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ARS Home Plains Area Kerrville, Texas Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit People & Locations







Kimberly Hutchison Lohmeyer

(Kim)                                                                (PhD)
                        Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit

                        




                        
                        Research Entomologist
                        Phone: (830) 223-2777
                        
                        
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                            ProjectsModernizing Parasite Control in Cattle Using Data Automation
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 439365Collaborative Research Involving the Use of Biohazardous Materials, Biological Toxins, Non-Exempt rDNA, and/or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 440774Collaborative Animal Research between ARS and Texas Animal Health Commission
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 444291Evaluation of Injectable Eprinomectin Treatment Regimens for Cattle Fever Tick Management on Pastured Cattle
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 444919Screwworm Genetic Sexing Line Development
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443667Determination of Pharmacokinetic Values of Cattle Treated with Pour-on and/or Injectable Formulations of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Cattle
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 440695**Publications**
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Nilgai antelope display no signs of infection upon experimental challenge with a virulent Babesia bovis strain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Temeyer, K.B., Schlechte, K.G., Coats, J.R., Cantrell, C.L., Rosario-Cruz, R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A., Li, A.Y. 2024. In vitro evaluation of essential oils and saturated fatty acids for repellency against the old-world sandfly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae). Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15030155.Preventative methods to reduce the spread of cattle fever ticks on wildlife and protect local endangered species in South Texas
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goolsby, J., Maestas, L.P., Garcia III, R., May, M.A., Lohmeyer, K.H., Picanso, J., Anderson, D., Coy, J., Bonilla, D. 2023. Preventative methods to reduce the spread of cattle fever ticks on wildlife and protect local endangered species in South Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.048.0201.Horn fly transcriptomes from 10 populations from the southern United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bendele, K.G., Guerrero, F., Lohmeyer, K.H., Foil, L., Metz, R., Johnson, C. 2023. Horn fly transcriptomes from 10 populations from the southern United States. Data in Brief. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109699.Identification, baculoviral expression and biochemical characterization of a novel cholinesterase of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Temeyer, K.B., Schlechte, K.G., Gross, A.D., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Identification, baculoviral expression and biochemical characterization of a novel cholinesterase of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24097681.Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tietjen, M., Arp, A.P., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Development of a diagnostic SNP panel for identifying geographic origins of Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.109884.Effect of helicopter net gunning on the survival and movement behaviour of nilgai antelope
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baumgardt, J.A., Foley, A.M., Sliwa, K.M., Deyoung, R.W., Ortega S., A.J., Hewitt, D.G., Campbell, T.A., Goolsby, J., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2023. Effect of helicopter net gunning on the survival and movement behaviour of nilgai antelope. Wildlife Research. DOI: 10.1071/WR22049.Periviscerokinin (Cap2b; CAPA) receptor silencing in females of Rhipicephalus microplus reduces survival, weight, and reproductive output
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wulff, J.P., Temeyer, K.B., Tidwell, J.P., Schlechte, K.G., Lohmeyer, K.H., Peitroantonio, P.V. 2022. Periviscerokinin (Cap2b; CAPA) receptor silencing in females of Rhipicephalus microplus reduces survival, weight, and reproductive output. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05457-7.Pyrokinin receptor silencing in females of the southern cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is associated with a 
reproductive fitness cost
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wulff, J.P., Temeyer, K.B., Tidwell, J.P., Schlechte, K.G., Lohmeyer, K.H., Pietrantonio, P.V. 2022. Pyrokinin receptor silencing in females of the southern cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is associated with a reproductive fitness cost. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05349-w.Evaluation of the repellency of Stop the Bites® botanical acaricide to white-tailed deer at corn feeders
