Academic Publications

Delayed spinetoram application is useful in managing Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Florida strawberry

Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Abd-Elrahman A, Liburd OE. 2024. Delayed spinetoram application is useful in managing Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Florida strawberry. J. Econ. Entomol. XX(XX): 1-10.

Comparison of multimodal attract-and-kill formulations for managing Drosophila suzukii: Behavioral and lethal effects

Babu A, Rhodes EM, Rodriguez-Saona C, Liburd OE, Fair CG, Sial AA. 2023. Comparison of multimodal attract-and-kill formulations for managing Drosophila suzukii: Behavioral and lethal effects. PLoS ONE. 18(12): e0293587.

Effects of sweet alyssum on efficacy and sustainability of Neoseiulus californicus (Acari:Phytoseiidae) for biological control of spider mites in multiple cultivars of organic strawberries

Hyte K, Rhodes EM, Mallinger R, Liburd OE. 2023. Effects of sweet alyssum on efficacy and sustainability of Neoseiulus californicus (Acari:Phytoseiidae) for biological control of spider mites in multiple cultivars of organic strawberries. Crop Prot. 174: 106436.

Integrated effect of plastic mulches and biorational insecticides in managing tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV) and its vector thrips in tomatoes

Khan RA, Seal DR, Zhang S, Liburd OE, Colee J. 2023. Integrated effect of plastic mulches and biorational insecticides in managing tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV) and its vector thrips in tomatoes. Insects. 14(9): 740.

Detecting two-spotted spider mites and predatory mites in strawberry using deep learning

Zhou C, Lee WS, Liburd OE, Aygun I, Zhou X, Pourreza A, Schueller JK, Ampatzidis Y. 2023. Detecting two-spotted spider mites and predatory mites in strawberry using deep learning. Smart Agric. Technol. 4: 100229

Seasonal abundance of various Hymenopteran parasitoids of leafminers in beans and comparative abundance in bean, tomato, and squash.

Seal DR, Liburd OE, Li J. 2023. Seasonal abundance of various Hymenopteran parasitoids of leafminers in beans and comparative abundance in bean, tomato, and squash. Agriculture. 13(7): 1460.

Miticidal tools for management of southern red mites infesting southern highbush blueberries

Lopez L, Liburd OE>. 2023. Miticidal tools for management of southern red mites infesting southern highbush blueberries. Insects. 14(7): 573.

The role of ornamental plants as hosts of Tomato chlorotic spot virus and its vector thrips affecting tomato production

Khan RA, Seal DR, Zhang S, Liburd OE>, Srinivasan R, Colee J. 2023. The role of ornamental plants as hosts of Tomato chlorotic spot virus and its vector thrips affecting tomato production. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 171(5): 395-405.

Mode of dispersal of the sugarcane rust mite (Abacarus sacchari) in the sugarcane field

Asbani N, Liburd OE>, Sandhu HS, Beuzelin J, Cherry RH, Nussly GS. 2023. Mode of dispersal of the sugarcane rust mite (Abacarus sacchari) in the sugarcane field. Int. J. Acarology. 49(3-4): 255-262.

Within-plant and within-field distribution patterns of Asian bean thrips and melon thrips in snap bean

Adihikari R, Seal DR, Schaffer B, Liburd OE, Khan RA. 2023. Within-plant and within-field distribution patterns of Asian bean thrips and melon thrips in snap bean. Insects. 14(2): 175.

Potential alternatives to spinosad as the killing agent mixed with two attractant products in attract-and-kill formulations used to manage the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Rhodes EM, Babu A, Sial AA, Liburd OE. 2023. Potential alternatives to spinosad as the killing agent mixed with two attractant products in attract-and-kill formulations used to manage the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 116(1): 202-208.

Effects of intercropping marigold, cowpea and an insecticidal soap on whiteflies and aphids in organic squash

Lopez M, Liburd OE. 2023. Effects of intercropping marigold, cowpea and an insecticidal soap on whiteflies and aphids in organic squash. J. Appl. Entomol. 147: 452-463.

Using red panel traps to detect spotted-wing drosophila and its infestation in US berry and cherry crops

Panthi B, Cloonan KR, Rodriguez-Saona C, Short BD, Kirkpatrick DM, Loeb GM, Aflitto NC, Wiman N, Andrews H, Drummond FA, Fanning PD, Ballman E, Johnson B, Beal DJ, Beers EH, Burrack HJ, Isaacs R, Perkins J, Liburd OE, Lambert AR, Walton VM, Harris ET, Mermer S, Polk D, Wallingford AK, Adhikari R, Sial AA. 2022. Using red panel traps to detect spotted-wing drosophila and its infestation in US berry and cherry crops. J. Econ. Entomol. 115(6): 1995-2003.

Field, semi-field and greenhouse testing of HOOK SWD, a SPLAT-based attract-and-kill formulation to manage spotted-wing drosophila

Urbaneja-Bernat P, Holdcraft R, Hernandez-Cumplido J, Rhodes EM, Liburd OE, Sial AA, Mafra-Neto A, Rodriguez-Saona C. 2022. Field, semi-field and greenhouse testing of HOOK SWD, a SPLAT-based attract-and-kill formulation to manage spotted-wing drosophila. J. Appl. Entomol. 146(10): 1230-1242.

Effects of three cultural practices on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in open blueberry fields in Florida

Parkins AJ, Haseeb M, Liburd OE, Kanga LHB. 2022. Effects of three cultural practices on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in open blueberry fields in Florida. Insects. 13(10): 957.

