Projects

PROTECTION OF SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES AND ORNAMENTALS FROM EXOTIC INSECTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412778

IDENTIFICATION AND BEHAVIORAL CONFIRMATION OF AN ATTRACTANT FOR CACTUS MOTH, CACTOBLASSTIS CACTORUM Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 409153

IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT-DERIVED CHEMICALS THAT ARE ATTRACTIVE OR TOXIC TO PEST INSECTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409021

BIOCONTROL OF EXOTIC PEST INSECTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407994

Publications

Antennal and behavioral responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to a series of homologous terminal diamines - (Abstract) - (13-Jun-08)

Feeding Attractants for Pest Tephritid Fruit Flies - (Abstract) - (30-May-08)

Ovary development in two genetic strains of Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Sanchez, J.S., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2008. Ovary development in two genetic strains of Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Signature Chemicals for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestation - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Schnell, E.Q., Vazquez, A., Weihman, S.W., Halitschke, R., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Signature Chemicals for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestation. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Response of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to terminal diamines in a food-based synthetic attractant. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-May-08)

New developments in food-based synthetic attractants for pest Tephritidae. - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D. 2008. New developments in food-based synthetic attractants for pest Tephritidae. XXI International Congress of Entomology, Proceedings.

Electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae. - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2008. Electroantennography for development of food-based attractants for pest Tephritidae.. International Congress of Entomology.

Development, survival, and reproduction of Paracoccus marginatus (Homoptera:Pseudococcidae)on different host plant species. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaushalya, A.G., Catharine, M.M., Lance, O., Epsky, N.D. 2008. Development, survival, and reproduction of Paracoccus marginatus (Homoptera:Pseudococcidae)on different host plant species.Environmental Entomology.37:630-635.

Effective sampling range of food-based synthetic attractants for pest Tephritidae. - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2008. Effective sampling range of food-based synthetic attractants for pest Tephritidae. XXI International Congress of Entomology Proceedings.

Update on an undescribed Baradinae weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that feeds on Amaryllidaceae - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Weissling, T.J., Meerow, A.W. 2008. Update on an undescribed Baradinae weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that feeds on Amaryllidaceae. Entomological Society of America Regional Meeting Proceedings.

Ammonium Acetate and Ammonium Bicarbonate in Traps for Anastrepha Fruit Flies - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Thomas, D.B., Serra, C., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2008. Ammonium Acetate and Ammonium Bicarbonate in Traps for Anastrepha Fruit Flies. Tephritid Workers of Europe Africa and the Middle East (TEAM).

Updates on fruit fly trapping and control - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E. 2008. Updates on fruit fly trapping and control. Tephritid Workers of Europe Africa and the Middle East (TEAM).

Life History and Damage of a new Baradinae Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Amaryllis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Epsky, N.D., Weissling, T.J., Meerow, A.W., Heath, R.R. 2008. Life History and Damage of a new Baradinae Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Amaryllis. Florida Entomologist. 91(2):214-219.

Converting insect colony waste into a potting susbstrate. - (Other)

Reed, S.T., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Joseph, R. 2007. Converting insect colony waste into a potting susbstrate. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

Ammonia as a component of fruit fly attractants. - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Thomas, D.B., Serra, C., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2007. Ammonia as a component of fruit fly attractants. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Field assessment of three introduced parasitoids of Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) - (Other)

Amarasekare, K.G., Mannion, C.M., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Field assessment of three introduced parasitoids of Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Effect of temperature on the biology of Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). - (Abstract)

Amarasekara, K.G., Chong, J.H., Mannion, C.M., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Effect of temperature on the biology of Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Gas chromatography for detection of fruit fly infestation(Diptera:Tephritidae) - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Roda, A.L., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Schnell, E.Q., Heath, R.R. 2007. Gas chromatography for detection of fruit fly infestation(Diptera:Tephritidae). National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Fruit fly trapping and control - Past, present and future. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Mangan, R.L. 2007. Fruit fly trapping and control - Past, present and future, pp. 7-10. In Development of Improved Attractants and Their Integration into Fruit Fly SIT Management Programmes. Proceedings of a final Research Coordination Meeting, IAEA-TECDOC-1574. IAEA Vienna.

Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae): Life history and laboratory rearing methods. - (Other)

Epsky, N.D., Sanchez, J.S., Montgomery, W.S., Kendra, P.E. 2007. Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae): Life history and laboratory rearing methods.. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

EAG and behavioral responses of the Caribbean fruit fly (Diptera:Tephritidae) to terminal diamines in a food-based lure. - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Vazquez, A., Heath, R.R. 2007. Eag and behavioral responses of the caribbean fruit fly (diptera:tephritidae) to terminal diamines in a food-based lure.. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Ammonia Formulations and Capture of Anastrepha Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, D.B., Epsky, N.D., Serra, C.A., Hall, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2008. Ammonia formulations and capture of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 43:76-85.

Identifying the C. cactorum Pheromone - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Identifying the C. cactorum Pheromone. Meeting Abstract.

Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera:Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meagher Jr, R.L., Epsky, N.D., Cherry, R. 2007. Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera: Crambidae).Florida Entomologist. 90:304-308.

Residential composting of infested fruit: A potential pathway for spread of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) into Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kendra, P.E., Hennessey, M.K., Montgomery, W.S., Jones, E.M., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Residential composting of infested fruit: A potential pathway for entry of Anastrepha fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) into Florida. Florida Entomologist. 90(2):314-320.

QUANTIZATION OF AMMONIA RELEASE FROM ATTRACTANTS USING INFRARED SPECTROCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heath, R.R., Vazquez, A., Espada, C., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D. 2007. Quantization of ammonia release from attractants using infrared spectrocopy. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(2):580-585.

Biology and damage of an undescribed baridine weevil on amryllis - (Other)

Epsky, N.D., Walker, A., Weissling, T., Meerow, A.W. 2006. Biology and damage of an undescribed baridine weevil on amryllis. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Ovarian development in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (30-Oct-06)

Response of Anestrepha suspensa to liquid protein baits and synthetic lure formulations - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (15-Oct-06)

PHEROMONE-BASED ATTRACTANT FOR MALES OF CACTOBLASTIS CACTORUM (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heath, R.R., Teal, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Dueben, B.D., Hight, S.D., Bloem, S., Carpenter, J.E., Weissling, T.J., Kendra, P.E., Cibran, J. 2006. Pheromone-based attractant for males of cactoblastis cactorum (lepidoptera: pyralidae). Environmental Entomology. 35(6): 1469-1476.

OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY, ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2006. Ovarian development in the caribbean fruit fly, anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

BIOLOGY AND DAMAGE OF AN UNDESCRIBED WEEVIL (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) ON AMARYLLIS - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Walker, A., Weissling, T., Meerow, A.W. 2006. Biology and damage of an undescribed weevil (coleoptera: curculionidae) on amaryllis. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Likelihood of mated females of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) entering an area from infested grapefruits discarded onto backyard compost piles - (Abstract)

Hennessey, M.K., Kendra, P.E., Jones, E.M., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Likelihood of mated females of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) entering an area from infested grapefruits discarded onto backyard compost piles. Meeting Abstract.

TESTING FOR A TRAIL FOLLOWING PHEROMONE ON THE SILKY CANE WEEVIL - (Abstract)

Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2006. Testing for a trail following pheromone on the silky cane weevil. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT, REPRODUCTION, AND SURVIVAL OF PAPAYA MEALYBUG (HOMOPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE) ON DIFFERENT HOST PLANT SPECIES - (Abstract)

Amarasekare, K.G., Mannion, C.M., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Development, reproduction, and survival of papaya mealybug (homoptera: pseudococcidae) on different host plant species. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING OF INFESTED FRUIT: A POTENTIAL PATHWAY FOR INTRODUCTION OF ANASTREPHA FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) INTO FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Hennessey, M.K., Jones, E.M., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Backyard composting of infested fruit: a potential pathway for introduction of anastrepha fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) into Florida. Meeting Abstract.

