2008 ESA Annual Meeting, November 16-19, 2008: Display Presentations, Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section

D0382

Effects of endemic and released entomopathogenic nematodes on annual bluegrass weevil populations in golf course fairways
Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University; Benjamin McGraw, Rutgers University

D0387

Working with public libraries to promote IPM
Paul Guillebeau, University of Georgia

D0397

Structural defenses of tall fescue grass and feeding by armyworms: Do trichomes and toughness matter?
Craig P. Keathley, University of Kentucky; Daniel A. Potter, University of Kentucky

D0423

MOI-201 plant extract insecticide
Lorena E Fernandez, Marrone Organic Innovations; Huazhang Huang, Marrone Organic Innovations; Marja Koivunen, Marrone Organic Innovations; Pamela Marrone, Marrone Organic Innovations

D0435

A cage design for small to medium scale production of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae)
Juan A. Morales-Ramos, USDA-ARS-NBCL; M. Guadalupe Rojas, USDA-ARS-NBCL

D0447

Antennally active semiochemicals for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis
Allard Cossé, USDA-ARS; Robert, J. Bartelt, USDA-ARS; Bruce, W. Zilkowski, USDA-ARS; Ivich Fraser, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-EAB; Damon J. Crook, University of Massachusetts; Ashot Khrimian, USDA-ARS; Victor C. Mastro, USDA-APHIS-PPQ

D0460

Two methods of conductive coating for scanning electron microscopy of maize weevils, Sitophilus zeamais, compared by energy dispersive spectroscopy
Michael W. Pendleton, Texas A&M University; Bonnie B. Pendleton, West Texas A&M University; E. Ann Ellis, Texas A&M University; Andreas Holzenburg, Texas A&M University

D0462

Longevity and fecundity of female boll weevils fed different parts and stages of cotton fruiting bodies
Allan T. Showler, USDA-ARS

D0470

Reduced pest insect densities following compost applications in potato systems
Serena Gross, University of Maine at Orono

D0383

Detailed spatiotemporal patterns of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and thrips vectors across tomato and pepper fields in eastern North Carolina
Amanda L. P. Beaudoin, North Carolina State University; George G. Kennedy, North Carolina State University

D0388

Assessing IPM adoption of processing tomato growers
Jim Jasinski, Ohio State University Extension; Carol Pilcher, Iowa State University; Richard Weinzierl, University of Illinois; Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois; Elizabeth Maynard, Purdue University; Chris Gunter, Purdue University; Celeste Welty, The Ohio State University; Brad Bergefurd, Ohio State University; Janice Leboeuf, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Elaine Roddy, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

D0398

Susceptibilities of Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) populations from Turkey to some insecticides and their relations to detoxifying enzymes
Fatih Dagli, Akdeniz University; Cengiz Ikten, Akdeniz University; Serife Unal-Bahsi, Akdeniz University

D0424

Management of alfalfa trap crops for control of lygus bugs in California organic and conventional strawberries
Sean L. Swezey, University of California; Diego J. Nieto, University of California; Janet A. Bryer, University of California; Charlie Pickett, California Department of Food and Agriculture

D0436

Effect of temperature on progeny sex ratio and development time of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae)
M. Guadalupe Rojas, USDA-ARS-NBCL; Juan A. Morales-Ramos, USDA-ARS-NBCL

D0448

Factors that influence emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) adult longevity and ovipositon under laboratory conditions
Melody A. Keena, USDA Forest Service; Juli Gould, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST; Leah S. Bauer, USDA Forest Service

D0461

Influence of spillage landscape pattern on red flour beetle response to pheromone traps
James Campbell, USDA-ARS-GMPRC

D0463

Lygus hesperus host preference and suitability: Implications in landscape level pest management in Texas cotton
Megha N. Parajulee, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center; Chen Chen, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center

D0471

Influence of potato psyllid colony source and timing of infection on zebra chip disease expression in potato plants
Feng Gao, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University System; John Jifon, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University System; Xiangbing Yang, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University System; Tong-Xian Liu, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University System

D0384

Management and control of insecticide resistant pear psylla (Psylla pyricola) infesting pear in Kashmir
Z. A. Baba, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore; Zewar Hussain Bhat, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore

D0389

Grower incentives for IPM: A web resource to encourage adoption of IPM through grower participation in USDA conservation programs
Michael Brewer, Michigan State University; Joy Landis, Michigan State University; Andrea Buchholz, Michigan State University; Thomas A. Green, IPM Institute of North America; Brenna Wanous, IPM Institute of North America

D0399

Occurrence and damage of sugarcane borer on various grain sorghum varieties
Fangneng Huang, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Dustin L. Harrell, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; B. Rogers Leonard, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Rick Mascagni, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Mukti Ghimire, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

D0425

Application of the Keyence VHX600 in biopesticide research and development at AgraQuest Inc
Jessica Lee Thompson, Agraquest Inc; Gerardo Bueno, Agraquest Inc; Desmond Jimenez, Agraquest Inc

D0437

Evaluating two predatory coccinellids, Rhyzobius lophanthae and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri as biological control agents of Aulacaspis yasumatsui (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Greta C. Thorson, University of Florida; Ronald D. Cave, University of Florida

D0449

Evaluation of trap color and placement for emerald ash borer detection
Andrea C. Anulewicz, Michigan State University; Deborah G. McCullough, Michigan State University; Therese M. Poland, USDA Forest Service

D0464

A method for estimating sweep net collection efficiency for adult western tarnished plant bugs (Lygus hesperus) in cotton
Dale W. Spurgeon, USDA, Agricultural Research Service

D0472

Comparative efficacy and efficiency of integrated Bacillus thuringiensis and Beauveria bassiana spray-application programs for control of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Stephen P. Wraight, USDA-ARS; Mark E. Ramos, USDA-ARS

D0385

Effectiveness of several insecticides and natural compounds for aphid control on greenhouse tomatoes in Albania
Shpend Shahini, Agricultural University of Tirana; Endrid Kullaj, Agricultural University of Tirana; Josef Tedeschini, Agricultural University of Tirana; Douglas Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech

D0390

Issues in regulatory entomology for the greater ESA
Guy J. Hallman, USDA-ARS; Michael K. Hennessey, USDA; Walter P. Gould, USDA-APHIS; Donald B Thomas, USDA-ARS; Duane Schnabel, CDFA

D0400

Evaluation of Bt corn and neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments to manage corn insects in South Carolina
Francis P. F. Reay-Jones, Clemson University; Pawel Wiatrak, Clemson University; Jim R. Frederick, Clemson University

D0426

Evaluation of host plant resistance to Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and AFLP polymorphism among chickpea accessions
Cengiz Ikten, Akdeniz University; Esra Alagoz, Akdeniz University; Utku Yukselbaba, Akdeniz University; Cengiz Toker, Akdeniz University

D0438

Laboratory rearing and bioassay of the ladybird beetle Coleomegilla maculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) utilizing decapsulated brine shrimp (Artemia) eggs
Jared S. Ostrem, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Richard L. Hellmich, USDA-ARS, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit and Department of Entomology; Keith Bidne, USDA-ARS, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit and Department of Entomology; Leigh Christensen, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc

D0450

Evaluation of different trap designs and host volatile combinations for attraction of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis
Therese M. Poland, USDA Forest Service; Deborah G. McCullough, Michigan State University; Deepa Pureswaran, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service - Atlantic Forestry Centre; Peter De Groot, Natural Resources Canada; Gary Grant, Natural Resources Canada; Andrea C. Anulewicz, Michigan State University; Toby Petrice, USDA Forest Service

D0465

Weather-based regression models explain population differences of tobacco thrips, Frankliniella fusca (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on cotton in North Carolina
Poonam Jasrotia, North Carolina State University; Shanon C. Morsello, North Carolina State University; George G. Kennedy, North Carolina State University

D0473

Overwintering habitats of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), in Wisconsin’s Central Sands production area
Anders Huseth, University of Wisconsin; Russell L. Groves, University of Wisconsin

D0386

Resistance management of the twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in North Carolina tomatoes
Elijah D. Meck, North Carolina State University; James Walgenbach, North Carolina State University; George G. Kennedy, North Carolina State University

