Projects

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

Field Trials to Evaluate Efficacy of Natural Products for the Control of the Tick Vectors of Lyme Disease Spirochetes Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414332

Publications

Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi in suppressing pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in commercial pecan orchards - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Apr-09)

Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Leland, J., Behle, R.W. 2009. Mortality and mycosis of adult Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) following application of Metarhizium anisopliae: laboratory and field trials. Journal of Entomological Science. 44:24-36.

Illinois cuphea progress - 2007. - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Illinois cuphea progress - 2007 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 51.

Evaluation of Lignins and Particle Films as Solar Protectants for the Granulovirus of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A., Behle, R.W. 2008. Evaluation of Lignins and Particle Films as Solar Protectants for the Granulovirus of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 18:829-839.

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

Pellet formulations of sex pheromone components for mating disruption of oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in turfgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koppenhofer, A.M., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Fisher, J., Laird, C., Vittum, P.J. 2008. Pellet formulations of sex pheromone components for mating disruption of oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in turfgrass. Environmental Entomology. 37(5):1126-1135.

Cuphea as an alternative feedstock - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L., Gesch, R.W. 2008. Cuphea as an alternative feedstock [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 84.

Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W., Hibbard, B.E., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2008. Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):797-800.

Evaluating spray adjuvants to extend residual activity of microbiol pesticides` - (Abstract) - (09-Dec-07)

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.

Release of Oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) pheromone from waxed-based granules under laboratory and field conditions - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W. 2006. Release of Oriental beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) pheromone from waxed-based granules under laboratory and field conditions [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. D0349.

Examination of genes newly introduced into plants for control of corn insects associated with mycotoxin problems - (Abstract)

Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Pinkerton, T.S., Behle, R.W., Berhow, M.A. 2006. Examination of genes newly introduced into plants for control of corn insects associated with mycotoxin problems [abstract]. 2006 Annual Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 89.

Examination of the Effects of the Anti-Apoptotic Protein P35 on Caterpillars When Expressed in Corn - (Abstract)

Pinkerton, T.S., Dowd, P.F., Behle, R.W. 2006. Examination of the effects of the anti-apoptotic protein p35 on caterpillars when expressed in corn [abstract]. American Society for Plant Biologists. Paper No. P46027.

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.

Virus entomopatogenos - (Book/Chapter)

Tamez-Guerra, P., Behle, R.W. 2007. Virus entomopatogenos. En: Gutierrez, C.G. and Medrano-Roldan, H., editors. Biotechnologia Financiera Aplicada a Bioplaguicidas, Durango, Mexico: Artes Graficas La Impresora. p. 64-90.

Evaluation of Field Pennycress As An Overwinter Green Manure Crop in Corn for Suppression of Western Corn Rootworm - (Abstract)

Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T., Stessman, R.J., Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of field pennycress as an overwinter green manure crop in corn for suppression of western corn rootworm [abstract]. Proceedings of the Second International Biofumigation Symposium. P. 41

2005 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A., Evangelista, R.L., Behle, R.W. 2006. 2005 cuphea progress in illinois [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. P. 198

Importance of direct spray and spray residue contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by field applications of Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W. 2006. Importance of direct spray and spray residue contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by field applications of Beauveria bassiana. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(4):1120-1128.

Evaluation of Spray-Dried Lignin-Based Formulations and Adjuvants As Ultraviolet Light Protectants for the Granulovirus of the Codling Moth, Cydia Pomonella (L). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthurs, S.P., Lacey, L.A., Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of spray-dried lignin-based formulations and adjuvants as solar protectants for the granulovirus of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 93: 88-95.

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.

Insecticide Bait Formulations Evaluated for Darkling Ground Beetles, Blapstinus Spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Control - (Abstract)

Natwick, E., Cardoza, R., Lopez, M., Behle, R.W. 2006. Insecticide bait formulations evaluated for darkling ground beetles, Blapstinus spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) control. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings. p. 75-76.

Evaluation of Insecticide Bait Formulations and Various Insecticides for Control of Darkling Beetles, Blapstinus Spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) - (Abstract)

Natwick, E.T., Behle, R.W., Cardoza, R.E., Lopez, M.I. 2005. Evaluation of insecticide bait formulations and various insecticides for control of darkling beetles, Blapstinus spp. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. Paper No. 21653.

Synthesis and Applications of Biocatalytically Derived Uv Absorbing Vegetable Oils - (Abstract)

Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Kurth, T.L. 2005. Synthesis and applications of biocatalytically derived UV absorbing vegetable oils [abstract]. Royal Society of Chemistry Meetings. p. 026.

Evaluation of Cuphea As a Rotation Crop for Control of Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W., Isbell, T. 2005. Evaluation of cuphea as a rotation crop for control of Western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1984-1991.

Drying and Osmotic Shock Tolerance of Cryptococcus Nodaensis Oh 182.9; a Biocontrol Agent of Fusarium Head Blight - (Abstract)

Dunlap, C.A., Schisler, D.A., Behle, R.W. 2005. Drying and osmotic shock tolerance of Cryptococcus nodaensis OH 182.9; a biocontrol agent of Fusarium head blight [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. Phytopathology 95-S26.

