Projects

Identification and Practical Use of Semiochemicals for the Management of Agriculturally Important Insects Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409630

Production, Stabilization, and Formulation of Microbial Agents and Natural Products Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 407992

Isolation and Identification of Semiochemicals in Support of the Detection and Biocontrol of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus Planipennis Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414330

Publications

Sex pheromone investigation of Anastrepha serpentina (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Dec-08)

Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), to female-produced macrocyclic lactone and to ash bark volatiles - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Fraser, I., Crook, D.J., Khrimian, A., Mastro, V.C. 2008. Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), to female-produced macrocyclic lactone and to ash bark volatiles [abstract]. International Society of Chemical Ecology Meeting. p. 228.

Developing wax-based granule formulations for mating disruption of Oriental beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in turfgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Jun-08)

Early-summer pheromone biology of Galerucella calmariensis and relationship to dispersal and colonization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W. 2008. Early-summer pheromone biology of Galerucella calmariensis and relationship to dispersal and colonization. Biological Control. 46(3):409-416.

Putative pheromone for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Fraser, I. 2007. Putative pheromone for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting.

Identification and antennal electrophysiology of ash bark volatiles for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Fraser, I. 2007. Identification and antennal electrophysiology of ash bark volatiles for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting.

Volatile emissions from the lesser mealworm beetle Alphitobius diaperinus - (Abstract) - (12-Dec-07)

Antennally active macrolide from the emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis emitted predominantly by females - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Fraser, I. 2007. Antennally active macrolide from the emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis emitted predominantly by females. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33:1299-1302.

Electrophysiologically active pheromones and host odors for chrysomelids: Stimuli quantitation and behavioral activity - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W., Louden, N., Ljocke, T. 2006. Electrophysiologically active pheromones and host odors for chrysomelids: Stimuli quantitation and behavioral activity [abstract]. National Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. p. 39.

Pheromone and host odor attractants for managing Diorhabda spp.: Biological control agents of saltcedar - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W., Louden, N., Andress, E.R. Pheromone and host odor attractants for managing Diorhabda spp.: Biological control agents of saltcedar [abstract]. 2006 Tamarisk Research Conference, p. 14.

Diapause induction limits dispersal of Diorhabda elongata - (Abstract)

Bean, D.W., Louden, N., Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Shue, J., Swedhin, B. 2006. Diapause induction limits dispersal of Diorhabda elongata [abstract]. 2006 Tamarisk Research Conference. p. 8.

Behaviorally active green leaf volatiles for monitoring the leaf beetle Diorhabda elongata, a biocontrol agent of saltcedar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W., Andress, E.R. 2006. Behaviorally active green leaf volatiles for monitoring the leaf beetle Diorhabda elongata, a biocontrol agent of saltcedar. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32:2695-2708.

A Soy Wax Based System for Controlled Release of Insect Pheromones - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dunlap, C.A., Behle, R.W., Cosse, A.A. 2006. A soy wax based system for controlled release of insect pheromones. Proceedings of the Controlled Release Society. Paper No. A251, p. 66.

Quantitation of Electrophysiological Stimuli: Dose Response Study of Pheromone and Host Odor Attractants of Diorhabda Elongata - (Abstract) - (11-Jul-06)

Similarities and Differences in Pheromonal and Host-Plant Related Chemical Communication of Flea Beetles Phyllotreta Cruciferae Goeze and Phyllotreta Vittula Redtenbacher (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) - (Abstract)

Csonka, E., Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Ujvary, I., Toth, M. 2006. Similarities and differences in pheromonal and host-plant related chemical communication of flea beetles Phyllotreta cruciferae Goeze and Phyllotreta vittula Redtenbacher (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) [abstract]. International Society of Chemical Ecology Meeting. Poster No. S5-P28, p. 211.

Male-produced aggregation pheromone compounds from the eggplant beetle (Epitrix fuscula): Identification, synthesis, and field bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zilkowski, B.W., Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Petroski, R.J. 2006. Male-produced aggregation pheromone compounds from the eggplant beetle (Epitrix fuscula): identification, synthesis, and field bioassays. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32:2543-2558.

