Publications

Effects of ivermectin on the susceptibility of Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) to bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(03-Apr-09)

Infection of Melanoplus sanguinipes grasshoppers following ingestion of rangeland plant species harboring vesicular stomatitis virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(09-Mar-09)

Laboratory infection of Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) with Weldona virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(02-Mar-09)

Spot-on Treatments of Diflubenzuron and Permethrin to Control a guinea pig louse, Gliricola porcelli (Phthiraptera: Gyropidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(28-Feb-09)

Control of Bovicola equi (Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae) with Dimilin and permethrin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(27-Jan-09)

The earthworms (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae)of Wyoming, USA, revisited. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reynolds, J.W., Reeves, W.K., Spence, R.M. 2009. The earthworms (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae)of Wyoming, USA, revisited.. Megadrilogica. Vol. 13(4), 25-35.

Lutzomyia (Helcocyrtomyia) apache Young and Perkins (Diptera: Psychodidae) feeds on reptiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(14-Jan-09)

Mitochondrial markers to distinguish two species of Aedes Neomelaniconion (Diptera: Culicidae) from Kenya - (Abstract)

Bennett, K.E., Sang, R., Richardson, J.H. 2008. Mitochondrial markers to distinguish two species of Aedes Neomelaniconion (Diptera: Culicidae) from Kenya. Meeting Abstract.

Effects of Viral Infection on Blood Feeding Behavior and Fecundity in Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Abstract)

(08-Sep-08)

TpE: PANOLA MOUNTAIN EHRLICHIA: A NOVEL TICK-TRANSMITTED PATHOGEN IN THE USA CLOSELY RELATED TO EHRLICHIA RUMINANTIUM, CAUSAL AGENT OF HEARTWATER DISEASE IN RUMINANTS - (Abstract)

Loftis, A., Mixson-Hayden, T., Stromdahl, E., Mahan, S., Yabsley, M., Garrison, L., Reeves, W.K., Williamson, P., Fitak, R., Levin, M. 2008. TpE: PANOLA MOUNTAIN EHRLICHIA: A NOVEL TICK-TRANSMITTED PATHOGEN IN THE USA CLOSELY RELATED TO EHRLICHIA RUMINANTIUM, CAUSAL AGENT OF HEARTWATER DISEASE IN RUMINANTS. Meeting Abstract.

Biology and distribution of Lutzomyia apache as it relates to VSV - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K. 2008. Biology and distribution of Lutzomyia apache as it relates to VSV. Meeting Abstract.

Ectoparasites of free-roaming and captive animals in South Carolina zoos and an assessment of their threat to animals welfare and public health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelder, M.P., Reeves, W.K., Adler, P.H., Wozniak, A., Wills, W. 2008. Ectoparasites of free-roaming and captive animals in South Carolina zoos and an assessment of their threat to animals welfare and public health. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. doi:10.1089/vbz.2008.0008

Infection of grasshoppers following ingestion of grassland plant species harboring vesicular stomatitis virus - (Abstract)

Drolet, B.S., Derner, J.D. 2007. Infection of grasshoppers following ingestion of grassland plant species harboring vesicular stomatitis virus. Meeting Abstract.

Repellent pesticides for the control of Culicoides sonorensis on sheep - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K., Lloyd, J.E., Stobart, R., Johnston, G., Stith, C.E., Bennett, K.E., Miller, M.M. 2008. Repellent pesticides for the control of Culicoides sonorensis on sheep. Meeting Abstract.

Identification, expression, and characterization of a major salivary allergen (Cul s 1) of the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis relevant for summer eczema in horses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Langner, K.F., Jarvis, D.L., Schuberth, H., Nimtz, M., Heselhaus, J.E., Mcholland, L.E., Leibold, W., Drolet, B.S. 2009. Identification, expression, and characterization of a major salivary allergen (Cul s 1) of the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis relevant for summer eczema in horses. International Journal for Parasitology. Vol 39 (2009) 243¿250.

Blood feeding behavior of vesicular stomatitis virus infected culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bennett, K.E., Hopper, J.E., Stuart, M.A., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Blood feeding behavior of vesicular stomatitis virus infected culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) . Journal of Medical Entomology. 2008 Sep;45(5):921-6

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in captive bison, elk, white-tailed deer, cattle, and goats from Colorado - (Abstract)

Nol, P., Reeves, W.K., Rhyan, J.C. 2008. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in captive bison, elk, white-tailed deer, cattle, and goats from Colorado. Wildlife Disease Association Annual Meeting.