Monitoring of spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) resistance status using a RAPID method for assessing insecticide sensitivity across the United States

Isaacs R, Timmeren SV, Gress BE, Zalom FG, Ganjisaffar F, Hamby KA, Lewis MT, Liburd OE, Sarkar N, Rodriguez-Saona C, Holdcraft R, Burrack HJ, Toennisson A, Drummond F, Spaulding N, Lanka S, Sial A. 2022. Monitoring of spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) resistance status using a RAPID method for assessing insecticide sensitivity across the United States. J. Econ. Entomol. 115(4): 1046-1053.

Stakeholder-driven adaptive research (SDAR): better research products

DeLong AN, Swisher ME, Chase CA, Zhao X, Liburd OE, Gao Z, Bolques A, Gu S. 2022. Stakeholder-driven adaptive research (SDAR): better research products. Renew. Agric. Food Syst. 37(4): 350-359.

Can the introduction of companion plants increase biological control services of key pests in organic squash?

Lopez L, Liburd OE. 2022. Can the introduction of companion plants increase biological control services of key pests in organic squash?. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 170(5): 402-418.

Pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) suppression on jalapeno pepper using non-host insect repellent plants

Adeleye VO, Seal DR, Liburd OE McAuslane H, Alborn H. 2022. Pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) suppression on jalapeno pepper using non-host insect repellent plants. Crop Prot. 154: 105893.

Within-plant distributions and density of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari:Phytoseiidae) as influenced by interactions between plastic mulch and vegetable crop species

Razzak MA, Seal DR, Schaffer B, Liburd OE, Colee J. 2022. Within-plant distributions and density of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari:Phytoseiidae) as influenced by interactions between plastic mulch and vegetable crop species. Environ. Entomol. 51(1): 22-31.

Photoselective-light impacts on fruit baggin microclimate, quality, and nutrients of peach

Campbell D, Brecht JK, Sarkhosh A, Liburd O, Treadwell D. 2021. Photoselective-light impacts on fruit baggin microclimate, quality, and nutrients of peach. HortScience. 56(11): 1354-1362.

The effect of summer cover crops and strawberry cultivars on the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Phytoseidae) in organic strawberry production systems in Florida

Olaniyi OG, Rhodes EM, Chase CA, Liburd OE. 2021. The effect of summer cover crops and strawberry cultivars on the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Phytoseidae) in organic strawberry production systems in Florida. J. Econ. Entomol. 114(5): 2135-2146.

Sex-dependent effects of the microbiome on foraging and locomotion in Drosophila suzukii

Shu R, Hahn DA, Jurkevitch E, Liburd OE, Yuval B, Wong AC. Sex-dependent effects of the microbiome on foraging and locomotion in Drosophila suzukii. Front. Microbiol. 12: 656406.

Effects of biological insecticides on the sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in sorghum

Calvin W, Beuzelin JM, Liburd OE, Branham MA, Simon LJ. 2021. Effects of biological insecticides on the sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in sorghum. Crop Prot. 142: 105528.

Spatio-temporal distribution and fixed-precision sampling plan of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Florida blueberry

Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Liburd OE. 2021. Spatio-temporal distribution and fixed-precision sampling plan of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Florida blueberry. Insects. 12(3): 256.

The short-range movement of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and rate of spread of feeding injury among strawberry plants

Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Liburd OE. 2021. The short-range movement of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and rate of spread of feeding injury among strawberry plants. Environ. Entomol. 50(1): 12-18.

Efficacy of biorational insecticides against Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) and their selectivity for its parasitoid Encarsia formosa Gahan on Bt cotton

Gogi MD, Syed AH, Atta B, Sufyan M, Arif MJ, Arshad M, Nawaz A, Khan MA, Mukhtar A, Liburd OE. 2021. Efficacy of biorational insecticides against Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) and their selectivity for its parasitoid Encarsia formosa Gahan on Bt cotton. Sci. Rep. 11(1): 2101.

Mite species (Acari) on blackberry cultivars in organic and conventional farms in Florida and Georgia, USA

Akyazi R, Welbourn C, Liburd OE. 2021. Mite species (Acari) on blackberry cultivars in organic and conventional farms in Florida and Georgia, USA. Acarologia. 61(1): 31-45.

Bagging organic peaches reduces physical injuries and storage decay with minimal effects on fruit quality

Campbell D, Sarkhosh A, Brecht JK, Gillet-Kaufman JL, Liburd O, Melgar JC, Treadwell D. 2021. Bagging organic peaches reduces physical injuries and storage decay with minimal effects on fruit quality. HortScience. 56(1): 52-58.

Effect of cultural practices on Neopamera bilobata in relation to fruit injury and marketable yields in organic strawberries

Talton HR, Rhodes EM, Chase CA, Swisher ME, Renkema JM, Liburd OE. 2020. Effect of cultural practices on Neopamera bilobata in relation to fruit injury and marketable yields in organic strawberries. Insects. 11(12): 843.

Biological control of tephritid fruit flies in the Americas and Hawaii: A review of the use of parasitoids and predators

Garcia FRM, Ovruski SM, Suarez L, Cancino J, Liburd OE. 2020. Biological control of tephritid fruit flies in the Americas and Hawaii: A review of the use of parasitoids and predators. Insects. 11(10): 662

Seasonal polyphenism of spotted-wing drosophila is affected by variation in local abiotic conditions within its invaded range, likely influencing survival and regional popuplation dynamics

Stockton DG, Wallingford AK, Brind-amore G, Diepenbrock L, Burrack H, Leach H, Isaacs R, Iglesias LE, Liburd O, Drummond F, Ballman E, Guedot C, Zoeren JV, Loeb GM. 2020. Seasonal polyphenism of spotted-wing drosophila is affected by variation in local abiotic conditions within its invaded range, likely influencing survival and regional popuplation dynamics. Ecol. Evol. 10(14): 7669-7685.

