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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
|
| MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1998 |
| 12:00-5:00 |
Slide Review/Press Room, Flamingo Room |
| 3:00 - 5:00 |
Registration, Theresa DuChene, Business Manager,
Flamingo Foyer |
| 4:00 - 6:00 |
Executive Board Meeting, Osprey Room |
|
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1998
|
| 8:00 - 4:00 |
Registration, Flamingo Foyer |
| 8:00 - 5:00 |
Slide Review Room/Press Room, Flamingo Room |
| 8:30-8:35 |
Welcome to Hotel and Area, Sanibel/Captiva
Rooms |
| 8:35-8:50 |
Presidential Address, Sanibel/Captiva Rooms |
| 8:50-9:50 |
Pioneer Lecture Award, Sanibel/Captiva Rooms |
| 9:50-10:10 |
Break |
| 10:10-12:10 |
Symposium: Insect Behavioral Ecology, Sanibel/Captiva
Rooms |
| 12:10-1:10 |
Lunch (Special invitation to graduate students to have
lunch with Dr. Mound), Terrace |
| 1:10-5:10 |
Symposium: Transferring Biointensive Pest Management
Technologies, Sanibel Room |
| 1:15-3:00 |
Symposium: Insects, Education, and School IPM, Captiva
Room |
| 3:00-3:15 |
Break |
| 5:15-6:15 |
Annual Business Meeting, Sundial I |
| 6:30-8:30 |
Reception, Pool Area |
|
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1998
|
| 7:30-8:30 |
Past Presidents' Breakfast, Lounge |
| 8:00-4:00 |
Registration, Flamingo Foyer
Slide Review/Press Room, Flamingo Room
Poster Session, Osprey/Pelican Rooms |
| 9:00-12:28 |
Student Paper Contest, Sanibel Room |
| 10:24-10:40 |
Break |
| 10:30-1:30 |
Pest Ant Identification with Lunch for Preregistered
Individuals, Caribbean Room |
| 12:30-1:30 |
Lunch |
| 1:30-5:20 |
Symposium: Opportunities for Area-Wide Pest
Management in Florida, Sanibel Room |
| 1:30-2:20 |
Submitted Papers: Medical and Urban Entomology,
Captiva Room |
| 3:00-3:20 |
Break |
| 6:30-7:30 |
Reception, Cash Bar, Sundial Foyer |
| 7:30 -10:00 |
Awards Banquet, Sundial Room |
|
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1998
|
| 8:00-9:30 |
Registration, Flamingo Foyer |
| 8:00-12:00 |
Slide Review, Flamingo Room |
| 9:00-11:40 |
Symposium: Systematics, Caribbean Room |
| 8:15-10:05 |
Submitted Papers: Agricultural Entomology,
Sanibel Room |
| 10:20-10:40 |
Break |
| 10:20-12:20 |
Submitted Papers: Ecology and Biocontrol,
Captiva Room |
|
TUESDAY MORNING
AUGUST 4, 1998
SYMPOSIUM: INSECT BEHAVIORAL
ECOLOGY
ORGANIZER: J. M. SIVINSKI
Sanibel/Captiva Rooms
|
| Time |
No. |
Title |
| 10:10 |
1 |
The Evolution of Social Behavior, Kleptoparasitism, and
Inquilinism in Australian Thrips on Acacia, B. Crespi, Dept. of
Bioscience, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada. |
| 10:30 |
2 |
Behavioral Mechanisms Underlying Polygyny in Fire Ants,
R. vander Meer, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 10:50 |
3 |
Kleptoparasitism in the Diptera. J. Sivinski,
USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 11:10 |
4 |
On Becoming a Glowworm; Wing Polymorphism at Pitkin Marsh
and Other Odd Places. J. Lloyd, Entomology Dept., University of
Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:30 |
5 |
Proximate Mechanisms of Sexual Selection in the Firefly
Photinus pyralis (Coleoptera: Lampyridae). F. Vencl, Department
of Neurobiology and Behavior, State University of New York at Stony Brook
and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. |
| 11:50 |
6 |
Mediterranean Fruit Fly in Florida: Past, Present, and
Future. G. Steck, FSCA, FDACS, DPI, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 12:10 |
|
Adjourn |
|
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
AUGUST 4, 1998
SYMPOSIUM: TRANSFERRING
BIOINTENSIVE PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
ORGANIZERS: P. GREANY AND
H. BROWNING
Sanibel Room
|
| Time |
No. |
Title |
| 1:10 |
7 |
Introductory Remarks, P. Greany, USDA, ARS, CMAVE,
Gainesville, Florida, and H. Browning, University of Florida, IFAS
Citrus Research & Education Center, Lake Alfred. |
| 1:15 |
8 |
Grower Perspectives for Technology Transfer. C. H.