Evidence That Cuphea Does Not Support Larval Development of Western Corn Rootworm Larvae - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W. 2005. Evidence that cuphea does not support larval development of western corn rootworm larvae [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. Abstract #D207.

Semiochemicals in Pest and Weed Control: An Introduction - (Monograph)

Petroski, R.J., Tellez, M.R., Behle, R.W. 2005. Semiochemicals in pest and weed control: An introduction. American Chemical Society Monograph Series 906. American Chemical Society. Washington, DC. p.1-173.

Importance of Primary and Secondary Contact for Infection of Trichoplusia Ni Larvae by Beauveria Bassiana Applications to Field-Grown Cabbage - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W. 2004. Importance of primary and secondary contact for infection of Trichoplusia ni larvae by Beauveria bassiana applications to field-grown cabbage. Entomological Society of America Proceedings. Abstract #D0350.

Mating Disruption of Oriental Beetle in Turfgrass - (Abstract)

Koppenhofer, A., Polavarapu, S., Fuzy, E.M., Zhang, A., Behle, R.W., Dunlap, C.A., Ketner, K., Larsen, T. 2004. Mating disruption of oriental beetle in turfgrass [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 15319.

Novel Kairomone-Related Technologies Enhance Pheromone And/or Insecticide Based Management of Codling Moth and Corn Rootworms - (Abstract)

Lingren, B., Light, D.M., Knight, A.L., Chicon, L., Fernandez, D., Chandler, L.D., Behle, R.W. 2004. Novel kairomone-related technologies enhance pheromone and/or insecticide based management of codling moth and corn rootworms [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Meeting. Abstract No. 0431.

Coating Beauveria Bassiana with Lignin for Protection from Solar Radiation and Effects on Pathogenicity to Lygus Lineolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leland, J.E., Behle, R.W. 2005. COATING BEAUVERIA BASSIANA WITH LIGNIN FOR PROTECTION FOR SOLAR RADIATION AND EFFECT ON PATHOGENICITY TO LYGUS LINEOLARIS. Biocontrol Science and Technology.

Formulation of Bacillus Spp. for Biological Control of Plant Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schisler, D.A., Slininger, P.J., Behle, R.W., Jackson, M.A. 2004. Formulation of Bacillus spp. for biological control of plant diseases. Phytopathology. 94(11):1267-1271.

2004 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

Cuphea-Exploring Insect Interactions with This New Oil Crop - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea--exploring insect interactions with this new oil crop [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. p. 30

Formulation of the Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria Bassiana, with Resistance to Uv Degradation for Control of Tarnished Plant Bug, Lygus Lineolaris - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Leland, J.E., Behle, R.W. 2004. Formulation of the entomopathogenic fungus, beauveria bassiana, with resistance to uv degradation for control of tarnished plant bug, lygus lineolaris. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.

Usda-Ars, Ohio State University Cooperative Research on Biologically Controlling Fusarium Head Blight 1: in Vitro and Field Testing of the Effect of Uv Protectants on Fhb Antagonists - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schisler, D.A., Slininger, P.J., Behle, R.W., Zhang, S., Boehm, M.J., Lipps, P.E., Palmquist, D.E. 2003. USDA-ARS, Ohio State University cooperative research on biologically controlling fusarium head blight 1: In vitro and field testing of the effect of UV protectants on FHB antagonists. In: Proceedings of the National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 13-15, 2003, Minneapolis, MN. p. 105-108.

Production and Formulation of Microbial Products Active Against Plant Pests - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schisler, D.A., Behle, R.W., Slininger, P.J., Jackson, M.A. 2003. Production and formulation of microbial products active against plant pests. In: Proceedings of the II Moscow International Congress of Biotechnology: State of the Art and Prospects of Development. P&I JSC "Maxima," November 10-14, 2003. Moscow, Russia. p. 263.

Exploring Restriction Endocuclease Inhibition by Uv-Induced Pyrimidine Dimers As a Means of Showing Afmnpv Inactivation after Exposure to Uv Energy - (Abstract)

Girsch, K.M., Behle, R.W. 2003. Exploring restriction endocuclease inhibition by UV-induced pyrimidine dimers as a means of showing AfMNPV inactivation after exposure to UV energy [abstract]. Entomological Society of America 51st Annual Meeting. Abstract No. D0120. p. 67.

Comparison of Spore Germination of Beauveria Bassiana and Insecticidal Activity Against Trichoplusia Ni (Hubner) - (Abstract)

Bailey, E.J., Behle, R.W. 2003. Comparison of spore germination of Beauveria bassiana and insecticidal activity against Trichoplusia ni (Hubner) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Abstract No. D0587. p. 123.

Formulation Considerations for Spores of Beauveria Bassiana - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Behle, R.W. 2003. Formulation considerations for spores of beauveria bassiana. In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez-Guerra, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R., Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Procesos Biotecnologicos. Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 16, p. 196-205.

