Research Project: Methyl Bromide Replacement: Mitigation of the Invasive Pest Threat from the American Tropics and Subtropics

Location: Subtropical Horticulture Research

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

Evaluation of 29 natural and synthetic aromatic compounds provides insight into structure-function relationships of attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., N. D. Epsky, P.E. Kendra, J. Niogret, M. Gill, W. S. Montgomery, M. Masi, P. Nocera, A. Cimmino, A. Evidente. 2021. Evaluation of 29 natural and synthetic aromatic compounds provides insight into structure-function relationships of attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly. The 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies. (Virtual). 16-21 December 2021.

Phoretic and internal transport of Raffaelea lauricola by different species of ambrosia beetle associated with avocado trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, L. F., O. Menocal, P. E. Kendra, and D. Carrillo. 2021. Phoretic and internal transport of Raffaelea lauricola by different species of ambrosia beetle associated with avocado trees. Symbiosis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13199-021-00776-2.

The lychee erinose mite: two years after its detection in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Revynthi, A. M., L. F. Cruz, T. I. Narvaez, M. A. Canon, E. Schnell, C. Mannion, N. Tabanca, P. E. Kendra, and D. Carrillo. 2020. The lychee erinose mite: two years after its detection in Florida. 67th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (Virtual). 11-25 Nov 2020.

Efficacy of 2- and 3-component cone lures for Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., A. Vázquez, M. A. Gill, L. K. Mosser, J. H. Crane, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Efficacy of 2- and 3-component cone lures for Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. 67th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (Virtual). 11-25 Nov 2020.

Chemical composition of essential oil from tetradenia riparia and its attractant activity for mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis capitata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blythe, E.K., Tabanca, N., Demirci, B., Kendra, P.E. 2020. Chemical composition of essential oil from tetradenia riparia and its attractant activity for mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis capitata . Natural Product Communications. 15(9): 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X20953955.

Biological activity of matricaria chamomilla essential oils of various chemotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoeferi, M., Wanner, J., Tabanca, N., Abbas, A., Gochev, V., Schmidt, E., Kaul, V.K., Singh, V., Jirovetz, L. 2020. Biological activity of matricaria chamomilla essential oils of various chemotypes. Planta Medica International Open. 7: e114–e121. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1186-2400.

Chemical characterization and biological activity of mastic gum essential oils from Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Nalbanstoy, A., Kendra, P.E., Demirci, F., Demirci, B. 2020. Chemical characterization and biological activity of mastic gum essential oils from Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey. Molecules. 25(9): 2136. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25092136.

Ion chromatography analysis of food-based three-component fruit fly lures - (Abstract Only)
Vázquez, A., H. Pierre, R. A. King, L. K. Mosser, N. Tabanca, and P. E. Kendra. Ion chromatography analysis of food-based three-component fruit fly lures. 260th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Virtual). 17-20 Aug 2020.

TLC-based bioassay to isolate kairomones from tea tree essential oil that attract male Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D. 2020. TLC-based bioassay to isolate kairomones from tea tree essential oil that attract male Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 10(5): 683. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10050683.

Detection of the lychee erinose mite, Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae) in Florida, USA: A comparison with alien populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carrillo, D., Cruz, L.F., Revynthi, A.M., Duncan, R.E., Bauchan, G.R., Ochoa, R., Kendra, P.E., Bolton, S.J. 2020. Detection of the lychee erinose mite, Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae) in Florida, USA: A comparison with alien populations. Insects. 11(4):235. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11040235.

TLC method for determination of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Gill, M.A., Schnell, E.Q., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2020. TLC method for determination of kairomones for male Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), from tea tree oil. 260th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Virtual). 17-20 Aug 2020.

Insecticidal and biting deterrent activities of Magnolia grandiflora essential oils and selected pure compounds against Aedes aegypti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Tabanca, N., Demirci, B., Raman, V., Budel, J., Baser, K., Khan, I. 2020. Insecticidal and biting deterrent activities of Magnolia grandiflora essential oils and selected pure compounds against Aedes aegypti. Molecules. 25(6), 1359.

