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Research Project: Improved Systems-based Approaches that Maintain Commodity Quality and Control of Arthropod Pests Important to U.S. Agricultural Production, Trade and Quarantine

Location: Commodity Protection and Quality Research

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

Effect of pheromone blend on attraction and trap suppression of males of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) using mating disruption meso-dispensers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burks, C.S., Higbee, B.S. 2024. Effect of pheromone blend on attraction and trap suppression of males of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) using mating disruption meso-dispensers. Insects. 15(11):884. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15110884.

Gene expression patterns to identify stable reference genes for expression analyses in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Burks, C.S., Walse, S.S. 2024. Gene expression patterns to identify stable reference genes for expression analyses in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Gene Reports. 36(2024). Article 101982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2024.101982.

Electrochemical generation of hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide for hydrolysis of sulfuryl fluoride fumigant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weng, C., Napier, C., Cedric, K., Walse, S.S., Mitch, W.A. 2024. Electrochemical generation of hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide for hydrolysis of sulfuryl fluoride fumigant. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 72(27):15133-15141. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00864.

Season-long comparison of trap lures for integrated management of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in almond and pistachio Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, J.P., Burks, C.S., Wilson, H. 2024. Season-long comparison of trap lures for integrated management of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in almond and pistachio. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI A&B). 5. Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00236-z.

Season-long comparison of trap lures for integrated management of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in almond and pistachio Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, J.P., Burks, C.S., Wilson, H. 2024. Season-long comparison of trap lures for integrated management of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in almond and pistachio. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI A&B). 5. Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00236-z.

Internal bruise damage in machine-harvested blueberries Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W.Q., Takeda, F., Zhang, M., Li, C., Sargent, S.A., DeVetter, L., Beaudry, R., Obenland, D.M., Saito, S., Xiao, C. 2024. Internal bruise damage in machine-harvested blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. 1381:392-400. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1381.50.

Characterization and RNA interference-mediated silencing of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase gene in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Zhao, C., Burks, C.S., Walse, S.S., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Characterization and RNA interference-mediated silencing of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase gene in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 115(1). Article 22072. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.22072.

Egg morphology and chorionic ultrastructure of spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Powell, J.M., Nixon, L.J., Lourie, A.P., Leskey, T.C., Walse, S.S. 2023. Egg morphology and chorionic ultrastructure of spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Forests. 14(12). Article 2354. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14122354.

Edge effects of invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, infestation and damage in almond orchards Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rijal,, J., Bansal, R., Gyawaly, S. 2024. Edge effects of invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, infestation and damage in almond orchards. Acta Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1406.52.

Selection and validation of reference genes for quantifying gene expression in the Gill's Mealybug Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Haviland, D., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Selection and validation of reference genes for quantifying gene expression in the Gill's Mealybug. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(6):2166-2172. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad179.

Confirmatory evaluation of eFUME for control of brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corbett, S.M., Cullum, J.P., Abrams, A.E., Rodriguez, M.S., Leskey, T.C., Walse, S.S. 2023. Confirmatory evaluation of eFUME for control of brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3):771-778. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad064.

Nut factors associated with navel orangeworm, Amyelois transitella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) damage to pistachio (Pistacia vera) in California (2007-2017) and implication for control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, J.P. 2023. Nut factors associated with navel orangeworm, Amyelois transitella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) damage to pistachio (Pistacia vera) in California (2007-2017) and implication for control. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3):882-890. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad051.

Behavioural and electrophysiological response of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) to a gamma-lactone synthetic semiochemical Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goane, L., Carrizo, B., Ruiz, M., Bachmann, G.E., Milla, F., Segura, D., Kuzmich, D., Walse, S.S., Vera, M. 2023. Behavioural and electrophysiological response of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) to a gamma-lactone synthetic semiochemical. Insects. 14(2). Article 206. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14020206.

Investigations into determinants of blueberry coating effectiveness Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Leyva-Gutierrez, F., Wang, T. 2022. Investigations into determinants of blueberry coating effectiveness. Foods. 12(1). Article 174. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12010174.

Baseline susceptibility and evidence of resistance to acetamiprid in Gill’s mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Hunter, W.B., Haviland, D.R. 2023. Baseline susceptibility and evidence of resistance to acetamiprid in Gill’s mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(2):554-559. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad012.

Managing postharvest storage issues in ‘Shiranui’ mandarin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M. 2023. Managing postharvest storage issues in ‘Shiranui’ mandarin. HortTechnology. 33(1):118-124. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05133-22.

Diel periodicity in males of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) as revealed by automated camera traps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burks, C.S., Hengst, F.S., Wilson, H., Wenger, J.A. 2022. Diel periodicity in males of the navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) as revealed by automated camera traps. Journal of Insect Science. 22(5). Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieac059.

Comparison of navel orangeworm adults detected with optical sensors and captured with conventional sticky traps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burks, C.S. 2022. Comparison of navel orangeworm adults detected with optical sensors and captured with conventional sticky traps. AgriEngineering. 4(2):523-532. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering4020035.

RNA interference-mediated knockdown of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (vermilion) in the dried fruit beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus - (Abstract Only)
Bansal, R., (April 10-13, 2022). RNA interference-mediated knockdown of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (vermilion) in the dried fruit beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus. (Oral Presentation). Pacific Branch (Entomological Society of America) Meeting, Santa Rosa, CA.

Updates on species composition, biology and seasonal distribution of Hemipteran pests in California almond orchards - (Abstract Only)
Bansal, R., (April 10-13, 2022). Updates on species composition, biology and seasonal distribution of Hemipteran pests in California almond orchards. Meeting Abstract (Oral Presentation). Pacific Branch (Entomological Society of America) Meeting, Santa Rosa, CA.

Augmenting sanitation with insecticides to improve control of navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in California tree nuts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siegel, J.P., Gilcrease, G. 2022. Augmenting sanitation with insecticides to improve control of navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in California tree nuts. Pest Management Science. 78(5):2034-2042. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6827.

Evaluating flight performance of mass-reared and irradiated navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) for sterile insect technique Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reger, J., Wenger, J., Brar, G., Burks, C.S., Wilson, H. 2021. Evaluating flight performance of mass-reared and irradiated navel orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) for sterile insect technique. Journal of Economic Entomology. Available: https://academic.oup.com/jee/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jee/toab114/6295457. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab114.

Fumigating citrus with phosphine does not impact marketability or eating quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Cranney, J., Tebbets, J.S., Walse, S.S., Arpaia, M. 2021. Fumigating citrus with phosphine does not impact marketability or eating quality. Plant Health Progress. 22(4):516-523. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-03-21-0053-RS.

O Moth, Where Art Thou: tracking navel orangeworm among tree nut orchards - (Abstract Only)

Individual and additive effects of insecticide and mating disruption in integrated management of navel orangeworm in almonds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Higbee, B.S., Burks, C.S. 2021. Individual and additive effects of insecticide and mating disruption in integrated management of navel orangeworm in almonds. Insects. 12(2):188. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12020188.

Response of california citrus to postharvest phytosanitary treatments - (Trade Journal)
Arpaia, M., Cranney, J.R., Tebbets, J.S., Walse, S.S., Obenland, D.M. 2021. Response of california citrus to postharvest phytosanitary treatments. Citrograph. 12(2):30-37.