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goolsby, J., Maestas, L.P., Saelao, P., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2022. Evaluation of the repellency of Stop the Bites® botanical acaricide to white-tailed deer at corn feeders. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.047.0202.The adult horn fly transcriptome and the complement of transcripts encoding cytochrome P450s, glutathione S-transferases, and esterases
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bendele, K.G., Bodine, D.L., Xu, Q., Foil, L.D., Cameron, C., Perez De Leon, A.A., Farmer, A., Retzel, E., Moore, V., Lohmeyer, K.H., Guerrero, F. 2022. The adult horn fly transcriptome and the complement of transcripts encoding cytochrome P450s, glutathione S-transferases, and esterases. Veterinary Parasitology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109699.Climate change and alternative hosts complicate the eradication of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in the southern United States, a review
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osbrink, W.L., Thomas, D.B., Lohmeyer, K.H., Temeyer, K.B. 2021. Climate change and alternative hosts complicate the eradication of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in the southern United States, a review. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 20. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saab034.Highlights in veterinary entomology, 2020: The importance of the contributions of government scientists to research in veterinary entomology.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H. 2021. Highlights in veterinary entomology, 2020: The importance of the contributions of government scientists to research in veterinary entomology.. Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjab104.Simulated dynamics of southern cattle fever ticks (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) in South Texas, USA: investigating potential wildlife impacts on cattle eradication
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, H., Grant, W.E., Teel, P.D., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2021. Simulated dynamics of southern cattle fever ticks (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) in South Texas, USA: investigating potential wildlife impacts on cattle eradication. Parasites & Vectors. 14:231. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04724-3.Stray Mexico origin cattle captured crossing into Southern Texas carry Babesia bovis and other tick-borne pathogens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Scoles, G.A., Lohmeyer, K.H., Ueti, M.W., Bonilla, D., Lahmers, K.K., Piccione, J., Rogovskyy, A.S. 2021. Stray Mexico origin cattle captured crossing into Southern Texas carry Babesia bovis and other tick-borne pathogens. Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 12(5). Article 101708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101708.Pictorial dissection guide and internal anatomy of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tidwell, J.P., Trevino, D.E., Thomas, D.B., Mitchell III, R.D., Heerman, M.C., Perez De Leon, A.A., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2021. Pictorial dissection guide and internal anatomy of the southern Cattle Fever Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini). Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101685.Enhanced biosurveillance of high-consequence invasive pests: southern cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, on livestock and wildlife
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, H., Grant, W.E., Teel, P.D., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Enhanced biosurveillance of high-consequence invasive pests: southern cattle fever ticks, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, on livestock and wildlife. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04366-x.The companion animal insecticide fluralaner outperforms industry-leading agricultural insecticides in resistant and susceptible strains of filth flies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Burgess, E.R., Geden, C.J., Lohmeyer, K.H., King, B., Machtinger, E.T., Gaillard, E.R., Scott, J.G. 2020. The companion animal insecticide fluralaner outperforms industry-leading agricultural insecticides in resistant and susceptible strains of filth flies. Scientific Reports. 10(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-68121-z.Efficacy of white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) treatment for cattle fever ticks in southern Texas, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Currie, C., Hewitt, D., Ortega-S, A., Schuster, G., Campbell, T., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2020. Efficacy of white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) treatment for cattle fever ticks in southern Texas, USA. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 56(3):588-596. https://doi.org/10.7589/2015-11-304.Occurrence of Amblyomma mixtum on the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Mexico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Romero-Salas, D., Sanchez-Montes, S., Barradas-Pina, F.T., Rosas-Saito, G., Cruz-Romero, A., Ibarra-Priego, N., Becker, I., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Occurrence of Amblyomma mixtum on the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Mexico. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife. 7(3):405-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.10.005.Tracking ticks: 100+ years of monitoring cattle fever tick infestations in Texas

