Research Project: Mitigation of Invasive Pest Threats to U.S. Subtropical Agriculture

Location: Subtropical Horticulture Research

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

Neoseiulus mites as biological control agents against Megalurothrips usitatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and Frankliniella intonsa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on cowpea crop: laboratory to field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Zang, L., Guo, L., Singh, S., Wu, S., Yang, X., Tang, L. 2024. Neoseiulus mites as biological control agents against Megalurothrips usitatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and Frankliniella intonsa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on cowpea crop: laboratory to field. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae118.

Exploring market-available commercial pheromone lures and traps for controlling the hibiscus bud weevil, anthonomus testaceosquamosus (coleoptera: curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ataide, L.M., Greene, D.A., Cloonan, K.R., Gill, M.A., Vargas, G., Tabanca, N., Arauz, I.R., Valezquez-Hernandez, Y., Revynthi, A.M. 2024. Exploring market-available commercial pheromone lures and traps for controlling the hibiscus bud weevil, anthonomus testaceosquamosus (coleoptera: curculionidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae105.

Melaleuca alternifolia – essential oil - (Research Notes)
Vázquez, A., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E. 2024. Melaleuca alternifolia – essential oil. Electronic Publication. 1-4.

Performance of the two parasitoid species, Aphelinus varipes and Lysiphlebia japonica against sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Yang, X., Bai, Q., Zang, L., Tang, L., Singh, S. 2024. Performance of the two parasitoid species, Aphelinus varipes and Lysiphlebia japonica against sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105532.

Entomopathogenic nematodes to control the hibiscus bud weevil Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), above ground and on soil surface - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, G., Velazquez-Hernandez, Y., Greene, D.A., Yang, X., Revynthi, A.M. 2024. Entomopathogenic nematodes to control the hibiscus bud weevil Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), above ground and on soil surface. Biological Control. 69:91–101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-024-10242-9.

Efficacy of conventional and biorational insecticides against the invasive pest thrips parvispinus (thysanoptera: thripidae) under containment conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ataide, L.M., Vargas, G., Velazquez-Hernandez, Y., Arauz, I.R., Villamarin, P., Canon, M.A., Yang, X., Riley, S.S., Revynthi, A.M. 2024. Efficacy of conventional and biorational insecticides against the invasive pest thrips parvispinus (thysanoptera: thripidae) under containment conditions. Insects. 15(1):48. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15010048.

Synergistic effects of selected insecticides on Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa - (Abstract Only)

Male lures and the detection of tephritid fruit flies: assessing the relationships between lure amount and release rate and trap captures of invasive pest species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shelly, T.E., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Male lures and the detection of tephritid fruit flies: assessing the relationships between lure amount and release rate and trap captures of invasive pest species. Crop Protection. 176.Article 106504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106504.

A prophylactic application of systemic insecticides contributes to the management of the hibiscus bud weevil anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, G., Greene, A., Velazquez-Hernandez, Y., Yang, X., Kendra, P.E., Revynthi, A.M. 2023. A prophylactic application of systemic insecticides contributes to the management of the hibiscus bud weevil anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Agriculture. 13(10):1879. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13101879.

Comparison of oviposition behavior of wild- and laboratory-reared Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa - (Abstract Only)
Dwyer, M.C., Blanco, M., Yang, X. 2023. Comparison of oviposition behavior of wild- and laboratory-reared Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Volatile characterization of lychee plant tissues (Litchi chinensis) and the effect of key compounds on the behavior of the lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii) - (Abstract Only)
Ataide, L.M., Tabanca, N., Canon, M.A., Schnell, E.Q., Narvaez, T.I., Cloonan, K.R., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D., Revynthi, A.M. 2023. Volatile characterization of lychee plant tissues (Litchi chinensis) and the effect of key compounds on the behavior of the lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

A new repellent for redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a primary vector of the mycopathogen that causes laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Kendra, P.E. 2023. A new repellent for redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a primary vector of the mycopathogen that causes laurel wilt. Plants. 12(13):2406. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12132406.

Deciphering plant-insect-microorganism signals for sustainable crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, G., Rusman, Q., Morrison III, W.R., Magalhaes, D.M., Dowell, J.A., Ngumbi, E., Osei-Owusu, J., Kansman, J., Gaffke, A.M., Jayanthi, K., Kim, S., Tabanca, N. 2023. Deciphering plant-insect-microorganism signals for sustainable crop production. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 13(6):997. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13060997.

