Research Project: New Technologies and Strategies to Manage the Changing Pest Complex on Temperate Fruit Trees

Location: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research

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

Spider mite resistance to miticides in South Carolina strawberry and implications for improved integrated pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bergeron, P., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2021. Spider mite resistance to miticides in South Carolina strawberry and implications for improved integrated pest management. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 84:407-418. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-021-00621-7.

Suitability of food resources for Proprioseiopsis mexicanus (Garman), a potentially important natural enemy in eastern U.S. agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farfan, M.A., Coffey, J., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2021. Suitability of food resources for Proprioseiopsis mexicanus (Garman), a potentially important natural enemy in eastern U.S. agroecosystems. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 84(2):121-134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-021-00622-6.

The eclosion of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) under different chill durations and simulated temperate and tropical conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Wakie, T.T., Yee, W.L. 2021. The eclosion of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) under different chill durations and simulated temperate and tropical conditions. Environmental Entomology. 50(3):706-712. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab018.

Temperature effects on oviposition by Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) vary in different developmental stages of sweet cherry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2021. Temperature effects on oviposition by Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) vary in different developmental stages of sweet cherry. Environmental Entomology. 50(3):514-522. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab003.

Residual activity of Acaricides for controlling spider mites in watermelon and their impacts on resident predatory mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Coffey, J.L., Miller, G., Monica, F. 2021. Residual activity of Acaricides for controlling spider mites in watermelon and their impacts on resident predatory mites. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2):818-827. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa320.

Conventional soil management may promote nutrients that lure an insect pest to a toxic crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Moretti, E.A., Wickings, K., Wolfin, M.S., Northfield, T.D., Linn, C.E., Nault, B.A. 2020. Conventional soil management may promote nutrients that lure an insect pest to a toxic crop. Environmental Entomology. 50:433-443. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa167.

Distinct Adult Eclosion Traits of Sibling Species Rhagoletis pomonella and Rhagoletis zephyria (Diptera: Tephritidae) Under Laboratory Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B., Feder, J.L. 2020. Distinct Adult Eclosion Traits of Sibling Species Rhagoletis pomonella and Rhagoletis zephyria (Diptera: Tephritidae) Under Laboratory Conditions. Environmental Entomology. 50(1):173-182. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa148.

Host plant signal persistence in the gut of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Helper, J., Cooper, W.R., Beers, E. 2020. Host plant signal persistence in the gut of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys. Environmental Entomology. 50(1):202-207. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa152.

Acaricide efficacy and resistance in South Carolina tomato populations of twospotted spider mite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Snipes, Z., Bergeron, P. 2021. Acaricide efficacy and resistance in South Carolina tomato populations of twospotted spider mite. Florida Entomologist. 104(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.104.0101.

Better together? Combining cover crop mulches, organic herbicides, and weed seed biological control in reduced-tillage crop systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, D., Cutulle, M., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Blubaugh, C. 2020. Better together? Combining cover crop mulches, organic herbicides, and weed seed biological control in reduced-tillage crop systems. Environmental Entomology. 49(6):1327-1334. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa105.

The artificial sweetener, erythritol, has insecticidal properties against pear psylla (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wentz, K.M., Cooper, W.R., Horton, D.R., Kao, R., Nottingham, L.B. 2020. The artificial sweetener, erythritol, has insecticidal properties against pear psylla (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(5):2293-2299. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa124.

Low temperature duration and adult rearing regimes affect eclosion of Rhagoletis indifferens (Tephritidae: Diptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Wakie, T., Yee, W.L. 2020. Low temperature duration and adult rearing regimes affect eclosion of Rhagoletis indifferens (Tephritidae: Diptera). Environmental Entomology. 49(3):660-666. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa044.

Effects of irradiation on codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) 1st-3rd instars in sweet cherries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Wakie, T. 2020. Effects of irradiation on codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) 1st-3rd instars in sweet cherries. Journal of Entomological Science. 55(4):570-577. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-55.4.570.