Serological evidence of typhus group Rickettsia in a homeless population: Houston, Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K., Murray, K.O., Meyer, T.E., Bull, L.M., Pascua, R.F., Holmes, K.C., Loftis, A.D. 2008. Serological evidence of typhus group Rickettsia in a homeless population: Houston, Texas. Journal of Vector Ecology.33(1):206-208

Pathogens and bionomics of Lutzomyia apache (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Wyoming, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K., Kato, C.Y., Gilchriest, T. 2008. Pathogens and bionomics of Lutzomyia apache (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Wyoming, USA. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. Vol 24:444-447.

Control of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Bluetongue in Cervids with a Focus on Vector Management - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K. 2008. Control of Epizotic Hemmorrhagic Disease and Bluetongue in Cervids with a Focus on Vector Management. Meeting Abstract. North American Deer Farmers Association Annual Conference, 28 February-1 March 2008, Fort Wayne, IN.

Osmoregulatory Organs of Immature Culicodes Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K. 2008. Osmoregulatory Organs of Immature Culicodes Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Entomological News, Vol. 119: 371-374

Viral Surveillance during the 2006 Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak in Natrona County, Wyoming - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K., Bennett, K.E., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Viral Surveillance during the 2006 Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak in Natrona Co., WY. Meeting Abstract.

The first report of human illness associated with the Panola Mountain Ehrlichia species: a case report - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K., Loftis, A.D., Nicholson, W.L., Czarkowski, A.G. 2008. Acute Illness Associated with Ehrlichia SP P-MTN from Atlanta GA, USA: A Case Report. Journal of Medical Case Reports. Vol. 2:139.

Biting and Blood Sucking Arthropods: What you need to know and why - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K. 2007. Biting and Blood Sucking Arthropods: What you needs to know and why. Meeting Abstract.

Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii in wild caught filth flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelder, M.P., Lloyd, J.E., Loftis, A.D., Reeves, W.K. 2008. Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii in wild caught filth flies. Emerging Infectious Diseases. Vol 14:1002-1004

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Argentina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paddock, C.D., Fernandez, S., Echenique, G.A., Sumner, J.W., Reeves, W.K., Zaki, S.R., Remondegui, C.E. 2008. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Argentina. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 78, 687-692.

Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Abstract)

Bennett, K.E., Stuart, M.A., Hopper, J.E., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Meeting Abstract. West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association meeting. Estes Park, CO; Feb. 6-7, 2008.

Cytochrome B Analysis of Mosquito Blood Meals: Identifying Wildlife Hosts of West Nile Virus Mosquito Vectors in Wyoming, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(13-Dec-07)

Molecular Evidence for a Novel Coxiella from Argas monolakensis (Acari: Argasidae) from Mono Lake, California, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K. 2008. Molecular Evidence for a Novel Coxiella from Argas monolakensis (Acari: Argasidae) from Mono Lake, California, USA. Experimental and Applied Acarology. Vol 44:57-60

Comparison of cellular and humoral immunoassays for the assessment of summer eczema in horses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Langner, K., Darpel, K.E., Drolet, B.S., Fischer, A., Hampel, S., Heselhaus, J.E., Mellor, P.S., Mertens, P., Leibold, W. 2008. Comparison of cellular and humoral immunoassays for the assessment of summer eczema in horses. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 122: 126-137.

An Improved, high-throughput method for detection of bluetongue virus RNA in Culicodes midges - (Other)

Kato, C.Y., Mayer, R.T. An Improved, High-Throughput Method for Detection of Bluetongue Virus RNA in Culicodes Midges. Journal of Virological Methods. Presentation at the Universite Pierre and Marie Curie. Paris, France. Oct. 26, 2007.

Attacks on the endangered Attwater's Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri) by black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae)infected with an avian blood parasite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adler, P.H., Roach, D., Reeves, W.K., Flanagan, J.P., Morrow, M.E. 2008. Attacks on the endangered Attwarer's Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri) by black flies infected with an avian blood parasite. Journal of Vector Ecology. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 309-312.

Molecular Studies of Fly-Borne Pathogens - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K. Molecular Studies of Fly-Borne Pathogens. Rocky Mountain Conference of Entomologists, Woodland Park, CO. July 29 - August 2, 2007.

On-probe atmospheric pressure thermal desorption-ESI-MS for the analysis of volatile analytes or volatile pryolysis products - (Abstract)

2004. On-probe atmospheric pressure thermal desorption-ESI-MS for the analysis of volatile analytes or volatile pryolysis products. Meeting Abstract. Online.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Argentina - (Abstract)

Paddock, C.D., Fernandez, S., Echenique, G., Sumner, J.W., Reeves, W.K., Remondegui, C.E. 2007. Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Argentina. 21st Meeting of the American Society for Rickettsiology, Colorado Springs, CO. 19 Sept. 2007. Meeting Abstract.