Injury to southern highbush blueberries by southern red mites and management using various miticides

Lopez L, Liburd OE. 2020. Injury to southern highbush blueberries by southern red mites and management using various miticides. Insects. 11(4): 233.

Distribution pattern of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and tomato chlorotic spot virus in South Florida tomato fields

Khan RA, Seal DR, Zhang S, Liburd OE, Srinivasan R, Evans E. 2020. Distribution pattern of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and tomato chlorotic spot virus in South Florida tomato fields. Environ. Entomol. 49(1): 73-87.

Evaluation of non-target effects of OMRI-listed insecticides for management of Drosophila suzukii Matsumura in berry crops

Sarkar N, Rhodes EM, Spies J, Roubos CR, Little BA, Sial AA, Fanning PD, Isaacs R, Liburd OE. 2020. Evaluation of non-target effects of OMRI-listed insecticides for management of Drosophila suzukii Matsumura in berry crops. J. Appl Entomol. 144(1-2): 12-25.

Management of Drosophila suzukii in berry crops

Liburd OE, Rhodes EM. 2020. Management of Drosophila suzukii in berry crops. In: Garcia FRM. Drosophila suzukii management. Switzerland: Springer Nature. 241-253.

Efficacy test of various insecticide to control Scirtothrips dorsalis in southern highbush blueberries

Panthi B, Liburd O, Lahiri S, Rhodes E. 2020. Efficacy test of various insecticide to control Scirtothrips dorsalis in southern highbush blueberries. Arthropod Manag. Tests. 45(1): 1-3.

Efficacy of insecticides for season-long control of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in winter strawberries in Florida

Renkema J, Krey K, Devkota S, Liburd OE, Funderburk J. 2020. Efficacy of insecticides for season-long control of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in winter strawberries in Florida. Crop Prot. 127: 104945.

A predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii, and plastic mulch for managing melon thrips, Thrips palmi, in vegetable crops

Razzak MA, Seal DR, Stansly PA, Schaffer B, Liburd OE. 2019. A predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii, and plastic mulch for managing melon thrips, Thrips palmi, in vegetable crops. Crop Prot. 126: 104916.

Integrated pest management of mites

Liburd OE, Lopez L, Carrillo D, Revynthi AM, Olaniyi O. 2019. Integrated pest management of mites. In: Kogan M, Higley L. Integrated management of insect pests. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. 841-886.

Evaluation of monitoring traps and lures for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera:Drosophilidae) in berry plantings in Florida

Harmon DS, Haseeb M, Kanga LHB, Liburd OE. 2019. Evaluation of monitoring traps and lures for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera:Drosophilidae) in berry plantings in Florida. Insects. 10(10): 313.

Management of strawberry insect and mite pests in greenhouse and field crops

Liburd O, Rhodes E. 2019. Management of strawberry insect and mite pests in greenhouse and field crops. In: Asao T, Asaduzzaman M. London, UK: IntechOpen Limited.

Evaluation of adjuvants to improve control of spotted-wing drosophila in organic fruit production

Roubos CR, Bautam BK, Faning PD, Timmeren SV, Spies J, Liburd OE, Isaacs R, Curry S, Little BA, Sial AA. 2019. Evaluation of adjuvants to improve control of spotted-wing drosophila in organic fruit production. J. Appl. Entomol. 143(7): 706-720.

Evaluation of organic insecticides for management of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) in berry crops

Sial AA, Roubos CR, Gautam BK, Fanning PD, Timmeren SV, Spies J, Petran A, Rogers MA, Liburd OE, Little BA, Curry S, Isaacs R. 2019. Evaluation of organic insecticides for management of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) in berry crops. J. Appl. Entomol. 143(6): 593-608.

Impact of phagostimulants on effectiveness of OMRI-listed insecticides used for control of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura)

Roubos CR, Gautam BK, Fanning PD, Timmeren SV, Spies J, Liburd OE, Isaacs R, Curry S, Little BA, Sial AA. 2019. Impact of phagostimulants on effectiveness of OMRI-listed insecticides used for control of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura). J. Appl. Entomol. 143(6): 609-625.

Biological control of the twospotted spider mite (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) with the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (Mesotigmata: Phytoseiidae) in blackberries

Akyazi R, Liburd OE. 2019. Biological control of the twospotted spider mite (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) with the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (Mesotigmata: Phytoseiidae) in blackberries. Fla. Entomol. 102(2): 373-381.

Comparison of attractants, insecticides, and mass trapping for managing Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in blueberries

Spies JM, Liburd OE. 2019. Comparison of attractants, insecticides, and mass trapping for managing Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in blueberries. Fla. Entomol. 102(2): 315-321.

Host preference and plastic mulches for managing melon thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on field-grown vegetable crops

Razzak MA, Seal DR, Stansly PA, Liburd OE, Schaffer B. 2019. Host preference and plastic mulches for managing melon thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on field-grown vegetable crops. Environ. Entomol. 48(2): 434-443.

Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungal products for biological control of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) under laboratory conditions

Rhodes EM, Avery PB, Liburd OE. 2018. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungal products for biological control of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) under laboratory conditions. Fla. Entomol. 101(3): 526-528.

Trapping system comparisons for and factors affecting populations of Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus in winter-grown strawberry

Renkema JM, Iglesias LE, Bonneau P, Liburd OE. 2018. Trapping system comparisons for and factors affecting populations of Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus in winter-grown strawberry. Pest Manag. Sci. 74(9): 2076-2088.

Multistate comparison of attractants and the impact of fruit development stage on trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in raspberry and blueberry

Jaffe BD, Avanesyan A, Bal HK, Feng Y, Grant J, Grieshop MJ, Lee JC, Liburd OE, Rhdoes E, Rodriguez-Saona C, Sial AA, Zhang A, Guedot C. 2018. Multistate comparison of attractants and the impact of fruit development stage on trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in raspberry and blueberry. Environ. Entomol. 47(4): 935-945.