Lethal and sublethal effects of contact insecticides and horticultural oils on the hibiscus bud weevil, anthonomus testaceosquamosus linell (Coeloptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greene, D.A., Yang, X., Velazquez-Hernandez, Y., Vargas, G., Kendra, P.E., Mannion, C., Revynthi, A.M. 2023. Lethal and sublethal effects of contact insecticides and horticultural oils on the hibiscus bud weevil, anthonomus testaceosquamosus linell (Coeloptera: Curculionidae). Insects. 14(6):544. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14060544.

Essential oils of selected Melaleuca species evaluated and identified combining HPTLC and GC-MS - (Abstract Only)
Vázquez, A., Tabanca, N., Yang, X., Kendra, P.E. 2023. Essential oils of selected Melaleuca species evaluated and identified combining HPTLC and GC-MS. Annual meeting, Ecology Society of America. Portland, OR. August 6-11, 2023.

Male Mediterranean fruit fly attractants identified by high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) - (Abstract Only)
Vázquez, A., Tabanca, N., Yang, X., Kendra, P.E. 2023. Male Mediterranean fruit fly attractants identified by high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Jupiter Beach, FL. July 29-August 2, 2023.

Volatile characterization of lychee plant tissues (Litchi chinensis) and the effect of key compounds on the behavior of lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ataide, L.M., Tabanca, N., Canon, M.A., Schnell, E.Q., Narvaez, T.I., Cloonan, K.R., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D. 2023. Volatile characterization of lychee plant tissues (Litchi chinensis) and the effect of key compounds on the behavior of lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii). Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 13:933. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13060933.

Novel phthalimide derivatives and their toxicities against caribbean fruit fly, anastrepha suspensa (Loew) - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Tok, F., Kocyigit-, K., Yang, X. 2023. Novel phthalimide derivatives and their toxicities against caribbean fruit fly, anastrepha suspensa (Loew). National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Hybrid).

Effects of destruxin a on hemocytes of the domestic silkworm, bombyx mori - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ying, F., Hu, L., Li, Z., Yang, X., Kendra, P.E., Hu, Q. 2023. Effects of destruxin a on hemocytes of the domestic silkworm, bombyx mori. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14 : Article 1210647. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1210647.

Management of Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa, using plant essential oils - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E. 2023. Management of Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa, using plant essential oils. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Terpene- and alcohol-based attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly isolated from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Cloonan, K.R., Gill, M.A., Tabanca, N., Vazquez, A., Schnell, E.Q., Kendra, P.E. 2023. Terpene- and alcohol-based attractants for the Mediterranean fruit fly isolated from tea tree oil. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

HPTLC analysis and chemical composition of selected melaleuca essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vázquez, A., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E. 2023. HPTLC analysis and chemical composition of selected melaleuca essential oils. Molecules. 28(9):3925. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28093925.

Identification of behavior-modifying odors for the Mediterranean fruit fly isolated from tea tree oil - (Abstract Only)
Cloonan, K.R., Tabanca, N., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Gill, M.A. 2023. Identification of behavior-modifying odors for the Mediterranean fruit fly isolated from tea tree oil. Meeting Abstract.

Piperitone (p-menth-1-en-3-one): A new repellent for tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado groves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Tabanca, N., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Menocal, O., Carrillo, D., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Piperitone (p-menth-1-en-3-one): A new repellent for tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida avocado groves. Biomolecules. 13(4): 656. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13040656.

Risk posed to Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Guillen, L., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Risk posed to Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle, vector of laurel wilt. Entomological Society of America, International Branch Virtual Symposium.

A potential new repellent for the tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a pest of avocado in South Florida - (Abstract Only)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Tabanca, N., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2023. A potential new repellent for the tea shot hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a pest of avocado in South Florida. Entomological Society of America, International Branch Virtual Symposium.

Identification of environmentally friendly alternatives for management of Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E. 2023. Identification of environmentally friendly alternatives for management of Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. Entomological Society of America, International Branch Virtual Symposium.

Flexibility in the ambrosia symbiosis of Xyleborus bispinatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Cruz, L.F., Kendra, P.E., Berto, M., Carrillo, D. 2023. Flexibility in the ambrosia symbiosis of Xyleborus bispinatus. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14:1110474. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1110474.

Synthesis of phthalimide derivatives and their insecticidal activity against caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tok, F., Yang, X., Tabanca, N., Kocyigit-Kaymakciogl, B. 2023. Synthesis of phthalimide derivatives and their insecticidal activity against caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew). Topic Issue: Frontiers in Chemical Ecology. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 13(2): 361. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13020361.

