Projects

CONTROL OF ARTHROPOD PESTS OF PECAN AND PEACH Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410227

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AS A REDUCED RISK ALTERNATIVE TO ORGANOPHOSPHATES FOR CONTROL OF BORERS (LEPIDOPTERA: SESIIDAE) ATTACKING PEACH Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 410933

ADVANCING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND REDUCING RISK IN EASTERN PEACHES Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 408925

Publications

Virulence of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Jul-08)

Using good nematodes to kill bad nematodes: Applications of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of the pecan root-knot nematode - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Nyczepir, A.P. 2008. Using good nematodes to kill bad nematodes: Applications of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of the pecan root-knot nematode. Pecan Grower. 20(1):36-39.

Role of symbiotic and non-symbiotic bacteria in carbon dioxide production from hosts infected with Steinermena riobrave - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Christen, J.M., Campbell, J.F., Zurek, L., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E., Ramaswamy, S.B. 2008. Role of symbiotic and non-symbiotic bacteria in carbon dioxide production from hosts infected with Steinermena riobrave. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 99: 35-42.

Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes versus Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) larvae in a high clay-content Oxisol soil: Greenhouse trials with potted Litchi chinensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, D.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2008. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes versus Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) larvae in a high clay-content Oxisol soil: Greenhouse trials with potted Litchi chinensis. Florida Entomologist. 91:75-78.

Susceptibility of four species of North American Coccinellidae (Colleoptera) to Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2008. Susceptibility of four species of North American Coccinellidae (Colleoptera) to Beauveria bassiana. European Journal of Entomology. 105(3):455-460.

The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R.F., Horton, D.L. 2008. The slithering bullet: beneficial nematodes for suppression of peach insect pests. In: Proceedings of Southeastern Peach Convention, January 11-13, 2008, Savannah, Georgia. p. 16-18.

A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2008. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37:162-171.

Heterorhabditis georgiana n. sp. (Rhabditia: Heterorhabditidae) from Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nguyen, K.B., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mbata, G.N. 2008. Heterorhabditis georgiana n. sp. (Rhabditia: Heterorhabditidae) from Georgia, USA. Nematology. 10:433-448.

Testing the potential to suppress pecan disease using byproducts from bacteria - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W. 2008. Testing the potential to suppress pecan disease using byproducts from bacteria. Pecan Grower. 19(3):20-25.

Influence of symbiotic bacteria on entomopathogenic nematode--host interactions - (Abstract)

Campbell, J.F., Christen, J.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E. 2007. Influence of symbiotic bacteria on entomopathogenic nematode--host interactions (abstract). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA., December 7-12, 2007.

Group dynamics of entomopathogenic nematodes: What we can learn from the slithering herd? - (Abstract)

Lewis, E.E., Heish, F., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stevens, G., Campbell, J.F. 2007. Group dynamics of entomopathogenic nematodes: What we can learn from the slithering herd? (abstract). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, December 7-12, 2007.

Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2007. Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar with entomopathogenic nematodes: effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain. Biological Control. 44:207-215.

Microscopic evaluation of the fate of Conidia of two entomogenous fungi in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Scocco, E.A., Gardner, W.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Microscopic evaluation of the fate of Conidia of two entomogenous fungi in soil. Journal of Entomological Science. 42:413-414.

Microbial Control of Insect Pests in Temperate Orchard Systems: Potential for Incorporation into IPM - (Review Article)

Lacey, L.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Microbial Control of Insect Pests in Temperate Orchard Systems: Potential for Incorporation into IPM. Annual Review Of Entomology 53:121-144.

Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2007. Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower 19(1):32-38.

VIRULENCE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AGAINST DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS IN AN OXISOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, D.A., Shapiro Ilan, D., Goenaga, R. 2007. Virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes against Diaprepes abbreviatus in an oxisol. Florida Entomologist. 90(2):401-403

Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana - (Abstract)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2007. Differential susceptibility of lady beetles to Beauveria bassiana [abstract). In: Abstracts of Ecology of Aphidophaga Conference, September 4-11, 2007, Athens, Greece. p. O37.