Comparison of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in avocado - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, A. Vázquez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Comparison of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in avocado. 3rd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 27-29 Apr 2020. https://www.entsoc.org/international/chemical-ecology-posters

TLC method for isolation of medfly attractants from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Gill, M. A., E. Q. Schnell, W. S. Montgomery, N. Tabanca, J. Niogret, N. D. Epsky, and P. E. Kendra. 2020. TLC method for isolation of medfly attractants from tea tree oil. 3rd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 27-29 Apr 2020. https://www.entsoc.org/international/chemical-ecology-posters

Discovery of female attractants and deterrents for improved surveillance and management of Bactrocera fruit flies - (Abstract Only)
Cha, D. H., G. H. Roh, P. E. Kendra, and J. Zhu. 2020. Discovery of female attractants and deterrents for improved surveillance and management of Bactrocera fruit flies. Americas Congress on Fruit Flies and 10th Meeting of the Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (Virtual Conference). 2-5 Nov 2020.

Host preferences of the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera:Gracillariidae), the main threat to cocoa production in Southeast Asia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niogret, J., Ekayanti, A., Kendra, P.E., Ingram, K., Lambert, S., Epsky, N., Marelli, J. 2020. Host preferences of the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera:Gracillariidae), the main threat to cocoa production in Southeast Asia. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 168(3): 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12882.

Post-harvest paraffinic oil dips to disinfest lychee fruit from lychee erinose mite. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Revynthi, A. M., R. E. Duncan, C. Mannion, P. E. Kendra, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Post-harvest paraffinic oil dips to disinfest lychee fruit from lychee erinose mite. Florida Entomol. 103(2): 299-301.

Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that vector fungal pathogens of avocado trees in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2020. Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that vector fungal pathogens of avocado trees in Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2): 980-987. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz311

Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2019. Comparison of trap designs for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus and other ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Florida avocado groves. 67th Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. 17-20 Nov 2019.

Essential oils as lures for invasive ambrosia beetles - (Book / Chapter)
Kendra, P. E., N. Tabanca, W. S. Montgomery, J. Niogret, D. Owens, and D. Carrillo. 2020. Chapter 18. Essential oils as lures for invasive ambrosia beetles. Pp. 495-513 In: K. H. C. Baser and G. Buchbauer (eds.), Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications, 3rd edition. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. (ISBN 9780815370963)

Laboratory evaluation of natural and synthetic aromatic compounds as potential attractants for male mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis capitata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Masi, M., Epsky, N.D., Nocera, P., Cimmino, A., Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Evidente, A. 2019. Laboratory evaluation of natural and synthetic aromatic compounds as potential attractants for male mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis capitata. Molecules. 24(13):2409. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24132409.

Attraction and oviposition responses of female Oriental fruit flies to host fruit vs torula yeast volatiles - (Abstract Only)
Roh, G., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Cha, D.H. 2019. Attraction and oviposition responses of female Oriental fruit flies to host fruit vs torula yeast volatiles [abstract].Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.

Screening of potential oviposition deterrents for Oriental fruit fly - (Abstract Only)
Roh, G., Zhu, J.J., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Cha, D.H. 2019. Screening of potential oviposition deterrents for Oriental fruit fly [abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.

Potential new attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Montgomery, W.S., Gill, M.A., Tabanca, N., Masi, M., Epsky, N.D., Nocera, P., Cimmino, A., Kendra, P.E., Niogret, J., Evidente, A. 2019. Potential new attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)[abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.

Comparison of piperitone, verbenone, and a-farnesene as repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in Florida avocado - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2019. Comparison of piperitone, verbenone, and a-farnesene as repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback in Florida avocado [abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 21-24 July 2019.

Tea tree essential oil: a source of potential new attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Epsky, N.D., Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E. 2019. Tea tree essential oil: a source of potential new attractants for Mediterranean fruit fly. Meeting Abstract. 50th International Symposium on Essential Oils. September 9-11, Vienna, Austria.