Matthews, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Orlando. |
| 1:45 |
9 |
Creating and Disseminating Pest Management Technical
Knowledge. R. Peterson, Dow AgroSciences, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana. |
| 2:15 |
10 |
Technology Transfer: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
S. Penn, Beneficial Insectary, Oak Run, California. |
| 2:45 |
11 |
The Codling Moth Area Wide Management Program: Steps
to Achieving Success. C. Calkins, USDA, ARS, Yakima Agricultural
Research Laboratory, Wapato, Washington. |
| 3:15 |
|
Break |
| 3:30 |
12 |
Integration of Biological Control and Biopesticides for
Management of Thrips in Vegetables. J. E. Funderburk, University
of Florida, NFREC, Quincy. |
| 4:00 |
13 |
Partnering between ARS and Private Industry for Transfer
of Biocontrol Technologies. M. Ruff, USDA, ARS, OTT, Beltsville,
Maryland. |
| 4:30 |
14 |
EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program: Facilitating
Pesticide Risk Reduction, Technology Transfer, and Biotechnology Adoption.
F. Ellis, EPA, OPP, Washington, D.C. |
| 5:00 |
|
Discussion |
| 5:10 |
|
Adjourn |
TUESDAY
AFTERNOON
AUGUST 4, 1998
SYMPOSIUM:
INSECTS, EDUCATION, AND SCHOOL
IPM
ORGANIZER: R. J. BRENNER
Captiva Room |
| Time |
No. |
Title |
| 1:15 |
15 |
Introductory Remarks, R. Brenner, USDA, ARS, CMAVE,
Gainesville, Florida. |
| 1:20 |
16 |
Student Experience in the Research Laboratory. R.
W. Mankin, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 1:40 |
17 |
Catching Kids with Cyber Bugs: Entomology 4-H Programs
on The Web. J. Zenger, Entomology and Nematology Department, University
of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 2:00 |
18 |
Head Lice in Florida Elementary Schools: Educating Parents,
Students, and Administrators. C. Scherer and P. Koehler, Department
of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 2:20 |
19 |
Using The World Wide Web to Deliver School IPM. P.
G. Koehler, T. Fasulo, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University
of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 2:40 |
20 |
Medfly in Florida: Regulatory Challenge-Public Perception.
Representative, FSCA, FDACS, DPI, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 3:00 |
|
Adjourn |
|
WEDNESDAY MORNING
AUGUST 5, 1998
POSTER SESSION
Authors Present from 11:30
to 12:30
Osprey/Pelican Rooms
|
| DSP |
1 |
Increased Risk of Acinetobacter baumanni and Cedecea
davisae Transmission to Laboratory Workers and Pest Control Technicians
From German Cockroaches (Blattaria: Blattellidae) Exposed to Carbon Dioxide.
D. Branscome, P. G. Koehler, and R. J. Brenner, Entomology and Nematology
Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| DSP |
2 |
Biology of Cricotopus sp. (Diptera: Chironomidae),
A Potential Biological Control Agent for the Aquatic Weed Hydrilla verticillata
(L.F.) Royle (Hydrocharitaceae). J. P. Cuda and G. R. Buckingham,
Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| DSP |
3 |
Effect of Diet on Detoxification Enzyme Activity of Platynota
idaeusalis (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). O. E. Dominguez-Gil
and B. A. McPheron. Unidad Técnica Fitosanitaria, Facultad de Agronomía,
La Universidad de Zulia, Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, Venezuela. |
| DSP |
4 |
EGPIC: Electronic Grain Probe Insect Counter. N. D.
Epsky, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| DSP |
5 |
Trade-offs between Inducible Resistance of Plants to
Insects and to Phytopathogens. G. W. Felton, J. L. Bi, K. Korth,
S. Wesley, M. C. Mathews, J. B. Murphy, C. Lamb and R. Dixon, Department
of Entomology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. |
| DSP |
6 |
Determination of Larvae to Species of Western Flower
Thrips (WFT) Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera, Thripidae), S.