RESPONSE OF ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA TO LIQUID PROTEIN BAITS AND SYNTHETIC LURE FORMULATIONS - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2006. Response of anastrepha suspensa to liquid protein baits and synthetic lure formulations. Meeting Abstract.

DYNAMICS ON PH OF PROTEINACEOUS BAIT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN ATTRACTING FRUIT FLIES - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Vazquez, A., Schnell, E.Q., Villarreal, J.M., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Dynamics on ph of proteinaceous bait systems for use in attracting fruit flies. Meeting Abstract.

SPACIAL AND TEMPORAL FACTORS IN A LOCAL INFESTATION OF PARATATACHARDINA LOBATA LOBATA (HEMIPTERA: KERRIIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Epsky, N.D., Amalin, D., Kendra, P.E., Puche, H., Mannion, C.M. 2006. Spacial and temporal factors in a local infestation of Paratatachardina Lobata Lobata (Hemiptera: kerriidae). Florida Entomologist 89:367-374.

ASSESSMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE STATUS IN ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2006. Assessment of female reproductive status in anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 89(2):144-151.

PHEROMONE OF THE FRUIT FLY PARASITOID DIACHASMIMORPHA LONGICAUDATA (HYMENOPTERA, BRACONIDAE) - (Other)

Epsky, N.D., Deuben, B.D., Sivinski, J.M., Aluja, M., Teal, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2005. Pheromone of the fruit fly parasitoid diachasmimorpha longicaudata. (hymenoptera, braconidae). 53rd National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. D0369, p. 118.

DIFFERENTIAL ATTRACTION TO PLANT CHEMICAL VOLATILES BY ROLLED LEAF BEETLES (HISPINAE, CHRYSOMELIDAE). DO A COMMUNITY OF TROPICAL HERBIVORES USE DIFFERENT CHEMICAL CUES TO FIND THEIR HOSTS? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Garcia-Robledo, C., Horvitz, C.C., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Differential attraction to plant chemical volatiles by rolled leaf beetles (hispinae, chrysomelidae). Do a community of tropical herbivores use different chemical cues to find their hosts?. 53rd National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Program Addendum, DO300. p.34.

LIKELIHOOD OF MATED FEMALES OF ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) ENTERING AN AREA FROM INFESTED GRAPEFRUITS DISCARDED ONTO BACKYARD COMPOST PILES IN MIAMI - (Abstract)

Hennessey, M.K., Kendra, P.E., Jones, E.M., Epsky, N.D. 2006. Likelihood of mated females of anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae) entering an area from infested grapefruits discarded onto backyard compost piles in miami. Entomological Society of America Proceedings.

FIELD TRIALS OF LURES TO ATTRACT FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRIDITIDAE) IN COMMERCIAL SAPODILLA, MAMEY SAPOTE, AND CARAMBOLA ORCHARDS IN PUERTO RICO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pingel, R.L., Epsky, N.D., Goenaga, R. 2006. Field trials to attract fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in commercial sapodilla, mamey sapote, and carambola orchards in Puerto Rico. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 90:109-113.

EXISTENCE OF A TRAIL FOLLOWING PHEROMONE ON THE SILKY CANE WEEVIL - (Abstract)

Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. Existence of a trail following pheromone on the silky cane weevil. 2005.National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

ASSESSMENT OF OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT IN ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Abstract)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Assessment of ovarian development in anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). 53rd Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America. D0640, p. 145.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PHEROMONE-BASED SYNTHETIC ATTRACTANT FOR THE CACTUS MOTH - (Other)

Epsky, N.D., Dueben, B.D., Hight, S.D., Carpenter, J.E., Teal, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2005. Development of a pheromone-based synthetic attractant for the cactus moth. 88th Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Ft. Myers, FL.

ESTIMATING DISPERSAL RATE OF THE SILKY CANE WEEVIL (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONODAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puche, H., Weissling, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Estimating dispersal rate of the silky cane weevil (coleoptera: curculionodae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 129(6): 293-299.