Semiochemicals for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in southern Florida - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2019. Semiochemicals for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in southern Florida [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Rapid evaluation of salvia pachystachya essential oil against three colletotrichum species causing anthracnose on strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Demird, B., Wedge, D.E., Aytac, Z., Baser, K. 2019. Rapid Evaluation of Salvia pachystachya Essential Oil against Three Colletotrichum Species Causing Anthracnose on Strawberries. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. 6(2):1-8.

Evaluation of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Carrillo, D. 2019. Evaluation of repellents for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, a pest ambrosia beetle in Florida avocado groves. 258th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. August 25-29, 2019.

Headspace-SPME/GC-MS Analysis of the Anethum graveolens volatiles from Saudi Arabia with different fiber coatings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al-Massarani, S., Tabanca, N., Farshori, N. 2018. Headspace-SPME/GC-MS Analysis of the Anethum graveolens volatiles from Saudi Arabia with different fiber coatings. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. 5(4):29-34.

Efficacy of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2019. Efficacy of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback [abstract]. 2nd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 8-10 April 2019.

Estimating dispersal of and lure sampling range for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., Seo, M., Montgomery, W.S., Rivera, M., Stelinski, L., Kendra, P.E. 2019. Estimating dispersal of and lure sampling range for Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). [abstract]. 2nd Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America 8-10 april 2019.

Dispersal behavior of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in avocado groves and estimation of lure sampling range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Seo, M., Montgomery, W.S., Rivera-Mamounis, M.J., Stelinski, L.L., Kendra, P.E. 2019. Dispersal behavior of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in avocado groves and estimation of lure sampling range. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 21(2):199-208.

Development and behavioral ecology of Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niogret, J., Ekayanti, A., Ingram, K., Lambert, S., Kendra, P.E., Alborn, H.T., Epsky, N.D. 2019. Development and behavioral ecology of Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae). Florida Entomologist. 102(2):382-387.

Oriental fruit fly eradication in Florida 2015-2016: program implementation, unique aspects and lessons learned - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steck, G., Fox, A., Carrillo, D., Dean, D., Roda, A., Epsky, N.D. 2019. Oriental fruit fly eradication in Florida 2015-2016: program implementation, unique aspects and lessons learned. American Entomologist. 65(2):108-121.

Attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sterile males to essential oils: the importance of linalool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D. 2018. Attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sterile males to essential oils: the importance of linalool. Environmental Entomology. 47(5):1287-1292.

Evaluation of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2018. Evaluation of piperitone as a repellent for Euwallacea fornicatus, vector of Fusarium dieback. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC. 11-14 Nov 2018.

Dispersion of marked Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves, and estimation of lure sampling range - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D.R., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D. 2018. Dispersion of marked Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves, and estimation of lure sampling range. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018..

Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in a Florida avocado grove with laurel wilt - (Abstract Only)
Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2018. Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in a Florida avocado grove with laurel wilt. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018.

Longevity of a-copaene and quercivorol lures for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2018. Longevity of a-copaene and quercivorol lures for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves . Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. 101st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. St. Augustine, FL. 22-25 Jul 2018.

Utility of essential oils for development of host-based lures for Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), vector of laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Tabanca, N., Owens, D., Epsky, N.D. 2018. Utility of essential oils for development of host-based lures for Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), vector of laurel wilt. Open Chemistry. 16:393-400.

Isolation of eudesmane type sesquiterpene ketone from Prangos heyniae H.Duman & M.F.Watson essential oil and mosquitocidal activity of the essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osek, G., Bedir, E., Tabanca, N., Ali, A., Khan, I.A., Duran, A., Can Baser, H., Ozek, T. 2018. Isolation of eudesmane type sesquiterpene ketone from Prangos heyniae H.Duman & M.F.Watson essential oil and mosquitocidal activity of the essential oils. Open Chemistry. 16:453-467.

a-Copaene and quercivorol lures: Chemical analysis and efficacy for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2018. a-Copaene and quercivorol lures: Chemical analysis and efficacy for detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Meeting Abstract. 1st Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America.