Relative captures of grape root borer, Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in pheromone traps within vineyards and adjacent woodlands

Liburd OE, Razze JM, Nyoike TW. 2018. Relative captures of grape root borer, Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in pheromone traps within vineyards and adjacent woodlands. Crop Prot. 105: 35-40.

New report of Brevipalpus yothersi (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) on blueberry in Florida

Akyazi R, ueckermann EA, Liburd OE. 2017. New report of Brevipalpus yothersi (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) on blueberry in Florida. Fla. Entomol. 100(4): 731-739.

Flower thrips (Thysanoptera:Thripidae and Phlaeothripidae) species complex on Florida blackberries and the effect of blackberry cultivar

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE. 2017. Flower thrips (Thysanoptera:Thripidae and Phlaeothripidae) species complex on Florida blackberries and the effect of blackberry cultivar. Fla. Entomol. 100(2): 478-480.

The effect of border sprays and between-row soil tillage on Drosophila suzukii in organic blackberry production

Iglesias LE, Liburd OE. 2017. The effect of border sprays and between-row soil tillage on Drosophila suzukii in organic blackberry production. J. Appl. Entomol. 141(1-2): 19-27.

Biorational approaches in pest management

Gogi MD, Nawaz A, Sufyan M, Sarfraz RM, Liburd OE. 2017. Biorational approaches in pest management. In: Arif MJ, Foster JE, Molina-Ochoa J. Sustainable insect pest management. Faisalabad, Pakistan: University of Agriculture: 231-283.

Biology, ecology, and management of Microtheca ochroloma (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in organic crucifer production

Balusu RR, Rhodes EM, Majumdar A, Cave RD, Liburd OE, Fadamiro HY. 2017. Biology, ecology, and management of Microtheca ochroloma (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in organic crucifer production. J. Inter. Pest Manag. 8(1): 1-10.

Efficacy of reduced-risk insecticides to control flower thrips in early-season blueberries and their effect on Orius insidiosus, a natural enemy of flower thrips

Liburd OE, Arevalo HA, Rhodes EM. 2017. Efficacy of reduced-risk insecticides to control flower thrips in early-season blueberries and their effect on Orius insidiosus, a natural enemy of flower thrips. Agric. Sci. 8(5): 356-370.

Impact of climate change on a key agricultural pest: Thrips

Garrick TA, Liburd OE. 2017. Impact of climate change on a key agricultural pest: Thrips. In: Ganpat W, Isaac WA. Environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation strategies. Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global. 232-254.

Responses of Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) to chemical and biorational insecticides

Devkota S, Seal DR, Liburd OE, Ferguson S, Waddill CT, Martin CG. 2016. Responses of Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) to chemical and biorational insecticides. Fla. Entomol. 99(4): 616-623.

Novel aspects of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) biology and an improved method for culturing this invasive species with a modified D. melanogaster diet

Sampson BJ, Mallette T, Addesso KM, Liburd OE, Iglesias LE, Stringer SJ, Wrle CT, Shaw DA, Larsen D, Adamczyk JJ. 2016. Novel aspects of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) biology and an improved method for culturing this invasive species with a modified D. melanogaster diet. Fla. Entomol. 99(4): 774-780.

Evaluation of site-specific tactics using bifenazate and Neoseiulus californicus for management of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in strawberries

Liu R, Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2016. Evaluation of site-specific tactics using bifenazate and Neoseiulus californicus for management of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in strawberries. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 70: 189-204.

Intercropping buckwheat with squash to reduce insect pests and disease incidence and increase yield

Razze JM, Liburd OE, Webb SE. 2016. Intercropping buckwheat with squash to reduce insect pests and disease incidence and increase yield. Agroecol. Sustain. Food Syst. 40(8): 863-891.

Effect of humidity on fecundity and egg incubation of Frankliniella bispinosa and Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Garrick TA, Liburd OE, Funderburk J. 2016. Intercropping buckwheat with squash to reduce insect pests and disease incidence and increase yield. Fla. Entomol. 99(3): 505-508.

Evaluation of bioinsecticides for management of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and the effect on the whitefly predator Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in organic squash

Razze JM, Liburd OE, Nuessly GS, Samuel-Foo M. 2016. Evaluation of bioinsecticides for management of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and the effect on the whitefly predator Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in organic squash. J. Econ. Entomol. 109(4): 1766-1771.

Preference of Bemisia tabaci biotype B on zucchini squash and buckwheat and the effect of Delphastus catalinae on whitefly populations

Razze JM, Liburd OE, McSorley R. 2016. Preference of Bemisia tabaci biotype B on zucchini squash and buckwheat and the effect of Delphastus catalinae on whitefly populations. Pest Manag. Sci. 72(7): 1335-1339.

Examining the relationship between flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) spatial distribution and blueberry (Ericales: Ericaceae) flower density

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE, Grunwald S. 2016. Examining the relationship between flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) spatial distribution and blueberry (Ericales: Ericaceae) flower density. Fla. Entomol. 99(1): 128-129.

Predation by Neoseiulus californicus and Amblyseius swirskii on Thrips palmi and Frankliniella schultzei on cucumber

Kakkar G, Kmar V, Seal DR, Liburd OE, Stansly PA. 2016. Predation by Neoseiulus californicus and Amblyseius swirskii on Thrips palmi and Frankliniella schultzei on cucumber. Biol. Control. 92: 85-91.

Management of yellowmargined leaf beetle Microtheca ochroloma (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) using turnip as a trap crop

Balusu R, Rhodes E, Liburd O, Fadamiro H. 2015. Management of yellowmargined leaf beetle Microtheca ochroloma (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) using turnip as a trap crop. J. Econ. Entomol. 108(6): 2691-2701.