D0391

Online and interactive IPM educational tools for retail employees
Mary Louise Flint, University of California; Cheryl Reynolds, University of California; Karey Windbiel-Rojas, University of California; Joyce F. Strand, University of California; Cheryl A. Wilen, University of California Statewide IPM Program

D0401

Dynamics of the western corn rootworm range expansion through North America: Lessons for Europe and for spread of resistance
Thomas W. Sappington, USDA-ARS

D0427

The alfalfa crown borer: An unknown pest of western Colorado alfalfa
Bob Hammon, Colorado State University

D0439

Enteric bacteria of the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) inhibit the entomopathogen Photorhabdus temperata
Michael B Blackburn, USDA, Agricultural Research Service; Dawn E Gundersen-Rindal, USDA, Agricultural Research Service; Donald C Weber, USDA, Agricultural Research Service; Phyllis A Martin, USDA, Agricultural Research Service; Robert R Farrar, USDA, Agricultural Research Service

D0451

Landing behavior of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) when at low population density
Melissa J Porter, Michigan Technological University; Andrew J. Storer, Michigan Technological University

D0466

Evaluation of aerial application of a long-lasting, sprayable formulation of mating disruptant for pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) in non-Bt cotton
Michelle Walters, USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Center for Plant Health Science and Technology; Jack Jenkins, Pacific BioControl; Timothy Roland, USDA-APHIS-PPQ; Larry Antilla, Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council; Robert Staten, USDA, retired

D0474

Timing of tobacco thrips flights, TSWV spread, and winter soil moisture explain final TSWV incidence within commercial tobacco fields
Shannon Morsello, North Carolina State University; George Kennedy, North Carolina State University

D0392

Targeting invasive pest species offshore: Are we targeting the right ones?
Muhammad Haseeb, Florida A&M University

D0402

Optimum® AcreMax™ 1 Insect Protection: The science behind the solution
Laura S. Higgins, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Stephen A Lefko, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Timothy M. Nowatzki, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Rachel R Binning, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc

D0428

Pan trapping of soybean aphids (Aphis glycines Matsumura) and how it relates to an outbreak

D0440

Establishment and identity of exotic parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci in Arizona
Shujuan Li, University of Arizona; Steven Naranjo, USDA-ARS

D0452

Host preference of adult emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) on green ash seedlings subjected to different stress and vigor treatments
Chenin K. Limback, Michigan State University; Deborah McCullough, Michigan State University; Andrea Anulewicz, Michigan State University

D0467

Insect populations of the soil under conventional, Bahiagrass and sod-cotton-peanut cropping systems
Enoch A. Osekre, University of Florida; David L. Wright, University of Florida; Jim Marois, University of Florida; Francis K. Tsigbey, University of Florida

D0475

The potato tuberworm (Phthorimaea operculella) as a pest of burley tobacco in south-central Virginia
Paul Semtner, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Lakshmipathi Srigiriraju, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; T. David Reed, Virginia Tech

D0394

Early detection of exotic terrestrial invertebrates at high-risk transportation centers
James R. LaBonte, Oregon Department of Agriculture; Joshua J. Vlach, Oregon Department of Agriculture; Diana N. Kimberling, Oregon Department of Agriculture

D0403

Optimum® AcreMax^TM 1 Insect Protection: Assessing field performance of an insect control trait deployed with blended refuge
Timothy M. Nowatzki, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Murdick J. McLeod, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Herb Eichenseer, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Mel Peters, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Stephen A Lefko, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc

D0429

Suitability of fall stages of Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) for parasitism by Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
Mark K. Asplen, University of Minnesota; George E. Heimpel, University of Minnesota

D0441

Use of cryptic species of parasitoids in classical biological control
Nicolas Desneux, University of Minnesota; Keith R. Hopper, USDA-ARS; George E. Heimpel, University of Minnesota

D0453

Reconstruction of emerald ash borer invasion and spread dynamics
Nathan W. Siegert, Michigan State University; Deborah G. McCullough, Michigan State University; Andrew M. Liebhold, USDA Forest Service; Frank W. Telewski, Michigan State University

D0468

Direct effects of cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii) on cotton plants
Jared W. Ripple, Texas A&M University; Micky D. Eubanks, Texas A&M University