Production Systems for the Baculovirus, Nuclear Polhydron Virus (Npv) (Sistemas DE Produccion DE Baculovirus Del Tipo Nucleopoliedrovirus (Npv)) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Behle, R.W., Tamez-Guerra, P. 2003. Production systems for the baculovirus, nuclear polhydron virus (NPV). In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R., Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 8. p. 86-108.

Encapsulation of Microbial Biocontrol Agents Increased Survival and Residual Activity (Capsulacion DE Agentes Microbianos DE Control Biologico Para Incrementar Su Vida DE Anaquel Y Actividad Residual) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Tamez-Guerra, P., Behle, R.W., McGuire, M.R., Galan-Wong, L.J., Rodriguez-Padilla, C., Tamez-Guerra, R.S. 2003. Encapsulation of microbial biocontrol agents increased survival and residual activity. In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R,. Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 15. p. 187-195.

Microencapsulation of the Major Classes of Bioinsecticides and Techniques for Evaluating Bacillus Thuringiensis and Baculoviruses in Lepidoptera (Microcapsulacion Para Mejorar La Calidad DE Bioinsecticidas Y TECNICAS...) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Tamez-Guerra, P., McGuire, M.R., Behle, R.W. 2004. Microencapsulation of the major classes of bioinsecticides and techniques for evaluating Bacillus thuringiensis and baculoviruses in Lepidoptera (Microcapsulacion para mejorar la calidad de bioinsecticidas y tecnicas para... In: Galan-Wong, L.J., Elias-Santos, M., Tamez, P., Quintero-Ramirez, R. Quintero-Zapata, I. (Editors). Proceso Biotecnologicos, Primera Edicion. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Chapter 12. p. 157-169.

Progress in the Development of Cuphea As a Crop for Midwest Growers - (Trade Journal)

Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. Progress in the development of cuphea as a crop for midwest growers. Inform. 14(8)513-515.

Field Activity and Storage Stability of Anagrapha Falcifera Nucleopolyhedrovirus (Afmnpv) in Spray-Dried Lignin Based Formulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BEHLE, R.W., TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R. FIELD ACTIVITY AND STORAGE STABILITY OF ANAGRAPHA FALCIFERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS (AFMNPV) IN SPRAY-DRIED LIGNIN BASED FORMULATIONS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2003 v. 96(4). p. 1066-1075.

Formulations to Improve Baculovirus Insecticides - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W. 2003. Formulations to improve baculovirus insecticides. Proceedings of the 8th Symposium of the SICONBIOL, p. 43.

Encapsulation of Microbial Control Agents for Improving Residual Activitiy and Shelf Life - (Review Article)

Guerra, P.T., Behle, R.W., McGuire, M.R., Wong, L.J., Padilla, C.R., Guerra, R.S. 2003. Encapsulation of microbial control agents for improving residual activity and shelf life. Vedalia. 9-10(1):97-105.

Discovery and Development of Biological Agents to Control Crop Pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Slininger, P.J., Behle, R. W., Jackson, M.A., Schisler, D.A. 2003. Discovery and development of biological agents to control crop pests. Neotropical Entomology. 32(2):183-195.

The Potential of a Corn Flour/sugar Adjuvant to Enhance Efficacy of Caffeine Used As a Foliar Treatment Against Slug and Snail Pests. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Behle, R.W., Wolffe, C.E. 2003. The potential of a corn flour/sugar adjuvant to enhance efficacy of caffeine used as a foliar treatment against slug and snail pests. Proceedings of the symposium in UK, Slugs & Snails: Agricultural, Veterinary & Environmental Perspectives, Sept. 8-9, 2003.

Development of Mycoinsecticides for Controlling Tarnished Plant Bugs on Wild Host Plants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LELAND, J.E., BEHLE, R.W. DEVELOPMENT OF MYCOINSECTICIDES FOR CONTROLLING TARNISHED PLANT BUGS ON WILD HOST PLANTS. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2003. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings.cfm

Effect of High Temperatures on the Germination of Beauveria Bassiana Spores - (Abstract) - (17-Nov-02)

Formulations of Biopesticides - (Abstract) - (18-Oct-02)

Discovery and Develoment of Biological Agents to Control Crop Pests - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (22-Jun-02)

Storage Stability of Anagrapha Falcifera Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus (Afmnpv) in Spray-Dry Formulations - (Abstract) - (10-Apr-02)

Effect of the Solar Radiation on Alkali Released Virions of Anagrapha Falcifera (Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus) - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-02)

Use of Microorganisms for Biological Control of Insects (In Spanish) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BECNEL, J.J., BEHLE, R.W., VANDENBERG, J.D. USE OF MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF INSECTS (IN SPANISH). REVISTA LATINO AMERICANA DE MICROBIOLOGA. 2002. v. 44. p. 70.

Cuphea, a New Crop for Rotation to Control Corn Rootworm Beetles - (Abstract) - (27-Mar-02)

Formulated Arthropod Cadavers for Pest Suppression - (Patent Application)

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