Chemical composition of essential oils from German, Roman, and Chinese chamomile flowers and their biological activities against three economically important insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Tabanca, N., Raman, V., Avonto, C., Yang, X., Demirci, B., Chittiboyina, A.G., Khan, I.A. 2023. Chemical composition of essential oils from German, Roman, and Chinese chamomile flowers and their biological activities against three economically important insects. Records of Natural Products. 17(4): 595-614. https://doi.org/10.25135/rnp.378.2211.2627.

Comparison of fruit fly baits for management of the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in mango orchards in southern Ghana - (Abstract Only)
Yeboah, S., Kendra, P.E., Liburd, O. 2023. Comparison of fruit fly baits for management of the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in mango orchards in southern Ghana. Entomological Society of America, Program Guide, Southestern Branch Meeting. Little Rock, AR. 12-15 Mar 2023.

Risk assessment of Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Larissa, G., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2023. Risk assessment of Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 25(2): 285-302. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12551.

Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae and platypodinae) in agricultural and forest ecosystems with Laurel Wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cloonan, K.R., Montgomery, W.S., Narvaez, T.I., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. 2022. Community of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae and platypodinae) in agricultural and forest ecosystems with Laurel Wilt. Insects. 13(11):971. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13110971.

Evidence of receptivity to vibroacoustic stimuli in the spotted lanternfly lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohde, B.B., Cooperband, M.F., Canlas, I., Mankin, R.W. 2022. Evidence of receptivity to vibroacoustic stimuli in the spotted lanternfly lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(6):2116-2120. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac167.

Development of a Kairomone-Based Attractant as a Monitoring Tool for the Cocoa Pod Borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Snellen) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niogret, J., Kendra, P.E., Ekaynati, A., Zhang, A., Marelli, J., Tabanca, N., Epsky, N.D. 2022. Development of a kairomone-based attractant as a monitoring tool for the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella (Snellen) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae). Insects 13(9): 813.

Phoretic mites associated with ambrosia beetles in Florida avocados - (Proceedings)
Berto, M.M., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D. 2022. Phoretic mites associated with ambrosia beetles in Florida avocados. In Zhang, Z.-Q., Fan, Q.-H., Heath, A.C.G., and Minor, M.A. (Eds.). Acarological Frontiers: Proceedings of the XVI International Congress of Acarology. (1-5 Dec 2022, Auckland, New Zealand). Magnolia Press, Auckland, 328 pp. https://doi.org/10.11646/zoosymposia.22.1.42.

The lychee erinose mite(Aceria litchii): pest status and management in Florida - (Proceedings)
Revynthi, A. M., Ataide, L. M. S., Canon, M.-A., Della Vechia, J. F., Andrade, D. J., Kendra, P. E., Tabanca, N., Hammond, J., Ochoa, R., and Carrillo, D. 2022. The lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii): pest status and management in Florida. In Zhang, Z.-Q., Fan, Q.-H., Heath, A.C.G., and Minor, M.A. (Eds.). Acarological Frontiers: Proceedings of the XVI International Congress of Acarology (1-5 Dec 2022, Auckland, New Zealand). Magnolia Press, Auckland, 328 pp. https://doi.org/10.11646/zoosymposia.22.1.46.

Using red panel traps to detect spotted-wing drosophila and its infestation in us berry and cherry crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panthi, B., Cloonan, K.R., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Kirkpatrick, D.M., Short, B.D., Aflitto, N.C., Andrews, H., Ballman, E., Beal, D.J., Beers, E.H. 2022. Using red panel traps to detect spotted-wing drosophila and its infestation in us berry and cherry crops. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115:(6), 1995-2003. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac134.

Electroantennographic responses of wild and laboratory-reared females of Xyleborus affinis and X. ferrugineus to ethanol and bark volatiles of three host-plant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero, P., L.A. Ibarra-Juárez, D. Carrillo, J.A. Guerrero-Analco, P.E. Kendra, A.L. Kiel-Martínez, and L. Guillén. 2022. Electroantennographic responses of wild and laboratory-reared females of Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff and Xyleborus ferrugineus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to ethanol and bark volatiles of three host-plant species. Topic Issue: Frontiers in Chemical Ecology. Insects 13(7): 655.

Updates on the development of female attractants for improved monitoring of oviposition-impending Bactrocera dorsalis - (Abstract Only)
Cha, D.H., Roh, G.H., Kendra, P.E. 2022. Updates on the development of female attractants for improved monitoring of oviposition-impending Bactrocera dorsalis. 11th Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium. Sydney, Australia. 13-18 Nov 2022.