Polistes venom compound N-3-methylbutyl acetamide is a sex pheromone of Polistes metricus Say and attracts males of several Polistes (Fuscopolistes) species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elmquist, D.C., Landolt, P.J., Cooper, W.R., Reed, H., Foutz, J., Clepper, T., Kacprzyk, B., Teig, D., Zack, R.S. 2020. Polistes venom compound N-3-methylbutyl acetamide is a sex pheromone of Polistes metricus Say and attracts males of several Polistes (Fuscopolistes) species. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(12):10-73-1079. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa065.

Evaluation of Cyantraniliprole, Spinetoram, and Chromobacterium subtsugae extract in bait for killing and reducing oviposition of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2020. Evaluation of Cyantraniliprole, Spinetoram, and Chromobacterium subtsugae extract in bait for killing and reducing oviposition of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(3):1256-1362. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa056.

Laboratory evaluation of CX-10282 containing Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) strain GHA against adult Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2020. Laboratory evaluation of CX-10282 containing Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) strain GHA against adult Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae). Phytoparasitica. 48(2):231-245. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-020-00797-5.

Observations on the life history and ecology of Clubiona pacifica Banks in Washington State (Araneae Clubionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miliczky, E., Horton, D.R., Waters, T., Wohleb, C. 2020. Observations on the life history and ecology of Clubiona pacifica Banks in Washington State (Araneae Clubionidae). Journal of Arachnology. 48(1):49-50. https://doi.org/10.1636/0161-8202-48.1.49.

Not all predators are equal: miticide non-target effects and differential selectivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bergeron, P., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2020. Not all predators are equal: miticide non-target effects and differential selectivity. Pest Management Science. 76(6):2170-2179. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5754.

Assessments of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestation of temperate, tropical, and subtropical fruit in the field and laboratory in Washington State, U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B. 2019. Assessments of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestation of temperate, tropical, and subtropical fruit in the field and laboratory in Washington State, U.S. Journal of British Columbia Entomological Society. 116(3):40-58.

Spotted lanternfly risk regions mapped - (Trade Journal)
Neven, L.G., Wakie, T., Yee, W.L. 2020. Spotted lanternfly risk regions mapped. Good Fruit Grower. 71(3):16-17.

Identifying diagnostic genetic markers for a cryptic invasive agricultural pest: a test case using the apple maggot fly, Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doellman, M.M., Hood, G.R., Gersfeld, J., Driscoe, A., Xu, C., Sheehy, R., Holmes, N., Yee, W.L., Feder, J. 2020. Identifying diagnostic genetic markers for a cryptic invasive agricultural pest: a test case using the apple maggot fly, Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 113(4):246-256. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saz069.

Eclosion and adult longevity traits of Rhagoletis tabellaria (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Utetes tabellariae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Forbes, A.A., Feder, J.L. 2020. Eclosion and adult longevity traits of Rhagoletis tabellaria (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Utetes tabellariae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the laboratory. The Canadian Entomologist. 152(2):145-158. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2019.74.

Geographic and ecological dimensions of host plant associated genetic differentiation and speciation in the Rhagoletis cingulata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sibling species group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doellman, M.M., Schuler, H., Saint Jean, G., Hood, G.R., Egan, S.P., Powell, T., Glover, M.M., Bruzzese, D.J., Smith, J.J., Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B., Rull, J., Aluja, M., Feder, J. 2019. Geographic and ecological dimensions of host plant associated genetic differentiation and speciation in the Rhagoletis cingulata (Diptera: Tephritidae) sibling species group. Insects. 10(9). Article 275. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/9/275.

Efficacy of insecticides for season-long control of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in winter strawberries in Florida. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

The establishment risk of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the United States and globally - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wakie, T., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L., Lu, Z. 2019. The establishment risk of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the United States and globally. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(1):306-314. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz259.