- (Abstract Only)Seroepidemiology of bovine herpes virus-1 infection in water buffaloes from Mexico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Romero-Salas, D., Cruz-Romero, A., Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Ibarra-Priego, N., Barradas-Pina, F.T., Nogueira-Domingues, L., Castro-Arellano, I., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Seroepidemiology of bovine herpes virus-1 infection in water buffaloes from Mexico. Tropical Biomedicine. 35(2):541-552.Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., May, M.A., Thomas, D.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2018. Implication of nilgai antelope (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) in reinfestations of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Texas: A review and update. Journal of Medical Entomology. 55(3):515-522. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjy004.Role and movement of nilgai antelope, Boselaphus tragocamelus, in the epizootiology of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in re-infestations along the Texas/Mexico border in south Texas

- (Abstract Only)Functional and morphological analysis of putative chemoreception-related proteins in the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum

- (Abstract Only)Functional and morphological analysis of putative chemoreception-related proteins in the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum

- (Abstract Only)Persistence of two Salmonella enterica ser. Montevideo strains throughout horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) larval and pupal development

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olafson, P.U., Temeyer, K.B., Lohmeyer, K.H., Edrington, T.S., Loneragan, G. 2017. Persistence of two Salmonella enterica ser. Montevideo strains throughout horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae) larval and pupal development. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 110(4):54-60.The chemosensory appendage proteome of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) reveals putative odorant-binding and other chemoreception-related proteins

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Renthal, R., Maghnani, L., Bernal, S., Qu, Y., Griffith, W., Lohmeyer, K.H., Guerrero, F., Borges, L., Perez de Leon, A.A. 2016. The chemosensory appendage proteome of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) reveals putative odorant-binding and other chemoreception-related proteins. Insect Science. 00:1-13.Neuronal projections from the Haller's organ and palp sensilla to the synganglion of Amblyomma americanum

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Borges, L.M., Li, A.Y., Olafson, P.U., Renthal, R., Bauchan, G.R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2016. Neuronal projections from the Haller's organ and palp sensilla to the synganglion of Amblyomma americanum. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinaria. 25(2):217-224.Assessing transmission of Salmonella to bovine peripheral lymph nodes upon horn fly feeding
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olafson, P.U., Brown, T.R., Lohmeyer, K.H., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J., Loneragan, G.H., Edrington, T.S. 2018. Assessing transmission of Salmonella to bovine peripheral lymph nodes upon horn fly feeding. Journal of Food Protection. 54:734-744. https://doi.org/10.7589/2017-09-239.Survival and fate of Salmonella enterica serovar Montevideo in adult Horn Flies (Diptera: Muscidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olafson, P.U., Lohmeyer, K.H., Edrington, T.S., Loneragan, G.H. 2014. Survival and fate of Salmonella enterica serovar Montevideo in adult horn flies (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 51(5):993-1001.Invasive Potential of Cattle Fever Ticks in the Southern United States

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Giles, J.R., Peterson, A.T., Busch, J.D., Olafson, P.U., Scoles, G.A., Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M., Kammlah, D.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Wagner, D.M. 2014. Invasive potential of cattle fever ticks in the southern United States. Parasites & Vectors. 7:189.Horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans L., overwintering

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Showler, A., Osbrink, W.L., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2014. Horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans L., overwintering. International Journal of Insect Science. 6:43-47.Efficacy of novaluron as a feed-through for control of immature horn flies, house flies, and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae) developing in cow manure

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M., Yeater, K.M., May, M.A. 2014. Efficacy of Novaluron as a feed-through for control of immature horn flies, house flies, and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae) developing in cow manure. Journal of Medical Entomology. 51(4):873-877.Are biting fly larvae biological reservoirs of Salmonella?

- (Abstract Only)Effect of storage method on manure as a substrate for filth fly development

- (Abstract Only)Efficacy of an organophosphate mixture against an organophosphate-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davey, R.B., Thomas, D.B., Pound, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, R. 2014. Efficacy of an organophosphate mixture against an organophosphate-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 48(4):306-316.Liquid Chromatographic Detection of Permethrin from Filter Paper Wipes of White-tailed Deer

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M., Klavons, J.A., Davey, R.B. 2013. Liquid chromatographic detection of permethrin from filter paper wipes of white-tailed deer. Journal of Entomological Science. 48:258-260.USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory Tick & Biting Fly Research Unit scientific update

- (Other)Efficacy of amitraz-impregnated collars on white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla:  Cervidae) in reducing free-living populations of lone star ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pound, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B., Miller, J.A., George, J.E. 2012. Efficacy of amitraz-impregnated collars on white-tailed deer (Artiodactyla:  Cervidae) in reducing free-living populations of lone star ticks (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(6):2207-2212.Laboratory evaluation of novaluron as a development site treatment for controlling larval horn flies, house flies, and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae)

