Robert A. Haack
Title: Research Entomologist
Unit: Ecology and Management of Invasive Species and Forest Ecosystems
Previous Unit: Providing New Information on the Biology, Ecology, and Management of Exotic Invasive Forest Insects
Address: Northern Research Station
Stephen S. Nisbet Bldg., 1407 S. Harrison Road, Room 220
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-355-7740; ext. 108
E-mail: Contact Robert A. Haack
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Education
- University of Florida, Ph.D. Entomology, 1984
- University of Wisconsin, M.S. Entomology, 1980
- University of Wisconsin, B.S. Science Education, 1975
- University of Wisconsin, B.S. Forest Science, 1974
Civic & Professional Affiliations
- Entomological Society of America
- International Forestry Quarantine Research Group
- International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (several insect Working Parties)
- Michigan Entomological Society
- Adjunct Professor, Departments of Entomology and Forestry, Michigan State University
Current Research
I work primarily on exotic forest insects in the areas of
- biology and management,
- improved trapping and monitoring strategies,
- risk assessment and pathway analysis, and
- treatments for solid wood packing material.
I have worked on several of the recently discovered exotic bark- and wood-boring insects such as Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer (EAB), and pine shoot beetle. Some of the current studies that we’re wrapping up deal with EAB host range and survival in firewood; optimal trapping density for bark beetles; and post-treatment insect colonization of wood packing material, especially when bark is present. I am currently participating in several national and international projects such as the USDA Early Detection and Rapid Response program for exotic bark and ambrosia beetles, the Exotic Forest Pest Information System for North America project, and the International Forestry Quarantine Research Group http://www.forestry-quarantine.org.
Why is This Important
Forest insect pests, especially exotic (non-native) species, can have tremendous negative impacts on tree health and related forest industries. When new exotic insects are first detected, the USDA often imposes a federal quarantine in an attempt to stop human-assisted movement of the pest. Currently in the USA, there are federal quarantines for three recently discovered exotic borers: Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer, and pine shoot beetle. Research on newly discovered exotic forest insects is important to ensure that quarantines are biologically sound and minimize economic impacts. In addition, research on risk assessments and treatments of wood packing materials is important to reduce the risk of new pest introductions worldwide.
Future Research
I’m currently initiating or planning major research efforts in
- conducting an international analysis of solid wood packing material as a pathway for movement of bark- and wood-associated insects,
- determining the most outbreak prone forest insects in countries that are currently our major trading partners (e.g., China) or emerging economic powers (e.g., Brazil and India), and
- preparing a worldwide list of major forest insect pests that have impacted North American tree species when planted in foreign countries.
Featured Publications
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Haack, Robert A.; Adelaja, Adesoji O.; Gage, Stuart H. 2009. Ecosystem urbanicity as a potential factor for alien species invasions
- Strazanac, John S.; Gould, Juli R.; Haack, Robert A.; Fraser, Ivich. 2009. Field release of Spathius agrili Yang (braconidae): monitoring non-target wood borers
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Haack, Robert A.; Adelaja, Adesoji O. 2009. Freight transportation and the potential for invasions of exotic insects in urban and periurban forests of the United States
- Roden, D.B.; Haack, R.A.; Keena, M.A.; McKenney, D.W.; Beall, F.D.; Roden, P.M. 2009. Potential northern distribution of Asian longhorned beetle in North America
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese; Smith, James J. 2008. Emerald ash borer genetics: an update
Additional
Online Publications
- Strazanac, John S.; Gould, Juli R.; Haack, Robert A.; Fraser, Ivich. 2008. Field host range testing of Spathius agrili, a parasitoid of emerald ash borer: evaluating nontarget impacts
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2008. How risky is bark that is associated with treated wood packing material?
