Research Project: Classical Biological Control of Insect Pests of Crops, Emphasizing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Spotted Wing Drosophila and Tarnished Plant Bug

Location: Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit

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

Trissolcus japonicus foraging behavior: Implications for host preference and classical biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malek, R., Kaser, J.M., Anfora, G., Ciolli, M., Khrimian, A., Weber, D.C., Hoelmer, K.A. 2021. Trissolcus japonicus foraging behavior: Implications for host preference and classical biological control. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104700 .

Combining physiological host range, behavior and host characteristics for predictive risk analysis of Trissolcus japonicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabbatini Peverieri, G., Boncompagni, L., Mazza, G., Paoli, F., Dapporto, L., Giovannini, L., Marianelli, L., Hoelmer, K.A., Roversi, P. 2021. Combining physiological host range, behavior and host characteristics for predictive risk analysis of Trissolcus japonicus. Journal of Pest Science. 94:1003–1016. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01311-w.

Exploratory survey of spotted lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) and its natural enemies in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xin, B., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Cao, L., Hoelmer, K.A., Broadley, H.J., Gould, J.S. 2020. Exploratory survey of spotted lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) and its natural enemies in China. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa137.

Life History and Rearing of Anastatus orientalis (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), an Egg Parasitoid of the Spotted Lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broadley, H.J., Gould, J.S., Wang, X., Hoelmer, K.A., Hickin, M., Sullivan, L., Elkinton, J.S. 2020. Life history and rearing of Anastatus orientalis (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), an egg parasitoid of the spotted lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Environmental Entomology. 50(1), 2021, 28–35. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa124.

Biological control of invasive stink bugs: review of global state and future prospects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Conti, E., Avila, G., Barratt, B., Cingolani, F., Colazza, S., Guarino, S., Hoelmer, K.A., Laumann, R., Maistrello, L., Martel, G., Peri, E., Rodriquez-Saona, C., Rondoni, G., Rostas, M., Roversi, P., Sforza, R., Tavella, L., Wajnberg, E. 2020. Biological control of invasive stink bugs: review of global state and future prospects. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 169: 28-51. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12967.

Characteristics of the meconia of European egg parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabbatini Peverieri, G., Giovannini, L., Benvenuti, C., Madonni, L., Hoelmer, K.A., Roversi, P. 2020. Characteristics of the meconia of European egg parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 77:187-201. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.77.52904.

Behavioral response of the spotted lanternfly egg parasitoid Anastatus orientalis to chemical traces left by target and non-target adults - (Abstract Only)

Host kairomones influence searching behavior of Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae), a parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyle, S.M., Weber, D.C., Hough-Goldstein, J., Hoelmer, K.A. 2019. Host kairomones influence searching behavior of Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae), a parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Environmental Entomology. 49(1):15-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz155.

Surveys of stink bug egg parasitism in Asia, Europe and North America, morphological taxonomy, and molecular analysis reveal the Holarctic distribution of Acroclisoides sinicus (Huang & Liao) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabbatini Peverieri, G., Mitroiu, M., Bon, M., Balusu, R., Benvenuto, L., Bernardinelli, I., Fadamiro, H., Falagiarda, M., Fusu, L., Grove, E., Haye, T., Hoelmer, K.A., Lemke, E., Malossini, G., Marianelli, L., Moore, M.R., Pozzebon, A., Roversi, P., Scaccini, D., Shrewsbury, P., Tillman, P.G., Tirello, P., Waterworth, R., Talamas, E. 2019. Surveys of stink bug egg parasitism in Asia, Europe and North America, morphological taxonomy, and molecular analysis reveal the Holarctic distribution of Acroclisoides sinicus (Huang & Liao) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 74: 123-151. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.46701.

Footprints and ootheca of Lycorma delicatula influence host-searching and -acceptance of the egg-parasitoid Anastatus orientalis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malek, R.N., Kaser, J.M., Broadley, H.J., Gould, J., Ciolli, M., Anfora, G., Hoelmer, K.A. 2019. Footprints and ootheca of Lycorma delicatula influence host-searching and -acceptance of the egg-parasitoid Anastatus orientalis. Environmental Entomology. 48(6): 1270-1276. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz110.

How to host a congressional visit at your entomological research facility - (Trade Journal)
Kennedy, A., Kaser, J.M. 2019. How to host a congressional visit at your entomological research facility. Entomology Today. https://entomologytoday.org/2019/08/08/host-congressional-visit-entomological-research-facility/.

