltero, F., Urdaz, J., Perez-Ramirez, A.E., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Simulation tools for assessment of tick suppression treatments of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus on non-lactating dairy cattle in Puerto Rico. Parasites & Vectors. 12:185. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3443-6.

Efficacy of white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) treatment for cattle fever ticks in southern Texas, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Currie, C., Hewitt, D., Ortega-S, A., Schuster, G., Campbell, T., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Efficacy of white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) treatment for cattle fever ticks in southern Texas, USA. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 56(3):588-596. https://doi.org/10.7589/2015-11-304.

Ticks infesting white-tailed deer in South Texas - (Other)

High-resolution melt (HRM) analysis for detection of SNPs associated with pyrethroid resistance in the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klafke, G.M., Miller, R., Tidwell, J.P., Thomas, D.B., Sanchez, D., Feria Arroyo, T.P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. High-resolution melt (HRM) analysis for detection of SNPs associated with pyrethroid resistance in the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). International Journal for Parasitology: Drug and Drug Resistance. 9:100-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpddr.2019.03.001.

Integration of cotton plant resistance with selected organic boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) control tactics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campos, K.L., Alves De Araujo, T., Showler, A., Luz, C.E., Da Silva, W.B., De Figueiredo, C., Torres, J.B., Bastos, C.S. 2019. Integration of cotton plant resistance with selected organic boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) control tactics. Journal of Agricultural Science. 11(5). https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v11n5p1.

The prevalence of Leptospira among invasive small mammals on Puerto Rican cattle farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Benavidez, K.M., Guerra, T., Torres, M., Rodriguez, D., Veech, J., Hahn, D., Miller, R., Soltero, F., Perez Ramirez, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Castro-Arellano, I. 2019. The prevalence of Leptospira among invasive small mammals on Puerto Rican cattle farms. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 13(5):e0007236. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007236.

Nilgai antelope behavior and movement: Implications for cattle fever tick eradication - (Proceedings)
Zoromski, L.D., Deyoung, R.W., Goolsby, J., Foley, A., Ortega-S, J.A., Hewitt, D.G., Campbell, T.A. 2019. Nilgai antelope behavior and movement: Implications for cattle fever tick eradication. The Wildlife Society. p. 123.

Effects of laboratory grade limonene and a commercial limonene-based insecticide on Haematobia irritans irritans (L.) (Muscidae: Diptera): deterrence, mortality, and reproduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Effects of laboratory grade limonene and a commercial limonene-based insecticide on Haematobia irritans irritans (L.) (Muscidae: Diptera): deterrence, mortality, and reproduction. Journal of Medical Entomology. 56(4):1064-1070. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz020.

Relationships of salinity, relative humidity, mud flat fiddler crabs, ants, and sea ox-eye daisy with ixodid distribution and egg survival on the South Texas coastal plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Osbrink, W.L., Abrigo, V., Phillips, P. 2019. Relationships of salinity, relative humidity, mud flat fiddler crabs, ants, and sea ox-eye daisy with ixodid distribution and egg survival on the South Texas coastal plains. Environmental Entomology. 48(3):733-746. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz034.

Comparative efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against multi-acaricide resistant strain of cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Singh, N.K., Shapiro, D.I., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Comparative efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against multi-acaricide resistant strain of cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 44:143-153. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.044.0116.

Establishment of Arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana, at Big Bend National Park - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., McKinney, B., Larson, D., Bennett, J. 2019. Establishment of Arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana, at Big Bend National Park. Southwestern Entomologist. 44(1):321-322. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.044.0134.

Molecular detection of rickettsial tick-borne agents in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus yucatanensis), mazama deer (Mazama temama), and the ticks they host in Yucatan, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ojeda, M., Rodriguez-Vivas, R., Esteve-Gassent, M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Modarelli, J., Sandra, V. 2019. Molecular detection of rickettsial tick-borne agents in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus yucatanensis), mazama deer (Mazama temama), and the ticks they host in Yucatan, Mexico. Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 10(2):365-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.11.018.