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Nzokou, Pascal. 2007. Do bark beetles and wood borers infest lumber following heat treatment? The role of bark
- Haack, Robert A.; Bauer, Leah S.; Gao, Rui-Tong; McCarthy, Joseph J.; Miller, Deborah L.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M. 2006. Anoplophora glabripennis within-tree distribution, seasonal development, and host suitability in China and Chicago
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2006. Effects of cutting date, outdoor storage conditions, and splitting on survival of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in firewood logs
- Haack, Robert A. 2006. Exotic bark- and wood-boring Coleoptera in the United States: recent establishments and interceptions
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leonora S.; Gao, Ruitong. 2006. Field Evaluations of Systemic Insecticides for Control of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leonora S. 2006. Laboratory Evaluation of the Toxicity of Systemic Insecticides for Control of Anoplophora glabripennis and Plectrodera scalator (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
- Haack, Robert A. 2006. The US Forest Service Insect Unit in East Lansing, MI, turns 50
- Hoebeke, E. Richard; Haugen, Dennis A.; Haack, Robert A. 2005. Sirex noctilo: Discovery of a Palearctic Siricid Woodwasp in New York (revised 2005July07)
- Poland, T.M.; de Groot, P.; Haack, R.A.; Czokajlo, D. 2004. Evaluation of semiochemicals potentially synergistic to a-pinene for trapping the larger European pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda, (Col., Scolytidae)
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2004. Evaluation of three trap types and five lures for monitoring Hylurgus ligniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) and other local scolytids in New York
- Haack, Robert A. 2004. Orthotomicus erosus: A new pine-infesting bark beetle in the United States
- Poland, Therese M.; De Groot, Peter; Burke, Stephen; Wakarchuk, David; Haack, Robert A.; Nott, Reginald. 2004. Semiochemical disruption of the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
- Poland, Therese M.; Groot, Peter de; Burke, Stephen; Wakarchuk, David; Haack, Robert A.; Nott, Reginald; Scarr, Taylor. 2003. Development of an improved attractive lure for the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2003. Emerald ash borer adult dispersal
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2003. Emerald ash borer attraction to trap logs of different lengths and species
- Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Miller, Deborah L.; Petrice, Toby R.; Liu, Houping. 2003. Emerald ash borer life cycle
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2003. Emerald ash borer survival in firewood
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2003. Evaluation of Perma Guard D-20 and imidacloprid to control emerald ash borer
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A. 2003. Exotic Forest Insect Pests and Their Impact on Forest Management
- Liu, Houping; Petrice, Toby R.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Gao, Ruitong; Zhao, Tonghai. 2003. Exploration for emerald ash borer in China
- Liu, Houping; Bauer, Leah S.; Gao, Ruitong; Zhao, Tonghai; Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2003. Exploratory survey for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), and its natural enemies in China.
- Bauer, Leah S.; Miller, Deborah L.; Taylor, Robin A.J.; Haack, Robert A. 2003. Flight potential of the emerald ash borer
- Smith, Jim; Haack, Bob; Bauer, Leah. 2003. Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer (Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire) to determine point of origin in North American infestations
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leah S.; Schiff, Nathan M. 2003. Host range of emerald ash borer
- Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Miller, Deborah L.; Liu, Houping; Petrice, Toby. 2003. Laboratory rearing of emerald ash borer
- Bauer, Leah S.; Liu, Houping; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L. 2003. Natural enemies of emerald ash borer in southeastern Michigan
- Haack, Robert A. 2003. Research on Anoplophora glabripennis in the United States
- Hui, Ye; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2002. Tomicus piniperda (Coleaoptera: Scolytidae) Within and Between Tree Movement When Migrating to Overwintering Sites
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2002. Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) Initial Flight and Shoot
- Haack, Robert A.; Jendak, Eduard; Houping, Liu; Marchant, Keneth R.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M.; Ye, Hui. 2002. The emerald ash borer: a new exotic pest in North America
- Haack, Robert A.; Lawrence, Robert K.; Heaton, George C. 2001. Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) Shoot-Feding Characteristics and Overwintering Behavior in Scotch Pine Christmas Trees
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Haugen, Dennis A.; Wilson, Ian M. 2001. Be on the lookout for Asian longhorned beetles
- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2001. Evolving management strategies for a recently discovered exotic forest pest: the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera)
- Haack, Robert A. 2001. Exotic scolytids of the Great Lakes region
- Haack, Robert A. 2001. Intercepted Scolytidae (Coleoptera) at U.S. ports of entry: 1985-2000.