Entomopathogenic nematodes and bacteria applications for control of the pecan root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne partityla, in the greenhouse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Nyczepir, A.P., Lewis, E.E. 2006. Entomopathogenic nematodes and bacteria applications for control of the pecan root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne partityla, in the greenhouse. Journal of Nematology. 38:449-454.

Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2006. Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae. Journal of Nematology. 38:474-482.

RESPONSES OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE, STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE, TO ITS INSECT HOSTS, GALLERIA MELLONELLA AND TENEBRIO MOLITOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Christen, J.M., Campbell, J.F., Lewis, E.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Ramaswamy, S.B. 2007. Responses of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema riobrave, to its insect hosts, Galleria mellonella and Tenebrio molitor. Parasitology 134:889-898.

Longevity of insect-killing nematodes in soil from a pecan orchard - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R.J., Mccoy, C.W. 2007. Longevity of insect-killing nematodes in soil from a pecan orchard. Pecan Grower. 18(3):14-16.

Microbial control of insect pests of stone fruit and nut crops - (Book/Chapter)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lacey, L.A., Siegel, J.P. 2007. Microbial control of insect pests of stone fruit and nut crops. In: Lacey, L., Kaya, H.K., editors. Field Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology. Vol. II. Dordrecht: Springer. p. 547-566.

Application and evaluation of entomopathogens for citrus pest control - (Book/Chapter)

Mccoy, C.W., Stuart, R.J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Duncan, L.W. 2007. Application and evaluation of entomopathogens for citrus pest control. In: Lacey, L., Kaya, H.K., editors. Field Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology. Vol II. Dordrecht: Springer. p. 567-582.

ATTRACTION BEHAVIOR OF THREE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE SPECIES TOWARDS INFECTED AND UNINFECTED HOSTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos-Rodriguez, O., Campbell, J.F., Christen, J.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E., Ramaswamy, S.B. 2007. Attraction behavior of three entomopathogenic nematode species towards infected and uninfected hosts. Parasitology 134: 729-738.

DYNAMICS OF CARBON DIOXIDE RELEASE FROM INSECTS INFECTED WITH ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos-Rodriguez, O., Campbell, J.F., Lewis, E.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Ramaswamy, S.B. 2007. Dynamics of carbon dioxide release from insects infected with entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 94: 64-69.

INVERTEBRATE PREDATORS AND PARASITOIDS OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR (HERBST)(COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, D.A., Russ, M. Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D. 2006. Invertebrate predators and parasitoids of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar (herbst) (coleoptera: curculionidae) in Georgia and Florida. Florida Entomologist. Volume 89(4):435-440.

Stability of entomopathogenic bacteria, Xenorhabdus nematophila and Photorhabdus luminescens, during in vitro culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, Y., Bilgrami, A.L., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gaugler, R. 2007. Stability of entomopathogenic bacteria, Xenorhabdus nematophila and Photorhabdus luminescens, during in vitro culture. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 34:73-81.

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE INFECTIVITY ENHANCEMENT USING PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL STRESSORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, I.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gaugler, R.R. 2006. Entomopathogenic nematode infectivity enhancement using physical and chemical stressors. Biological Control. 39:147-153.

An Abridged Glossary of Terms Used in Invertebrate Pathology, 3rd Edition - (Other)

Onstad, D.W., Fuxa, J.R., Humber, R.A., Oestergaard, J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gouli, V.V., Anderson, R.S., Andreadis, T.S., Lacey, L.A. 2006. An Abridged Glossary of Terms Used in Invertebrate Pathology, 3rd Edition. Society of Invertebrate Pathology. Available: http://www.sipweb.org/glossary.

SOURCE OF TRAIT DETERIORATION IN ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES HETERORHABDITIS BACTERIOPHORA AND STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE DURING IN VIVO CULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bilgrami, A.L., Gaugler, R., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Adams, B. 2006. Source of trait deterioration in entomopathogenic nematodes heterorhabditis bacteriophora and steinernema carpocapsae during in vivo culture. Nematology. 8:397-409

CONTROL OF PESTS IN PECAN AND PEACH USING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Control of pests in pecan and peach using entomopathogenic nematodes: challenges and successes [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38:292.

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AND INSECTS: DIRECT AND ACTIVE INFECTION - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Campbell, J.F., Lewis, E.E. 2006. Entomopathogenic nematodes and insects: direct and active infection [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38:292.