Multistate infestation of an exotic disease vector tick Haemaphysalis longicornis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beard, B.C., Occi, J., Bonilla, D.L., Egizi, A.M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Fonseca, D.M., Mertins, J.W., Backenson, B., Bajwa, W., Barbarin, A.M., Bertone, M., Brown, J., Connally, N.P., Connell, N., Falco, R., Foust, E., James, A.M., Krell, R., Lahmers, K., Lewis, N., Little, S.E., Maillard, J., Moore, Z., Neault, M., Randall, A.R., Ruder, M.G., Saleh, M.N., Schappach, B., Schreoder, B.A., Seraphin, L., Wehtje, M., Williams, C., Wormser, G.P., Yabsley, M.J., Halperin, W. 2018. Multistate infestation of an exotic disease vector tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports. 67:1310-1313. http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6747a3.

Occurrence of Amblyomma mixtum on the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Romero-Salas, D., Sanchez-Montes, S., Barradas-Pina, F.T., Rosas-Saito, G., Cruz-Romero, A., Ibarra-Priego, N., Becker, I., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Occurrence of Amblyomma mixtum on the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Mexico. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife. 7(3):405-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.10.005.

Lethal and repellent effects of the botanical p-anisaldehyde on Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2018. Lethal and repellent effects of the botanical p-anisaldehyde on Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112:485-493. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy351.

Desert locust control: The effectiveness of proactive interventions and the goal of outbreak prevention - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A. 2019. Desert locust control: The effectiveness of proactive interventions and the goal of outbreak prevention. American Entomologist. 65(3):180-191. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmz020.

Argasid and ixodid systematics: Implications for soft tick evolution and systematics, with a new argasid tick species list - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Genetic structure analysis of Amblyomma mixtum populations in Veracruz State, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suitability of grasses as targets for biological control - (Proceedings)
Goolsby, J., Cristofaro, M., Paterson, I. 2019. Suitability of grasses as targets for biological control. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. p. 301.

Integration of mechanical topping methods to accelerate biological control of Arundo donax - (Proceedings)
Goolsby, J., Racelis, A., Moran, P.J., Kirk, A., Kashefi, J., Smith, L., Bon, M., Lacewell, R., Vacek, A., Martinez-Jimenez, M., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2019. Integration of mechanical topping methods to accelerate biological control of Arundo donax. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. p. 290.

Lethal effects of silica-based CimeXa and kaolin-based Surround dusts against ixodid tick (Acari: Ixodidae) eggs, larvae, and nymphs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Osbrink, W.L., Muniz, E., Caesar, R., Abrigo, V. 2018. Lethal effects of silica-based CimeXa and kaolin-based Surround dusts against ixodid tick (Acari: Ixodidae) eggs, larvae, and nymphs. Journal of Medical Entomology. 56:215-221. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjy152.

Ticks infesting dogs in rural communities of Yucatan, Mexico and molecular diagnosis of rickettsial infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ojeda-Chi, M.M., Rodriguez-Vivas, R.U., Esteve-Gasent, M.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Modarelli, J.J., Villegas-Perez, S.L. 2018. Ticks infesting dogs in rural communities of Yucatan, Mexico and molecular diagnosis of rickettsial infection. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2018:1-9.

AntiSense Oligos (ASO): Advanced RNA silencing technology to reduce pathogens and ectoparasites of livestock - (Abstract Only)

The arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana, does not control giant river reed, Arundo donax, in Texas, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Osbrink, W.L. 2018. The arundo wasp, Tetramesa romana, does not control giant river reed, Arundo donax, in Texas, USA. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 166(11-12):883-893. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12732.

Densities of the Arundo Wasp, Tetramesa Romana (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) across its native range in Mediterranean Europe and introduced ranges in North America and Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Madeline, M., Goolsby, J., Vacek, A.T., Kirk, A., Moran, P.J., Cortes, E., Cristofaro, M., Bownes, A., Mastoras, A., Kashefi, J. 2018. Densities of the Arundo Wasp, Tetramesa Romana (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) across its native range in Mediterranean Europe and introduced ranges in North America and Africa. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 28(8):772-785.

