Research Project: Biological Control and Habitat Restoration for Invasive Weed Management

Location: Pest Management Research

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

Application of a Standardized Impact Monitoring Protocol (SIMP) to Assess Biological Weed Control Projects in the State of Idaho, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milan, J., Rushton, J., West, N.M., Weed, A.S., Schwarzlaender, M. 2024. Application of a Standardized Impact Monitoring Protocol (SIMP) to Assess Biological Weed Control Projects in the State of Idaho, USA. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105567.

Bat guano isotope systems (d13C, d15N, and d2H) integrate environmental, climatic, and ecological signals - (Database / Dataset)
Campbell, J.W., Tsalickis, A., Waters, M.N., Vachula, R.S. 2024. Bat guano isotope systems (d13C, d15N, and d2H) integrate environmental, climatic, and ecological signals. Ag Data Commons. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/25970383.v1.

Gynandromorph records of Melissodes trinodis and Melissodes communis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from North Dakota, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., Pei, C.K., Wright, K.W. 2024. Gynandromorph records of Melissodes trinodis and Melissodes communis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from North Dakota, USA. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 97:505-511. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.97.123968.

Bat guano isotope systems (d13C, d15N, and d2H) integrate environmental, climatic, and ecological signals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tsalickis, A., Waters, M.N., Campbell, J.W. 2024. Bat guano isotope systems (d13C, d15N, and d2H) integrate environmental, climatic, and ecological signals. Quaternary Science Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.108711.

Population structure of three invasive congeneric teasel (Dipsacus) species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J., West, N.M., Rector, B.G. 2024. Population structure of three invasive congeneric teasel (Dipsacus) species. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 17(1):37-45. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2024.5.

Increasing large wildfire in the Eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donovan, V.M., Crandall, R., Fill, J., Wonkka, C.L. 2023. Increasing large wildfire in the Eastern United States. Geophysical Research Letters. 50(24):e2023GL107051. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GL107051.

Recent contributions of molecular population genetic and phylogenetic studies to classical biological control of weeds - (Review Article)
Gaskin, J.F. 2023. Recent contributions of molecular population genetic and phylogenetic studies to classical biological control of weeds. BioControl. Online:12/1/2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-023-10230-5.

Early impacts of invasive shrub removal on riparian arthropod communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
West, N.M., Branson, D.H., Muscha, J.M., Campbell, J.W. 2023. Early impacts of invasive shrub removal on riparian arthropod communities. Ecological Restoration. 41(4):189-198. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.41.4.189.

The infuence of wildfire on invasive plant abundance and spatial structure in eastern ponderosa pine savanna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donovan, V.M., Wonkka, C.L., Roberts, C.P., Wedin, D.A., Mcgranahan, D.A., Twidwell, D. 2023. The infuence of wildfire on invasive plant abundance and spatial structure in eastern ponderosa pine savanna. Plant Ecology. Online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-023-01355-9.

Exotic herbivores and fire energy drive standing herbaceous biomass but do not alter compositional patterns in a semiarid savanna ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Preiss, V.D., Wonkka, C.L., McGranahan, D.A., Lodge, A.G., Dickinson, M.B., Kavanagh, K.L., Starns, H.D., Tolleson, D.R., Treadwell, M.L., Twidwell, D., Rogers, W.E. 2023. Exotic herbivores and fire energy drive standing herbaceous biomass but do not alter compositional patterns in a semiarid savanna ecosystem. Applied Vegetation Science. 26(4):e12749. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12749.

The new wildfire season - (Experiment Station)
Burson, D., Donovan, V., Baldwin, C., Bauman, P., Treadwell, M., Twidwell, D., Weir, J., Wonkka, C.L. 2023. The new wildfire season. Extension Publications. RWFM-PU-410 June 2023. p. 1-6. https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/the-new-wildfire-season/01t4x000008HLJ1AAO

Sexual dimorphism in excess power index of four North American native bees (Hymenoptera, Andrenidae, Apidae, and Halictidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vigueira, P.A., Vigueira, C.C., Campbell, J.W., Ladner, S., Hayes, G., Riser, E. 2023. Sexual dimorphism in excess power index of four North American native bees (Hymenoptera, Andrenidae, Apidae, and Halictidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 96:121-128. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.96.98652.

Noteworthy collections North Dakota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Whippo, C.W. 2023. Noteworthy collections North Dakota. Madrono. 69(4). Article 302. https://doi.org/10.3120/0024-9637-69.4.302.

