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Research Project: Productive Cropping Systems Based on Ecological Principles of Pest Management

Location: Integrated Cropping Systems Research

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Local adaptation and broad performance are synergistic to productivity in modern barley - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ewing, P.M., Kantar, M.B., Killian, E., Neyhart, J.L., Sherman, J., Williams, J., Lachowiec, J., Eberly, J. 2024. Local adaptation and broad performance are synergistic to productivity in modern barley. Crop Science. 64(1):192-199.

Testing the role of body size and litter depth on invertebrate diversity across six forests in North America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roeder, K.A., Benson, B.F., Weiser, M.D., Kaspari, M. 2021. Testing the role of body size and litter depth on invertebrate diversity across six forests in North America. Ecology. 103(2). Article e03601. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3601.

Thermal traits predict the winners and losers under climate change: an example from North American ant communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roeder, K.A., Bujan, J., De Beurs, K., Weiser, M., Kaspari, M. 2021. Thermal traits predict the winners and losers under climate change: an example from North American ant communities. Ecosphere. 12(7). Article e03645. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3645.

New records document Cystiphora sonchi (Vallot) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and associated parasitoids (Hymenoptera) in the continental United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Gates, M.W., Beckendorf, E.A. 2020. New records document Cystiphora sonchi (Vallot) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and associated parasitoids (Hymenoptera) in the continental United States. Insecta Mundi. 0815:1-8. https://journals.flvc.org/mundi/article/view/127291.

New state and island records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Hawaii, USA - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Perreira, W.D., Yee, D., Silva, J.H. 2020. New state and island records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Hawaii, USA. Entomological Society of America, November 1, 2020. Abstract for virtual poster presentation.

New state and island records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Hawai‘i, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Perreira, W.D., Yee, D., Silva, J.S. 2020. New state and island records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Hawai‘i, USA. Insecta Mundi. 0795:1-4.

Soybean aphids per plant among soybean lines containing various rag genes - (Other)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A. 2020. Soybean aphids per plant among soybean lines containing various rag genes. Ag Data Commons. Ag Data Commons.

Landscape positions with more favorable growing conditions produce weed seeds with greater emergence rates in subsequent years - (Abstract Only)

Cereal aphids and yellow dwarf viruses with movement among small grains and corn - (Abstract Only)

New geographic distribution records of a gall midge, Cystiphora sonchi, in the United States - (Abstract Only)

New geographic distribution records of a gall midge, Cystiphora sonchi, in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2020. New geographic distribution records of a gall midge, Cystiphora sonchi, in the United States [abstract]. ESA North Central Branch Meeting, March 2020.

The potential of wild soybean as a source of resistance to the soybean aphid in cultivated soybean - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2020. The potential of wild soybean as a source of resistance to the soybean aphid in cultivated soybean {abstract]. International Plant Resistance to Insects meeting, Mexico City, Mexico, March 2020, https://ipri24.cimmyt.org/videos/.

New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from the Northeastern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S. 2021. New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from the Northeastern United States. Entomological News. 129(4):395-399. https://doi.org/10.3157/021.129.0407.

New state records of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellinae) from Missouri and Mississippi, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S. 2020. New state records of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellinae) from Missouri and Mississippi, U.S.A. Insecta Mundi. 0745: 1-4.

Resistance to soybean aphid in selected wild soybean accessions, 2018-2019 Reprint Icon - (Other)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A., Taliercio, E.W. 2019. Resistance to soybean aphid in selected wild soybean accessions, 2018-2019. Arthropod Management Tests. 44: tsz078. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsz078.

New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from the central United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Brust, M.L. 2020. New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from the central United States. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 92:488–491. https://doi.org/10.2317/0022-8567-92.2.488.

Resistance to soybean aphid biotype 4 in plant introductions of Glycine soja Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A., Tilmon, K. 2019. Resistance to soybean aphid biotype 4 in plant introductions of Glycine soja. Euphytica. 215:98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-019-2421-6.