Tracking ticks: 100+ years of monitoring cattle fever tick infestations in Texas - (Abstract Only)

Treatment of cattle with Steinernema riobrave and Heterorhabditis floridensis for control of the Southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (=Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Singh, N.K., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Miller, R., Moran, P.J., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Treatment of cattle with Steinernema riobrave and Heterorhabditis floridensis for control of the Southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (=Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 43:295-302.

Higher beetle diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osbrink, W.L., Thomas, D.B., Goolsby, J., Showler, A., Leal, B. 2018. Higher beetle diversity in native vegetation than in stands of the invasive arundo, Arundo donax L., along the Rio Grande basin in Texas, U.S.A.. Journal of Insect Science. 18: 1-10.

Cluster size influence on the survivability of Rhipicephalus Boophilus microplus larvae under low relative humidity stress - (Other)

Detection of tick mediated host stress in bovine feces by the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus - (Other)

Biotic and abiotic factors influencing infestation levels of the arundo leafminer, Lasioptera donacis, in its native range in Mediterranean Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, M., Goolsby, J., Vacek, A.T., Mastoras, A., Kashefi, J., Chaskopoulou, A., Smith, L., Badillo, I., Reilly, F.J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Racelis, A. 2018. Biotic and abiotic factors influencing infestation levels of the arundo leafminer, Lasioptera donacis, in its native range in Mediterranean Europe. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 69:8-18.

Tick vector and disease pathogen surveillance of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in Southeastern Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olafson, P.U., Thomas, D.B., May, M.A., Buckmeier, B.G., Duhaime, R.A. 2016. Tick vector and disease pathogen surveillance of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in Southeastern Texas. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 79:1135-1142. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-15-414.

Efficient method for extracting DNA of parasites causing bovine babesiosis from tick vectors - (Other)

The ventral receptacle compression technique as an adjunct to scoring mated status in fruit flies of economic importance - (Other)

Seroepidemiology of bovine herpes virus-1 infection in water buffaloes from Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero-Salas, D., Cruz-Romero, A., Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Ibarra-Priego, N., Barradas-Pina, F.T., Nogueira-Domingues, L., Castro-Arellano, I., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Seroepidemiology of bovine herpes virus-1 infection in water buffaloes from Mexico. Tropical Biomedicine. 35(2):541-552.

Molting site fidelity accounts for colony elimination of the Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by chitin synthesis inhibitor baits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kakkar, G., Osbrink, W.L., Su, N. 2018. Molting site fidelity accounts for colony elimination of the Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by chitin synthesis inhibitor baits. Nature Scientific Reports. 8:1259.

Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lohmeyer, K.H., May, M.A., Thomas, D.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update. Journal of Medical Entomology. 55(3):515-522. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjy004.

Effect of immersion time on efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against engorged females of Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, N., Goolsby, J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Setamou, M., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Effect of immersion time on efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against engorged females of Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 43(1):19-28. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.043.0120.

Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) against engorged females of the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, N., Goolsby, J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Miller, R., Thomas, D.B., Klafke, G., Tidwell, J.P., Racelis, A., Grewal, P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) against engorged females of the cattle fever tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 43(1):1-17. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.043.0119.

Spatial distribution of nilgai antelope latrines: Implications for control of cattle fever ticks. - (Abstract Only)
Zoromski, L., Deyong, R.W., Goolsby, J., Foley, A.M., Ortega, A., Hewitt, D. 2018. Spatial distribution of nilgai antelope latrines: Implications for control of cattle fever ticks.. The Wildlife Society. p. 21.

Catalogue of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) of North America - (Monograph)
Bousquet, Y., Thomas, D.B., Bouchard, P., Smith, A., Aalbu, R., Johnston, A., Steiner, W. 2018. Catalogue of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) of North America. ZooKeys. 728:1-455.

In-vitro efficacy of a botanical acaricide and its active ingredients against larvae of susceptible and acaricide-resistant strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, N.K., Miller, R., Klafke, G., Goolsby, J., Thomas, D.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. In-vitro efficacy of a botanical acaricide and its active ingredients against larvae of susceptible and acaricide-resistant strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae). Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 9(2):201-206.

Integrated tick management: challenges and opportunities to mitigate tick-borne disease burden - (Proceedings)
Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Integrated tick management: challenges and opportunities to mitigate tick-borne disease burden. Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias. 30(Supl):280-285.