Horizontal and vertical distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry plantings, with notes on a new sampling method for thrips inside blueberry flowers

Arevalo HA, Liburd OE. 2014. Horizontal and vertical distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry plantings, with notes on a new sampling method for thrips inside blueberry flowers. J. Econ. Entomol. 100(5): 1622-1632.

Reusing plastic mulch for a second strawberry crop: effects on arthropod pests, weeds, diseases, and strawberry yields

Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2014. Reusing plastic mulch for a second strawberry crop: effects on arthropod pests, weeds, diseases, and strawberry yields. Fla. Entomol. 97(3): 928-936.

Effect of trap design, bait type, and age on captures of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in berry crops

Iglesias LE, Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2014. Effect of trap design, bait type, and age on captures of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in berry crops. J. Econ. Entomol. 107(4): 1508-1518.

Field distribution of Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Cecidomydiidae) adults, larvae, pupae, and parasitoids and evaluation of monitoring trap designs in Florida

Rhodes EM, Benda ND, Liburd OE. 2014. Field distribution of Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Cecidomydiidae) adults, larvae, pupae, and parasitoids and evaluation of monitoring trap designs in Florida. J. Econ. Entomol. 107(1): 310-318.

The effect of nitrogen on population dynamics of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on hydroponically grown jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum)

DIaz DC, Seal D, Mannon C, Waddill C, Liburd O. 2013. The effect of nitrogen on population dynamics of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on hydroponically grown jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 126: 136-141.

Effect of Tetranychus urticae (Acari:Tetranychidae), on marketable yields of field-grown strawberries in North-Central Florida

Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2013. Effect of Tetranychus urticae (Acari:Tetranychidae), on marketable yields of field-grown strawberries in North-Central Florida. J. Econ. Entomol. 106(4): 1757-1766.

Parasitism of Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Ceccidomyiidae) in North Central Florida

Roubos CR, Liburd OE. 2013. Parasitism of Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Ceccidomyiidae) in North Central Florida. Environ. Entomol. 42(3): 424-429.

Species composition, monitoring, and feeding injury of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in blackberry

Brennan SA, Liburd OE, Eger JE, Rhodes EM. 2013. Species composition, monitoring, and feeding injury of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in blackberry. J. Econ. Entomol. 106(2): 912-923.

Evaluation of commercial pheromone lures for monitoring armyworm (Spodoptera spp.) in organic sweet corn (Zea mays L.)

Bhan M, Liburd OE, Chase CA. 2013. Evaluation of commercial pheromone lures for monitoring armyworm (Spodoptera spp.) in organic sweet corn (Zea mays L.). Pak Entomol. 35(2): 71-76.

Lures, mating disruption and mass trapping of the grape root borer

Johnson DT, Roubos CR, Nyoike TW, Stelinski LL, Liburd OE. 2013. Lures, mating disruption and mass trapping of the grape root borer. Acta Hort. 1001: 129-137.

Confirmation of Meloidogyne hapla on strawberry in Florida using molecular and morphological techniques

Nyoike TW, Mekete T, McSorley R, Weibelzahl-Karigi E, Liburd OE. 2012. Confirmation of Meloidogyne hapla on strawberry in Florida using molecular and morphological techniques. Nematropica. 42(2): 253-259.

Abundance of Frankliniella schultzei (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in flowers on major vegetable crops of South Florida

Kakkar G, Seal DR, Stansly PA, Liburd OE, Kumar V. 2012. Abundance of Frankliniella schultzei (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in flowers on major vegetable crops of South Florida. Fla. Entomol 95(2): 468-475.

Effect of cover crops on aphids, whiteflies, and their associated natural enemies in organic squash

McNeill CA, Liburd OE, Chase CA. 2012. Effect of cover crops on aphids, whiteflies, and their associated natural enemies in organic squash. J. Sustain. Agric. 36(4): 382-403.

Effect of southern highbush blueberry cultivar and treatment threshold on flower thrips populations

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE, England GK. 2012. Effect of southern highbush blueberry cultivar and treatment threshold on flower thrips populations. J. Econ. Entomol. 105(2): 480-489.

Seasonal abundance and spatial distribution of the leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and its parasitoid, Opius dissitus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), on bean in southern Florida

Li J, Seal DR, Leibee GL, Liburd OE. 2012. Seasonal abundance and spatial distribution of the leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and its parasitoid, Opius dissitus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), on bean in southern Florida. Fla. Entomol. 95(1): 128-135.

The passionvine mealybug, Planococcus minor (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), and its natural enemies in the cocoa agroecosystem in Trinidad

Francis AW, Kairo MTK, Roda AL, Liburd OE, Polar P. 2012. The passionvine mealybug, Planococcus minor (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), and its natural enemies in the cocoa agroecosystem in Trinidad. Biol. Control. 60(3): 290-296.

Growing organic rabbiteye blueberries in Georgia, USA: Results of two multi-year field studies

Tertuliano M, Krewer G, Smith JE, Plattner K, Clark J, Jacobs J, Andrews E, Stanaland D, Andersen P, Liburd O, Fonsah EG, Scherm H. 2012. Growing organic rabbiteye blueberries in Georgia, USA: Results of two multi-year field studies. Int. J. Fruit Sci. 12(1-3): 205-205.

Examining the spatial distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush blueberries by utilizing geostatistical methods

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE, Grunwald S. 2011. Examining the spatial distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush blueberries by utilizing geostatistical methods. Environ. Entomol 40(4): 893-903.