Freshwater snails (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from the Commonwealth of Dominica with a discussion of their roles in the transmission of parasites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, W.K., Dillion, Jr, R.T., Dasch, G.A. 2008. Freshwater snails (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from the Commonwealth of Dominica with a discussion of their roles in the transmission of parasites. American Malacological Society Bulletin. Vol 24: p. 59-63.

Commingling of native and exotic wildlife in South Carolina zoological gardens and their position in vector ecology - (Abstract)

Nelder, M., Adler, P., Turnbull, M., Reeves, W.K., Wozniak, A., Wills, W., Evans, C. 2007. Commingling of native and exotic wildlife in South Carolina zoological gardens and their position in vector ecology. 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Vector Ecology, Springfield, ILL. 19 Sept. 2007. Meeting Abstract.

Bluetongue: historical significance and recent developments - (Abstract)

Reeves, W.K. 2007. Blutongue: historical significance and recent developments. 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Vector Ecology, Springfield, ILL. 19 Sept. 2007. Meeting Abstract.

Desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry of intact bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meetani, M., Shin, Y., Zhang, S., Mayer, R.T., Basile, F. 2007. Desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry of intact bacteria. J. of Mass Spectrometry. Online.

Improved high-throughput method for molecular identification of Culex mosquitoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rochlin, I., Santoriello, M.P., Mayer, R.T., Campbell, S.R. 2007. Improved high-throughput method for molecular identification of Culex mosquitoes. Journal of the Mosquito Control Association. 23 (4):488-491,2007

On-probe pyrolysis desorption ecectrospray ionization (DESI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of non-volatile pyrolysis products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Shin, Y., Mayer, R.T., Basile, F. 2007. On-probe pyrolysis desorption ecectrospray ionization (DESI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of non-volatile pyrolysis products. J. of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. Online.

In situ immune infrared fluorescent staining for detection and quantification of bluetongue virus in insect cell culture - (Abstract)

Mecham, J.O., Brown, P.L. 2007. In situ immune infrared fluorescent staining for detection and quantification of bluetongue virus in insect cell culture. American Society for Virology Meeting. Corvallis, OR. July 14-18, 2007.

Potential for Transovarial Transmission of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in the biting midge, Culicoides sonorensis - (Abstract)

Drolet, B.S., Stuart, M.A., Langner, K. 2007. Potential for Transovarial Transmission of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in the biting midge, Culicoides sonorensis. American Society for Virology Meeting. Corvallis, OR. July 13-18, 2007.

Genetic analysis of the NS1 and NS3 genes from the prototype serotype of Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Viruses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wilson, W.C., O Hearn, E.S., Roth, C., Lenhoff, R. 2007. Genetic analysis of the NS1 and NS3 genes from the prototype serotype of Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Viruses. American Society for Virology Meeting. Corvallis, OR. July 14-18, 2007.

Collection and analysis of salivary proteins from the biting midge Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Langner, K.F.A., K.E. Darpel, E. Denison, B.S. Drolet, W. Leibold, P.S. Mellor, P.P.C. Mertens, M. Nimtz, I. Greiser-Wilke. 2007. Collection and analysis of salivary proteins from the biting midge Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 44(2):238-248.

An improved, high-throughput method for detection of bluetongue virus RNA in Culicoides midges utilizing infrared-dye-labeled primers for reverse transcriptase PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kato, C.Y., Mayer, R.T. 2007. An improved, high-throughput method for detection of bluetongue virus RNA in Culicoides midges utilizing infrared-dye-labeled primers for reverse transcriptase PCR. J. of Virological Methods, V. 140, Issues 1-2, March 2007, p. 140-147.

First Records for Culex (Melaniconion) limacifer Komp and Culex (Melaniconion) dunni Dyar from Guatemala - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, Martin R., Juan Garcia, Kristine E. Bennett, Bernarda Molina, Stephen E. Aspen, and Harry M. Savage. 2007. First Records for Culex (Melaniconion) limacifer Komp and Culex (Melaniconion) dunni Dyar from Guatemala. 2007. JAMCA. 23(1):78-79.

Salivary gland extracts of Culicoides sonorensis inhibit murine lymphocyte proliferation and NO production by macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bishop, J.V., Mejia, J.S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Tabachnick, W.J., Titus, R.G. 2006. Salivary gland extracts of Culicoides sonorensis inhibit murine lymphocyte proliferation and NO production by macrophages. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 75(3):532-536.