Efficacy of acaritouch against twospotted spider mite on lima beans, 2018 - (Trade Journal)
Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Coffey, J. 2019. Efficacy of acaritouch against twospotted spider mite on lima beans, 2018. Arthropod Management Tests. 44(1), 2019,1-2. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsz073.

Postharvest insects and their control - (Book / Chapter)
Neven, L.G., Yahia, A.M., Jones, R.W. 2019. Postharvest insects and their control. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813276-0.00016-X.

Non-target impacts of herbicides on Tetranychus urticae and its predator, Phytoseiulus persimilis: implications for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Cutulle, M. 2019. Non-target impacts of herbicides on Tetranychus urticae and its predator, Phytoseiulus persimilis: implications for biological control. Pest Management Science. 75(12):3226-3234. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5443.

Host and non-host whistle stops by psyllids: Molecular gut content analysis by high-throughput sequencing reveals landscape-level movements by Psylloidea (Hemiptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, W.R., Horton, D.R., Wildung, M., Jensen, A., Thinakaran, J., Rendon, D., Nottingham, L., Beers, E., Wohleb, C., Hall, D.G., Stelinski, L. 2019. Host and non-host whistle stops by psyllids: Molecular gut content analysis by high-throughput sequencing reveals landscape-level movements by Psylloidea (Hemiptera). Environmental Entomology. 48(3):554-566. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz038.

Three-dimensional versus rectangular sticky yellow traps for western cherry fruit fly (Diptera Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2019. Three-dimensional versus rectangular sticky yellow traps for western cherry fruit fly (Diptera Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(4):1780-1788. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz092.

New research on miticides: spider mite resistance and harmful non-target effects on predators - (Trade Journal)
Bergeron, P., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2019. New research on miticides: spider mite resistance and harmful non-target effects on predators. North American Strawberry Growers Newsletter. Issue March 2019; pg. 6-9.

Modeling the abundance of two Rhagoletis fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in Washington State, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wakie, T., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G., Kumar, S. 2019. Modeling the abundance of two Rhagoletis fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in Washington State, U.S.A.. PLoS One. 14(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217071.

Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (Stål, 1855), detections in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horwood, M., Milnes, J., Cooper, W.R. 2019. Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (Stål, 1855), detections in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Austral Entomology. 58(4):857-865. https://doi.org/10.1111/aen.12421|.

Limited genetic evidence for host plant-related differentiation in the western cherry fruit ¿y, Rhagoletis indifferens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
St Jean, G., Hood, G., Egan, S., Powell, T., Schuler, H., Doellman, M., Glover, M., Smith, J., Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R., Rull, J., Aluja, M., Feder, J. 2018. Limited genetic evidence for host plant-related differentiation in the western cherry fruit ¿y, Rhagoletis indifferens. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 166(9):739-751. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12712.

Spinosad versus Spinetoram effects on kill and oviposition of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) at differing fly ages and temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2018. Spinosad versus Spinetoram effects on kill and oviposition of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) at differing fly ages and temperatures. Journal of Insect Science. 18(4):15. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey082.

Importance of trap liner adhesive selection for male moth catch (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with bisexual attractants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knight, A.L., Stewart, W.L., Basoalto, E. 2018. Importance of trap liner adhesive selection for male moth catch (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with bisexual attractants. Journal of Applied Entomology. 142(8):731-744. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12528.

Pear ester - from discovery to delivery for improved codling moth management - (Book / Chapter)
Knight, A.L., Light, D.M. 2018. Pear ester - from discovery to delivery for improved codling moth management. In: Beck, J., Rering, C.C., Duke, S.O., editors. Roles of Natural Products for Biorational Pesticides in Agriculture. Washington, D.C.: ACS Publications. p. 83-113. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1294.ch008.

Associative learning of food odors by the European paper wasp, Polistes dominula Christ (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landolt, P., Elmquist, D. 2018. Associative learning of food odors by the European paper wasp, Polistes dominula Christ (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) . Environmental Entomology. 47: 960-968.