Acoustic detection of arthropod infestation of grape roots: Scouting for grape root borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae)

Sanders WR, Mankin RW, Liburd OE, Stelinski LL. 2011. Acoustic detection of arthropod infestation of grape roots: Scouting for grape root borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). Fla. Entomol. 94(2): 296-302.

Flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) dispersal from alternate hosts into southern highbush blueberry (Ericales: Ericaceae) plantings

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE. 2011. Flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) dispersal from alternate hosts into southern highbush blueberry (Ericales: Ericaceae) plantings. Fla. Entomol. 94(2): 311-320.

Applications and mechanisms of wax-based semiochemical dispenser technology for disruption of grape root borer mating

Sanders WR, Liburd OE, Mankin RW, Meyer WL, Stelinski LL. 2011. Applications and mechanisms of wax-based semiochemical dispenser technology for disruption of grape root borer mating. J. Econ. Entomol. 104(3): 939-946.

Diel Density patterns of leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and two parasitoids, Opius dissitus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Diglyphus spp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)

Jian L, Seal DR, Leibee GL, Liburd OE. 2011. Diel Density patterns of leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and two parasitoids, Opius dissitus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Diglyphus spp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 124: 144-149.

The impact of intercropping squash with non-crop vegetation borders on the above-ground arthropod community

HansPetersen HN, McSorley R, Liburd OE. 2010. The impact of intercropping squash with non-crop vegetation borders on the above-ground arthropod community. Fla. Entomol 93(4): 590-608.

Color preference, seasonality, spatial distribution and species composition of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in northern highbush blueberries

Rodriguez-Saona CR, Polavarapu S, Barry JD, Polk D, Jörnsten R, PV Oudemans, Liburd OE. 2010. Color preference, seasonality, spatial distribution and species composition of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in northern highbush blueberries. Crop Prot. 29: 1331-1340.

Evaluation of emergence traps for monitoring blueberry gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) adults and within field distribution of midge infestation

Roubos CR, Liburd OE. 2010. Evaluation of emergence traps for monitoring blueberry gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) adults and within field distribution of midge infestation. J. Econ. Entomol. 103(4): 1258-1267.

Pupation and emergence of blueberry gall midge, Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), under varying temperature conditions

Roubos CR, Liburd OE. 2010. Pupation and emergence of blueberry gall midge, Dasineura oxycoccana (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), under varying temperature conditions. Fla. Entomol. 93(2): 283-290.

Blueberry gall midge: A key pest of rabbiteye blueberries

Liburd OE, Roubos CR. 2010. Blueberry gall midge: A key pest of rabbiteye blueberries. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 123: 23-25.

Effect of living (buckwheat) and UV reflective mulches with and without imidacloprid on whiteflies, aphids and marketable yields of zucchini squash

Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2010. Effect of living (buckwheat) and UV reflective mulches with and without imidacloprid on whiteflies, aphids and marketable yields of zucchini squash. Int. J. Pest Manag. 56(1): 31-39.

Epizootic of Acalitus vaccinii (Acari: Eriophyidea) caused by Hirsutella thompsonii on southern highbush blueberry in North-Central Florida

Weibelzahl E, Liburd OE. 2009. Epizootic of Acalitus vaccinii (Acari: Eriophyidea) caused by Hirsutella thompsonii on southern highbush blueberry in North-Central Florida. Fla. Entomol. 92(4): 601-607.

Management of flower thrips in blueberries in Florida

Arevalo HA, Fraulo AB, Liburd OE. 2009. Management of flower thrips in blueberries in Florida. Fla. Entomol. 92(1): 14-17.

Visible/Near infrared reflectance (VNIR) spectroscopy for detecting twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) damage in strawberry

Fraulo AB, Cohen M, Liburd OE. 2009. Visible/Near infrared reflectance (VNIR) spectroscopy for detecting twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) damage in strawberry. Environ. Entomol. 38(1): 137-142.

Monitoring and emergence of flower thrips species in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberies

Liburd OE, Sarzynski EM, Arevalo HA, MacKenzie K. 2009. Monitoring and emergence of flower thrips species in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberies. Acta Hort. 810: 251-258.

IPM Programs in vegetable crops in Australia and USA: Current status and emerging trends

Schellhorn NA, Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2009. IPM Programs in vegetable crops in Australia and USA: Current status and emerging trends. In: Peshin R, Dhawan AK. Integrated pest management: Innovation-development process. Dordecht, Netherlands: Springer Science + Business Media BV. 575-597.

Monitoring and phenology of thrips in southern highbush blueberries

Liburd OE, Nyoike TW, Arevalo HA. 2008. Monitoring and phenology of thrips in southern highbush blueberries. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 121: 30-32.

Thrips monitoring in blueberries

England GK, Rhodes EM, Liburd OE. 2008. Thrips monitoring in blueberries. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 121: 28-29.

Application of imidacloprid and cultural techniques for management of whiteflies in cucurbits

Nyoike TW, Liburd OE. 2008. Application of imidacloprid and cultural techniques for management of whiteflies in cucurbits. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 121: 249-251.

Effect of the biological control agent Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on arthropod community structure in North Florida strawberry fields

Fraulo AB, McSorley R, Liburd OE. 2008. Effect of the biological control agent Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on arthropod community structure in North Florida strawberry fields. Fla. Entomol. 91(3): 436-445.

Suppression of whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of cucurbit leaf crumple virus, a whitefly-transmitted virus of zucchini squash new to Florida, with mulches and imidacloprid

Nyoike TW, Liburd OE, Webb SE. 2008. Suppression of whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of cucurbit leaf crumple virus, a whitefly-transmitted virus of zucchini squash new to Florida, with mulches and imidacloprid. Fla. Entomol. 91(3): 460-465.

Monitoring and emergence of flower thrips species in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries

Arevalo HA, MacKenzie K, Liburd OE, Sarzynski EM. 2008. Monitoring and emergence of flower thrips species in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries. Acta Hort. 810: 251-258.