Effect of Steinernema glaseri-infected host exudates on movement of conspecific infective juveniles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kunkel, B.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Campbell, J.F., Lewis, E.E. 2006. Effect of Steinernema glaseri-infected host exudates on movement of conspecific infective juveniles. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 93:42-49.

POTENTIAL USE OF SOYSCREEN IN FORMULATIONS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA FOR UV PROTECTION - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W., Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Potential use of SoyScreen in formulations of Beauveria bassiana for UV protection. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. Paper No. D-215.

ALTERNATIVE PEST CONTROL TACTICS IN PECAN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Behle, R.W., Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2006. Alternative pest control tactics in pecan. Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. 99:86-94.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE PEACHTREE BORER, SYNANTHEDON EXITIOSA, TO STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE AND STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE IN LABORATORY AND FIELD TRIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Susceptibility of the peachtree borer, Synanthedon Exitiosa, to Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema riobrave in laboratory and field trials. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:73-76.

Alternative management strategy for peachtree borer and lesser peachtree borer - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Alternative management strategy for peachtree borer and lesser peachtree borer. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Peach Convention, January 5-8, 2006, Savannah, Georgia. p. 17.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE LESSER PEACHTREE BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: SESIIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2006. Susceptibility of the lesser peachtree borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Environmental Entomology. 35:358-365.

A COMPARISON OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE LONGEVITY IN SOIL UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R.J., Mccoy, C.W. 2006. A comparison of entomopathogenic nematode longevity in soil under laboratory conditions. Journal of Nematology. 38:119-129.

TAXONOMIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF STEINERNEMA RARUM FOUND IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nguyen, K.B., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Bertolotti, M.A., Adams, B.J. 2006. Taxonomic and biological characterization of Steinernema rarum found in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Nematology. 38:28-40.

PROTEIN CHANGES IN THE SYMBIOTIC BACTERIUM PHOTORHABDUS LUMINESCENS DURING IN VITRO SERIAL CULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Wang, Y., Gaugler, R., Crowles, E.A., Yi, S. 2006. Protein changes in the symbiotic bacterium Photorhabdus luminescens during in vitro serial culture. International Journal of Nematology. 15:126-135.

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES IN BI0LOGICAL CONTROL - (Review Article) - (13-Sep-05)

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES FOR CONTROL OF THE BLACK VINE WEEVIL, OTIORHYNCHUS SULCATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruck, D.J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E. 2005. Evaluation of application technologies of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of the black vine weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1884-1889.

TO WHAT EXTENT CAN BENEFICIAL INSECT-KILLING NEMATODES REPRODUCE IN PECAN WEEVILS? - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Dutcher, J.D. 2005. To what extent can beneficial insect-killing nematodes reproduce in pecan weevils?. Pecan Grower. 17(1):15-18.

TARGETED IMPROVEMENT OF STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE FOR CONTROL OF THE PECAN WEEVIL, CURCULIO CARYAE (HORN) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) THROUGH HYBRIDIZATION AND BACTERIAL TRANSFER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R.J., Mccoy, C.W. 2005. Targeted improvement of steinernema carpocapsae for control of the pecan weevil, curculio caryae (horn) (coleoptera: curculionidae) through hybridization and bacterial transfer. Biological Control. 34:215-221.

FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING POST-APPLICATION SURVIVAL - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Formulations and methods for enhancing post-application survival [abstract]. In: Program and Abstracts. 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, July 7-11, 2006, Anchorage, Alaska. p. 96.

IMPROVED STRAINS OF STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE FOR CONTROL OF THE PECAN WEEVIL, CURCULIO CARYAE - (Abstract) - (10-Apr-05)

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LADY BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E. 2005. Susceptibility of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:150-156.

CRITICAL ISSUES AND RESEARCH NEEDS FOR EXPANDING THE USE OF NEMATODES IN BIOCONTROL - (Book/Chapter)

Grewal, P.S., Ehlers, R., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2005. Critical issues and research needs for expanding the use of nematodes in biocontrol. In Grewal, P., Ehlers, R-U, Shapiro-Ilan, D. (eds.) Nematodes as Biological Control Agents. p. 479-489. CABI Publishing.