Broda-Hydorn, USDA, APHIS, PPQ, Baltimore, Maryland. |
| DSP |
7 |
Secondary Kill of Adult Male German Cockroaches (Dictyoptera:
Blattellidae) through Cannibalism of Nymphs Fed Toxic Bait. J. E. Gahlhoff,
D. M. Miller, and P. G. Koehler, Department of Entomology and Nematology,
University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| DSP |
8 |
Plant Host Strain Identification of Spodoptera frugiperda
larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and SF-9 Cells Using PCR-RFLP on A Region
of The Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase C Subunit 1 Gene. H. C. Levy,
Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| DSP |
9 |
Management of Diamondback Moth in Cabbage Using Collard
As A Trap Crop. E. R. Mitchell, G. Hu, J. Okine, and D. Johanowicz,
USDA, CMAVE, ARS, Gainesville, Florida. |
| DSP |
10 |
Nontarget Hymenoptera Collected in Pheromone- and Phenylacetaldehyde-Baited
Traps. R. L. Meagher, Jr. and E. R. Mitchell, USDA, ARS, CMAVE,
Gainesville, Florida. |
| DSP |
11 |
Evaluation of Nile Blue A Dye Absorption in Subterranean
Termites, Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) T.
E. Powell, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida,
Gainesville. |
| DSP |
12 |
The Effects of Azadirachtin on Mortality, Growth, and
Fecundity in the Wolf Spider Schizocosa episina (Araneae: Lycosidae).
F. Punzo, Dept. of Biol., University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida. |
| DSP |
13 |
Caddisflies (Trichoptera) of a Southeastern Coastal Plain
Region. A. K. Rasmussen, M. L. Pescador, and M. H. Hubbard, Florida
A&M University, Laboratory of Aquatic Entomology, Tallahassee. |
| DSP |
14 |
Biogeography of Aquatic Insects in the Andes Mountains
of Northern Ecuador: A Quantitative Analysis of Taxonomic Richness and
Composition. R. W. Sites, M. R. Willig, and M. J. Linit, Enns Entomology
Museum, Department of Entomology, University of Missouri, Columbia. |
| DSP |
15 |
Crocidosema New Species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae):
A New Threat to Litchi chinensis in Florida. T. Vasquez,
J. E. Peña, J. Brown, and A. Castiñeiras, University of Florida,
TREC, Homestead, Florida. |
|
WEDNESDAY MORNING
AUGUST 5, 1998
STUDENT PAPER CONTEST
MODERATOR: J. ZENGER
Sanibel Room
Note: Papers will be 8 min. with 2 min. for questions
and 2 min. for judging
|
| Time |
No. |
Titles |
| 9:00 |
21 |
Molecular Markers for Two Ageniaspis (Hymenoptera:
Encyrtidae) Populations. J. M. Alvarez and M. Hoy, Entomology &
Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 9:12 |
22 |
Predatory Behavior of Two Species of Hunting Spiders
Attacking Citrus Leafminer. D. M. Amalin and J. E. Pena, TREC, IFAS,
Homestead, Florida. |
| 9:24 |
23 |
Increased Risk of Acinetobacter baumanni and Cedecea
davisae transmission to Laboratory Workers and Pest Control Technicians
From German Cockroaches (Blattaria: Blattellidae) Exposed to Carbon Dioxide.
D. Branscome, Philip G. Koehler, and R. J. Brenner, Entomology and
Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 9:36 |
24 |
Effect of Leaf Age and Squash Silverleaf Symptoms on
Adult Ovipositions and Immature Survival by Bemisia argentifolii
on Zucchini Squash. Y. J. Cardoza, H. J. McAuslane, and S. E. Webb,
Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 9:48 |
25 |
Enhancement of An Artificial Diet for Podisus maculiventris.