Effect of mulches on the establishment of organically grown blueberries in Georgia

Krewer G, Tertuliano M, Andersen P, Liburd O, Fonsah G, Serri H, Mullinix B. 2008. Effect of mulches on the establishment of organically grown blueberries in Georgia. Acta Hort. 810: 483-488.

Effect of trap color on captures of grape root borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males and non-target insects

Roubos CR, Liburd OE. 2008. Effect of trap color on captures of grape root borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) males and non-target insects. J. Agric. Urban Entomol. 25(2): 99-109.

Detection of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in Florida cucurbits

Akad F, Webb S, Nyoike TW, Liburd OE, Turechek W, Adkins S, Polston JE. 2008. Detection of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in Florida cucurbits. Plant Dis. 92(4): 648.

Economics of organic blueberry establishment in Georgia

Plattner K, Fonsah EG, Escalante C, Krewer G, Scherm H, Andersen PC, Liburd O, Tertuliano M. 2008. Economics of organic blueberry establishment in Georgia. J. Food Distrib. Res. 39(1): 111-115.

Cover, border and trap crops for pests and disease management

Liburd OE, Nyoike TW, Scott CA. 2008. Cover, border and trap crops for pests and disease management. In: Capinera JL. Encyclopedia of entomology. Berlin, New York: Springer Nature. 1095-1100.

Biological control of twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, with predatory mite, Neoseiulus carlifornicus, in strawberries

Fraulo AB, Liburd OE. 2007. Biological control of twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, with predatory mite, Neoseiulus carlifornicus, in strawberries. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 43: 109-119.

Seasonal distribution and evaluation of two trap types for monitoring grape root borer Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in Florida vineyards

Weihman SW, Liburd OE. 2007. Seasonal distribution and evaluation of two trap types for monitoring grape root borer Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in Florida vineyards. Fla. Entomol. 90(3): 480-487.

Flower thrips, oviposition and dispersion behavior in early-season blueberries

Arevalo HA, Liburd OE. 2007. Flower thrips, oviposition and dispersion behavior in early-season blueberries. J. Insect Sci. 7: XX.

The residual and direct effects of reduced-risk and conventional miticides on twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

Liburd OE, White JC, Rhodes EM, Browdy AA. 2007. The residual and direct effects of reduced-risk and conventional miticides on twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Fla. Entomol. 90(1): 249-257.

Horizontal and vertical distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry plantings, with notes on a new sampling method for thrips inside

Arevalo HA, Liburd OE. 2007. Horizontal and vertical distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry plantings, with notes on a new sampling method for thrips inside. J. Econ. Entomol. 100(5): 1622-1632.

Evaluation of predatory mites and Acramite for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries in North Central Florida

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE. 2006. Evaluation of predatory mites and Acramite for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries in North Central Florida. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(4): 1291-1298.

Comparison of single and combination treatments of Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Acramite (bifenazate) for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries

Rhodes EM, Liburd OE, Kelts C, Rondon SI, Francis RR. 2006. Comparison of single and combination treatments of Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Acramite (bifenazate) for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 39: 213-225.

Mating disruption and attract-and-kill as reduced-risk strategies for control of grape root borer Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in Florida vineyards

Weihman SC, Liburd OE. 2006. Mating disruption and attract-and-kill as reduced-risk strategies for control of grape root borer Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in Florida vineyards. Fla. Entomol. 89(2): 245-250.

Survival of Geocoris punctipes Say (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) following exposure to selected reduced-risk insecticides

Myers L, Liburd OE, Arevalo HA. 2006. Survival of Geocoris punctipes Say (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) following exposure to selected reduced-risk insecticides. J. Entomol. Sci. 41(1): 57-64.

Control strategies for Rhagoletis mendax disrupt host-finding and ovipositional capability of its parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum

Stelinski LL, Pelz-Stelinski KA, Liburd OE, Gut LJ. 2006. Control strategies for Rhagoletis mendax disrupt host-finding and ovipositional capability of its parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum. Biol. Control. 36(1): 91-99.

Biology of parasitoids (Hymenoptera) attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in cultivated blueberries

Sampson BJ, Rinehart TA, Liburd OE, Stringer SJ, Spiers JM. 2006. Biology of parasitoids (Hymenoptera) attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in cultivated blueberries. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 99(1): 113-120.

Captures of Rhagoletis mendax and R. cingulata (Diptera: Tephritidae) on sticky traps are influenced by adjacent host fruit and fruit juice concentrates

Pelz-Stelinski KS, Gut LJ, Stelinski LL, Liburd OE, Isaacs R. 2005. Captures of Rhagoletis mendax and R. cingulata (Diptera: Tephritidae) on sticky traps are influenced by adjacent host fruit and fruit juice concentrates. Environ. Entomol. 34(5): 1013-1018.

Effects of living and synthetic mulch on the population dynamics of whiteflies and aphids, their associated natural enemies, and insect-transmitted plant diseases in zucchini

Frank DL, Liburd OE. 2005. Effects of living and synthetic mulch on the population dynamics of whiteflies and aphids, their associated natural enemies, and insect-transmitted plant diseases in zucchini. Environ. Entomol. 34(4): 857-865.

Characterization of early floral damage by cranberry tipworm (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) as a precursor to reduced fruit set in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade)

Dernisky AK, Evans RC, Liburd OE, MacKenzie K. 2005. Characterization of early floral damage by cranberry tipworm (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) as a precursor to reduced fruit set in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade). Int. J. Pest Manag. 51(2): 143-148.