LABORATORY EVALUATION OF VIRULENCE OF HETERORHABDITID NEMATODES TO PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA HUBNER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mbata, G.N., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2005. Laboratory evaluation of virulence of heterorhabditid nematodes to plodia interpunctella hubner (Lepidoptera: pyralidae). Environmental Entomology. 34:676-682.

BIOLOGICALLY-BASED INSECTICIDES FOR PECAN PEST MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Wood, B.W. 2005. Biologically-based insecticides for pecan pest management. Western Pecan Growers Association Proceedings. 39:4-12.

RECYCLING POTENTIAL AND FITNESS IN STEINERNEMATID NEMATODES CULTURED IN CURCULIO CARYAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Dutcher, J.D., Hatab, M. 2005. Recycling potential and fitness in steinernematid nematodes cultured in curculio caryae. Journal of Nematology. 37:12-17.

DEFINITIONS OF PATHOGENICITY AND VIRULENCE IN INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY - (Other)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Fuxa, J.R., Lacey, L.A., Onstad, D.W., Kaya, H.K. 2005. Definitions of pathogenicity and virulence in invertebrate pathology. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 88:1-7.

STABILIZATION OF BENEFICIAL TRAITS IN HETERORHABDITIS BACTERIOPHORA THROUGH CREATION OF INBRED LINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gaugler, R., Hopper, K.R. Stabilization of beneficial traits in heterorhabditis bacteriophora through creation of inbred lines. Biological Control. 2005. 32:220-227.

EFFECT OF APPLICATION METHOD ON FITNESS OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES EMERGING AT DIFFERENT TIMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez, E.E., Lewis, E.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2004. Effect of application method on fitness of entomopathogenic nematodes emerging at different times. Journal of Nematology. 36:534-539.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOCONTROL TRAITS IN THE ENTOMOPAHOGENIC NEMATODE HETERORHABDITIS MEXICANA (MX4) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R.J., Mccoy, C.W. 2005. Characterization of biocontrol traits in the entomopahogenic nematode heterorhabditis mexicana (mx4). Biological Control. 32:97-103.

POTENTIAL FOR APPLICATION OF INFECTED HOSTS IN MICROBIAL CONTROL - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E. 2004. Potential for application of infected hosts in microbial control. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. p.48.

GENETIC IMPROVEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF BENEFICIAL TRAIT DETERIORATION IN HETERORHABDITIS BACTERIOPHORA THROUGH CREATION OF INBRED LINES - (Abstract)

Bai, C., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gaugler, R., Hopper, K.R. 2004. Genetic improvement for prevention of beneficial trait deterioration in heterorhabditis bacteriophora through creation of inbred lines. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. p.104.

IN VIVO PRODUCTION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2004. In vivo production of entomopathogenic nematodes. International Journal Nematology. 14(13-18).

PICKING THE BEST NEMATODE FOR CONTROLLING THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R., Mccoy, C.W. 2004. Picking the best nematode for controlling the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower. 15(4):11-15.

ORCHARD CROPS - (Book/Chapter)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Duncan, L.W., Lacey, L.A., Han, R. 2005. In Grewal, P., Ehlers, R-U, Shapiro-Ilan, D. (eds.) Orchard crops. Nematodes as Biological Control Agents. p. 215-230. CABI Publishing.

MIXING INSECT DISEASES TO KILL PECAN WEEVILS - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Jackson, M.A., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W. 2004. Mixing insect diseases to kill pecan weevils. Pecan Grower. 15(3):10-13.

EFFECT OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE CONCENTRATION ON SURVIVAL DURING CRYOPRESERVATION IN LIQUID NITROGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, Cheng, Shapiro-Ilan, David, Gaugler, Randy, Yi, Shu-xia. 2004. Effect of entomopathogenic nematode concentration on survival during cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen. Journal of Nematology. 36:281-284.

MASS PRODUCTION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Book/Chapter)

Ehlers, R-U., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2005. Mass production of entomopathogenic nematodes. In Grewal, P., Ehlers, R-U., Shapiro-Ilan, D. (eds.) Nematodes as Biological Control Agents. p. 65-79. CABI Publishing.