Uninvited guests: Identifying parasites and other nest associates of solitary bees and wasps using artificial nest sites in north central Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Graham, J.R., Campbell, J.W., Ellis, J.D. 2023. Uninvited guests: Identifying parasites and other nest associates of solitary bees and wasps using artificial nest sites in north central Florida. Southeastern Naturalist. 22(2):192-206. https://doi.org/10.1656/058.022.0206.

Vegetative vs. sexual reproduction varies widely in an invasive plant species across western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Cortat, G., West, N.M. 2023. Vegetative vs. sexual reproduction varies widely in an invasive plant species across western North America. Biological Invasions. 25:2219–2229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-023-03035-1.

Artificial pollination of kiwifruit (Actinida chinensis Planch. var. chinensis)(Ericales: Actinidiaceae) results in greater fruit set compared to flowers pollinated by managed bees (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abbate, A.P., Campbell, J.W., Williams, G.R. 2023. Artificial pollination of kiwifruit (Actinida chinensis Planch. var. chinensis)(Ericales: Actinidiaceae) results in greater fruit set compared to flowers pollinated by managed bees (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3):674-685. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad044.

Pollinators and other beneficial insects within two brassicaceous oilseeds and a cover crop mix under evaluation as fallow surrogates for dryland production systems of the northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., Rand, T.A., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Rana Dangi, S., West, N.M., Morphew, A.R. 2024. Pollinators and other beneficial insects within two brassicaceous oilseeds and a cover crop mix under evaluation as fallow surrogates for dryland production systems of the northern Great Plains. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 96(3):78-92. https://doi.org/10.2317/0022-8567-96.3.78.

Comparing three collection methods for pollinating insects within electric transmission rights-of-ways - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., Abbate, A., West, N.M., Straub, L., Williams, G. 2023. Comparing three collection methods for pollinating insects within electric transmission rights-of-ways. Journal of Insect Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-023-00460-4.

Genetic diversity and structure of Crupina vulgaris (common crupina): A noxious rangeland weed of the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Chapagain, N., Schwarzländer, M., Tancos, M.A., West, N.M. 2023. Genetic diversity and structure of Crupina vulgaris (common crupina): A noxious rangeland weed of the western United States. NeoBiota. 82:57-66. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.82.90229.suppl1.

A global assessment of the species composition and effectiveness of watermelon pollinators and the management strategies to inform effective pollination service delivery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subasinghe Arachchige, E.C., Evans, L.J., Campbell, J.W., Delaplane, K., Spicer Rice, E., Cutting, B.T., Kendall, L.K., Samnegard, Rader, R. 2023. A global assessment of the species composition and effectiveness of watermelon pollinators and the management strategies to inform effective pollination service delivery. Basic and Applied Ecology. 66:50-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2022.11.006.

High genetic diversity in the landscape suggests frequent seedling recruitment by Euphorbia virgata Waldst. & Kit. (leafy spurge) in the northern U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
West, N.M., Gaskin, J.F., Milan, J., Rand, T.A. 2022. High genetic diversity in the landscape suggests frequent seedling recruitment by Euphorbia virgata Waldst. & Kit. (leafy spurge) in the northern U.S. Biological Invasions. 25:645-652. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-022-02954-9.

Observing bees and wasps: Why surveys and monitoring programs are critical and how they can improve our understanding of these beneficial hymenopterans - (Review Article)
Graham, J., Campbell, J.W., Tsalickis, A., Stanley-Stahr, C., Ellis, J. 2023. Observing bees and wasps: Why surveys and monitoring programs are critical and how they can improve our understanding of these beneficial hymenopterans. Journal of Pollination Ecology. 33(9):139-169. https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2023)725.

Does Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) depend on insects for seed production? - (Abstract Only)

Variation in reproductive mode across the latitudinal range of an invasive Russian knapweed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Littlefield, J., Rand, T.A., West, N.M. 2022. Variation in reproductive mode across the latitudinal range of an invasive Russian knapweed. AoB Plants. 14(4). Article plac032. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plac032.

Biological control of leafy spurge - (Book / Chapter)
West, N.M., Gaskin, J.F. 2022. Biological control of leafy spurge. In: Van Drieshe, R. G., Winston, R.L., Lopez, T.M., editors. Contributions of Classical Biocontrol to the U.S. Food Security, Forestry, and Biodiversity, 1985-2022. Morgantown, WV: FHAAST. p.266-281.