Bioassay-guided isolation and identification of Aedes aegypti larvicidal and biting deterrent compounds from Veratrum lobelianum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Ali, Z., Bernier, U.R., Epsky, N.D., Nalbantsoy, A., Khan, I.A., Ali, A. 2018. Bioassay-guided isolation and identification of Aedes aegypti larvicidal and biting deterrent compounds from Veratrum lobelianum. Open Chemistry. 16(1):324-332. https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2018-0030.

Alpha-Terpineol, a natural monoterpene: A review of its biological properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khaleel, C., Tabanca, N., Buchbauer, G. 2018. Alpha-Terpineol, a natural monoterpene: A review of its biological properties. Open Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2018-0040.

Xyleborus bispinatus reared on artificial media using sawdust from avocado or silkbay in presence or absence of the laurel wilt pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Cruz, L., Kendra, P.E., Crane, J., Cooperband, M.F., Ploetz, R., Carrillo, D. 2018. Xyleborus bispinatus reared on artificial media using sawdust from avocado or silkbay in presence or absence of the laurel wilt pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola). Insects. 9(1):30.

Quantitative analysis of contents and volatile emissions from a-copaene and quercivorol lures, and longevity for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Kendra, P.E., Tabanca, N., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2019. Quantitative analysis of contents and volatile emissions from a-copaene and quercivorol lures, and longevity for attraction of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida. Journal of Pest Science. 92(1):237-252. doi:10.1007/s10340-018-0960-6.

Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Crane, J., Carrillo, D. 2018. Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3): 1190-1196.

A flower in fruit's clothing: Pollination of jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus, Moraceae) by a new species of gall midge, Clinodiplosis ultracrepidata sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gardner, E., Gagne, R., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Raguso, R.A., Mcneil, T.T., Zerega, N.J. 2018. A flower in fruit's clothing: Pollination of jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus, Moraceae) by a new species of gall midge, Clinodiplosis ultracrepidata sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). International Journal of Plant Sciences. 179(5):350-367.

Host range expansion and increased damage potential of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D., Cruz, L., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Duncan, R., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2018. Host range expansion and increased damage potential of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 101(2):229-236.

Development of host-based lures for redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, P.M., Niogret, J., Tabanca, N., Owens, D.R., Epsky, N.D. 2018. Development of host-based lures for redbay ambrosia beetle Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 92nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Orlando, FL. 4-7 March 2018.

Biological evaluation, overpressured layer chromatography (OPLC) separation and isolation of a new acetylenic derivative compound from Prangos platychlaena ssp. platychlaena fruit essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Wedge, D.E., Li, X., Gao, Z., Ozek, T., Bernier, U.R., Epsky, N.D., Can Baser, K., Ozek, G. 2018. Biological evaluation, overpressured layer chromatography (OPLC) separation and isolation of a new acetylenic derivative compound from Prangos platychlaena ssp. platychlaena fruit essential oils. Planar Chromatography. 31(1):61-71.

The chemical composition of Salvia verticillata L. subsp. verticillata from Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Demirci, B., Aytac, Z., Kemal Husnu, C. 2017. The chemical composition of Salvia verticillata L. subsp. verticillata from Turkey. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. 4(1):18-28.

Chemical composition of a new taxon, Seseli gummiferum subsp. ilgazense, and its larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kurkcuoglu, M., Tabanca, N., Abbas, A., Khan, I.A., Duran, A., Can Baser, H.K. 2018. Chemical composition of a new taxon, Seseli gummiferum subsp. ilgazense, and its larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti. DOI: http://doi.org/10.25135/rnp.17.17.05.035. Records of Natural Products.

Rearing Xyleborus volvulus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on media containing sawdust from avocado or silkbay, with or without Raffaelea lauricola (Ophiostomatales: Ophiostomataceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Cruz, L.F., Kendra, P.E., Crane, J.H., Ploetz, R.C., Carrillo, D. 2017. Rearing Xyleborus volvulus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on media containing sawdust from avocado or silkbay, with or without Raffaelea lauricola (Ophiostomatales: Ophiostomataceae). Environmental Entomology. 46(6):1275-1283.