EFFECT OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES ON MESOCRICONEMA XENOPLAX POPULATIONS IN PEACH AND PECAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nyczepir, A.P., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E., Handoo, Z.A. 2004. Effect of entomopathogenic nematodes on mesocriconema xenoplax populations in peach and pecan. Journal of Nematology. 36:181-185.

HETERORHABDITIS MEXICANA N. SP. (HETERORHABDITIDAE: RHABDITIDA) FROM TAMAULIPAS, MEXICO, AND MORPHOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE BURSA OF HETERORHABDITIS SPP. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nguyen, K.B., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R.J., James, R.R., Adams, B.J. 2004. Heterorhabditis mexicana n. sp. (heterorhabditidae: rhabditida) from tamaulipas, mexico, and morphological studies of the bursa of heterorhabditis spp. Nematology. 6:231-244.

OBSERVATIONS ON THE USE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES FOR SUPPRESSING RING NEMATODE, MESOCRICONEMA XENOPLAX, ON PEACH AND PECAN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Nyczepir, A.P., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E. 2004. Observations on the use of entomopathogenic nematodes for suppressing ring nematode, mesocriconema xenoplax, on peach and pecan. National and Southeast Peach Convention Proceedings. p.21.

MEASURING FIELD EFFICACY OF STEINERNEMA FELTIAE AND STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE FOR SUPPRESSION OF PLUM CURCULIO, CONOTRACHELUS NENUPHAR, LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mizell, R.F., Cottrell, T.E., Horton, D.L. 2004. Measuring field efficacy of steinernema feltiae and steinernema riobrave for suppression of plum curculio, conotrachelus nenuphar, larvae. Biological Control. 30:496-503.

MICROBIAL CONTROL OF INSECT AND MITE PESTS IN ORCHARDS: TOOLS FOR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - (Book/Chapter)

Lacey, L.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2006. Microbial control of insect and mite pests in orchards: Tools for integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture. In: R. Dris (Ed.), "Crops: Quality, Growth and Biotechnology", pp. 1-24. WFL Publisher, Helsinki, Finland.

VIRULENCE OF NEW STRAINS OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE TO LARVAE OF THE CITRUS ROOT WEEVIL DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stuart, R.J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., James, R.R., Nguyen, K.B., Mccoy, C.W. 2004. Virulence of new strains of the entomopathogenic nematode steinernema riobrave to larvae of the citrus root weevil diaprepes abbreviatus. Biological Control. v.30. p.439-445.

TRUNK PERIMETER APPLICATIONS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA TO SUPPRESS ADULT CURCULIO CARYAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A. 2004. Trunk perimeter applications of beauveria bassiana to suppress adult curculio caryae (coleoptera: curculionidae). Journal of Entomological Sciences. 39:337-349.

NEW STRAINS OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE, STEINERNEMA RIOBRAVE: ARE THEY BETTER FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF THE CITRUS ROOT WEEVIL, DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Stuart, R.J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Mccoy, C.W. 2003. New strains of the entomopathogenic nematode, steinernema riobrave: are they better for biological control of the citrus root weevil, diaprepes abbreviatus?. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. p.61.

EFFECTS OF COMBINING AN ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI OR BACTERIUM WITH ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES ON MORTALITY OF CURCULIO CARYAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Jackson, M.A., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W. 2004. Effects of combining an entomopathogenic fungi or bacterium with entomopathogenic nematodes on mortality of curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Biological Control. 30:119-126.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A NATIVE AND AN EXOTIC LADY BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: (COCCINELLIDAE) TO BEAUVERIA BASSIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Susceptibility of a native and an exotic lady beetle (Coleoptera: (Coccinellidae) to Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 84:137-144.

USE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES FOR SUPPRESSING RING NEMATODE ON PEACH AND PECAN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Nyczepir, A.P., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E. 2003. Use of entomopathogenic nematodes for suppressing ring nematode on peach and pecan. Proceedings of International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives. p.118.

THE POTENTIAL ROLE FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL OF ORCHARD INSECT PESTS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lacey, L.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. The potential role for microbial control of orchard insect pests in sustainable agriculture. International Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 1:326-331.