African swine fever research in Ukraine: Spatio-temporal epidemiological analysis and exploratory risk mapping of outbreaks - (Abstract Only)

Seroepidemiology of infection with Neospora caninum, Leptospira, and bovine herpesvirus type 1 in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Veracruz State, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Life cycle of Amblyomma mixtum (Acari: Ixodidae) parasitizing different hosts under laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barradas Piña, F., Da Silva Rodrigues, V., De Oliveria Souza Hi, L., Valério Garcia, M., Cavalcante Barros, J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Andreotti, R. 2017. Life cycle of Amblyomma mixtum (Acari: Ixodidae) parasitizing different hosts under laboratory conditions. Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-017-0178-y.

Immunological control of ticks and tick-borne diseases that impact cattle health and production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Almazán, A., Aguilar Tipacamu, G., Rodríguez, S., Mosqueda, J., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Immunological control of ticks and tick-borne diseases that impact cattle health and production. Frontiers in Bioscience. 23:1535-1551.

Molt-site fidelity in workers of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kakkar, G., Osbrink, W.L., Mullins, A., Su, N. 2017. Molt-site fidelity in workers of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 110: 1728-1735.

Susceptibility of adult engorged ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) to a native heterorhabditid isolate (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) in Colima, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Molina-Ochoa, J., Galindo-Velasco, E., Rosales-Gutierrez, A., Gonzalez-Ramirez, M., Lezama-Gutierrez, R., Chan-Cupul, W., Skoda, S.R., Ullah, M.I., Foster, J.E. 2018. Susceptibility of adult engorged ticks, Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) to a native heterorhabditid isolate (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) in Colima, Mexico. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 50:767-770. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.2.sc2.

Public-private partnership experience enabling translational research for anti-tick vaccine used in integrated Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and R. annulatus tick eradication in the United States of America - (Book / Chapter)

Role and movement of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in the epizootiology of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in re-infestations along the Texas/Mexico border in south Texas - (Abstract Only)

Public-private partnership experience enabling translational research for anti-tick vaccine used in integrated Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and R. annulatus tick eradication in the United States of America - (Book / Chapter)
Perez De Leon, A.A., Mahan, S., Messenger, M., Ellis, D., Varner, K., Schwartz, A., Baca, D., Andreotti, R., Rodriguez Valle, M., Rosario Cruz, R., Dominguez Garcia, D., Comas Pagan, M., Oliver Canabal, C., Urdaz, J., Collazo Mattei, F., Soltero, F., Guerrero, F., Miller, R. 2018. Public-private partnership experience enabling translational research for anti-tick vaccine used in integrated Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and R. annulatus tick eradication in the United States of America. Book Chapter. 5:275-298.

Functional and morphological analysis of putative chemoreception-related proteins in the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum - (Abstract Only)

Functional and morphological analysis of putative chemoreception-related proteins in the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum - (Abstract Only)

Host range of the European leaf sheath mining midge, Lasioptera donacis Coutin, a biological control of giant reed, Arundo donax - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Vacek, A.T., Salinas, C., Racelis, A.E., Moran, P.J. 2017. Host range of the European leaf sheath mining midge, Lasioptera donacis Coutin, a biological control of giant reed, Arundo donax. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 27(6):781-795.

Molecular biology of amitraz resistance in cattle ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus - (Abstract Only)
Johnsson, N.N., Klafke, G., Corley, S.W., Tidwell, J.P., Berry, C.M., Koh-Tan, H. 2018. Molecular biology of amitraz resistance in cattle ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus. Frontiers in Bioscience. 23:796-810.

Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, (Acari: Ixodidae): potential control on pastures by the application of urea fertilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leal, B., Thomas, D.B., Dearth, R. 2017. Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae): potential control on pastures by the application of urea fertilizer. Veterinary Parasitology. 241:39-42.

Suppression of greasy spot disease caused by Mycosphaerella citri Whiteside on grapefruit trees in an organic orchard using an aqueous organic mixture of composted cornmeal, humic acid, molasses, and fish oil vs vegetable oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A. 2017. Suppression of greasy spot disease caused by Mycosphaerella citri Whiteside on grapefruit trees in an organic orchard using an aqueous organic mixture of composted cornmeal, humic acid, molasses, and fish oil vs vegetable oil. Crop Protection Journal. 99:137-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.05.016.