- Poland , Therese M.; Haack, Robert A. 2000. Tomicus Piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae): Is Shoot-Feeding Requires For Reproductive Maturation
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M. 2000. Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) Emergence in Relation to Burial Depth of Brood Logs
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Sheridan K.; Hyndman, David; Long, David; Pijanowski, Bryan. 2000. Aquatic insects as Bioindicators of land Use Change in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of Michigan
- Haack, Robert A.; Acciavatti, Robert E.; Petrice, Toby; Davdison, Robert. 2000. Changes in Carabid Community Structure in a Dry Sand Prairie After Removal of the Pine Overstory (POSTER)
- Poland, Therese M; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Sadof, C. S.; Onstad, D. W. 2000. Dispersal of Tomicus Piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Operational and Simulated Mill Yards
- Haack, Robert A.; Cavey, Joseph F. 2000. Insects intercepted on Solid Wood Packing Materials at United States Ports-of-Entry: 1985-1998
- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2000. Pine Shoot Beetle Research Update
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A. 2000. Pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Col., Scolytidae), responses to commn green leaf volatiles
- Haack, Robert A.; Lawrence, Robert K.; Heaton, George C. 2000. Seasonal Shoot-Feeding By Tomicus Piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) In Michigan
- Haack, Robert A.; Eckelmann, Claus M.; Green, Earl. 2000. Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak in Belize
- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M.; Patrice, Toby; Gennrich , Matt. 2000. The Asian Longhorned Beetle: National and International Research Efforts
- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M.; Gao, Rui-Tong. 2000. The United States Experience with the Exotic Cerambycid Anoplophora glabripennis: Detection, Quarantine, and Control
- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M.; Wu, Jian; Ye, Hui. 1999. Tomicus and anoplophora genetics: Important research needs
- Haack, Robert A.; Therese, Poland M.; Heilman, Warren E. 1998. Using Historical Temperature Records To Adjust The Federal Quarantine Of The Pine Shoot Beetle
- Haack, Robert A.; Lawrence, Robert K. 1997. Tomicus Piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) Reproduction and Behavior on Scotch Pine Christmas Trees taken Indoors
- Haack, Robert A.; Cavey, Joseph F. 1997. Insects Intercepted on Wood Articles at ports-of-Entry in the Unites States: 1985-1996
- Haack, Robert A.; Law, Kenneth R.; Mastro, Victor C.; Ossenburgen, H. Sharon; Raimo, Bernard J. 1997. New York's battle with the Asian long-horned beetle
- Herms, Catherine Papp; McCullough, Deborah G.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Miller, Deborah L.; Dubois, Norman R. 1997. Susceptibility of the endangered Karner blue butterfly (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) to Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki used for gypsy moth suppression in Michigan
- LeBlanc, David; Haack, Robert. 1996. Growth responses of white oak and black oak to drought stress across gradients of acid deposition and microclimate
- Herms, Catherine Papps; McCullough, Deborah G.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A. 1996. Laboratory rearing of Lycaeides melissa samuelis (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), an endangered butterfly in Michigan
- Haack, Robert A. 1996. Patterns of Forest invertebrates Along an Acidic Deposition Gradient in the Midwestern United States
- Haack, Robert A.; Lawrence, Robert K. 1995. Attack Densities of Tomicus piniperda and Ips pini (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on Scotch Pine Logs in Michigan in Relation to Felling Date1
- Katovich, Steven A.; McCullough, Deborah G.; Haack, Robert A. 1995. Yellowheaded spruce sawfly--its ecology and management.
- Haack, Robert A.; Kucera, Daniel; Passoa, Steven. 1993. Common Pine Shoot Beetle
- Haack, Robert A.; Byler, James W. 1993. INSECTS & PATHOGENS Regulators of Forest Ecosystems
- Haack, Robert A.; Mattson, William J. 1993. Sawfly Life History Adaptations to Woody Plants
- Haack, Robert A. 1993. The endangered Karner blue butterfly (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): biology, management considerations, and data gaps
- Haack, Robert A.; Acciavatti, Robert E. 1992. Twolined Chestnut Borer
- Haack, Robert A.; Blank, Richard W. 1991. A Simple Ground-Based Trap For Estimating Densities of Arboreal Leaf Insects
- Haack, R.A.; Blank, R.W. 1991. Incidence of twolined chestnut borer and Hypoxylon atropunctatum on dead oaks along an acidic deposition gradient from Arkansas to Ohio
- Robert A., Haack; Slansky Jr., Frank. 1987. Nutritional Ecology of Wood-Feeing Coleoptrea Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera
- Mattson, William J.; Haack, Robert A. 1987. The Role of Drought in Outbreaks of Plant-eating Insects
Last Modified:
11/19/2008