Pheromone Components and General Green Leaf Attractants for Diorhabda Sp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Stimuli Quantitation and Electrophysiological Dose-Response Study - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D. 2005. Pheromone components and general green leaf attractants for Diorhabda sp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Stimuli quantitation and electrophysiological dose-response study [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 364.

Identification and Attractiveness of (2e,4e,6z)-2,4,6-Nonatrienal, the Major Component of the Male-Produced Aggregation Pheromone of the Eggplant Flea Beetle (Epitrix Fuscula) - (Abstract)

Zilkowski, B.W., Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J. 2005. Identification and attractiveness of (2E,4E,6Z)-2,4,6-nonatrienal, the major component of the male-produced aggregation pheromone of the eggplant flea beetle (Epitrix fuscula) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 0074.

Male-Produced Aggregation Pheromone of Galerucella Calmariensis and G. Pusilla - (Abstract)

Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Weisleder, D., Grode, S.H., Wiedenmann, R.N., Post, S.L. 2005. Male-produced aggregation pheromone of Galerucella calmariensis and G. pusilla [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Proceedings. Paper No. D0363.

Dimethylfuran-Lactone Pheromone from Males of Galerucella Calmariensis and Galerucella Pusilla (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Weisleder, D., Grode, S.H., Wiedenmann, R.N., Post, S.L. 2006. Dimethylfuran-lactone pheromone from males of Galerucella calmariensis and Galerucella pusilla (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology 32(3):693-712.

Identification, Synthesis, and Field Evaluation of the Sex Pheromone from the Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leal, W.S., Parra-Pedrazzoli, A.L., Cosse, A.A., Murata, Y., Bento, J.S., Vilela, E.F. 2006. Identification, Synthesis, and Field Evaluation of the Sex Pheromone from the Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32(1):155-168

Towards the Identification and Synthesis of the Sex Pheromone of the Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis Citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parra-Pedrazzoli, A.L., Cosse, A.A., Murata, Y., Bento, J.S., Vilela, E.F., Leal, W.S. 2006. Towards the ientification and synthesis of the sex pheromone of the citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptrea: gracillariidae). Neotropical Entomology 35(1):12-18.

Leaf Beetles of the Genus Diorhabda (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Studying Highly Volatile Blends of Semiochemicals - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W. 2005. Leaf beetles of the genus Diorhabda (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Studying highly volatile blends of semiochemicals [abstract]. International Society of Chemical Ecology Meeting. p. 38.

Pheromonal Activity of Compounds Identified from Male Phyllotreta Cruciferae: Field Tests of Racemic Mixtures, Pure Enantiomers, and Combinations with Allyl Isothiocyanate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Toth, M., Csonka, E., Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Muto, S., Mori, K. 2005. Pheromonal activity of compounds identified from male Phyllotreta cruciferae: Field tests of racemic mixtures, pure enantiomers, and combinations with allyl isothiocyanate. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31(11):2705-2720.

Responses of Flea Beetle Phyllotreta Cruciferae in the Field to Synthetic Aggregation Pheromone Components and Plant Host Volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Soroka, J.J., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Cosse, A.A. 2005. Responses of flea beetle Phyllotreta cruciferae in the field to synthetic aggregation pheromone components and plant host volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31(8):1820-1843.

Biologically Active Host Plant Volatiles for Diorhabda Elongata - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W. 2004. Biologically active host plant volatiles for Diorhabda elongata [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Abstract No. C0915.

Identification of the Aggregation Pheromone of Diorhabda Elongata, a Biological Control Agent of Saltcedar (Tamarix SPP.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Bean, D.W., Petroski, R.J. 2004. Identification of the aggregation pheromone of Diorhabda elongata, a biological control agent of saltcedar (Tamarix spp.). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31(3):657-670.