Effects of soil moisture and temperature on reproduction and development of twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in strawberries

White JC, Liburd OE. 2005. Effects of soil moisture and temperature on reproduction and development of twospotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in strawberries. J. Econ. Entomol. 98(1): 154-158.

Behavioral evidence for host fidelity among populations of the parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum (Muesebeck)

Stelinski LL, Liburd OE. 2005. Behavioral evidence for host fidelity among populations of the parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum (Muesebeck). Sci. Nat. 92: 65-68.

Toxicity of insecticide-treated spheres to Caribbean fly, Anastrepha suspensa and Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Liburd OE, Holler TC, Turner JCL, Moses AL. 2005. Toxicity of insecticide-treated spheres to Caribbean fly, Anastrepha suspensa and Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 118: 275-278.

Effect of trap height and within-planting location on captures of cranberry fruitworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in highbush blueberries

Sarzynski EM, Liburd OE. 2004. Effect of trap height and within-planting location on captures of cranberry fruitworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in highbush blueberries. Agric. For. Entomol. 6(3): 199-204.

Identification of host volatile compounds for monitoring blueberry maggot fly

Liburd OE. 2004. Identification of host volatile compounds for monitoring blueberry maggot fly. Small Fruit. Rev. 3(3-4): 307-312.

Field observations quantifying attraction of the parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to blueberry fruit infested by the blueberry maggot fly, Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Stelinski LL, Pelz KS, Liburd OE. 2004. FIeld observations quantifying attraction of the parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to blueberry fruit infested by the blueberry maggot fly, Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae). Fla. Entomol 87(2): 124-129

Evaluation of monitoring techniques for detecting cranberry tipworm in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries

Liburd OE. 2004. Evaluation of monitoring techniques for detecting cranberry tipworm in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries. Acta Hort. 715: 503-508.

Toxicity of imidacloprid-treated spheres to Caribbean fruitfly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the laboratory

Liburd OE, Holler TC, Moses AL. 2004. Toxicity of imidacloprid-treated spheres to Caribbean fruitfly, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the laboratory. J. Econ. Entomol. 97(2): 525-529.

Small fruit pests and their management

Liburd OE, Finn EM. 2004. Small fruit pests and their management. In: Capinera JL. Encyclopedia of entomology. Berlin, New York: Springer Nature. 2019-2022.

Techniques for monitoring cranberry tipworm (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries

Sarzynski EM, Liburd OE. 2003. Techniques for monitoring cranberry tipworm (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries. J. Econ. Entomol. 96(6): 1821-1827.

Comparison of biodegradable, plastic and wooden imidacloprid-treated spheres for control of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies

Hamill JE, Liburd OE, Alm SR. 2003. Comparison of biodegradable, plastic and wooden imidacloprid-treated spheres for control of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies. Fla. Entomol. 86(2): 206-210.

Response of blueberry maggot fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) to imidacloprid-treated spheres and selected insecticides

Liburd OE, Finn EM, Pettit KL, Wise JC. 2003. Response of blueberry maggot fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) to imidacloprid-treated spheres and selected insecticides. Can. Entomol. 135(3): 427-438.

Comparison of neonicotinoid insecticides for use with biodegradable and wooden spheres for control of key Rhagoletis soecies (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Stelinski LL, Liburd OE, Wright S, Prokopy RJ, Behle R, McGuire MR. 2001. Comparison of neonicotinoid insecticides for use with biodegradable and wooden spheres for control of key Rhagoletis soecies (Diptera: Tephritidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 94(5): 1142-1150.

Evaluation of various deployment strategies of imidacloporid-treated spheres in highbush blueberries for control of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Stelinski LL, Liburd OE. 2001. Evaluation of various deployment strategies of imidacloporid-treated spheres in highbush blueberries for control of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 94(4): 905-910.

Performance of various trap types for monitoring populations of cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species

Liburd OE, Stelinski LL, Gut LJ, Thornton G. 2001. Performance of various trap types for monitoring populations of cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species. Environ. Entomol. 30(1): 82-88.

Effect of trap size, placement, and age on captures of blueberry maggot flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Liburd OE, Polavarapu S, Alm SR, Casagande RA. 2000. Effect of trap size, placement, and age on captures of blueberry maggot flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 93(5): 1452-1458.

Effect of biological and chemical insecticides on Spodoptera species (Lep., Noctuidae) and marketable yields of tomatoes

Liburd OE, Funderburk JE, Olson SM. 2000. Effect of biological and chemical insecticides on Spodoptera species (Lep., Noctuidae) and marketable yields of tomatoes. J. Appl. Entomol. 124: 19-25.

Mortality of Rhagoletis species encountering pesticide-treated spheres (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Liburd OE, Gut LJ, Stelinski LL, Whalon ME, McGuire MR, Wise JC, Willett JL, Hu XP, Prokopy RJ. 1999. Mortality of Rhagoletis species encountering pesticide-treated spheres (Diptera: Tephritidae). J. Econ. Entomol 92(5): 1151-1156.

Susceptibility of highbush blueberry cultivars to larval infestation by Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Liburd OE, Alm SR, Casagrande RA. 1998. Susceptibility of highbush blueberry cultivars to larval infestation by Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae). Environ. Entomol. 27(4): 817-821.

Evaluation of various color hydromulches and weed fabric on broccoli insect populations

Liburd OE, Casagrande RA, Alm SR. 1998. Evaluation of various color hydromulches and weed fabric on broccoli insect populations. J. Econ. Entomol. 91(1): 256-262.

Effect of trap color, bait, shape, and orientation in attraction of blueberry maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies

Liburd OE, Alm SR, Casagrande RA, Polavarapu S. 1998. Effect of trap color, bait, shape, and orientation in attraction of blueberry maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies. J. Econ. Entomol. 91(1): 243-249.

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