Plant essential oils as biopesticides for Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha Suspensa - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Tabanca, N., Cloonan, K.R., Kendra, P.E. 2022. Plant essential oils as biopesticides for Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha Suspensa. International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance. Sydney, Australia. 13 – 18 Nov 2022.

Identification of new attractants and behavior-modifying odors for the Mediterranean fruit fly - (Abstract Only)
Cloonan, K.R., Gill, M.A., Yang, X., Tabanca, N., Rohde, B.B., Kendra, P.E. 2022. Identification of New attractants and behavior-modifying odors for the Mediterranean fruit fly. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium. Sydney, Australia. 13 – 18 Nov 2022.

Identification of Female Attractants for Improved Monitoring of Oviposition-Impending Bactrocera Dorsalis - (Abstract Only)
Cha, D. H., G.-H. Roh, and P. E. Kendra. 2022. Identification of female attractants for improved monitoring of oviposition-impending Bactrocera dorsalis. Joint Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology and the Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology. (Virtual presentation). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-12 Aug 2022.

The Lychee Erinose Mite: Pest Status in Florida and Management - (Abstract Only)
Revynthi, A. M., L. M. Silva Ataide, M. A. Canon, P. E. Kendra, N. Tabanca, J. Hammond, R. Ochoa, and D. Carrillo. 2022. The lychee erinose mite: pest status in Florida and management. 103rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Gainesville, FL. 20-22 Jun 2022.

High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography to Identify Components of Tea Tree Oil Attractive to Male Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract Only)
Vázquez, A., N. Tabanca, and P. E. Kendra. 2022. High performance thin layer chromatography to identify components of tea tree oil attractive to male Mediterranean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). 103rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Gainesville, FL. 20-22 Jun 2022.

Susceptibility of hass avocado and native mexican Lauraceae to attack by Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P.E., Guillen, L., Tabanca, N., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Deyrup, M.A., Cloonan, K.R. 2022. Susceptibility of hass avocado and native mexican Lauraceae to attack by Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). (Virtual) 69th Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. 13-16 Nov 2022.

Behavioral Response of the Hibiscus Bud Weevil, Anthonomus Testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) To Hibiscus Buds and Anthonomus Spp. Male Pheromone Lures - (Abstract Only)
Greene, A. D., Y. Velazquez Hernandez, N. Tabanca, K. Cloonan, P. E. Kendra, and A. M. Revynthi. 2022. Behavioral response of the hibiscus bud weevil, Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to hibiscus buds and Anthonomus spp. male pheromone lures. 103rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Gainesville, FL. 20-22 Jun 2022.

Field Attraction and Aging Study of 2- And 3- Component Food-Based Lures for the Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha Suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) In South Florida - (Abstract Only)
Vázquez, A., Cloonan, K.R., Gill, M.A., Mosser, L.K., Crane, J.H., Carrillo, D., Kendra, P.E. (2022) Field attraction and aging study of 2- and 3- component food-based lures for the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) in south Florida. 103rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Gainesville, FL. 20-22 June 2022

Attraction and Longevity of 2- And 3-Component Cone Lures for the Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha Suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vázquez, A., K. R. Cloonan, B. B. Rhode, M. A. Gill, L. K. Mosser, J. H. Crane, D. Carrillo, and P. E. Kendra. 2022. Attraction and longevity of 2- and 3-component food cone lures for the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 115(4): 1231-1239.

Volatile Emissions From Exotic Fungi Vectored by Euwallacea Perbrevis Schedl (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E., Cruz, L.F., Menocal, O., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. Volatile emissions from exotic fungi vectored by Euwallacea perbrevis Schedl (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). 264th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Hybrid). Chicago, IL, 21-25 Aug 2022.

Insecticide Resistance Detection and Management of Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha Suspensa Using Plant Essential Oils - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Tabanca, N., and P.E. Kendra. 2022. Insecticide Resistance Detection and Management of Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha Suspensa Using Plant Essential Oils. 103rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. Gainesville, FL. 20-22 Jun 2022.

How lychee phytochemistry and physical traits affect the lychee erinose mite, Aceria Lichii (Acari: Eriophyidae) - (Abstract Only)
Ataide, L.M., Canon, A., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E., Carrillo, D., Revynthi, A.M. 2022. How lychee phytochemistry and physical traits affect the lychee erinose mite, Aceria Lichii (Acari: Eriophyidae). 69th National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. 13-16 Nov 2022.