Foraging distance and population size of juvenile colonies of the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in laboratory extended arenas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Su, N., Osbrink, W.L., Kakkar, G., Mullins, A., Chouvenc, T. 2017. Foraging distance and population size of juvenile colonies of the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in laboratory extended arenas. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(4):1728-1735.

Comparison of chemical attractants against dung beetles and application for rangeland and animal health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Singh, N., Thomas, D.B., Ortega, A., Hewitt, D., Campbell, T., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Comparison of chemical attractants against dung beetles and application for rangeland and animal health. Southwestern Entomologist. 42(2):339-346.

Effects of two commercial neem-based insecticides on lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae): deterrence, mortality, and reproduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Osbrink, W.L., Morris, J., Wargovich, M. 2017. Effects of two commercial neem-based insecticides on lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae): deterrence, mortality, and reproduction. Biopesticides International. 13:1-12.

Botanical compound p-anisaldehyde repels larval lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae), and halts reproduction by gravid adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2018. Botanical compound p-anisaldehyde repels larval lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae), and halts reproduction by gravid adults. Journal of Medical Entomology. 55:200-209. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjx158.

Comparative daily activity patterns of Nilgai, Boselaphus tragocamelus and white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus in South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, N., Goolsby, J., Ortega, A., Hewitt, D., Campbell, T., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Comparative daily activity patterns of Nilgai, Boselaphus tragocamelus and white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus in South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 68:7-12.

Comparison of natural and artificial odor lures for nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in South Texas: developing treatment for cattle fever tick eradication - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goolsby, J., Singh, N., Ortega-S, A., Hewitt, D.G., Campbell, T., Wester, D., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Comparison of natural and artificial odor lures for nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in South Texas: developing treatment for cattle fever tick eradication. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife. 6:100-107.

In vitro repellency of DEET against the ticks Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato and Amblyomma sculptum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferreira, L.L., Oliveira Filho, J.G., Mascarin, G.M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Borges, L. 2017. In vitro repellency of DEET against the ticks Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato and Amblyomma sculptum. Veterinary Parasitology. 239:42-45.

Determination of metabolic resistance mechanisms in pyrethroid-resistant and fipronil-tolerant brown dog ticks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eiden, A., Kaufman, P., Oi, F., Dark, M., Bloomquist, J., Miller, R. 2017. Determination of metabolic resistance mechanisms in pyrethroid-resistant and fipronil-tolerant brown dog ticks. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 31:243-251.

Introduction, establishment and dispersal in Mexico of the wasp Tetramesa romana, biological control agent of the giant reed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinez Jimenez, M., Goolsby, J., Racelis, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Negrete Arroyos, D. 2017. Introduction, establishment and dispersal in Mexico of the wasp Tetramesa romana, biological control agent of the giant reed. Southwestern Entomologist. 42(2):427-434.

Mutation in the sodium channel gene corresponds with phenotypic resistance of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae) to pyrethroids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klafke, G.M., Miller, R., Tidwell, J.P., Barreto, R., Guerrero, F., Kaufman, P., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. Mutation in the sodium channel gene corresponds with phenotypic resistance of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae) to pyrethroids. Journal of Medical Entomology. 54(6):1639-1642.

Biological control of two sugarcane stalk borers in the United States - (Book / Chapter)
Showler, A. 2018. Biological control of two sugarcane stalk borers in the United States. In: Singh, P., Tiwari, A.K. Sustainable Sugarcane Production. 1st Edition. New York: Apple Academic Press. Book Chapter. 10:241-263.

Biological control of cattle fever ticks - (Abstract Only)

Acaricidal efficacy of Essentria® IC-3 and its active ingredients against acaricide resistant and susceptible strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Abstract Only)

Response of the Formosan subterranean termite to neighboring con-specific populations after baiting with Noviflumuron - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bernard, S., Osbrink, W.L., Su, N. 2017. Response of the Formosan subterranean termite to neighboring con-specific populations after baiting with Noviflumuron. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110:575-583.