Field-evolved resistance of northern and western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) populations to corn hybrids expressing single and pyramided Cry3Bb1 and Cry34/35Ab1 Bt proteins in North Dakota Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Calles-Torrez, V., Knodel, J.J., Boetel, M.A., French, B.W., Fuller, B.W. 2019. Field-evolved resistance of northern and western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) populations to corn hybrids expressing single and pyramided Cry3Bb1 and Cry34/35Ab1 Bt proteins in North Dakota. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz111.

Resistance of soybean plant introductions to three colonies of soybean aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotype 4 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A., Tilmon, K. 2019. Resistance of soybean plant introductions to three colonies of soybean aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotype 4. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz116.

Soybean aphid-infestation levels in relation to cultivar, foliar insecticide, and insecticide seed treatment - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2019. Soybean aphid-infestation levels in relation to cultivar, foliar insecticide, and insecticide seed treatment [abstract]. https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/files/2019_North_Central_Branch_Program_Book.pdf.

New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from Hawaii, U.S.A. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Perreira, W.D., Yee, D., Silva, J. 2019. New records of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from Hawaii, U.S.A. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 73:382-383. https://doi.org/10.1649/0010-065X-73.2.382.

Spatial variation in western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) susceptibility to Cry3 toxins in Nebraska Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reinders, J.D., Hitt, B.D., Stroup, W.W., French, B.W., Meinke, L.J. 2018. Spatial variation in western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) susceptibility to Cry3 toxins in Nebraska. PLoS One. 13(11):e0208266. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208266.

New state records and an overview of the Hawaiian lady beetle fauna - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Perreira, W.D., Silva, J., Yee, D. 2018. New state records and an overview of the Hawaiian lady beetle fauna. 2018 Joint Meeting of the Entomological Society of America & Entomological Society of Canada. Nov. 11-14, 2018. Vancouver, BC, Canada. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2018/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/137486.

Effects of field history on resistance to Bt maize in western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, R.B., Dunbar, M.W., French, B.W., Gassmann, A.J. 2018. Effects of field history on resistance to Bt maize in western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0200156.

Novel prey record for Scymnus caudalis LeConte and first records of four other species of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Wisconsin, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Nixon, J.J. 2018. Novel prey record for Scymnus caudalis LeConte and first records of four other species of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Wisconsin, U.S.A. Great Lakes Entomologist. 51:30-33.

Resistance to Aphis glycines among wild soybean accessions in laboratory experiments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Tillmon, K.J. 2018. Resistance to Aphis glycines among wild soybean accessions in laboratory experiments. Crop Protection. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.05.006.

Genome-wide association mapping of host-plant resistance to soybean aphid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, A., Lorenz, A., Hesler, L.S., Bhusal, S., Bansal, R., Michel, A., Jiang, G., Koch, R. 2018. Genome-wide association mapping of host-plant resistance to soybean aphid. The Plant Genome. 11:180011. https://doi.org/doi:10.3835/plantgenome2018.02.0011.

Assessment of acute toxicity tests and rhizotron experiments to characterise lethal and sub-lethal control of soil-based pests Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agatz, A., Schumann, M., French, B.W., Brown, C.D., Vidal, S. 2018. Assessment of acute toxicity tests and rhizotron experiments to characterise lethal and sub-lethal control of soil-based pests. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4922.

First records of Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) for Iowa, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Hatfield, M.J. 2018. First records of Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) for Iowa, U.S.A. Insecta Mundi. 0617:1-3.

Thiamethoxam seed treatments reduce foliar predator and pollinator populations in sunflowers, and extra-floral nectaries as a route of exposure for seed treatments to affect the predator, Coleomegilla maculata Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bredeson, M.M., Lundgren, J.G. 2017. Thiamethoxam seed treatments reduce foliar predator and pollinator populations in sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), and extra-floral nectaries as a route of exposure for seed treatments to affect the predator, Coleomegilla maculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Crop Protection. 106:86-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.12.019.