Experimental assessment of the biosafety of Trissolcus japonicus in New Zealand, prior to the anticipated arrival of the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Charles, J.G., Avila, G.A., Hoelmer, K.A., Hunt, S., Gardner-Gee, R., MacDonald, F., Davis, V. Experimental assessment of the biosafety of Trissolcus japonicus in New Zealand, prior to the anticipated arrival of the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys. BioControl 64, 367–379 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-019-09949-x

Two Asian egg parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) emerge in Northern Italy : Trissolcus mitsukurii (Ashmead) and Trissolcus japonicus (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabbatini Peverieri, G., Talamas, E., Bon, M., Marianelli, L., Bernardinelli, I., Malossini, G., Benvenuto, L., Roversi, P., Hoelmer, K.A. 2018. Two Asian egg parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys (Stal) emerge in Northern Italy : Trissolcus mitsukurii (Ashmead) and Trissolcus japonicus (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 67: 37-53. 2018. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.67.30883.

Guess the Pest Week 20 – 21 Trissolcus japonicus - (Trade Journal)
Cissel, B., Kaser, J.M., Owens, D. 2018. Guess the Pest Week 20 – 21 Trissolcus japonicus. Weekly Crop Update. 26(22): 4-5.

Impact of the parasitoid Aphelinus certus on soybean aphid populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaser, J.M., Heimpel, G.E. 2018. Impact of the parasitoid Aphelinus certus on soybean aphid populations. Biological Control. 127: 17-24. 10.1016/j.biocontro.2018.08.014.

Cessation of enemy release or continuation of invasional meltdown? The case of the soybean aphid and its natural enemies - (Proceedings)
Kaser, J.M., Miksanek, J.R., Heimpel, G.E. 2018. Cessation of enemy release or continuation of invasional meltdown? The case of the soybean aphid and its natural enemies. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

First report of Trissolcus japonicus parasitizing Halyomorpha halys in North American agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaser, J.M., Akotsen-Mensah, C., Talamas, E.J., Nielsen, A.L. 2018. First report of Trissolcus japonicus parasitizing Halyomorpha halys in North American agriculture. Florida Entomologist. 101(4): 680-683. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.101.0406.

Aspects of the biology and developmental strategy of two Asian larval parasitoids evaluated for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Nance, A., Jones, J., Hoelmer, K.A., Daane, K. 2018. Aspects of the biology and developmental strategy of two Asian larval parasitoids evaluated for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii. Biological Control. 121:58-65. https://10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.02.010.

Innate olfactory responses of Asobara japonica toward fruits infested by the invasive spotted wing Drosophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biondi, A., Wang, X., Miller, J.C., Miller, B., Shearer, P.W., Zappala, L., Siscaro, G., Walton, V.W., Hoelmer, K.A., Daane, K.M. 2017. Innate olfactory responses of Asobara japonica toward fruits infested by the invasive spotted wing Drosophila. Journal of Insect Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-9636-y.

Biological control of olive fruit fly in California – release, establishment and impact of Psyttalia lounsburyi and Psyttalia humilis - (Proceedings)
Daane, K.M., Wang, X., Pickett, C.H., Blanchet, A., Nieto, D., Hoelmer, K.A., Bon, M., Smith, L. 2017. Biological control of olive fruit fly in California – release, establishment and impact of Psyttalia lounsburyi and Psyttalia humilis. International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. p. 156-158 http://www.isbca-2017.org/index.php?cat=PROccedings.

Adventive vs. planned introductions of Trissolcus japonicus against BMSB: an emerging case study in real-time - (Proceedings)
Hoelmer, K.A., Weber, D.C., Haye, T. 2017. Adventive vs. planned introductions of Trissolcus japonicus against BMSB: an emerging case study in real-time. International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. pp 9-11. http://www.isbca-2017.org/index.php?cat=PROccedings.

Native North American vs. Asian parasitoid natural enemies of invasive BMSB - (Proceedings)
Abram, P.K., Hoelmer, K.A. 2017. Native North American vs. Asian parasitoid natural enemies of invasive BMSB. International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. p 248. http://www.isbca-2017.org/index.php?cat=PROccedings.

Access and benefit sharing: Best practices for the use and exchange of invertebrate biological control agents - (Proceedings)
Barratt, B.I., Mason, P.G., Cock, M.J., Klapwijk, J., Van Lenteren, J.C., Brodeur, J., Hoelmer, K.A., Heimpel, G.E. 2017. Access and benefit sharing: Best practices for the use and exchange of invertebrate biological control agents. International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. pp. 71-74.