Comparative Study of Three Achillea Essential Oils from Eastern Part of Turkey and their Biological Activities. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demirci, B., Kemal Husnu, C., Aytac, Z., Khan, S.I., Jacob, M.R., Tabanca, N. 2017. Comparative Study of Three Achillea Essential Oils from Eastern Part of Turkey and their Biological Activities.. Records of Natural Products. DOI: http://doi.org/10.25135/rnp.09.17.03.019

Monitoring and application of reduced-risk pesticides for managing Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Yeboah, S., Epsky, N.D., Leppla, N., Carrillo, D., Luburd, O. 2017. Monitoring and application of reduced-risk pesticides for managing Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae. Joint Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society and the Caribbean Food Crops Society, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. July 16-22, 2017

Assessing the anticancer effects associated with food products and/or nutraceuticals using in vitro and in vivo preclinical development-related pharmacological tests. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lefanc, F., Tabanca, N., Kiss, R. 2017. Assessing the anticancer effects associated with food products and/or nutraceuticals using in vitro and in vivo preclinical development-related pharmacological tests. Seminars in Cancer Biology.(serial online)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2017.06.004

a-Copaene is an attractant, synergistic with quercivorol, for improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Bauchan, G.R., Schnell, E.Q., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2017. a-Copaene is an attractant, synergistic with quercivorol, for improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). PLoS One. 12(6):e0179416.

Chemical composition of Achillea schischkinii Sosn., an endemic species from Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tabanca, N., Betul, D., Aytac, Z., K. Husnu, C. 2016. Chemical composition of Achillea schischkinii Sosn., an endemic species from Turkey. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. Vol.3(4):pgs.24-28

Short range attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sterile males to six commercially available plant essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Epsky, N.D., Niogret, J. 2017. Short range attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sterile males to six commercially available plant essential oils. Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils. 4(1):1-7.

Evaluation of lure combinations containing essential oils and volatile spiroketals for detection of host-seeking Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens D., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, M. A. Deyrup, and P. E. Kendra. 2017. Evaluation of lure combinations containing essential oils and volatile spiroketals for detection of host-seeking Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). J. Econ. Entomol. 110(4):1596-1602.

Behavioral assays for evaluating host preferences of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., P. E. Kendra, W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2017. Behavioral assays for evaluating host preferences of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.

A two-component lure for better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Owens, D.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Tabanca, N., Carrillo, D. 2017. A two-component lure for better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves. 65th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Denver, CO. 5-8 Nov 2017.

Distribution, pest status, and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, D., L. F. Cruz, P. E. Kendra, T. I. Narvaez, W. S. Montgomery, A. Monterroso, C. De Grave, and M. R. Cooperband. 2017. Distribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves. 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.

Chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities of essential oil from Cladanthus arabicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aghraz, A., Wanner, J., Schmidt, E., Ait Dra, L., Ait Sidibrahim, M., Tabanca, N., Abbas, A., Nafis, A., Hassani, L., Markouk, M., Jirovetz, L., Larhsini, M. 2017. Chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities of essential oil from Cladanthus arabicus. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. 20(3):601-609. doi:10.1080/0972060X.2017.1331143.

Xyleborus bispinatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) reared on artificial media using sawdust from avocado or silkbay in presence or absence of the laurel wilt pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola). - (Abstract Only)
Menocal, O., L. F. Cruz, P. E. Kendra, J. H. Crane, and D. Carrillo. 2017. Xyleborus bispinatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) reared on artificial media using sawdust from avocado or silkbay in presence or absence of the laurel wilt pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola). 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.

Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles associated with laurel wilt affected avocado orchards. - (Abstract Only)
Menocal, O., P. E. Kendra, J. H. Crane, and D. Carrillo. 2017. Vertical distribution and daily flight periodicity of ambrosia beetles associated with laurel wilt affected avocado orchards. 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.