Toxicity of plant essential oils on Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Tabanca, N., and P.E. Kendra. 2022. Toxicity of plant essential oils against Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. Virtual Annual meeting of Southeastern Branch of Entomological Society of America. March 25-April 29, 2022. (Available at: https://esa.confex.com/esa/2022seb/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/158133)

The Horntail Snail (Macrochlamys indica): A New Invasive Pest in Florida - (Government Publication)
Revynthi, A. M., D. Carrillo, D. R. Seal, V. E. Vassilaros, and P. E. Kendra. 2022. The horntail snail (Macrochlamys indica): a new invasive pest in Florida. UF/IFAS EDIS. Extension Publication ENY-2078. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1355-2022

Influence of canopy cover and meteorological factors on the abundance of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae) in avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menocal, O., Kendra, P.E., Padilla, A., Chagas, P.C., Chagas, E.A., Crane, J.H., Carrillo, D. 2022. Influence of canopy cover and meteorological factors on the abundance of bark and ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae) in avocado orchards affected by laurel wilt. Agronomy. 12(3):547. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12030547.

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of ham mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y., Singh, R., Phillips, T.W. 2022. Nitric oxide fumigation for control of ham mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2):501-507. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac014.

Volatile emissions and relative attraction of the fungal symbionts of tea shot hole borer (coleoptera: curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kendra, P.E., Cruz, L.F., Tabanca, N., Menocal, O., Schnell, E.Q., Carrillo, D. 2022. Volatile emissions and relative attraction of the fungal symbionts of tea shot hole borer (coleoptera: curculionidae). Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 12(1):97. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom12010097.

Biology of Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): a New Pest of Tropical Hibiscus - (Abstract Only)
Velazquez Hernandez, Y., M. A. Canon., P. E. Kendra, C. M. Mannion, and A. M. Revynthi. Biology of Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): A new pest of tropical hibiscus. Joint meeting of the Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch and the American Phytopathological Society Caribbean Division. San Juan, PR. 26-30 Mar 2022.

Efficacy of systemic insecticides to control the Hibiscus Bud Weevil Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Abstract Only)
Vargas, G., Y. Velazquez-Hernandez, P. E. Kendra, and A. M. Revynthi. Efficacy of systemic insecticides to control the Hibiscus Bud Weevil Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Joint meeting of the Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch and the American Phytopathological Society Caribbean Division. San Juan, PR. 26-30 Mar 2022.

Biology of Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): a new pest of tropical hibiscus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Revynthi, A.M., Velazquez Hernandez, Y., Canon, M.A., Greene, D.A., Vargas, G., Kendra, P.E., Mannion, C.M. 2021. Biology of Anthonomus testaceosquamosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): a new pest of tropical hibiscus. Insects. 13(1):13. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13010013.

Behavioral response of the hibiscus bud weevil, Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., plant parts and associated volatiles - (Abstract Only)
Greene, A. D., Y. Y. Velazquez Hernandez, N. Tabanca, K. Cloonan, P. E. Kendra, and A. M. Revynthi. Behavioral response of the hibiscus bud weevil, Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., plant parts and associated volatiles. Joint meeting of the Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch and the American Phytopathological Society Caribbean Division. San Juan, PR. 26-30 Mar 2022.

Chemical composition of essential oils from leaves and fruits of Juniperus foetidissima and their attractancy and toxicity to two economically important tephritid fruit fly species, Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha suspensa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kurtca, M., Tumen, I., Keskin, H., Tabanca, N., Yang, X., Demirci, B., Kendra, P.E. 2021. Chemical composition of essential oils from leaves and fruits of Juniperus foetidissima and their attractancy and toxicity to two economically important tephritid fruit fly species, Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha suspensa. Molecules. 26(24):7504. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247504.

The lychee erinose mite Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae) - (Government Publication)
Revynthi, A. M., J. H. Crane, J. Wasielewski, P. E. Kendra, D. Carrillo. 2022. The lychee erinose mite Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae). UF/IFAS EDIS. Extension Publication ENY-2077.

Evaluation of abamectin as a potential chemical control for the lychee erinose mite (Acari: eriophyidae), a new invasive pest in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Revynthi, A.M., Cruz, L.F., Cannon, M.A., Crane, J.A., Kendra, P.E., Mannion, C., Carrillo, D. 2022. Evaluation of abamectin as a potential chemical control for the lychee erinose mite (Acari: eriophyidae), a new invasive pest in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 105(1):1-5. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0101.