Practical Syntheses of Selected Insect Pheromones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Petroski, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W. 2005. Practical syntheses of selected insect pheromones. In: Petroski, R.J., Tellez, M.R., Behle, R.W., editors. Semiochemicals in Pest and Weed Control. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. p. 29-43.

Identification of the Aggregation Pheromone on Diorhabda Elongata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a Biological Control Agent of Saltcedar (Tamarix SPP.) - (Abstract)

Cosse, A.A., Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Petroski, R.J. .... 2003. Identification of the aggregation pheromone on Diorhabda elongata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a biological control agent of saltcedar (tamarix spp.) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. p. 37.

Pheromone of Galerucella Calmariensis: Progress Toward Chemical Identification - (Abstract)

Bartelt, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Wiedenmann, R.N., Post, S.L. 2003. Pheromone of Galerucella calmariensis: Progress toward chemical identification [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Abstract No. D0338.

Comparative Responses of the Olfactory Receptor Neurons of Heliothis Subflexa and Heliothis Virescens to Their Sex Pheromone Components - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baker, T.C., Ochieng, S.A., Cosse, A.A., Lee, S.C., Todd, J.L., Quero, C., Vickers, N.J. 2004. Comparative responses of the olfactory receptor neurons of Heliothis subflexa and Heliothis virescens to their sex pheromone components. Journal of Comparative Physiology. 190:155-165.

The Presence of Tibial Spurs As a Male Sexual Character for Galerucella Calmarienis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cosse, A.A. 2004. The presence of tibial spurs as a male sexual character for Galerucella calmarienis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). J. Entomol Sci. 39(2):281-283.

Bioactivity, Synthesis, and Chirality of the Sex Pheromone of Currant Stem Girdler, Janus Integer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

James, D.G., Petroski, R.J., Cosse, A.A., Zilkowski, B.W., Bartelt, R.J. 2003. Bioactivity, synthesis, and chirality of the sex pheromone of current stem girdler, Janus integer. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29(10):2189-2199.

Aggregation Pheromone of the Cereal Leaf Beetle: Field Evaluation and Emission from Males in the Laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RAO, S., COSSE, A.A., ZILKOWSKI, B.W., BARTELT, R.J. AGGREGATION PHEROMONE OF THE CEREAL LEAF BEETLE: FIELD EVALUATION AND EMISSION FROM MALES IN THE LABORATORY. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY. 2003. v. 29(9). p. 2165-2175.

Practical Syntheses of Selected Insect Pheromones - (Abstract) - (23-Mar-03)

Field Responses of Cereal Leaf Beetle, Oulema Melanopus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) to Its Aggregation Pheromone - (Abstract) - (17-Nov-02)

Chemical Communication in Cereal Leaf Beetle, Oulema Melanopus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Abstract) - (07-Aug-02)

Semiochemistry of the Conifer Feeding Sawfly Acantholyda Ertthrocephala (L.) (Hymenoptera) - (Abstract) - (07-Aug-02)

Semiochemical-Mediated Flight Responses of Sap Beetle (Coleoptera:nitdulidae) Vectors of Oak Wilt, Ceratocystis Fagacearum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KYHL, J.F., BARTELT, R.J., COSSE, A.A., JUZWIK, J., SEYBOLD, S.J. SEMIOCHEMICAL-MEDIATED FLIGHT RESPONSES OF SAP BEETLE (COLEOPTERA:NITDULIDAE) VECTORS OF OAK WILT, CERATOCYSTIS FAGACEARUM. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY. 2002. v. 28(8). p. 1527-1547.

Identification and Electrophysiological Activity of a Novel Hydroxy Ketone Emitted by Male Cereal Leaf Beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

COSSE, A.A., BARTELT, R.J., ZILKOWSKI, B.W. IDENTIFICATION AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF A NOVEL HYDROXY KETONE EMITTED BY MALE CEREAL LEAF BEETLES. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. 2002. v. 65. p. 1156-1160

Using Electrophysiology to Explore Beetle Olfaction - (Abstract) - (27-Mar-02)