- (Abstract Only)A century and a half of research on the Stable Fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), 1862-2011: an annotated bibliography

- (Government Publication)Kneeland, K.M., Skoda, S.R., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Li, A.Y., Molina-Ochoa, J., Lohmeyer, K.H., Foster, J.E. 2012. A century and a half of research on the Stable Fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), 1862-2011: an annotated bibliography. ARS 173. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, DC.Ticks on Deer and Cattle in the Cattle Fever Tick Permanent Quarantine Zone, 2012

- (Abstract Only)Use of a molasses–based liquid feed supplement to deliver Ivermectin to cattle to control ectoparasites

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M., Miller, A.J., Klavons, J.A., Davey, R.B. 2012. Use of a molasses–based liquid feed supplement to deliver Ivermectin to cattle to control ectoparasites. International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine. 10:137-141.Efficacy of amitraz-impregnated collars on white-tailed deer in reducing free-living populations of lone star ticks

- (Abstract Only)Suppression of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on Pastured Cattle Using Abamectin-Impregnated Cattle Ear Tag

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2013. Suppression of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on pastured cattle using abamectin-impregnated cattle ear tag. Journal of Entomological Science. 48:99-113.Evaluation of a passive self-treatment technology for pastured cattle with a doramectin-medicated molasses-based liquid feed supplement for the control of southern cattle ticks

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of a passive self-treatment technology for pastured cattle with a doramectin-medicated molasses-based liquid feed supplement for the control of southern cattle ticks

- (Abstract Only)Excluding feral swine, javelina and raccoons from deer bait stations

- (Abstract Only)A century and a half of research on the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), 1862-2011: An annotated bibliography

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kneeland, K.M., Skoda, S.R., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Li, A.Y., Molina-Ochoa, J., Lohmeyer, K.H., Foster, J.E. 2012. A century and a half of research on the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), 1862-2011: An annotated bibliography. Agricultural Research Service Publication. 173:1-163.Laboratory evaluation of novaluron for controlling larval horn flies, house flies, and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M. 2012. Laboratory evaluation of novaluron for controlling larval horn flies, house flies, and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 49(3):647-651.Analysis of doramectin in the serum of repeatedly treated pastured cattle used to predict the probability of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) feeding to repletion

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M., Klavons, J.A., Lohmeyer, K.H., Freeman, J.M., Olafson, P.U. 2012. Analysis of doramectin in the serum of repeatedly treated pastured cattle used to predict the probability of cattle fever ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) feeding to repletion. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 56(4):365-374.Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M. 2012. Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle. Journal of Entomological Science. 47(3):238-246.Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M. 2012. Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle. Journal of Entomological Research. 47(3):238-246.Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on infested cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M. 2012. Therapeutic and residual efficacy of a pour-on formulation of Novaluron against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on infested cattle. Journal of Entomological Research. 47(3):238-246.Excluding feral swine, javelina, and raccoons from deer bait stations

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pound, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B., Soliz, L.A., Olafson, P.U. 2012. Excluding feral swine, javelina, and raccoons from deer bait stations. Human-Wildlife Interactions. 36:383-385.Effects of Pyriproxyfen and Buprofezin on Immature Development and Reproduction in the Stable Fly

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, S.S., Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2012. Effects of pyriproxyfen and buprofezin on immature development and reproduction in the stable fly. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 26:379-385.White-tailed Deer Visitation Rates at Medicated Bait Sites in Southern Texas

- (Abstract Only)Immunological response of tick-naive white-tailed deer to infestation with Dermacentor albipictus, a one host tick

- (Abstract Only)Novel techniques developed to control cattle fever ticks feeding on free-ranging white-tailed deer along the Rio Grande in South Texas

- (Abstract Only)Overview of the U.S. Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program: History and Challenges

- (Abstract Only)Integration of ecologically-based approaches to re-eradicate cattle fever ticks from the U.S.

