ESA Annual Meetings Online Program

Graduate Student Ten-Minute Paper Competition, MUVE-3

Monday, November 12, 2012: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
301 C, Floor Three (Knoxville Convention Center)
Moderators:
Eileen A. Buss
Matt Aubuchon


8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:03 AM
0383
Standard metabolic rate of Lepisma saccharina and Thermobia domestica: effects of temperature and mass
Zachary C. DeVries, Auburn University
8:15 AM
0384
Food preferences of Ctenolepisma longicaudata
Edward James Cayia, University of Florida ; Rebecca W. Baldwin, University of Florida
8:27 AM
0385
Effect of different mulches on Nylanderia pubens (Forel) foraging and nesting behavior
Shweta Sharma, University of Florida ; Eileen A. Buss, University of Florida ; David Oi, USDA, Agricultural Research Service
8:39 AM
0386
Selecting ant baits for an IPM strategy for Caribbean crazy ants, Nylanderia pubens (Forel) based on macronutrient preferences and nest demographics
Dawn Calibeo, University of Florida ; Faith M Oi, University of Florida
8:51 AM
0387
Mechanical vector potential and microbiota assemblages of Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Danny L. McDonald, Texas A&M University ; Jeff Brady, Texas AgriLife Extension Service (TAES) ; Roger E. Gold, Texas A&M University
9:03 AM
0388
Biology and management of Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Chris Keefer, Texas A&M University ; Roger E. Gold, Texas A&M University
9:15 AM
0389
Using odor absorbed filter papers and canines to detect off-site fire ants
Wei-Lien Chi, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology ; Hui-Min Lin, Academia Sinica ; Chung-Chi Lin, National Changhua University of Education ; Yi-Lun Tsai, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology ; Wang-Ting Chen, Academia Sinica ; Yi-Chen Chen, Academia Sinica ; Yang-Yuan Chen, Academia Sinica ; Yi-Yang Lien, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
9:27 AM
0390
Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) forager sizes and granular ant bait grit size selection in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies
Janis Reed, Texas A&M University ; Roger E. Gold, Texas A&M University ; Robert T. Puckett, Texas A&M University
9:39 AM
Break
9:51 AM
0391
Using a sandwich ELISA test to determine optimal bait station placement for Argentine ant control in natural park habitats
Jinbo Song, Clemson University ; Eric P. Benson, Clemson University ; Patricia A. Zungoli, Clemson University ; Brittany Ellis, Clemson University
10:03 AM
0392
Effects of diet on queen development in the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile
Richard Neff, University of California, Riverside
10:15 AM
0393
Alteration of molting process caused by noviflumuron in Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
Lin Xing, University of Florida ; Nan-Yao Su, University of Florida
10:27 AM
0394
A preadaptation for fungal gardening in Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki as a result of tunnel excavation
Paul Bardunias, University of Florida ; Nan-Yao Su, University of Florida
10:39 AM
0395
Effects of intercepting tunnel treatment with Altriset on (Reticulitermes flavipes) population at group source and satellite feeding site
Znar Barwary, Auburn University ; Xing Ping Hu, Auburn University
10:51 AM
0396
Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) chitinase activity in response to two chitinase inhibitor treated diets
Timothy J. Husen, University of Nebraska ; Shripat T. Kamble, University of Nebraska ; Julie M. Stone, University of Nebraska
11:03 AM
0397
Landscape interactions with subterranean termite (Isoptera: Reticulitermes) communities in Missouri: Patterns of invasion as subdivisions are developed and age
Paul S. Botch, University of Missouri ; Richard M. Houseman, University of Missouri
11:15 AM
0398
Habitat fragmentation and bee abundance in Little Rock, Arkansas
Nicole D. Freeman, University of Arkansas, Little Rock ; Janet Lanza, University of Arkansas, Little Rock
11:27 AM
Concluding Remarks
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