D0476

Indirect estimation of distribution of imidacloprid within the tobacco plant system: Impact on the tobacco-adapted form of the green peach aphid Myzus persicae.
Lakshmipathi Srigiriraju, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Paul J. Semtner, Virginia Tech

D0395

Enhancing early detection strategies of human-mediated pest invasions in plant ecosystems
Manuel Colunga-Garcia, Michigan State University; Robert A. Haack, USDA Forest Service; Roger D. Magarey, North Carolina State University; Adesoji O. Adelaja, Michigan State University; Jiaquo Qi, Michigan State University; Stuart H. Gage, Michigan State University; Daniel A. Fieselmann, USDA/APHIS/PPQ/Center for Plant Health Science and Technology

D0404

Optimum^® AcreMax^TM 1 Insect Protection: Field efficacy and grain yield performance of a novel corn rootworm management solution
Murdick J. McLeod, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Paula Davis, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Tom Doerge, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Mark Jeschke, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Paul Carter, Pioneer Hi-Bred International

D0430

Impact of non-crop patches on soybean aphid predation
Michael P. Seagraves, North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS; Jonathan G. Lundgren, North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS

D0442

Arthropods associated with perennial pepperweed, Lepidium latifolium, an exotic weed of western rangelands
Livy Williams, USDA-ARS; Kirk C. Tonkel, USDA-ARS

D0454

A model for the spread of the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, in recently colonized sites.
Rodrigo J. Mercader, Michigan State University; Nathan W. Siegert, Michigan State University; Andrew M. Liebhold, USDA Forest Service; Deborah G. McCullough, Michigan State University

D0469

Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), Biotype B on cotton in Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Sasha M. Greenberg, USDA-ARS; Tong-Xian Liu, Texas A&M University System; John J. Adamczyk, USDA-ARS

D0477

Synomonal effect of ten varieties of rice on Trichogramma japonicum Ashmead and Trichogramma chilonis (GS) (Ishii)

D0396

National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) online learning opportunities
Amanda C. Hodges, University of Florida/SPDN; Scott W. Ludwig, Texas A&M University; Lance S. Osborne, University of Florida; Howard Beck, University of Florida/IFAS

D0405

Emergence of adult Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte from volunteer Bt corn in fields of commercial soybean (Glycine max)
Paul T. Marquardt, Purdue University; Christian H. Krupke, University of Guelph; Greg R. Kruger, Purdue University; William G. Johnson, Purdue University

D0431

Resistance to the soybean aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) in soybean
Curtis B. Hill, University of Illinois; Theresa K. Herman, University of Illinois; Glen L. Hartman, USDA-ARS and University of Illinois

D0443

Growth and reproduction of invasive swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.) under artificial defoliation and different light environments
Lindsey Milbrath, USDA-ARS; Jeromy Biazzo, USDA-ARS

D0455

Effectiveness of trunk-injected insecticides for control of emerald ash borer: Evidence of two-year control?
Deborah G. McCullough, Michigan State University; Therese M. Poland, USDA Forest Service; David Cappaert, Michigan State University; Andrea Anulewicz, Michigan State University; Phillip A. Lewis, USDA-APHIS; John Molongoski, USDA-APHIS

D0478

Impact on growth of rice plants from seed damaged by the rice stink bug (Oebalus pugnax)
John L. Bernhardt, University of Arkansas

D0406

Rethinking refuge: Another look at existing IRM paradigms and emerging options for new Bt PIPs
Jeannette C Martinez, US EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs; Alan Reynolds, U.S. EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs, Biopesticides and Pollution

D0432

Can we use results from pan trapping of winged soybean aphids (Aphis glycines Matsumura) for predicting their outbreaks?
Nicholas Behrens, Iowa State University; Joel Coats, Iowa State University; Junwei Zhu, USDA-ARS-AMRU

D0444

Studies on the efficacy of immunolabelling to assess natural enemy pressure on Diorhabda elongata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a biological control agent of saltcedar
Kirk C. Tonkel, USDA-ARS; Livy Williams, USDA-ARS; James R. Hagler, USDA-ARS; Scott A. Machtley, USDA-ARS