Efficacies of Rhagoletis cerasi traps and ammonium lures for Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2018. Efficacies of Rhagoletis cerasi traps and ammonium lures for Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Insect Science. 18(3):14. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey054.

Improved monitoring of oriental fruit moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with terpinyl acetate plus acetic acid membrane lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volatiles of grape inoculated with microorganisms: Modulation of grapevine moth oviposition and field attraction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tassin, M., Herrera, S., Knight, A.L., Barros-Prada, W., Contreras, E., Pertot, I. 2018. Volatiles of grape inoculated with microorganisms: Modulation of grapevine moth oviposition and field attraction. Microbial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-018-1164-6.

Assessing the risk of global establishment of Rhagoletis cerasi (Diptera: Tephritidae), with emphasis on the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wakie, T., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G. 2018. Assessing the risk of global establishment of Rhagoletis cerasi (Diptera: Tephritidae), with emphasis on the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1275-1284. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy054.

Field validation of a three chemical controlled release dispenser to attract codling moth (Cydia pomonella) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaffe, B., Landolt, P.J. 2018. Field validation of a three chemical controlled release dispenser to attract codling moth (Cydia pomonella) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1268-1274. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy045.

The latest buzz on bugs - (Trade Journal)
Cooper, W.R., Garczynski, S.F., Horton, D.R., Knight, A.L., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2018. The latest buzz on bugs. Good Fruit Grower. 69(5):38-40.

Caterpillar-induced plant volatiles attract adult herbivores and generalist predator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri affects behavior of Cacopsylla pyricola (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, M., Cooper, W.R., Horton, D.R., Barcenas, N. 2018. Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri affects behavior of Cacopsylla pyricola (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 53(3):361-371. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES17-115.1.

Irrigation and grass cover effects on pupal survival rates in soil and adult emergence patterns of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Chapman, P.S. 2018. Irrigation and grass cover effects on pupal survival rates in soil and adult emergence patterns of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae). Environmental Entomology. 47(2):457-466. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx209.

Current and Future Potential Risk of Establishment of Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Kumar, S., Yee, W.L., Wakie, T. 2018. Current and Future Potential Risk of Establishment of Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington State. Environmental Entomology. 47(2):448-456. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx203.

Emission of volatile compounds from apple plants infested with Pandemis heparana larvae, antennal response of conspecific adults, and preliminary field trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Giacomuzzi, V., Cappellin, L., Khomenko, I., Biasioli, F., Schutz, S., Tasin, M., Knight, A.L., Angeli, S. 2017. Emission of volatile compounds from apple plants infested with Pandemis heparana larvae, antennal response of conspecific adults, and preliminary field trial. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42:1265-1280.

Temperature and food availability effects on spinosad and malathion against Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2017. Temperature and food availability effects on spinosad and malathion against Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the laboratory. Phytoparasitica. 45(5):673-682. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-017-0627-5.

Spatial analysis of seasonal dynamics and overwintering of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Okanagan-Columbia Basin, 2010-2014 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thistlewood, H.M., Gill, P., Beers, E.H., Shearer, P.W., Walsh, D.B., Rozema, B., Acheampong, S., Castagnoli, S., Yee, W.L., Smytheman, P., Whitener, A.B. 2021. Spatial analysis of seasonal dynamics and overwintering of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Okanagan-Columbia Basin, 2010-2014. Environmental Entomology. 47(2):221-232. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx178.

Modeling the climatic suitability for Fopius arisanus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and its host fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lane, J., Kumar, S., Yee, W.L. 2018. Modeling the climatic suitability for Fopius arisanus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and its host fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 154(1):65-78. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1541.3909.

Laboratory demonstrations of pheromone-mediated scent-marking, orientation, and mounting behavior in Polistes exclamans Vienick (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elmquist, D.C., Landolt, P.J., Ream, L.J., Cha, D.H. 2017. Laboratory demonstrations of pheromone-mediated scent-marking, orientation, and mounting behavior in Polistes exclamans Vienick (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 111(1):21-30.