Soy to the world! Plant resistance to South Dakota's most virulent soybean aphids - (Abstract Only)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A., Tilmon, K. 2017. Soy to the world! Plant resistance to South Dakota's most virulent soybean aphids [abstract]. North Central Branch of Entomological Society of America, Madison WI, March 18-21, 2018.

Re-defining the known geographical distribution of Coleomegilla maculata lengi - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Brust, M.L., Bartlett, P.B. 2018. Re-defining the known geographical distribution of Coleomegilla maculata lengi [abstract]. North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Madison WI, March 18-21, 2018.

Eat, drink, and be varied: soybean aphid intrabiotypic variants on soybean accessions - (Abstract Only)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A., Tilmon, K. 2017. Eat, drink, and be varied: soybean aphid intrabiotypic variants on soybean accessions [abstract]. North Central Branch of Entomological Society of America, Madison WI, March 18-21, 2018.

Laboratory evaluation of soybean plant introductions for resistance to Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Schultz, N.R., Van De Stroet, B.M., Beckendorf, E.A., Tilmon, K.J. 2017. Laboratory evaluation of soybean plant introductions for resistance to Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 33:135-141.

Early-season pests of soybean in the United States and factors that affect their risks of infestation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Allen, K.C., Luttrell, R.G., Sappington, T.W., Papiernik, S.K. 2018. Early-season pests of soybean in the United States and factors that affect their risks of infestation. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 9(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmx028.

Transgenic Bt corn, soil insecticide, and insecticidal seed treatment effects on corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) beetle emergence, larval feeding injury, and corn yield in North Dakota Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Calles-Torrez, V., Knodel, J.J., Boetel, M.A., Doetkott, C.D., Podliska, K.K., Ransom, J.K., Beauzay, P., French, B.W., Fuller, B.W. 2018. Transgenic Bt corn, soil insecticide, and insecticidal seed treatment effects on corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) beetle emergence, larval feeding injury, and corn yield in North Dakota. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):348-360. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox297.

Infestation ratings database for soybean aphid on early-maturity wild soybean lines - (Other)
Hesler, L.S., Tilmon, K.J. 2017. Infestation ratings database for soybean aphid on early-maturity wild soybean lines. Data in Brief. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.09.012.

Overview: Risk factors and historic levels of pressure from insect pests of seedling corn, cotton, soybean, and wheat in the U.S. Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Papiernik, S.K., Sappington, T.W., Luttrell, R.G., Hesler, L.S., Allen, K.C. 2018. Overview: Risk factors and historic levels of pressure from insect pests of seedling corn, cotton, soybean, and wheat in the U.S. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 9:1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmx026.

Selected early-season pests of wheat in the United States and factors affecting their risks of infestation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Sappington, T.W., Luttrell, R.G., Allen, K.C., Papiernik, S.K. 2018. Selected early-season pests of wheat in the United States and factors affecting their risks of infestation. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 9(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmx023.

Resistance to soybean aphid in early maturing plant introduction lines of soybean, 2012-2015 Reprint Icon - (Other)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A., Tilmon, K.J., Burkard Schultz, N., Van De Stroet, B.M., Rozeboom, P.A. 2017. Resistance to soybean aphid in early maturing plant introduction lines of soybean, 2012-2015. Arthropod Management Tests. 42(1): tsx112. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsx112.

Identification and confirmation of resistance against soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) in eight wild soybean lines - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Tilmon, K. 2017. Identification and confirmation of resistance against soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) in eight wild soybean lines [abstract]. Entomological Society of America meeting, Denver, CO Nov. 5-8, 2017.

Mind your elders: wild soybean’s contribution to soybean aphid resistance - (Abstract Only)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A., Tilmon, K. 2017. Mind your elders: wild soybean’s contribution to soybean aphid resistance [abstract]. Entomological Society of America meeting, Denver, CO Nov. 5-8, 2017. Available: https://esa.confex.com/esa/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/125755.