Integrative review of indigenous arthropod natural enemies of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in North America and Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abram, P.K., Hoelmer, K.A., Acebes-Doria, A., Andrews, H., Beers, E., Bergh, C.J., Bessin, R., Biddinger, D., Botch, P., Buffington, M.L., Cornelius, M.L., Costi, E., Delfosse, E., Dieckhoff, C., Dobson, R., Donais, Z., Grieshop, M., Hamilton, G., Haye, T., Hedstrom, C., Herlihy, M.V., Hoddle, M., Hooks, C., Jentsch, P., Neelandra, J., Kuhar, T., Lara, J., Legrand, A., Lee, J.C., Leskey, T.C., Lowenstein, D., Milnes, J., Maistrello, L., Morrison III, W.R., Nielsen, A.L., Ogburn, E., Pickett, C., Poley, K., Pote, J., James, R., Shrewsbury, P., Talamas, E.J., Tavella, L., Walgenbach, J., Waterworth, R., Weber, D.C., Welty, C., Wiman, N.G. 2017. Integrative review of indigenous arthropod natural enemies of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in North America and Europe. Journal of Pest Science. 90(4):1009-1020.

Natural biological control of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by native egg parasitoids – a multi-year survey in northern Delaware - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dieckhoff, C., Tatman, K.M., Hoelmer, K.A. 2017. Natural biological control of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by native egg parasitoids – a multi-year survey in northern Delaware. Journal of Pest Science. 90(4):1143-1158. 10.1007/s10340-017-0868-6

Kairomone utilization in the host range evaluation of potential biological control agent Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) - (Proceedings)
Boyle, S.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Hough-Goldstein, J. 2017. Kairomone utilization in the host range evaluation of potential biological control agent Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). BARC Poster Day.

Differences in morphometrics and reproductive physiology between two populations of Trissolcus japonicus, a promising biological control agent candidate for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stal) in the US - (Proceedings)
Schumm, Z.R., Dieckhoff, C., Tatman, K.M., Hoelmer, K.A. 2017. Differences in morphometrics and reproductive physiology between two populations of Trissolcus japonicus, a promising biological control agent candidate for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stal) in the US. BARC Poster Day.

Best practices for the use and exchange of invertebrate biological control genetic resources relevant for food and agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mason, P., Cock, M., Barratt, B., Klapwijk, J., Van Lenteren, J.C., Brodeur, J., Hoelmer, K.A., Heimpel, G.E. 2017. Best practices for the use and exchange of invertebrate biological control genetic resources relevant for food and agriculture. Biocontrol. doi:10.1007/s10526-017-9810-3.

Natural enemies of the spotted lanternfly in Asia and North America - (Proceedings)
Liu, H., Hoelmer, K.A., Gould, J.S. 2017. Natural enemies of the spotted lanternfly in Asia and North America. USDA Interagency Forum on Invasive Species. pp. 30-32 FHTET-2017-06..

Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nystrom, E., Venette, R., Dieckhoff, C., Hoelmer, K.A., Koch, R.L. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug. Biological Control. 107:11-20. doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.01.004.

Investigating Biological Controls to Suppress Spotted Wing Drosophila Populations - (Other)
Wang, X., Jones, J., Nance, A., Hutchins, J., Miller, B., Walton, V.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Buffington, M.L., Daane, K.M. 2017. Investigating Biological Controls to Suppress Spotted Wing Drosophila Populations. California Cherry Board Annual Crop Report. 2016, pp. 1-10.

Natural enemy impact on the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in organic agroecosystems: A regional assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ogburn, E.C., Bessin, R., Dieckhoff, C., Dobson, R., Grieshop, M., Hoelmer, K.A., Mathews, C., Moore, J., Nielsen, A.L., Poley, K., Pote, J.M., Rogers, M., Welty, C., Walgenbach, J.F. 2016. Natural enemy impact on the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in organic agroecosystems: A regional assessment. Biological Control. 101:39-51.

Current SWD IPM tactics and their practical implementation in fruit crops across different regions around the world - (Review Article)
Haye, T., Girod, P., Cuthbertson, A., Wang, X., Daane, K.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Baroffio, C., Zhang, J., Desneux, N. 2016. Current SWD IPM tactics and their practical implementation in fruit crops across different regions around the world. Journal of Pest Science. 89:643-651.