H. Dillon, Department of Entomology & Nematology Department,
University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 10:00 |
26 |
Secondary Kill of Adult Male German Cockroaches (Dictyoptera:
Blattellidae) through Cannibalism of Nymphs Fed Toxic Bait. J. E. Gahlhoff,
D. M. Miller, and P. G. Koehler, Department of Entomology and Nematology,
University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 10:12 |
27 |
Evaluation of alternative small-scale corn and bean cropping
systems in the Guatemalan highlands B. Larson Vasquez, J. L. Stimac,
C. M. MacVean, Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida,
Gainesville. |
| 10:24 |
|
Break |
| 10:40 |
28 |
Trail Pheromone Enhancement of German Cockroach Monitoring
Stations. D. M. Miller and P. G. Koehler, Department of Entomology
and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 10:52 |
29 |
Evaluation of food locating ability of the German cockroach
Blattella germanica. T. C. McCoy, Department of Entomology
and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:04 |
30 |
Evaluation of Nile Blue A Dye Absorption in Subterranean
Termites, Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) T.
E. Powell, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida,
Gainesville. |
| 11:16 |
31 |
Knockdown of German Cockroach, Blatella germanica,
By Heat Treatment. D. L. Richman, N. M. Al-Kattan, and P. G. Koehler,
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:28 |
32 |
The Impact of IPM on Florida Public Schools. C. Scherer,
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:40 |
33 |
Characterization of New World African honey bee (Apis
mellifera L. ) populations using nuclear DNA PCR-RFLP markers. A.
Suazo, and H. G. Hall, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University
of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:52 |
34 |
A Field Study of Bait Formulations for the Control of
the Argentine Ant Linepithema humile (Mayr). L. E. Swoboda,
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. |
| 12:04 |
35 |
Population Dynamics of the Tobacco Thrips Frankliniella
fusca (Hinds) and A Parasitic Nematode, Thripenema fuscum Tipping
and Nguyen, Occurring in Peanut. C. Tipping and J. E. Funderburk,
Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 12:16 |
36 |
Genetic Variations of Beauveria bassiana Associated
with Fire Ants, Solenopsis spp., and Other Insects. Y.
Zeng, H. C. Kistler, J. Maruniak, and J. Stimac, Entomology & Nematology
Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 12:28 |
|
Adjourn |
|
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AUGUST 5, 1998
SYMPOSIUM: OPPORTUNITIES
FOR AREA-WIDE PEST MANAGEMENT IN FLORIDA
ORGANIZER: J. CARPENTER
|
| Time |
No. |
Title |
| 1:30 |
37 |
Introductory Remarks, J. E. Carpenter, USDA, ARS,
IBPMRL, Tifton, Georgia. |
| 1:40 |
38 |
The Codling Moth Area-Wide Program: A Model for Other
Area-Wide IPM Programs. C. O. Calkins, USDA, ARS, Wapato, WA. |
| 2:10 |
39 |
The Case for Area-Wide Pest Manage-ment of the Spodoptera
spp. R. F. Mizell, III. University. of Florida, North Florida REC,
Monticello. |
| 2:35 |
40 |
Potential for Area-Wide Management of Diamondback Moth.
G. L. Leibee, E. R. Mitchell, J. E. Carpenter, University. of Florida,
CFREC, Sanford. |
| 3:00 |
41 |
Biological Control of Fire Ants: Opportunities for Area-Wide
Management. D. F. Williams, D. H. Oi, and S. D. Porter, USDA, ARS,
CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 3:25 |
|
Break |
| 3:40 |
42 |
Can and Should the Caribfly Be Eradicated? J. M. Sivinski,
T. Holler, and D. Harris, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 4:05 |
43 |
Community Wide Management: A Noble Approach for Managing
Some Key Insect Pests of Vegetables in South Florida. D. R. Seal
and W. Klassen, University of Florida, TREC, Homestead. |
| 4:30 |
44 |
Current Status of Control Options for Diaprepes.
S. Lapointe, USDA, ARS, Orlando, and Clayton McCoy, University of
Florida, CREC, Lake Alfred. |
| 4:55 |
45 |
Biological Control of Aquatic Weeds: Is Area-Wide Management
on the Horizon? T. D. Center, USDA, ARS, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. |
| 5:20 |
|
Adjourn |
WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON
AUGUST 5, 1998
SUBMITTED PAPERS: MEDICAL &
URBAN ENTOMOLOGY
MODERATOR: F. M. OI
Captiva Room |
| Time |
No. |
Titles |
| 1:30 |
46 |
Spatial assessment of cockroaches and allergens in homes
of inner city
asthmatics: a test of pre- and post-intervention comparative
risk
assessment / reduction technologies.