Coyote and porcupine spread Russian olive seeds through endozoochory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., West, N.M. 2022. Coyote and porcupine spread Russian olive seeds through endozoochory. Journal of Wildlife Management. 86(6). Article e22242. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22242.

Comparison of two milkweed (Asclepias) sampling techniques on eastern Nebraska grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manzanarez, M.L., Panella, M.J., Wonkka, C.L., Steinauer, G.A., Stoner, K.J. 2022. Comparison of two milkweed (Asclepias) sampling techniques on eastern Nebraska grasslands. Prairie Naturalist. 1:54-64.

Prescribed fire and other fuel-reduction treatments alter ground spider assemblages in a Southern Appalachian hardwood forest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., Grodsky, S.M., Milne, M.A., Viguiera, P., Viguiera, C.C., Stern, E., Greenberg, C.H. 2022. Prescribed fire and other fuel-reduction treatments alter ground spider assemblages in a Southern Appalachian hardwood forest. Forest Ecology and Management. 510. Article 120127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120127.

Identifying the geographic origins of invasive Megathyrsus maximus in the United States using molecular data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Goolsby, J., Bon, M., Calatayud, P., Cristofaro, M. 2022. Identifying the geographic origins of invasive Megathyrsus maximus in the United States using molecular data. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 15(2):67-71. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2022.7.

Pollination biology and insect visitation of pasqueflower (Ranunculaceae: Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida) in the Little Missouri National Grasslands of North Dakota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, J.W., Morphew, A.R. 2022. Pollination biology and insect visitation of pasqueflower (Ranunculaceae: Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida) in the Little Missouri National Grasslands of North Dakota. Prairie Naturalist. (1):1-10.

Prosopis glandulosa persistence is facilitated by differential protection of buds during low- and high-energy fires - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Starns, H.D., Wonkka, C.L., Dickinson, M.B., Lodge, A.G., Treadwell, M.L., Kavanagh, K., Tolleson, D.R., Twidwell, D., Roders, W.E. 2021. Prosopis glandulosa persistence is facilitated by differential protection of buds during low- and high-energy fires. Journal of Environmental Management. 303. Article 114141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114141.

High-intensity fire experiments to manage shrub encroachment: Lessons learned in South Africa and the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scholtz, R., Donovan, V.M., Strydom, T., Wonkka, C.L., Kreuter, U.P., Rogers, W.E., Taylor, C.A., Smit, I.P., Govender, N., Trollope, W.S., Fogarty, D.T., Twidwell, D. 2022. High-intensity fire experiments to manage shrub encroachment: Lessons learned in South Africa and the United States. African Journal of Range and Forest Science. 39(1):148-159. https://doi.org/10.2989/10220119.2021.2008004.

CropPol: A dynamic, open and global database on crop pollination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen-Perkins, A., Magrach, A., Dainese, M., Garibaldi, L.A., Kleijn, D., Rader, R., Reilly, J.R., Winfree, R., Lundin, O., McGrady, C.M., Brittian, C., Biddinger, D.J., Artz, D.R., Elle, E., Hoffman, G., Ellis, J.D., Daniels, J., Gibbs, J., Campbell, J.W., et al. 2022. CropPol: A dynamic, open and global database on crop pollination. Ecology. 103(3). Article e3614. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3614.

Solar energy development impacts flower-visiting beetles and flies in the Mojave Desert - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grodsky, S.M., Campbell, J.W., Hernandez, R.R. 2021. Solar energy development impacts flower-visiting beetles and flies in the Mojave Desert. Biological Conservation. 263. Article 109336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109336.

Prescribed burning communication kit - (Experiment Station)
Treadwell, M.L., Balwdin, C., Bammerlin, L., Wonkka, C.L., Watson, M. 2021. Prescribed burning communication kit. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. RWFM-PU-352. p.1-9. https://gpfirescience.org/resources/prescribed-burning-communication-kit/

First report of Mummenhoffia alliacea (Brassicaceae)for New York - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Atha, D., Levine, E., Gaskin, J.F., Castillo, C. 2021. First report of Mummenhoffia alliacea (Brassicaceae)for New York. Phytoneuron. 26:1-4.

Diversity and origins of Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush) invasion in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Andreas, J., Grewell, B.J., Haefliger, P., Harms, N.E. 2021. Diversity and origins of Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush) invasion in North America. Aquatic Botany. 173:103400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2021.103400.