CAPTURE OF ANASTREPHA SPP. FRUIT FLIES IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BASIN. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Thomas, D., Serra, C., Hall, D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Capture of anastrepha spp. fruit flies in north america and the caribbean basin.. IAEA Area Wide Insect Management Symposium Proceedings.

SYSTEMS TO ADVANCE AND ENHANCE EXOTIC PEST CONTROL-A CASE STUDY OF A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP IN DEVELOPING MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN SIT MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D., Mangan, R.L., Enkerlin, W., Hendrichs, J. 2005. Systems to advance and enhance exotic pest control-a case study of a global partnership in developing monitoring systems for use in sit management of the mediterranean fruit fly.. IAEA Area Wide Insect Management Symposium Proceedings.

EFFECT OF AGE ON EAG RESPONSE AND ATTRACTION OF ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE) TO AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIDE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Mateo, D.M., Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Effect of Age on EAG Response and Attraction of Female Anastrepha Suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae) to Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide. Environmental Entomology. 34: 584-590

EFFECT OF AGE OF ELECTROANTENNOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (DEPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE) TO AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIDE. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Mateo, D.M., Puche, H., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Age of Electroantennographic and Behavioral Responses of Caribbean Fruit Fly (Deptera:Tephritidae) to Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide.. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

EFFECT OF AMMONIA DOSE AND FORMULATION ON CAPTURE OF ANASTREPHA SPP. FRUIT FLIES. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Hall, D.G., Thomas, D.B., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Ammonia Dose and Formulation on Capture of Anastrepha Spp. Fruit Flies.Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

EFFECT OF SUGARCANE VARIETIES AND MALE PHEROMONE PATCHES ON THE MOBILITY OF THE SILKY CANE WEEVIL (COLEOPTERA:CURCULIONIDAE) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Puche, H., Schnell Ii, R.J., Weissling, T., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Sugarcane Varieties and Male Pheromone Patches on the Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleoptera:Curculionidae). Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

EFFECT OF ELEVATION AND HOST AVAILABILITY ON STERILE AND WILD MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FRIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) DISTRIBUTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puche, H., Midgarden, D.G., Ovalle, O., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Rendon, P., Heath, R.R. 2005. Effect of elevation and host availability on sterile and wild Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: tephritidae) distribution. Florida Entomologist. 88: 83-90.

CAPTURE OF ANASTREPHA SPP. FRUIT FLIES WITH SYNTHETIC ATTRACTANTS. - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Thomas, D., Serra, C., Hall, D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Capture of anastrepha spp. fruit flies with synthetic attractants. 8th Exotic Fruit Fly International Symposium, Riverside, CA.

COMPARISON OF FOOD BASED ATTRACTANT AND TRIMEDLURE FOR DETECTION OF MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) DURING STERILE RELEASE OF MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Midgarden, D.G., Ovalle, O., Epsky, N.D., Puche, H., Kendra, P.E., Rendon, P., Heath, R.R. 2004. Comparison of Food Based Attractant and Trimedlure for Detection of Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) During Sterile Release of Mediterranean Fruit Flies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97: 2137-2143.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOUND BASED CAPTURE OF INSECTS - (Patent Application)

Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Grinshspun, J., Mazor, M., Mankin, R.W., Shuman, D., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. System and method for sound based capture of insects. International Patent WO 2005/022991 A2.

MOBILITY OF THE SILKY CANE WEEVIL (COLEOPETERA:CURCULIONDAE) IN A SCREEN ENCLOSURE. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Puche, H., Weissling, T., Schnell II, R.J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleopetera:Curculiondae) in a Screen Enclosure. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

BROADCASTS OF WING-FANNING VIBRATIONS RECORDED FROM CALLING MALE CERATITIS CAPITATA (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE) INCREASE CAPTURES OF FEMALES IN TRAPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mankin, R.W., Anderson, J.B., Mizrach, A., Epsky, N.D., Shuman, D., Heath, R.R., Mazor, M., Hetzroni, A., Grinspun, J., Taylor, P.W., Garrett, S.L. 2004. Broadcasts of wing-fanning vibrations recorded from calling male ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) increase captures of females in traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(4):1299-1309.