R. J. Brenner, D. A. Focks, G. Wiechmann, C. Anderson,
G. Williams, and E. Horowitz, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 1:40 |
47 |
A Bait Attractive to Multiple Species of Ants. D.
H. Oi and D. F. Williams, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 1:50 |
48 |
Baits for Argentine Ant Control. F. M. Oi, Entomology
Department, Auburn University, Alabama and D. H. Oi, currently at USDA-ARS-CMAVE,
Gainesville, Florida. |
| 2:00 |
49 |
The Aedes albopictus invasion: its impact
on Florida populations of Aedes aegypti. G. F. O'Meara,
Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, IFAS, University of Florida, Vero
Beach. |
| 2:10 |
50 |
Prevention of Drywood Termite Infestation with Disodium
Octaborate Tetrahydrate R. H. Scheffrahn, Nan-Yao Su, J. Krecek,
B. Maharajh, and G. S. Wheeler, University of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Research
and Education Center, Ft. Lauderdale. |
| 2:20 |
|
Adjourn |
|
THURSDAY MORNING
AUGUST 6, 1998
SYMPOSIUM: SYSTEMATICS
ORGANIZER: J. E. EGER, Jr.
Caribbean Room
|
| Time |
No. |
Title |
| 9:00 |
51 |
Eighty-Five Years of Entomological Research in Puerto
Rico. A. Pantoja, Agricultural Engineering, University of Puerto
Rico, Mayaguez. |
| 9:20 |
52 |
What Can I Tell Fireflyers about Species? J. Lloyd,
Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 9:40 |
53 |
Molecular and Biochemical Techniques in Systematics.
G. Steck, FSCA, FDACS, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 10:00 |
54 |
Pentatomoidea of Rancho Grande, Rondônia, Brazil.
J. E. Eger, Jr., Dow AgroSciences, Tampa, Florida. |
| 10:20 |
|
Break |
| 10:40 |
55 |
Insect Systematics in Venezuela. H. Frank, Entomology
& Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 11:00 |
56 |
Life History Strategies of Desert Mites. C. Welbourn,
FSCA, FDACS, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 11:20 |
57 |
Legal Issues in Entomology. M. C. Thomas, FSCA,
FDACS, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 11:40 |
|
Adjourn |
|
THURSDAY MORNING
AUGUST 6, 1998
SUBMITTED PAPERS: AGRICULTURAL
ENTOMOLOGY
MODERATOR: D. L. JOHANOWICZ
Sanibel Room
|
| Time |
No. |
Oral Presentations |
| 8:15 |
58 |
Cultural Management Tactics which Influence Thrips Populations
and Tomato Spotted with Virus Incidence in Tomatoes. J. Stavisky,
J. E. Funderburk, B. Brocbeck, Steve Olson, and P. Andersen, University
of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy. |
| 8:25 |
59 |
Responses of Western Flower Thrips to Variation in Tomato
Flower Chemistry, B. Brodbeck, J. Stavisky, J. Funderburk, P. Andersen,
and S. Olson, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education
Center, Quincy. |
| 8:35 |
60 |
Inducible Responses of Leafhoppers Feeding on Xylem Fluid.
P. C. Andersen, B. V. Brodbeck, and R. F. Mizell III. University of
Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy. |
| 8:45 |
61 |
Provisional IPM Program for the Citrus Leafminer in Nurseries.
M. A. Hoy and J. A. Villanueva-Jimenez, Department of Entomology
and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville. |
| 8:55 |
62 |
Development of IPM Prorgrams for Oriental Vegetables
in Honduras. P. McLeod and Javier Diaz, Dept. of Entomology, University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
| 9:05 |
63 |
Collards as Trap Crops in Florida Cabbage. D. L. Johanowicz,
G. Hu, and E. R. Mitchell, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 9:15 |
64 |
Diamondback Moth: Interaction of Dispensers and Pheromone
Blends on Capture of Males. E. R. Mitchell, and M. S. Mayer, USDA,
CMAVE, ARS, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 9:25 |
65 |
Acoustic detection of Diaprepes abbreviatus larvae
in soil under trees in citrus groves. R. W. Mankin, USDA, ARS, CMAVE,
Gainesville, Florida. |
| 9:35 |
66 |
Variations in Insecticide Resistance in Adult Lesser
Mealworms (Alphitobius diaperinus Panzer; Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae).