Attraction, oviposition preferences, and olfactory responses of corn-infesting Ulidiidae (Diptera) to various host-based substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens D., Nuessly, G.S., Kendra, P.E., Colquhoun, T.A., Seal, D.R. 2017. Attraction, oviposition preferences, and olfactory responses of corn-infesting Ulidiidae (Diptera) to various host-based substrates. Environ. Entomol. 46(4): 885-894.

Better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves using a two-component lure containing a-copaene and quercivorol. - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., D. Owens, W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, N. Tabanca, and D Carrillo. 2017. Better detection of pest Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida avocado groves using a two-component lure containing a-copaene and quercivorol. 100th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Isla Verde, PR. 16-20 Jul 2017.

Recovery plan for laurel wilt of avocado, caused by Raffaelea lauricola - (Review Article)
Ploetz, R.C., Hughes, M.A., Kendra, P.E., Fraedrich, S.W., Carrillo, D., Stelinski, L.L., Hulcr, J., Mayfield, A.E., Dreaden, T.J., Crane, J.H. 2017. Recovery plan for laurel wilt of avocado, caused by Raffaelea lauricola. Plant Health Progress. 18(2):51-77.

Laurel wilt in natural and agricultural ecosystems: Understanding the drivers and scales of complex pathosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ploetz, R.C., Kendra, P.E., Chaundry, R.A., Rollins, J., Campbell, A.S., Hughes, M., Dreaden, T. 2017. Laurel wilt in natural and agricultural ecosystems: Understanding the drivers and scales of complex pathosystems. Forests. 8(2):48.

Characterization of volatile and polar compounds of Jiaogulan Tea [Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino] by hyphenated analytical techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blythe, E.K., Demirci, B., Fatih, G., Tabanca, N. 2017. Characterization of volatile and polar compounds of Jiaogulan Tea [Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino] by hyphenated analytical techniques. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 29:1285-1290. doi:10.14233/ajchem.2017.20467.

Laboratory and field age of aqueous grape juice bait and capture of Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Epsky, N.D., Gill, M.A. 2017. Laboratory and field age of aqueous grape juice bait and capture of Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(3):1326–1332.

A combination of a-copaene and quercivorol results in improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., D.R. Owens, W.S. Montgomery, T.I., Navarez and D. Carrillo. 2017. A combination of a-copaene and quercivorol results in improved detection of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florida. Entomological Society of America, Memphis TN. 12-15 March 2017.

Host boring preferences of the tea shot-hole borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D.R.,P.E.Kendra,T.I. Narvaez, W.S. Montgomery,and D. Carillio, 2017. Host boring preferences of the tea shot-hole borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 91st Annual Meeting of the Southeasern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Memphis, TN. 12-15 Mar 2017.

Presence and prevalence of Raffaelea lauricola, cause of laurel wilt, in different species of ambrosia beetle in Florida USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ploetz, R.C., Konkol, J.L., Duncan, R.E., Saucedo, R.J., Campbell, A., Mantilla, J., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D. 2017. Presence and prevalence of Raffaelea lauricola, cause of laurel wilt, in different species of ambrosia beetle in Florida USA. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(2):347-354.

Recovery plan for laurel wilt of avocado, caused by Raffaelea lauricola - (Government Publication)
Ploetz, R., Carrillo, D., Fraedrich, S., Hughes, M., Kendra, P.E. 2016. Recovery plan for laurel wilt of avocado, caused by Raffaelea lauricola. Office of Pest Management National Plant Disease Recovery System.USDA National Plant Disease Recovery System. Homeland Security Presidential Directive Number 9 (HSPD-9). https://www.ars.usda.gov/office-of-pest-management-policy/npdrs/

Alkaloids with activity against the Zika virus vector aedes aegypti (L.) - Crinsarnine and Sarniensinol, two new crinine and mesembrine type alkaloids isolated from the south african plant nerine sarniensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Masi, M., Cala, A., Tabanca, N., Cimmino, A., Green, I.R., Bloomquist, J.R., Van Otterlo, W.A., Macias, F.A., Evidente, A. 2016. Alkaloids with activity against the Zika virus vector aedes aegypti (L.) - Crinsarnine and Sarniensinol, two new crinine and mesembrine type alkaloids isolated from the south african plant nerine sarniensis. Molecules. 2016: 21(11), 1432. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules21111432.