A QUANTITATIVE STORED-PRODUCT INSECT MONITORING SYSTEM USING SENSOR OUTPUT ANALOG PROCESSING (SOAP) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shuman, D., Larson, R.G., Epsky, N.D. 2004. A quantitative stored-product insect monitoring system using sensor output analog processing (soap). Transactions of the ASAE.

VARIETAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF LOCAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOBATE LAC SCALE. - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Amalin, D., Puche, H., Mannion, C.M. 2004. Varietal Susceptibility and Spatial Analysis of Local Distribution of the Lobate Lac Scale.. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

THE ROLE OF EAG IN DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD-BASED ATTRACTANTS FOR ANASTREPHA FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA:TEPHRITDAE) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kendra, P.E., Montgomery, W.S., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. The role of EAG in development of food-based attractants for Anastrepha Fruit Flies (Diptera: tephritdae). 5th Working Group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. May 17, 2004.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE MATING BEHAVIOR DIACHASMIMORPHA LONGICAUDATA (HYMENOPTERA, BRACONIDAE) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Epsky, N.D., Dueben, B.D., Sivinski, J.M., Aluja, M., Teal, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2004. Chemical communication in the mating behavior Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Meeting Abstract.

EFFICACY OF 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE (PUTRESCINE) IN A FOOD-BASED SYNTHETIC ATTRACTANT FOR CAPTURE OF MEDITERRANEAN AND MEXICAN FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D., Midgarden, D.G., Katsoyannos, B. 2004. Efficacy of 1,4-Diaminobutane (putrescine) in a Food-Based Synthetic Attractant for Capture of Mediterranean and Mexican Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Meeting Abstract.

EFFECT OF ELEVATION AMD HOST AVAILABILITY ON DISTRIBUTION OF STERILE AND WILD MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Puche, H., Midgarden, D., Kendra, P.E., Rendon, P., Epsky, N.D., Ovalle, O., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Elevation amd Host Availability on Distribution of Sterile and Wild Mediterranean Fruit Flies.. Meeting Abstract.

AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIODE: QUANTITATION AND ELECTROANTENNOGRAM RESPONSES OF CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY, ANASTREPHA SUSPENSA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kendra, P.E., Vazquez, A., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. Ammonia and carbon dioxiode: quantitation and electroantennogram responses of caribbean fruit fly, anastrepha suspensa (diptera: tephritidae). 2005. Environmental Entomology. 34(3): 569-575.

EFFICACY OF 1,4 - DIAMINOBUTANE (PUTRESCINE) IN A FOOD-BASED SYNTHETIC ATTRACTANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heath, R.R., Midgarden, D.G., Epsky, N.D., Katsoyannos, B. 2004. Efficacy of 1,4 - Diaminobutane (Putrescine) in a Food-Based Synthetic Attractant. J. Econ. Entomol. 97:1126-1131.

ACOUSTIC TRAP FOR FEMALE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Mazor, M., Mankin, R.W., Ignat, T., Grinshpun, J., Epsky, N.D., Shuman, D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Acoustic trap for female Mediterranean fruit flies. Transactions of the ASAE. 48:2017-2022.

DISTRIBUTION AND CAPTURE OF STERILE AND FERTILE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES IN THE SANTA MARIA REGION IN GUATEMALA. - (Abstract)

Puche, H., Midgarden, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D. 2003. Distribution and Capture of Sterile and Fertile Mediterranean Fruit Flies in the Santa Maria Region in Guatemala.. Entomological Society of America Proceedings.

DEVELOPMENT OF LURES FOR DETECTION AND DELIMITATION OF INVASIVE ANASTREPHA FRUIT FLIES. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2004. Development of lures for detection and delimitation of invasive Anastrepha fruit flies. Pp. 84-89 In W. Klassen, W. Colon, and W.I. Lugo (eds.). Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Food Crops Society, July 2003. Grenada.