First record of Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Illinois, U.S.A., and relation to its other Midwestern collection records - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Lundgren, J.G. 2017. First record of Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Illinois, U.S.A., and relation to its other Midwestern collection records. Great Lakes Entomologist. 50:43-45.

Newly identified resistance to soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) in soybean plant introduction lines - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Schultz, N., Van De Stroet, B., Beckendorf, E.A., Tilmon, K. 2017. Newly identified resistance to soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) in soybean plant introduction lines. North Central Branch Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN, June 6, 2017. Available: esa.confex.com/esa/2017ncb/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/120683.

No choice but to find resistance to soybean aphid biotype 4 - (Abstract Only)
Conzemius, S., Hesler, L.S., Varenhorst, A.J., Tilmon, K. 2017. No choice but to find resistance to soybean aphid biotype 4. North Central Branch Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN June 6, 2017. Available: esa.confex.com/esa/2017ncb/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/120683.

SOYBEAN.APHID.SD.2017 - (Other)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A., Tilmon, K., Burkard, N., Van De Stroet, B., Rozeboom, P. 2017. SOYBEAN.APHID.SD.2017. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Available: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/method.aspx?id=495901.

Tracking microbial impact on crop production - (Popular Publication)
Anderson, R.L. 2017. Tracking microbial impact on crop production. No-Till Farmer (online). Available: www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6691-tracking-microbial-impact-on-crop-production-dnt-ntop.

Impact of planting date on annual clover survival in oat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Continuous cropping with 13 - 15 inches of precipitation - (Popular Publication)
Anderson, R.L. 2017. Continuous cropping with 13 - 15 inches of precipitation? No-Till Farmer Web Page. www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6385-continuous-cropping-with-13-15-inches-of-precipitation.

Underseeding clovers in small grains to suppress weeds in organic farming - (Research Notes)
Anderson, R.L. 2017. Underseeding clovers in small grains to suppress weeds in organic farming. Western Society of Weed Science 2017 Research Reports, pp. 56-67.

Semi field trials to evaluate undersowings in maize for management of western corn rootworm larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schumann, M., Tappe, B., French, B.W., Vidal, S. 2017. Semi field trials to evaluate undersowings in maize for management of western corn rootworm larvae. Bulletin of Insectology. 70:63-68.

Attraction of Diabrotica barberi Smith and Lawrence (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) to eugenol-baited traps in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S. 2017. Attraction of Diabrotica barberi Smith and Lawrence (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) to eugenol-baited traps in soybean. Great Lakes Entomologist. 49:163-168.

Corn insect pests - (Book / Chapter)
Adam J. Varenhorst, B. Fuller, and B.W. French. 2016. Chapter 51. Corn Insect Pests. In Clay, D.E., C.G. Carlson, S.A. Clay, and E. Byamukama (eds). iGrow Corn: Best Management Practices. South Dakota State University. Available: http://igrow.org/agronomy/corn/igrow-corn-best-management-practices.

Neonicotinoid-contaminated pollinator strips adjacent to cropland reduce honey bee nutritional status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mogren, C.L., Lundgren, J.G. 2016. Neonicotinoid-contaminated pollinator strips adjacent to cropland reduce honey bee nutritional status. Nature Scientific Reports. 6:29608. doi:10.1038/srep29608.

Volatile semiochemicals increase trap catch of Green Lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) and Flower Flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in corn and soybean plots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S. 2016. Volatile semiochemicals increase trap catch of Green Lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) and Flower Flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in corn and soybean plots. Journal of Insect Science. 16(1):77. doi:10.1093/jisesa/iew057.

Capture of non-target flies (Diptera: Lauxaniidae, Chloropidae, Anthomyiidae) on traps baited with volatile chemicals in field crop habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S. 2016. Capture of non-target flies (Diptera: Lauxaniidae, Chloropidae, Anthomyiidae) on traps baited with volatile chemicals in field crop habitats. Psyche. doi:10.1155/2016/6938368.