Bacillus thuringiensis and Chlorantraniliprole trigger the expression of detoxification-related genes in the larval midgut of Plutella xylostella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shabbir, M.N., Yang, X., Yin, F., Batool, R., Kendra, P.E., Li, Z. 2021. Bacillus thuringiensis and Chlorantraniliprole trigger the expression of detoxification-related genes in the larval midgut of Plutella xylostella. Frontiers in Physiology. 12:780255. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.780255.

Anisole fumigation for control of postharvest insect pests - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., Liu, Y-B, and Kendra, P.E. Kendra. 2021. Anisole fumigation for control of postharvest insect pests. MBAO: Fumigation and Alternatives for Production, Storage and Trade Conference, Virtual Annual meeting of Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach. Pp: 18-1. November 15-17, 2021. (http://mbao.org)

Chemical composition of essential oils of Pulicaria species growing in Saudi Arabia and activity for Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yusufoglu, H.S., Alqarni, M.H., Salkini, M.A., Tabanca, N., Demirci, B., Kendra, P.E. 2021. Chemical composition of essential oils of Pulicaria species growing in Saudi Arabia and activity for Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. Phytochemistry Letters. 46:51-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2021.08.021.

Parasitism and suitability of Aprostocetus brevipedicellus on Chinese oak silkworm, Antheraea pernyi, a dominant factitious host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J.; Chen, Y.-M.; Yang, X.-B.; Lv, R.-E.; Desneux, N.; Zang, L.-S. Parasitism and Suitability of Aprostocetus brevipedicellus on Chinese Oak Silkworm, Antheraea pernyi, a Dominant Factitious Host. Insects 2021, 12, 694. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080694

Chemical Composition of Essential Oil From Tetradenia riparia and Its Attractant Activity for Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., E.K. Blythe, B. Demirci, and P.E. Kendra. 2021. Chemical Composition of Essential Oil From Tetradenia riparia and Its Attractant Activity for Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata. 262nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Hybrid). 22-26 Aug 2021.

Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey - (Abstract Only)
Tabanca, N., A. Nalbantsoy, B. Demirci, F. Demirci, and P.E. Kendra. 2021. Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey. 262nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (Hybrid). 22-26 Aug 2021.

Efficacy of anisole against Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. - (Abstract Only)
Yang, X., and P.E. Kendra. 2021. Efficacy of anisole against Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa. 68th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. (Virtual; on demand 20 Oct 2021 – 31 Jan 2022).

Evaluation of repellents for redbay ambrosia beetle and tea shot-hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., W. S. Montgomery, T. I. Narvaez, E. Q. Schnell, A. Vázquez, N. Tabanca, and D. Carrillo. 2021. Evaluation of repellents for redbay ambrosia beetle and tea shot-hole borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). 68th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. (Virtual; on demand 20 Oct 2021 – 31 Jan 2022).

The hibiscus bud weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Government Publication)
Revynthi, A. M., Y. Velazquez Hernandez, J. Rodriguez, P. E. Kendra, D. Carrillo, and C. M. Mannion. 2021. The hibiscus bud weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae). UF/IFAS EDIS. Extension Publication ENY-2069.(https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-IN1328-2021)

Insecticidal and attractant activities of magnolia citrata leaf essential oil against two major pests from diptera: aedes aegypti (culicidae) and ceratitis capitata (tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luu-Dam, N., Tabanca, N., Estep Iii, A.S., Nguyen, D., Kendra, P.E. 2021. Insecticidal and attractant activities of magnolia citrata leaf essential oil against two major pests from diptera: aedes aegypti (culicidae) and ceratitis capitata (tephritidae). Molecules. 26(8): 2311. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26082311.

Efficacy of synthetic food-based lures for detection of Anastrepha suspensa in three hosts in Florida, USA - (Abstract Only)
Kendra, P. E., A. Vázquez, M. A. Gill, L. K. Mosser, J. H. Crane, and D. Carrillo. 2021. Efficacy of synthetic food-based lures for detection of Anastrepha suspensa in three hosts in Florida, USA. 4th Virtual Symposium of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 26-28 Apr 2021.

Blue tansy oil: chemical composition, repellent activity against aedes aegypti and attractant activity for ceratitis capitata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stappen, I., Wanner, J., Tabanca, N., Bernier, U.R., Kendra, P.E. 2021. Blue tansy oil: chemical composition, repellent activity against aedes aegypti and attractant activity for ceratitis capitata. Natural Product Communications. 16(2): 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X21990194.