Imaging of Borrelia turicatae producing the green fluorescent protein reveals persistent colonization of the Ornithodoros turicata midgut and salivary glands from nymphal acquisition through transmission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilder, H.K., Krishnavajhala, A., Boyle, W.K., Damania, A., Thornton, J.A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Teel, P.D., Lopez, J.E. 2017. Imaging of Borrelia turicatae producing the green fluorescent protein reveals persistent colonization of the Ornithodoros turicata midgut and salivary glands from nymphal acquisition through transmission. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 83(5):2503-2516.

First documentation of ivermectin resistance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Vivas, R.I., Ojeda-Chi, M., Trinidad-Martinez, I., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2017. First documentation of ivermectin resistance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae). Veterinary Parasitology. 233:9-13.

Blood feeding of Ornithodoros turicata larvae using an artificial membrane system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H., Filatov, S., Lopez, J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Teel, P. 2018. Blood feeding of Ornithodoros turicata larvae using an artificial membrane system. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 31(s):230-233.

Heterogeneous distribution of castes/instars and behaviors in the nest of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, H., Chouvenc, T., Osbrink, W.L., Su, N. 2016. Heterogeneous distribution of castes/instars and behaviors in the nest of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki. Insectes Sociaux. 64:103-112.

Brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, infestation ofsusceptible dog hosts is reduced by slow release of semiochemicalsfrom a less susceptible host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Research and development of anti-tick vaccines for use in Texas and Puerto Rico Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus control programs - (Abstract Only)

Simulated interactions of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), climate variation and habitat heterogeneity on southern cattle tick (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) eradication methods in South Texas, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temporal assessment of molting in workers of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kakkar, G., Chouvenc, T., Osbrink, W.L., Su, N. 2016. Temporal assessment of molting in workers of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109:2175-2181.

Integrated control of the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, in Puerto Rico using new and alternative products - (Abstract Only)

The chemosensory appendage proteome of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) reveals putative odorant-binding and other chemoreception-related proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renthal, R., Maghnani, L., Bernal, S., Qu, Y., Griffith, W., Lohmeyer, K.H., Guerrero, F., Borges, L., Perez de Leon, A.A. 2016. The chemosensory appendage proteome of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) reveals putative odorant-binding and other chemoreception-related proteins. Insect Science. 00:1-13.

Pseudocromata, a new genus of Ochlerini based on a new species from Ecuador (Discocephalinae: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ortega-Leon, G., Thomas, D.B. 2016. Pseudocromata, a new genus of Ochlerini based on a new species from Ecuador (Discocephalinae: Pentatomidae). Zootaxa. 4137:286-290.

In vitro and in vivo effect of Citrus limon essential oil against sarcoptic mange in rabbits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aboelhadid, S.M., Mahrous, L.N., Hashem, S.A., Abdel-Kafy, E.M., Miller, R. 2016. In vitro and in vivo effect of Citrus limon essential oil against sarcoptic mange in rabbits. Parasitology Research. 115:3013-3020.

Ch. 7: Food Safety, Nutrition, and Distribution - (Book / Chapter)
Ziska, L., A. Crimmins, A. Auclair, S. DeGrasse, J.F. Garofalo, A.S. Khan, I. Loladze, A.A. Pérez de León, A. Showler, J. Thurston, and I. Walls, 2016: Ch. 7: Food Safety, Nutrition, and Distribution. In: Basu, R., English, P. et al., editors. The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment. Washington, D.C.: Global Change Research Program. 189–216. doi:10.7930/J0ZP4417

Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gomes Oliveira Filho, J., Sarria, A.F., Ferreira, L., Caulfield, J.C., Powers, S.J., Pickett, J.A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Birkett, M.A., Borges, L. 2016. Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris. The Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Applications. 1022:64-69.

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.

Cattle tick vaccine researchers join forces in CATVAC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schetters, T., Bishop, R., Crampton, M., Kopacek, P., Lew-Tabor, A., Maritz-Olivier, C., Miller, R., Mosqueda, J., Patarroyo, J., Rodriguez-Valle, M., Scoles, G.A., De La Fuente, J. 2016. Cattle tick vaccine researchers join forces in CATVAC. Parasites & Vectors. 9:105.