- (Abstract Only)Impact of white-tailed deer and exotic ungulate populations on cattle fever tick outbreaks in South Texas

- (Abstract Only)Distribution of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and R.(B.) annulatus (Acari: Ixodidae) re-infestitation detected in the U.S. along the Texas/Mexico border

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M., May, M.A., Kammlah, D.M., Davey, R.B. 2011. Distribution of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and R.(B.) annulatus (Acari: Ixodidae) re-infestitation detected in the U.S. along the Texas/Mexico border. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(4):770-774.Preliminary findings of a molecular survey for the presence of B. bovis and B. bigemina in cattle fever ticks and white-tailed deer from south Texas

- (Abstract Only)Proportion of White-tailed deer using medicated bait sites in Southern Texas

- (Abstract Only)Suppression of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus under natural South Texas conditions using Y-Tex® XP820TM ear tags on pastured cattle

- (Abstract Only)Effects of pyriproxyfen and buprofezin on immature development, female oviposition, and egg-hatching in the stable fly

- (Abstract Only)Distribution of cattle fever tick infestations detected in the U.S. along the Texas/Mexico border

- (Abstract Only)Are white-tailed deer compromising efforts to maintain eradication of cattle fever ticks from cattle herds in the U.S.?

- (Abstract Only)Efficacy and blood sera analysis of a long-acting formulation of moxidectin against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)on treated cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davey, R.B., Pound, J.M., Klavons, J.A., Lohmeyer, K.H., Freeman, J.M., Perez De Leon, A.A., Miller, R. 2011. Efficacy and blood sera analysis of a long-acting formulation of moxidectin against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on treated cattle. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(2):314-321.Novel approaches for control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Temeyer, K.B., Chen, A.C., Davey, R.B., Guerrero, F., Freeman, J.M., Kammlah, D.M., Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Olafson, P.U., Perez De Leon, A.A., Phillips, P.L., Pound, J.M., Welch, J.B. 2012. Novel approaches for control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. J Tecnica Pecuaria En Mexico. 3(Suppl. 1):25-40.Shift in rules of engagement for eradication of cattle fever ticks in the United States

- (Proceedings)Persistent efficacy and blood sera analysis of a long-acting (LA) formulation of moxidectin against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus on treated cattle

- (Proceedings)Analysis of expressed sequence tags from a significant livestock pest, the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), identifies transcripts with a putative role in chemosensation and sex-determination

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olafson, P.U., Dowd, S.E., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2010. Analysis of expressed sequence tags from a significant livestock pest, the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), identifies transcripts with a putative role in chemosensation and sex-determination. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 74(3):179-2004.One Health Approach to Identify Research Needs in Bovine and Human Babesioses: Workshop Report

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perez De Leon, A.A., Strickman, D.A., Knowles Jr, D.P., Fish, D., Thacker, E.L., De La Fuente, J., Krause, P.J., Wikel, S.K., Miller, R., Wagner, G.G., Almazan, C., Hillman, R., Messenger, M.T., Ugstad, P.O., Duhaime, R.A., Teel, P.D., Ortega-Santos, A., Hewitt, D.G., Bowers, E.J., Bent, S.J., Cochran, M.H., Mcelwain, T.F., Scoles, G.A., Suarez, C.E., Davey, R.B., Freeman, J.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Li, A.Y., Guerrero, F., Kammlah, D.M., Phillips, P.L., Pound, J.M. 2010. One Health approach to identify research needs in bovine and human babesioses: Workshop report. Parasites & Vectors. 3:Article 36.Formulations of Deet, Picaridin and IR3535 Applied to Skin Repel Nymphs of the Lone Star Tick (Acari: Ixodidae) for 12 Hours

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carroll, J.F., Benante, J.P., Kramer, M.H., Lohmeyer, K.H., Lawrence, K. 2010. Formulations of Deet, Picaridin and IR3535 applied to skin repel nymphs of the Lone Star Tick (Acari: Ixodidae) for 12 hours. Journal of Medical Entomology.  47(4):699-704.Evidence for the role of white-tailed deer(Artiodactyla:Cervidae)in the epidemiology of cattle ticks and southern cattle ticks (Acari:Ixodidae)in reinfestations along the Texas/Mexico border in South Texas-A review and update