Unintended effects of the herbicides 2,4-D and dicamba on lady beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freydier, L., Lundgren, J.G. 2016. Unintended effects of the herbicides 2,4-D and dicamba on lady beetles. Ecotoxicology. 25:1270-1277. doi:10.1007/s10646-016-1680-4.

Review of crop pests targeted by neonicotinoid seed treatments - (Abstract Only)
Papiernik, S.K., Sappington, T.W., Hesler, L.S., Allen, K.C., Luttrell, R.G. 2016. Review of crop pests targeted by neonicotinoid seed treatments. [abstract] American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 21-25, 2016. Abstract 2510798.

Evidence of resistance to Cry34/35Ab1 corn by western corn rootworm: root injury in the field and larval survival in plant-based bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gassmann, A.J., Shrestha, R.B., Jakka, S.R., Dunbar, M.W., Clifton, E.H., Paolino, A.R., Ingber, D.A., French, B.W., Masloski, K.E., Dounda, J.W., St. Clair, C.R. 2016. Evidence of resistance to Cry34/35Ab1 corn by western corn rootworm: root injury in the field and larval survival in plant-based bioassays. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109:1872–1880. doi: 10.1093/jee/tow110.

Field-based assessment of resistance to Bt Corn by Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, R.B., Jakka, S.R., French, B.W., Gassmann, A.J. 2016. Field-based assessment of resistance to Bt Corn by Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(3):1399–1409. doi:10.1093/jee/tow087.

Genome-wide association mapping of soybean aphid resistance traits - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, A., Lorenz, A., Bansal, R., Bhusal, S., Michel, A., Hesler, L.S., Koch, R., Jiang, G. 2016. Genome-wide association mapping of soybean aphid resistance traits [abstract]. North Central Branch meeting, Entomological Society of America, June 5-9, 2016.

Framing the issues of resistance management in soybean - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2016. Framing the issues of resistance management in soybean [abstract]. Entomological Society of America, Southeast Branch meeting, March 14, 2016, Raleigh NC.

An exposure-based, ecology-driven framework for selection of indicator species for insecticide risk assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welch, K.D., Lundgren, J.G. 2016. An exposure-based, ecology-driven framework for selection of indicator species for insecticide risk assessment. FOOD WEBS 9:46-54. doi:10.1016/j.fooweb.2016.0.004. Available: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352249615300240.

Non-native lady beetles: a diversity of outcomes - (Proceedings)
Hesler, L.S. 2016. Non-native lady beetles: a diversity of outcomes. Internatioinal Congress of Entomology / Entomol. Soc. Amer. meeting, Sep. 30, 2016, Orlando FL.

Male lifetime mating success in relation to body size in Diabrotica barberi - (Abstract Only)

Effect of transgenic corn hybrids and a soil insecticide on corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) beetle emergence in North Dakota - (Abstract Only)

Screening for corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) resistance to transgenic Bt corn in North Dakota - (Abstract Only)
Torrez, V.C., Knodel, J.J., Boetel, M.A., French, B.W., Fuller, B.W. 2015. Screening for corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) resistance to transgenic Bt corn in North Dakota. Abstract. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN Nov. 15-18, 2015.

Development of a CO2 releasing co-formulation 1 based on starch, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Beauveria bassiana attractive towards western corn rootworm larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vemmer, M., Schumann, M., Beitzen-Heineke, W., French, B.W., Vidal, S., Patel, A.V. 2016. Development of a CO2 releasing co-formulation 1 based on starch, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Beauveria bassiana attractive towards western corn rootworm larvae. Pest Management Science. doi: 10.1002/ps.4245.

Resistance among selected wild soybean and associated soybean accessions against two virulent colonies of Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Taliercio, E.W. 2020. Resistance among selected wild soybean and associated soybean accessions against two virulent colonies of Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Phytoparasitica. 49:243-251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-020-00845-0.