D0456

Phenology of Atanycolus sp., native ectoparasitoid of emerald ash borer
David Cappaert, Michigan State University; Deborah McCullough, Michigan State University

D0479

Invasive alien invertebrates to watch for in Louisiana rice
Natalie A. Hummel, Louisiana State Univ. Agric. Center; M. J. Stout, Louisiana State Univ. Agric. Center; T. E. Reagan, Louisiana State Univ. Agric. Center; B. Laird, Louisiana Dept. of Agric. & Forestry; T. Hardy, Louisiana Dept. of Agric. & Forestry

D0407

Fitness costs related to selection for resistance to the Cry3Bb1 protein in a genetically diverse population of non-diapausing western corn rootworm
B. Wade French, USDA, ARS; Mark Bagley, US EPA; Chad Nielson, USDA, ARS; Kenneth Oswald, US EPA

D0433

Temporal occurrence and seasonal abundance of Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) and other Pentatomids in Louisiana soybeans, 2008
Joshua H. Temple, Louisana State University Agricultural Center; Jeffrey A Davis, Louisiana State University; Arthur Richter, Louisiana Agricultural Experimental Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Paul Price, Louisana State University AgCenter; B. Roger Leonard, Louisiana State University AgCenter

D0445

Effects of nitrogen fertilization of saltcedar on the fitness of Diorhabda elongata
Debra A. Guenther, New Mexico State University; Dave Thompson, New Mexico State University; Kevin Gardner, New Mexico State University

D0457

Natural infections of the fungus Beauveria bassiana in emerald ash borer populations in Michigan
Louela A. Castrillo, Cornell University; Leah S. Bauer, USDA Forest Service; Houping Liu, Michigan State University; Michael H. Griggs, USDA-ARS; John D. Vandenberg, USDA-ARS

D0480

Evaluation of the 'Glance n' Go' greenbug and parasitism sampling and management plan in winter wheat
Mpho Phoofolo, Oklahoma State University; Kris Giles, Oklahoma State University; Tom Royer, Oklahoma State University; Allen E. Knutson, Texas A&M University; G. J. Michels, Texas A&M University; Phil Sloderbeck, Kansas State University SWREC; Norman Elliott, USDA-ARS

D0408

Two year field trial performance of SmartStax™ for protection against above-ground corn insects and corn rootworms
Ed King, Dow AgroSciences; Michael Culy, Dow AgroSciences; Paul Neese, Dow AgroSciences; Sam Ferguson, Dow AgroSciences; Patricia Prasifka, Dow AgroSciences; Eric Scherder, Dow AgroSciences; Melissa Willrich Siebert, Dow AgroSciences

D0434

Thiamethoxam and soybean phenology effects on soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) population dynamics
Brian P. McCornack, Kansas State University; Karrie A. Koch, University of Minnesota; David W. Ragsdale, University of Minnesota

D0446

Tracking the influence of biocontrol on vegetation community dynamics through longitudinal data analysis
Sharlene Sing, Montana State University; George P. Markin, USDA Forest Service; David K. Weaver, Montana State University

D0458

Field persistence and efficacy against the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, of the fungus Beauveria bassiana GHA
Louela A. Castrillo, Cornell University; Michael H. Griggs, USDA-ARS; Houping Liu, Michigan State University; Leah S. Bauer, USDA Forest Service; John D. Vandenberg, USDA-ARS

D0481

Spatio temporal dynamics in artificially infested wheat plots with greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani)
Vasile Catana, Oklahoma State University; Norman Elliott, USDA-ARS; Kris Giles, Oklahoma State University

D0409

Mites as predators of immature corn rootworms (Diabrotica spp.)
Deirdre A. Prischmann, USDA-ARS; Jonathan Lundgren, USDA-ARS; Kenton E. Dashiell, USDA-ARS

D0459

Symbiotic yeasts in anterior midgut mycetomes of the Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)
Olga Calderon, The City College of New York, CUNY; Amy Berkov, The City College of New York, CUNY; Kelli Hoover, Penn State University

D0482

Wheat stem sawfly larval stem mining causes photosynthetic impairment by early senescence in host grasses
Kevin J. Delaney, Montana State University; David K. Weaver, Montana State University