Infection of Guinea Pigs with Vesicular Stomatitis New Jersey Virus Transmitted by Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez De Leon, A.A., O'Toole, D., Tabachnick, W.J. 2006. Infection of Guinea Pigs with Vesicular Stomatitis New Jersey Virus Transmitted by Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 43(3):568-573.

AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR DETECTION OF BLUETONGUE VIRUS IN CULICOIDES (BITING MIDGES) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kato, C.Y., Mayer, R.T. 2006. An improved method for detection of bluetongue virus in culicoides (biting midges). United States Animal Health Association Proceedings.

Transmission of Vesicular Stomatitis New Jersey Virus to Cattle by the Biting Midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez De Leon, A.A., Tabachnick, W.J. 2006. Transmission of Vesicular Stomatitis New Jersey Virus to Cattle by the Biting Midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 43(2):323-329.

UPDATE ON BLUETONGUE VIRUS PERSISTENCE IN CULICOIDES SONORENSIS - (Abstract)

Wilson, W.C., Drolet, B.S., Mecham, J.O. 2005. Update on bluetongue virus persistence in Culicoides sonorensis. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings, 109th Annual Meeting.

AN IMPROVED, HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHOD FOR DETECTION OF BLUETONGUE VIRUS IN CULICOIDES (BITING MIDGES) - (Abstract)

Kato, C.Y., Mayer, R.T. 2005. An improved, high-throughput method for detection of bluetongue virus in Culicoides (biting midges). Proceedings of the One hundred and ninth annual meeting of the United States Animal Health Association.

USING SYNTHETIC PYRETHROIDS TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK FROM INSECT BLOOD-FEEDING AND TRANSMISSION OF VIRAL PATHOGENS - (Trade Journal)

Schmidtmann, E.T. 2005. Using synthetic pyrethroids to protect livestock from insect blood-feeding and transmission of viral pathogens. 49th Livestock Insect Work Conference. Bozeman, MT.

RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HERD-LEVEL BLUETONGUE VIRUS EXPOSURE OF CATTLE IN NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Green, A.L., Dargatz, D.A., Schmidtmann, E.T., Herrero, M.V., Seitzinger, A.H., Ostlund, E.N., Wagner, B.A., Moser, K.M., Wineland, N.E., Walton, T.E. 2005. Risk factors associated with herd-level bluetongue virus exposure of cattle in Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 66: 853-860.

VESICULAR STOMATITIS VIRUS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: SURVIVABILITY IN NORTH PLAINS GRASSLAND SPECIES - (Abstract)

Drolet, B.S., Stuart, M.A. 2005. Vesicular stomatitis virus in the environment: survivability in north plains grassland species. American Society for Virology Meeting. Paper No. 42-1.

Environmental effects on vector competence and virogenesis of bluetongue virus in Culicoides: interpreting laboratory data in a field context - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mullens, B., Gerry, A., Lysyk, T., Schmidtmann, E.T. 2004. Environmental effects on vector competence and virogenesis of bluetongue virus in Culicoides: interpreting laboratory data in a field context. Veterinaria Italiana 40(3):160-166.

WEST NILE VIRUS: PENDING CRISIS FOR GREATER SAGE-GROUSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Naugle, D.E., Aldridge, C.L., Walker, B.L., Cornish, T.E., Moynahan, B.J., Holloran, M.J., Brown, K., Johnson, G.D., Schmidtmann, E.T., Mayer, R.T., Kato, C.Y., Matchett, M.R., Christiansen, T.J., Cook, W.E., Creekmore, T., Falise, R.D., Rinkes, E., Boyce, M.S. 2004. West Nile Virus: pending crisis for greater sage-grouse. Ecology Letters. 7(8):704-713.

MOLECULAR INVESTIGATIONS OF VIRUS/VECTOR INTERACTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Campbell, C.L., Mcnulty, M.J., Letchworth III, G.J., Wilson, W.C. 2004. Molecular investigations of virus/vector interactions. Veterinaria Italiana. 40:390-395.

Papular dermatitis induced in guinea pidg by biting midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidaie) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Toole, D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Hearne, C., Mcholland, L.E., Yun, L., Tabachnick, W. 2003. Papular dermatitis induced in guinea pidg by biting midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidaie). Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation 15:67-71.

Papular dermatitis induced in guinea pigs by the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Toole, D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Hearne, C., Mcholland, L.E., Yun, L., Tabachnick, W.J. 2003. Papular dermatitis induced in guinea pigs by the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 15:67-71.