Modern advances in sustainable tick control - (Abstract Only)

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium in small ruminants from Veracruz, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero-Salas, D., Alvarado-Esquivel, C., Crus-Romero, A., Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Ibara-Priego, N., Perez De Leon, A.A., Hernandez-Tinoco, J. 2016. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium in small ruminants from Veracruz, Mexico. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research. 12:14-19.

Social interactions in the central nest of Coptotermes formosanus juvenile colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, H., Chouvenc, T., Osbrink, W.L., Su, N. 2016. Social interactions in the central nest of Coptotermes formosanus juvenile colonies. Insectes Sociaux. 63:279-290.

Molecular and serological detection of Babesia bovis- and Babesiabigemina-infection in bovines and water buffaloes raised jointly in anendemic field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero-Salas, D., Mira, A., Mosqueda, J., Garcia-Vazquez, Z., Perez De Leon, A.A., Florin-Christensen, M., Schnittger, L. 2016. Molecular and serological detection of Babesia bovis- and Babesiabigemina-infection in bovines and water buffaloes raised jointly in anendemic field. Veterinary Parasitology. 217:101-107.

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.

Knockdown and lethal effects of eight commercial nonconventional and two pyrethroid insecticides against moderately permethrin-resistant adult bed bugs, Cimex lectularius (L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donahue, W.A., Showler, A., Donahue, M., Vinson, B., Osbrink, W.L. 2016. Knockdown and lethal effects of eight commercial nonconventional and two pyrethroid insecticides against moderately permethrin-resistant adult bed bugs, Cimex lectularius (L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Biopesticides International . 11:108-117.

Ticks collected from humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in Yucatan, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Vivas, I., Apanaskevich, D., Ojeda-Chi, M., Trinidad-Martinez, I., Reyes-Novelo, E., Esteve-Gassent, M., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2016. Ticks collected from humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in Yucatan, Mexico. Veterinary Parasitology. 215:106-113.

Potential economic impact assessment for cattle parasites in Mexico review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Vivas, R.I., Grisi, L., Perez De Leon, A.A., Silva Villela, H., Torres-Acosta, J.F., Sanchez, H.F., Romero Salas, D., Rosario Cruz, R., Saldierna, F., Garcia Carrasco, D. 2017. Potential economic impact assessment for cattle parasites in Mexico review. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias. 8(1):61-74.

Status of Nilgai antelope as a host of cattle fever tick (Boophilus microplus) and Babesiosis - (Abstract Only)

Research project for integrated control of the southern cattle fever tick in Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)

Ticks and the Mammalian Meat Allergy - (Other)
Olafson, P.U. 2015. Ticks and the Mammalian Meat Allergy. Internet Web Page. http://www.beefresearch.org/cmdocs/beefresearch/safety_fact_sheets/ticks%20and%20the%20mammalian%20meat%20allergy%202.pdf.

Potential economic impact of parasites on the cattle industry of Mexico - (Abstract Only)

African swine fever: background, present time and prospects - (Book / Chapter)
Stegniy, M., Gerilovych, I., Buzun, A., Bisiuk, I., Kucheryavenko, R., Filatov, S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Kucheryavenko, V. 2015. African swine fever: background, present time and prospects. Kyiv: ST-Druk. p. 1-237.

Role of Rhipicephalus microplus cheliceral receptors in gustation and host differentiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopes Ferreira, L., Fernandes Soares, S., Gomes De Oliveira, J., Tatielly Oliveira, T., Perez De Leon, A.A., Borges, L. 2015. Role of Rhipicephalus microplus cheliceral receptors in gustation and host differentiation. Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 6:228-233.

Gene's Organ Transcriptome of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus microplus - (Abstract Only)

Genomic approaches for veterinary pest control and eradication - (Abstract Only)

Reduced efficacy of commercial acaricides against populations of resistant cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus from two municipalities of Antioquia, Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez, A., Villar, D., Chaparro, J., Miller, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2015. Reduced efficacy of commercial acaricides against populations of resistant cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus from two municipalities of Antioquia, Colombia. Environmental Health. 8(2):71-80.

Challenges with the southern cattle fever tick in Puerto Rico: Then and now - (Abstract Only)