D0410

Tracking the eastern edge of first-year western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) distribution in Ohio through trap efficacy comparisons
Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University; Bruce Eisley, OARDC, The Ohio State University; Ron Hammond, Ohio State University; Andrew Michel, OARDC, The Ohio State University

D0483

Behavioral responses of two braconid parasitoids to wheat compounds produced by insect damaged wheat plants, in a windtunnel
Oscar G. Pérez, Montana State University; David K. Weaver, Montana State University; Perry R. Miller, Montana State University

D0411

Populations of beneficial insects in organically grown sweet corn using PredaLure^TM insect attractant
John D. Sedlacek, Kentucky State University; Karen L. Friley, Kentucky State University

D0484

Fate of the cereal leaf beetle egg parasitoid, Anaphes flavipes, in Washington state
Terry Miller, Washington State University; Diana Roberts, Washington State University; Keith S. Pike, Washington State University; William Snyder, Washington State University

D0412

Monitoring the susceptibility of the southwestern corn borer, Diatraea grandiosella to Cry1Ab and Cry1F toxins
Shiheng An, University of Missouri - Columbia; Qisheng Song, University of Missouri-Columbia

D0485

Efficacy of imidacloprid (Confidor 200 SL) for the management of aphids infesting wheat crop
Neelendra Joshi, G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar

D0413

Determination of functional ecology indicators to defend the use of genetically modified corn
Mark E. Whalon, Michigan State University; Amy M. Hendricks, Michigan State University

D0486

Tarnished plant bug infestations on early maturing and conventional winter canola in Alabama: Implications in double-cropping system
Rufina Ward, Alabama A&M University; Sasikiran Sangireddy, Alabama A&M University; Ernst Cebert, Alabama A&M University; Kenneth Ward, Alabama A&M University

D0414

Influence of limited irrigation on Banks grass mite abundance in Colorado field corn
Terri L. Randolph, Colorado State University; Frank B. Peairs, Colorado State University; Neil Hansen, Colorado State University

D0487

Thrips sampling in Virginia
Heather Andrews, Virginia Tech University; T. P. Kuhar, Virginia Tech University; A. Herbert, Virginia Tech; P Schultz, Virginia Tech University; S.M. Malone, Virginia Tech University

D0415

Seasonal changes in southern green stink bug reproductive development in central Texas
Jesus Esquivel, USDA-ARS

D0416

Variation in proportion of E and Z pheromone strains of European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) in Delaware
Charles Mason, University of Delaware

D0417

Eastward range expansion of western bean cutworm (Striacosta albicosta)
Michael Jewett, Michigan State University; Ron Hammond, Ohio State University; Andrew Michel, OARDC, The Ohio State University; Tracey Baute, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Afffairs; Christina DiFonzo, Michigan State University

D0418

Efficacy of Belt in western bean cutworm management
Bonnie B. Pendleton, West Texas A&M University; Roxanne Bowling, Texas AgriLife Extension Service; Gerald J. Michels, Texas A&M University

D0419

Bollworm, tobacco budworm, and beet armyworm moths: Seasonal abundance across Texas southern High Plains
Stanley C. Carroll, Texas AgriLife Research; Megha N. Parajulee, Texas AgriLife Research

D0420

Influence of clothianidin-based seed treatments on maize yields in North America
Braley McManus, South Dakota State University; Billy Fuller, South Dakota State University; Larry Bledsoe, Purdue University; Mark Boetel, North Dakota State University; Eileen M. Cullen, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State University; Bruce Eisley, OARDC, The Ohio State University; Lance J. Meinke, University of Nebraska; James Oleson, Iowa State University; Jon J. Tollefson, Iowa State University; Kenneth Ostlie, University of Minnesota; Mark K. Sears, University of Guelph; Roger R. Youngman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

D0421

Monitoring Helicoverpa zea populations for susceptibility to Bt toxins
M. Ibrahim Ali, University of Arkansas; R. G. Luttrell, University of Arkansas

D0422

Carabid (Coleoptera: Carabidae) ecology, tillage regimes, and stable carbon isotopes in the southern Great Plains
Sarah L. Donelson, Oklahoma State University; Kristopher L. Giles, Oklahoma State University