A COMPARISON OF BENEFICIAL TRAITS AMONG STRAINS OF STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R., Mccoy, C.W. 2003. A comparison of beneficial traits among strains of steinernema carpocapsae. Journal of Nematology. v.35:Abstract p.363.

SUPERIOR EFFICACY OBSERVED IN ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES APPLIED IN INFECTED-HOST CADAVERS COMPARED WITH APPLICATION IN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Lewis, E.E., Tedders, W.L., Son, Y. 2003. Superior efficacy observed in entomopathogenic nematodes applied in infected-host cadavers compared with application in aqueous suspension. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 83:270-272.

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE PRODUCTION - (Abstract)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Entomopathogenic nematode production. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. p.37. Abstract.

IMPACT OF AN ENDEMIC ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS ON LADY BEETLES IN PECAN ORCHARDS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cottrell, T.E., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2003. Impact of an endemic entomopathogenic fungus on lady beetles in pecan orchards. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. v. 96:53-60.

THE BENEFICIAL INSECT-KILLING FUNGUS, BEAUVERIA BASSIANA, CAN OVERCOME EFFECTS OF FUNGICIDE SPRAYS - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. The beneficial insect-killing fungus, beauveria bassiana, can overcome effects of fungicide sprays. Pecan Grower. 14(4):24-27.

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - (Other)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2004. Entomopathogenic nematodes. Encyclopedia of Entomology. p.781-784.

UPDATE ON RESEARCH TOWARD MICROBIAL CONTROL OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. Update on research toward microbial control of the pecan weevil. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 96:103-108

COMPARISON OF BENEFICIAL TRAITS AMONG STRAINS OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODE, STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE, FOR CONTROL OF CURCULIO CARYAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Stuart, R., Mccoy, C.W. 2003. Comparison of beneficial traits among strains of the entomopathogenic nematode, steinernema carpocapsae, for control of curculio caryae (coleoptera: curculionidae). Biological Control. 28:129-136.

IMPACT OF HOST CADAVER ON SURVIVAL AND INFECTIVITY OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES (RHABDITIDA: STEINERNEMATIDAE AND HETERORHABDITIDAE) UNDER DESICCATING CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PEREZ, E.E., LEWIS, E.E., SHAPIRO ILAN, D.I. IMPACT OF HOST CADAVER ON SURVIVAL AND INFECTIVITY OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES (RHABDITIDA: STEINERNEMATIDAE AND HETERORHABDITIDAE) UNDER DESICCATING CONDITIONS. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v.82. p.111-118.

THE POTENTIAL FOR ENHANCED FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE IN BEAUVERIA BASSIANA THROUGH STRAIN DISCOVERY AND ARTIFICIAL SELECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHAPIRO ILAN, D.I., REILLY, C.C., HOTCHKISS, M.W., WOOD, B.W. THE POTENTIAL FOR ENHANCED FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE IN BEAUVERIA BASSIANA THROUGH STRAIN DISCOVERY AND ARTIFICIAL SELECTION. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2002. v.81. p.86-93.

HOST CADAVERS PROTECT ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES DURING FREEZING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LEWIS, E.E., SHAPIRO ILAN, D.I. HOST CADAVERS PROTECT ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES DURING FREEZING. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v.81. p.25-32.

DEVELOPMENT OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AS A MANAGEMENT TACTIC FOR CITRUS ROOT WEEVILS IN FLORIDA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mccoy, C.W., Duncan, L.W., Stuart, R.J., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2002. Development of entomopathogenic nematodes as a management tactic for citrus root weevils in florida. Invertebrate Pathology International Colloquium Proceedings.

MICROBIAL CONTROL RESEARCH FOR SUPPRESSION OF THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. Microbial control research for suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Western Conference Proceedings. p.2-15.

A SURVEY FOR INSECT-KILLING NEMATODES AND FUNGI ENDEMIC TO PECAN ORCHARDS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S. AND THEIR VIRULENCE TO THE PECAN WEEVIL - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. A survey for insect-killing nematodes and fungi endemic to pecan orchards of the southeastern u.s. and their virulence to the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower. v.13(3). p.6-8.

FORMULATED ARTHROPOD CADAVERS FOR PEST SUPPRESSION - (Patent Application)

U.S. Patent 6,524,601 B1, February 25, 2003.