Research Project: Integrated Pest Management of Flies of Veterinary Importance

Location: Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit

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

Antennal transcriptome analysis reveals sensory receptors potentially associated with host detection in the livestock pest Lucilia cuprina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wulff, J.P., Hickner, P.V., Watson, D.W., Denning, S.S., Belikoff, E.J., Scott, M.J. 2024. Antennal transcriptome analysis reveals sensory receptors potentially associated with host detection in the livestock pest Lucilia cuprina. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06391-6.

Effects of three desiccant dusts and two dusts augmented with botanicals on house fly (Diptera: Muscidae) eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2024. Effects of three desiccant dusts and two dusts augmented with botanicals on house fly (Diptera: Muscidae) eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. Journal of Economic Entomology. http://dx.doi.org/10.59467/BI.2024.20.73.

In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Temeyer, K.B., Schlechte, K.G., Coats, J.R., Cantrell, C.L., Rosario-Cruz, R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A., Li, A.Y. 2024. In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae). Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15030155.

Doxycycline is a viable alternative to tetracycline for use in insect Tet-Off transgenic sexing systems, as assessed in the blowflies Cochliomyia hominivorax(Dipteria:Calliphoridae) and Lucilia Cuprina(Diptera:Calliphoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arp, A.P., Williamson, M.E., Vasquez, M., Quintero, G., Vargas Lowman, A., Sagal, A., Scott, M.J. 2024. Doxycycline is a viable alternative to tetracycline for use in insect Tet-Off transgenic sexing systems, as assessed in the blowflies Cochliomyia hominivorax(Dipteria:Calliphoridae) and Lucilia Cuprina(Diptera:Calliphoridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae023.

An alternative chicken-based diet for mass-rearing screwworm flies, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Sagel, A., Quintero, G., Vasquez, M., Tietjen, M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Arp, A.P. 2023. An alternative chicken-based diet for mass-rearing screwworm flies, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad219.

Real-time quantification of the tTA gene in the DR6 and DR7 transgenic strains of the screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - (Abstract Only)

Development of transgenic strains of screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) using the nullo and CG14427 early-acting promoter genes - (Abstract Only)

A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Pacheco, L., Duke, S.E., Sanchez Ortiz, C., Welch, J.B., Phillips, P.L., Arp, A.P. 2023. A new formulation of screwworm attractant with reduced hazardous chemicals and transport restrictions. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad043.

Genomic analysis of two phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania from the New and Old World - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Labbe, F., Abdeladhim, M., Abrudan, J., Hickner, P.V., et al. (2023). Genomic analysis of two phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania from the New and Old World. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010862.

Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Arp, A.P., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.109884.

Insights into the genetic landscape and presence of Cochliomyia hominivorax in the Caribbean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Pfeiffer, V., Poh, K.C. 2022. Insights into the genetic landscape and presence of Cochliomyia hominivorax in the Caribbean. Parasitology Research. 122:547-556. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-022-07757-4.

Limited detection of shared zoonotic pathogens in deer keds and blacklegged ticks co-parasitizing white-tailed deer in the eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olafson, P.U., Poh, K.C., Evans, J.R., Skvarla, M.J., Matchinger, E.T. 2022. Limited detection of shared zoonotic pathogens in deer keds and blacklegged ticks co-parasitizing white-tailed deer in the eastern United States. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 37(2):179-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12620.

Movement ecology of exotic nilgai antelope: A threat to the re-emergence of cattle fever ticks in the southern USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sliwa, K.M., Baumgardt, J.A., Deyoung, R.W., Ortega, A.J., Hewitt, D.G., Goolsby, J., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Movement ecology of exotic nilgai antelope: A threat to the re-emergence of cattle fever ticks in the southern USA. Ecosphere. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4401.

QTL determining the time of blood feeding in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Mori, A., Rund, S., Severson, D. 2022. QTL determining the time of blood feeding in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac118.

Review of American trypanosomiasis in southern Mexico highlights opportunity for surveillance research to advance control through the One Health approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velazquez Ramirez, D.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Ochoa Diaz Lopez, H. 2022. Review of American trypanosomiasis in southern Mexico highlights opportunity for surveillance research to advance control through the One Health approach. FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.838949.

Neutralizing antibodies for mosquito-borne flaviviruses in dogs from Northern and Southern Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, D.B., Duhaime, R. 2022. Medicated Corn Feeders to Disinfest Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus: Ixodidae: Acari) in a Suburban Population of White-Tailed Deer.. Experimental and Applied Acarology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-022-00699-7.

Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tietjen, M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Skoda, S.R., Phillips, P.L., Mitchell III, R.D., Duran, U., Tortosa, S., Arp, A.P. 2022. Geographic population genetic structure of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae), using SNPs. Journal of Medical Entomology. 59(3):874-882. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjac024.

Fly odorant-binding protein with high-histidine N-terminal extension binds to transition metals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, J., Buckmeier, B.G., Griffith, W., Olafson, P.U., Perez De Leon, A.A., Renthal, R. 2021. Fly odorant-binding protein with high-histidine N-terminal extension binds to transition metals. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 141. Article 103707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2021.103707.

Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arp, A.P., Quintero, G., Sagel, A., Gonzales, R., Phillips, P.L., Hickner, P.V. 2022. Insights into the microbial ecology of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, from wild collections and under mass-rearing for sterile insect releases. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 1042. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-04828-5.

Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walters, A.D., Arp, A.P., Cerbie, G.M., Trujillo, D.A., Kiss, A.J., Berg, D.J. 2022. Phylogenetic relationship and habitat both impact the gut microbiome in two microendemic gastropods. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 88. https://doi.org/10.1093/mollus/eyac002.

An inexpensive In Vitro blood-feeding system for wild Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osbrink, W.L. 2021. An inexpensive In Vitro blood-feeding system for wild Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Entomological Science. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES21-35.

Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rochon, K., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kaufman, P.E., Olafson, P.U., Swiger, S.L., Taylor, D.B. 2021. Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1). Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab029.

Identification of anti-horn fly vaccine antigen candidates using a reverse vaccinology approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Domingues, L., Bendele, K.G., Halos, L., Moreno, Y., Epe, C., Figueiredo, M., Liebstein, M., Guerrero, F. 2021. Identification of anti-horn fly vaccine antigen candidates using a reverse vaccinology approach. Parasites & Vectors. 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04938-5.

Lethal effects of commercial Kaolin Dust and Silica Aerogel Dust with and without botanical compounds on Horn Fly eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Showler, A., Harlien, J.L. 2021. Lethal effects of commercial Kaolin Dust and Silica Aerogel Dust with and without botanical compounds on Horn Fly eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults in the laboratory. Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjab140.

Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paulo, D.F., Junqueira, A.C., Arp, A.P., Viera, A.S., Ceballos, J., Skoda, S.R., Perez De Leon, A.A., Sagel, A., Mcmillan, W.O., Scott, M.J., Concha, C., Azeredo-Espin, A.M. 2021. Disruption of the odorant receptor coreceptor (Orco) impairs foraging and host-seeking behaviors in the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 11379. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90649-x.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Altuna, M., Hickner, P.V., Castro, G., Mirazo, S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Arp, A.P. 2021. New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04499-z.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Altuna, M., Hickner, P.V., Castro, G., Mirazo, S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Arp, A.P. 2021. New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) myiasis in feral swine of Uruguay: One Health and transboundary disease implications. Parasites & Vectors. 14:26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04499-z.

Chemosensory-related gene family members of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans, identified by transcriptome analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olafson, P.U., Saski, C.A. 2021. Chemosensory-related gene family members of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans, identified by transcriptome analysis. Insects. 13:252-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.11.002.

Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hickner, P.V., Mittapalli, O., Subramoniam, A., Sagel, A., Watson, W., Scott, M.J., Arp, A.P., Perez De Leon, A.A., Syed, Z. 2020. Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 20771. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77541-w.

Genomic analyses of a livestock pest, the New World screwworm, find potential targets for genetic control programs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scott, M.J., Benoit, J.B., Davis, R.J., Bailey, S.T., Varga, V., Martinson, E.O., Hickner, P.V., Syed, Z., Cardosa, G.A., Torres, T.T., Weirauch, M.T., Scholl, E.H., Phillippy, A.M., Sagel, A., Vasquez, M., Quintero, G.R., Skoda, S.R. 2021. Genomic analyses of a livestock pest, the New World screwworm, find potential targets for genetic control programs. Communications Biology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01152-4.

An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Concha, C., Yan, Y., Arp, A.P., Quilarque, E., Sagel, A., Perez De Leon, A.A., Mcmillan, W., Skoda, S.R., Scott, M.J. 2020. An early female lethal system of the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, for biotechnology-enhanced SIT. BMC Genetics. 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00948-x.

Small-molecule inhibitors of inward rectifier potassium (Kir) channels reduce bloodmeal feeding and have insecticidal activity against the horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Guerrero, F., Perez De Leon, A.A., Foil, L.D., Swale, D.R. 2020. Small-molecule inhibitors of inward rectifier potassium (Kir) channels reduce bloodmeal feeding and have insecticidal activity against the horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 57(4):1131-1140. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa015.