R. A. White, Jr., A. Villaveces. and M. P. Nolan, III, NIPCAM, Watkinsville,
Georgia. |
| 9:45 |
67 |
Aesthetic Threshold and Control of Sycamore Lace Bug.
A. Bolques and R. F. Mizell, III, University of Florida, NFREC,
Monticello. |
| 9:55 |
68 |
Management of the white-footed ant, Technomyrmex albipes.
T. Weissling and B. Ferster, University of Florida, IFAS, Fort Lauderdale
Research & Education Center, Ft. Lauderdale. |
| 10:05 |
|
Adjourn |
|
THURSDAY MORNING
AUGUST 6, 1998
SUBMITTED PAPERS: ECOLOGY
AND BIOCONTROL
MODERATOR: W. L. MEYER
Captiva Room
|
| Time |
No. |
Oral Presentations |
| 10:20 |
69 |
Introduction into the U.S. and Rearing and Host Specificity
Tests for Ceratogramma etiennei. E. Peña, R. E. Duncan,
J. Etienne, and J. Pinto, University of Florida, TREC, Homestead. |
| 10:30 |
70 |
Preconditioning of Laboratory-Reared Adults Diaprepes
abbreviatus Does Not Affect Host Choice. R. M. Giblin-Davis,
A. Hunsberger, and H. Smith, University of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Research
and Education Center, Florida. |
| 10:40 |
71 |
Responses of Diadegma insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
to Caterpillar Feeding in a Wind Tunnel. G. Y. Hu and E. R. Mitchell,
USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville, Florida. |
| 10:50 |
72 |
Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Fungi against
Diaprepes abbreviatus in "Marl" Soils in South Florida. A. Hunsberger,
A. Peña, J. Cate, D. Shapiro, L. Osborne, and D. Seal, University
of Florida, TREC/IFAS, Homestead. |
| 11:00 |
73 |
A Brazilian Leaf-Feeder Sawfly as a Potential Biocontrol
Agent of Brazilian Peppertree in Florida. J. C. Medal and D. H.
Habeck, University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Department, Gainesville. |
| 11:10 |
74 |
Oviposition response of Cotesia plutellae (Hymenoptera:
Braconidae) to Sterile and Untreated Diamondback (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Larvae and Spatial Dispersion of Larvae on Collard Plants. J. S. Okine,
E. R. Mitchell, J. Carpenter, and G. Y. Hu, USDA, ARS, CMAVE, Gainesville,
Florida. |
| 11:20 |
75 |
Behavior and biology of the white-footed ant, Technomyrmex
albipes in southern Florida. B. Ferster, T. J. Weissling, and
M. Carpio, University of Florida. Fort Lauderdale REC, Davie. |
| 11:30 |
76 |
Aulacaspis yasumatsui (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha:
Diaspididae), a scale insect of cycads recently introduced into Florida.
F. W. Howard, A. Hamon, M. McLaughlin, and T. J. Weissling, University
of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Research & Education Center, Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. |
| 11:40 |
77 |
Preliminary Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Chironomidae
(Diptera) Larvae in Two Eutrophic Central Florida Lakes. R. J. Lobinske,
A. Ali, and J. L. Bortles, University of Florida, Central Florida Research
& Education Center-Sanford, Florida. |
| 11:50 |
78 |
Aggregation of alatae of Toxoptera citricida (Kirkaldy).
J. P. Michaud, University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education
Center, Lake Alfred, Florida. |
| 12:00 |
79 |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as A Tool for Analyzing
Distribution Patterns of Caddisflies (Trichoptera) found in Florida. A.
K. Rasmussen, M. L. Pescador, and M. H. Hubbard, Florida A&M University,
Laboratory of Aquatic Entomology, Tallahassee. |
| 12:10 |
80 |
Host Selection by Caribbean Fruit Flies (Anastrepha
suspensa). W. L. Meyer, R. Heath, and R. M. Baranowski, University
of Florida, TREC, Homestead. |
| 12:20 |
81 |
Effects of Temperature and Host Age on Suppression of
Diaprepes abbreviatus by Entomopathogenic Nematodes. D.
Shapiro, E. McCoy, J. Pena, A. Husberger, and J. Cate, Integrated Biocontrol
Systems, Inc. |
| 12:30 |
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