Comparative responses of Rhagoletis zephyria and R. pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) to commercial and experimental sticky traps and odors in Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B., Feder, J.L., Linn, C.E., Cha, D.H. 2017. Comparative responses of Rhagoletis zephyria and R. pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) to commercial and experimental sticky traps and odors in Washington State. Environmental Entomology. 46(6):1351-1358. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx130.

Development of a low-cost and effective trapping device for apple maggot fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) monitoring and control in Mexican commercial hawthorn groves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tadeo, E., Muniz, E., Rull, J., Yee, W.L., Aluja, M., Lasa, R. 2017. Development of a low-cost and effective trapping device for apple maggot fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) monitoring and control in Mexican commercial hawthorn groves. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(4):1658-1667. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox167.

Codling moth establishment in China: Stages of invasion and potential future distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, H., Kumar, S., Neven, L.G. 2017. Codling moth establishment in China: Stages of invasion and potential future distribution. Journal of Insect Science. 17(4):85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iex054.

CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) CpomOR1 gene affects egg production and viability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garczynski, S.F., Martin, J.A., Griset, M.L., Willett, L.S., Cooper, W.R., Swisher, K.D., Unruh, T.R. 2017. CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) CpomOR1 gene affects egg production and viability. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(4):1847-1855.

Evidence for sex pheromones and inbreeding avoidance in select North America yellowjacket species (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Derstine, N., Ohler, B., Jimenez, S., Landolt, P.J., Gries, G. 2017. Evidence for sex pheromones and inbreeding avoidance in select North America yellowjacket species (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. doi:10.1111/eea12591.

Developing kairomone-based lures and traps targeting female Spilonota ocellana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple orchards treated with sex pheromones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Judd, G., Knight, A.L. 2017. Developing kairomone-based lures and traps targeting female Spilonota ocellana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple orchards treated with sex pheromones. The Canadian Entomologist. 149(5):1-15. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2017.37.

Trapping female Pandemis limitata (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) moths with mixtures of acetic acid, benzenoid apple leaf volatiles, and sex pheromones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Judd, G., Knight, A.L. 2017. Trapping female Pandemis limitata (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) moths with mixtures of acetic acid, benzenoid apple leaf volatiles, and sex pheromones. The Canadian Entomologist. 149(6):813-822. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2017.38.

Effect of chemical ratios of a microbial-based feeding attractant on trap catch of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Adams, T., Landolt, P.J. 2017. Effect of chemical ratios of a microbial-based feeding attractant on trap catch of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(4):907-915.

Diel rhythms in the volatile emission of apple and grape foliage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Giacomuzzi, V., Cappellin, L., Nones, S., Khomenko, I., Knight, A.L., Biasiolo, F., Angeli, S. 2017. Diel rhythms in the volatile emission of apple and grape foliage. Phytochemistry. 138:104-115.

Impact of prolonged absence of low temperature on adult eclosion patterns of western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2017. Impact of prolonged absence of low temperature on adult eclosion patterns of western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(3):708-713. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx064.

Elicitors of host plant defenses partially suppress pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola, Hemiptera: Psyllidae) populations under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, W.R., Horton, D.R. 2017. Elicitors of host plant defenses partially suppress pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola, Hemiptera: Psyllidae) populations under field conditions. Journal of Insect Science. 17(2):49.

Survey of conspecific herbivore-induced volatiles from apple as possible attractants for Pandemis pyrusana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Giacomuzzi, V., Mattheis, J.P., Basoalto, E., Angeli, S., Knight, A.L. 2017. Survey of conspecific herbivore-induced volatiles from apple as possible attractants for Pandemis pyrusana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Pest Management Science. doi:10.1002/ps.4548.