ARENA SIZE AND CAPTURE OF ORYZAEPHILES SURINAMENUS (COLEOPTERA: CUCUJIDAE) IN GRAIN PROBE TRAPS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Epsky, N.D., Shuman, D. 2004. Arena Size and Capture of Oryzaephiles Surinamenus (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in Grain Probe Traps. J. Econ. Entomol. 97:150-154

TRAPPING FLIES WITH ACOUSTICS: ARTIFICIAL SONG ATTRACTS FEMALE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLIES - (Abstract)

Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Ignat, T., Grinshpun, J., Mazor, M., Shuman, D., Mankin, R.W., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. Trapping flies with acoustics: artificial song attracts female mediterranean fruit flies. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Resource Magazine. 2003. v. 96, p. 1770-1779.

EVIDENCE FOR CHEMICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE MATING BEHAVIOR OF THE FRUIT FLY PARASITOID DIACHASMIMORPHA LONGICAUDATA (HYMENOPTERA, BRACONIDAE) - (Other)

Epsky, N.D., Dueben, B.D., Sivinski, J.M., Aluja, M., Teal, P.E., Heath, R.R. 2003. Evidence for Chemical Communication in the Mating Behavior of the Fruit Fly Parasitoid Diachasmimorpha Longicaudata (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR DETECTION, DELIMITATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE FRUIT FLIES. - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Midgarden, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Puche, H., Heath, R.R. 2003. Development of Strategies for Detection, Delimitation and Management of Invasive Fruit Flies.. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings.

STRATEGIES AT THE SUBTROPICAL HORTICULTURE RESEARCH STATION (USDA/ARS) FOR MITIGATING INVASIVE INSECT PESTS. - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D., Weissling, T.J., Midgarden, D.G., Kendra, P.E., Puche, H. 2003. Strategies at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (USDA/ARS) for Mitigating Invasive Insect Pests.. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings.

INSECT TRAPS - (Book/Chapter)

Epsky, N.D., Morrill, W.L., Mankin, R.W. 2004. Insect traps. Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer Academic Pub., Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

FIELD EVVALUATION OF FEMALE-TARGETED TRAPPING SYSTEMS FOR TROPICAL PEST FRUIT FLIES - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Kendra, P.E., Enkerlin, P.E., Hendrichs, J. 2002. Field Evaluation of Female-Targeted Trapping Systems for Tropical Pest Fruit Flies. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.

DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAPPING SYSTEM FOR THE CACTUS MOTH - (Abstract)

Weissling, T.J., Carpenter, J.E., Bloem, K.A., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Teal, P.E., Dueben, B.D., Hight, S.D. 2002. Development of a Trapping System for the Cactus Moth. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.

STRATEGIES AT THE SUBTROPICAL HORTICULUTRE RESEARCH STATION (USDA/ARS) FORMITIGATING EXOTIC PEST INSECTS - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Weissling, T.J., Heath, R.R. 2002. Strategies at the Subtropical Horticulutre Research Station (USDA,ARS) Formitigating Exotic Pest Insects. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

RELEASE RATE OF TRIMEDLURE UNDER SUBTROPICAL CONDITIONS - (Abstract)

Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R., Schnell, E.Q. 2002. Release Rate of Trimedlure Under Subtropical Conditions. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium.

DEVELOPMENT OF BAIT STATIONS FOR SUPPRESSING FRUIT FLY POPULATIONS - (Abstract)

Heath, R.R., Schnell, E.Q., Lavallee, S.G., Villatoro, D., Epsky, N.D., Midgarden, D.G. 2002. Development of Bait Stations for Suppressing Fruit Fly Populations. Fruit Flies of Economic Importance International Symposium.

3-ALKYL-1-BUTANOL ATTRACTANTS FOR FRUGIVOROUS PEST INSECTS, PATENT NO. 6.224.890 - (Patent Application)

Heath, R.R., Epsky, N.D. 2001. 3-Alkyl-1-Butanol Attractants For Frugivorous Pest Insects, Patent no. 6.224.890. Patent Application.