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pound, J.M., George, J.E., Kammlah, D.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Davey, R.B. 2010. Evidence for the role of white-tailed deer(Artiodactyla:Cervidae)in the epidemiology of cattle ticks and southern cattle ticks (Acari:Ixodidae)in reinfestations along the Texas/Mexico border in South Texas-A review and update. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(2):211-8..Effects of photoperiod on reproduction, nymphal development timing and diapause in Amblyomma maculatum (Acari: Ixodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Pound, J.M., George, J.E. 2009. Effects of photoperiod on reproduction, nymphal development timing and diapause in Amblyomma maculatum (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 46:1299-1302.Efficacy of Eprinomectin and Doramectin against Amblyomma americanum (Acari:Ixodidae)on cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, J.A., Pound, J.M., Oehler, D.D. 2009. Efficacy of Eprinomectin and Doramectin against Amblyomma americanum (Acari:Ixodidae)on cattle. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(2):809-814.A sustained release gel formulation of Doramectin for control of Lone Star Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and Horn Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, J.A., Pound, J.M., Klavons, J.A. 2009. A sustained release gel formulation of Doramectin for control of Lone Star Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and horn flies (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(2):804-808.Dynamics and mechanisms of permethrin resistance in a field population of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans (L.)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, J.A. 2009. Dynamics and mechanisms of permethrin resistance in a field population of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans (L.). Insect Science. 16:175-184.Presumptive evidence for the role of the white-tailed deer in the epidemiology of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)

- (Proceedings)George, J.E., Pound, J.M., Kammlah, D.M., Lohmeyer, K.H. 2008. Presumptive evidence for the role of the white-tailed deer in the epidemiology of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). In: Proceedings of the VI Internacional Seminar of Animal Parasitology, September 3-5, 2008, Vera Cruz, Mexico.  2008 CDROM.Treatment of pastures with diflubenzuron suppresses Horn Fly, Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) development

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tomberlin, J.K., Lohmeyer, K.H., Kattes, D. 2007. Treatment of pastures with diflubenzuron suppresses Horn Fly, Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) development. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 24(2): 95-101.ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE MUTATION IN DIAZINON-RESISTANT HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS (L.) (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Temeyer, K.B., Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Chen, A.C., Olafson, P.U., Sanson, D.W., Foil, L.D. 2008. Acetylcholinesterase mutation in diazinon-resistant Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae). Veterinary Parasitology. 154(3-4):300-310.IMPROVED MASS REARING TECHNIQUES FOR THE HORN FLY, HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS (L.)(DIPTERA:MUSCIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Kammlah, D.M. 2006. Improved mass rearing techniques for the horn fly, Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera:muscidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 31(1):83-85.PATHOGENICITY OF THREE FORMULATIONS OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI FOR CONTROL OF ADULT HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Miller, J.A. 2006. Pathogenicity of three formulations of entomopathogenic fungi for control of adult Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(6):1943-1947.WHITE EYE COLOR MUTANT IN HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lohmeyer, K.H., Kammlah, D.M., Pruett Jr, J.H. 2006. White eye color mutant in Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). Annuals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(5):966-968.ORGANOPHOSPHATE RESISTANCE IN MEXICAN STRAINS OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS: A MAJOR THREAT TO THE U.S. CATTLE INDUSTRY

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Temeyer, K.B., Pound, J.M., Miller, J.A., Chen, A.C., Pruett Jr, J.H., Guerrero, F., Davey, R.B., Untalan, P.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Li, A.Y., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2004. Organophosphate resistance in Mexican strains of Boophilus microplus: A major threat to the U.S. cattle industry. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 17:43-51.PRECISION APPLICATION OF ALDICARB TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF THRIPS (THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE) MANAGEMENT IN COTTON

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)LOHMEYER, K.H., ALL, J.N., ROBERTS, P.M., BUSH, P. PRECISION APPLICATION OF ALDICARB TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF THRIPS (THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE) MANAGEMENT IN COTTON. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2003. v. 96(3). p. 748-754.
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