Minute pirate bugs - (Book / Chapter)

Development of 2-phenlethanol and acetic acid lures to monitor Obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) under mating disruption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knight, A.L., Judd, G., Basalto, E. 2017. Development of 2-phenlethanol and acetic acid lures to monitor Obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) under mating disruption. Journal of Applied Entomology. doi:10.1111/jen.12393.

Bacterial endosymbionts of the psyllid Cacopsylla pyricola in the Pacific Northwestern United States (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, W.R., Garczynski, S.F., Horton, D.R., Unruh, T.R., Beers, E., Shearer, P., Hilton, R. 2017. Bacterial endosymbionts of the psyllid Cacopsylla pyricola in the Pacific Northwestern United States (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Environmental Entomology. 46:393-402.

Identification of host fruit volatiles from snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), attractive to Rhagoletis zephyria flies from Western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D., Olsson, S., Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R., Hood, G., Mattsson, M., Schwarz, D., Feder, J., Linn, C. 2017. Identification of host fruit volatiles from snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), attractive to Rhagoletis zephyria flies from Western United States. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43(2):188-197.

Development of Rhagoletis pomonella and Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae)in mango and other tropical and temperate fruit in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R. 2017. Development of Rhagoletis pomonella and Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae)in mango and other tropical and temperate fruit in the laboratory. Florida Entomologist. 100(1):157-161.

Caterpillar-induced plant volatiles attract conspecific adults in nature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
El-Sayed, A., Knight, A.L., Byers, J., Judd, G., Suckling, D. 2016. Caterpillar-induced plant volatiles attract conspecific adults in nature. Scientific Reports. doi:10.1038/srep37555.

Peach is an occasional host for Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh, 1867) (Diptera: Tephritidae) larvae in Western Washington State, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L., Goughnour, R.B. 2016. Peach is an occasional host for Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh, 1867) (Diptera: Tephritidae) larvae in Western Washington State, USA. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 92(4):189-199.

Mapping global potential risk of mango sudden decline disease caused by fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galdino, T., Kumar, S., Oliveira, L., Alfenas, A., Neven, L.G., Al-Sadi, A., Picanco, M. 2016. Mapping global potential risk of mango sudden decline disease caused by fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata. PLoS One. 11(7):e0159450.

The discovery and development of chemical attractants used to trap pestiferous wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landolt, P.J., Zhang, Q. 2016. The discovery and development of chemical attractants used to trap pestiferous wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42:7.

Ammonium carbonate loss rates from lures differentially affect trap captures of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and non-target flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2016. Ammonium carbonate loss rates from lures differentially affect trap captures of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and non-target flies. The Canadian Entomologist. 149:241-250.

Mapping global potential risk of establishment of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) using MaxEnt and CLIMEX niche models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, S., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G. 2016. Mapping global potential risk of establishment of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) using MaxEnt and CLIMEX niche models. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(5):2043-2053.

Pesticides used against Cydia pomonella disrupt biological control of secondary pests of apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beers, E., Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E. 2016. Pesticides used against Cydia pomonella disrupt biological control of secondary pests of apple. Biological Control. 102:35-43.

Attraction of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephitidae) to white light in the presence and absence of ammonia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yee, W.L. 2017. Attraction of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephitidae) to white light in the presence and absence of ammonia. Florida Entomologist. 100(1):21-28.

Nontarget effects of orchard pesticides on natural enemies: lessons from the field and laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beers, E., Mills, N., Shearer, P., Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Amarasekare, K., Gontijo, L. 2016. Nontarget effects of orchard pesticides on natural enemies: lessons from the field and laboratory. Biological Control. 102:44-52.

Tree fruit IPM programs in the Western United States: the challenge of enhancing biological control through intensive management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, V., Unruh, T.R., Horton, D.R., Mills, N., Brunner, J., Beers, E., Shearer, P. 2009. Tree fruit IPM programs in the Western United States: the challenge of enhancing biological control through intensive management. Pest Management Science. 65:1305-1310.