Chemical ecology and lure development for redbay ambrosia beetle - (Abstract Only)
Owen, D.C., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Niogret, J., Schnell, E.Q., Narvaez, T.I. 2016. Chemical ecology and lure development for redbay ambrosia beetle. UF/IFAS Avocado Laurel Wilt Summit. Homestead, FL 3-4 Nov 2016.

Ditribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florda avocado groves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carrillo, D., Cruz, L.F., Kendra, P.E., Narvaez, T.I., Montgomery, W.S., Monterroso, A., Degrave, C., Cooperband, M.F. 2016. Ditribution, pest status and fungal associates of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus in Florda avocado groves. Insects. 7(4):55.

Ambrosia beetles associated with laurel wilt of avocado - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, D., Ploetz, R., Crane, J.H., Cave, R.R., Kendra, P.E. 2016. Ambrosia beetles associated with laurel wilt of avocado. UF/IFAS Avocado Laurel Wilt Summit. Homestead, FL 3-4 Nov 2016.

Efficacy of a-copaene, cubeb, and eucalyptol lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Efficacy of a-copaene, cubeb, and eucalyptol lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(6):2428-2435.

Electroantennogram response and attraction of Anastrepha suspensa to volatiles of various sugar sources and aged sugar solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guillen, L., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Gill, M.A., Allen, C.L., Niogret, J., Heath, B. 2016. Electroantennogram response and attraction of Anastrepha suspensa to volatiles of various sugar sources and aged sugar solutions. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 160(3):251-258. doi:10.1111/eea.12483.

Mass Trapping for Anastrepha suspensa - (Proceedings)
Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E. 2015. Mass Trapping for Anastrepha suspensa. 9th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Bangkok, Thailand, May 11-16,2014.

Caribbean Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Small Fruit in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E. 2016. Caribbean Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Small Fruit in Florida. Meeting Abstract. XXV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2016), Orlando, FL. Sept. 25-30, 2016.

Species diversity, phenology, and temporal flight patterns of Hypothenemus pygmy borers (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in South Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, A. J., P. E. Kendra, J. Skelton, and J. Hulcr. 2016. Species diversity, phenology, and temporal flight patterns of Hypothenemus pygmy borers (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in South Florida. Environ. Entomol. 45 (3): 627-632.

Development of a kairomone-based monitoring tool for the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Development of a kairomone-based monitoring tool for the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. Meeting Abstract. 252nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Phildelphia, PA 21-25 Aug, 2016.

Picture-winged fly (Euxesta, Chaetopsis spp.; Diptera: Ulidiidae) semiochemical investigations - (Abstract Only)
Owens, D., Nuessley, G., Kendra, P.E., Colquhoun, T., Montgomery, W.S., Hahn, D., Seal, D. 2016. Picture-winged fly (Euxesta, Chaetopsis spp.; Diptera: Ulidiidae) semiochemical investigations. Meeting Abstract. XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando Fl Sept 25-30, 2016.

Avocado pests in Florida: Not what you expected - (Abstract Only)
Menocal, O., Duncan, R.E., Crane, J.H., Ploetz, R.C., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D. 2016. Avocado pests in Florida: Not what you expected. XXV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2016), Orlando, FL. Sept. 25-30, 2016.

Efficacy of current lures for detection of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)

Ecology of the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), a major pest for the cocoa industry - (Abstract Only)
Niogret, J., Alborn, H.T., Ingram, H., Kendra, P.E., Lambert, S., Epsky, N.D. 2016. Ecology of the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), a major pest for the cocoa industry. Meeting Abstract. XXV International Congress of Entomology Orlando, FL. Sept 25-30, 2016

Exposure to tea tree oil enhances the mating success of male Mediterranean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shelly, T., Epsky, N.D. 2015. Exposure to tea tree oil enhances the mating success of male Mediterranean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist.