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Sandra A Allan

(Sandy)
                        Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research

                        




                        
                        Research Leader
                        Phone: (352) 374-5940
                        
                        
                        Fax: (352) 374-5804(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsImproved Biologically-Based Methods for Management of Native and Invasive Crop Insect Pests
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439207Managing Invasive Weeds and Insect Pests Using Biologically-Based Methods
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 442995**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Color, pattern and background contrast affect attraction of Euxesta eluta and Chaetopsis massyla (Diptera:Ulidiidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A. 2024. Color, pattern and background contrast affect attraction of Euxesta eluta and Chaetopsis massyla (Diptera:Ulidiidae). Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad120.Substrate and moisture affect pupation depth of the corn silk flies, Chaetopsis massyla and Euxesta eluta (Diptera: Ulidiidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A. 2023. Substrate and moisture affect pupation depth of the corn silk flies, Chaetopsis massyla and Euxesta eluta (Diptera: Ulidiidae). Insects. 14(11): 838. https://doi.org/10.3990/insects14110838.Effect of nitrogen fertilization dose on Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Phillips, E.F., Mellies, A.J., Zesutko, E.J., Weeks, E.N., Allan, S.A. 2023. Effect of nitrogen fertilization dose on Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 39(1):29-47. https://doi.org/10.3954/JAUE22-18.Laboratory evaluation of pupal parasitoids for control of the cornsilk fly species, Chaetopsis massyla and Euxesta eluta
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Geden, C.J., Sobel, J.L. 2022. Laboratory evaluation of pupal parasitoids for control of the cornsilk fly species, Chaetopsis massyla and Euxesta eluta. Insects. 13(11): 990. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13110990.Tick pheromones
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Allan, S.A. 2022. Tick pheromones. Book Chapter. 419-447. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-932-9_15.Highlights of the Center for Biological Control activities

- (Abstract Only)Highlights of FAMU-USDA/ARS collaboration

- (Abstract Only)Survey of Florida olive groves during olive fruit development: Monitoring for stink bugs and olive fruit flies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Phillips, E.F., Allan, S.A., Gillett-Kaufman, J.L. 2021. Survey of Florida olive groves during olive fruit development: Monitoring for stink bugs and olive fruit flies. Florida Entomologist. 104(4): 265-273. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.104.0403.Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Britch, S.C., Dame, D.A., Meisch, M.A., Kline, D.L., Walker, T.W., Allan, S.A., Urban, J., Aldridge, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2021. Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 37(1):41–45. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6974.1.A multimodal attract-and-kill device for sustainable management of Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)George, J., Lapointe, S.L., Markle, L.T., Patt, J.M., Allan, S.A., Setamou, M., Rivera, M., Qureshi, J.A., Stelinski, L.L. 2020. A multimodal attract-and-kill device for sustainable management of Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Insects. 11(12). Article number 870. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11120870.Can the addition of odor and visual targets enhance attraction of the Asian citrus psyllid (hemiptera: liviidae) to sticky traps
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Khadka, A., Allan, S.A., Cho, D.I., Weeks, E. 2020.  Can the addition of odor and visual targets enhance attraction of the Asian citrus psyllid (hemiptera: liviidae) to sticky traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa184.Attributes of sticky traps affecting attraction of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., George, J., Stelinski, L., Lapointe, S.L. 2020. Attributes of yellow sticky traps affecting attraction of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Insects. 11(7):452. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11070452.Visually and chemically guided behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid

- (Book / Chapter)Allan, S.A. 2020. Visually and chemically guided behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid.In: Qureshi, Jawwad A., Stansly, Philip A.(eds) Biology, Ecology and Management of the Huanglongbing Vector.Boston, MA: CABI Publishing.p.399-413.UV reflective properties of magnesium oxide increase the attraction and probing behavior by Asian citrus psyllids (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)George, J., Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Lapointe, S.L., Stelinski, S.L. 2020. UV reflective properties of magnesium oxide increase the attraction and probing behavior by Asian citrus psyllids (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Scientific Reports. 10:1890. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-58593-4.Survey of Thysanoptera using colored sticky card traps in Florida olive groves
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Phillips, E.F., Allan, S.A., Griffith, T.B., Gillett-Kaufman, J.L. 2020. Survey of Thysanoptera using colored sticky card traps in Florida, USA, olive groves. Florida Entomologist. 103(2):264-273. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0218.Auto-dissemination of commercially available fungal pathogens for management of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Weeks, E.N., Allan, S.A., Gezan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E. 2019. Auto-dissemination of commercially available fungal pathogens for management of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12426.Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nagoshi, K.I., Allan, S.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2):800-807. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz344.Olfactometric comparison of the volatile insecticide, Metofluthrin, through behavioral responses of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bibbs, C.S., Kline, J., Kline, D.L., Estaver, J., Strohschein, R., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E., Xue, R., Batich, C.D. 2019. Olfactometric comparison of the volatile insecticide, Metofluthrin, through behavioral responses of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 57(1):17–24. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz160.Olfactometric comparison of the volatile insecticide, metofluthrin, through behavioral responses of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bibbs, C.S., Kline, J., Kline, D.L., Estaver, J., Strohschein, R., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E., Xue, R., Batich, C.D. 2019. Olfactometric comparison of the volatile insecticide, metofluthrin, through behavioral responses of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz160.Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribrari (Hemiptera: Plataspidae to volatile compounds identified from, kudzu and soybean plants
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, L., Hu, X.P., Allan, S.A., Alborn, H.T., Bernier, U.R. 2019. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribrari (Hemiptera: Plataspidae to volatile compounds identified from, kudzu and soybean plants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(15):4177-4183. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b06765.Size and shape analysis of Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Triozidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Owusu, F.A., Tanga, C.M., Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Mohamed, S.A., Khamis, F.M., Setamou, M., Borgemeister, C., Ekesi, S. 2018. Size and shape analysis of Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Triozidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease. Pest Management Science. 75(3):760-771. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5176.Behavioral response of gravid Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus (Diptera: Culicidae) to aquatic macrophyte volatiles
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Turnipseed, R.K., Moran, P.J., Allan, S.A. 2018. Behavioral response of gravid Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus (Diptera: Culicidae) to aquatic macrophyte volatiles. Journal of Vector Ecology. 43(2):252-260. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12309.Methionine as a safe and effective novel biorational mosquito larvicide
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Weeks, E.N., Baniszewski, J., Gezan, S.A., Allan, S.A., Cuda, J.P., Stevens, B.R. 2018. Methionine as a safe and effective novel biorational mosquito larvicide. Pest Management Science. 75(2):346-355. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5118.Evidence of behavior-based utilization by the Asian citrus psyllid of a combination of UV and green or yellow wavelengths
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Udell, B.J., Stansly, P.A. 2017. Evidence of behavior-based utilization by the Asian citrus psyllid of a combination of short and long wavelengths. PLoS One. 12(12):e0189228. https://10.1371/journal.pone.0189228.Distribution and host association of ixodid ticks collected from wildlife in Florida, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hertz, J.C., Clemmons, B., Lord, C., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P. 2017. Distribution and host association of ixodid ticks collected from wildlife in Florida, USA. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73:223-236.Wavelength and polarization affect phototaxis of the Asian citrus psyllid
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thomson, P., Allan, S.A., Udell, B.J., Stansly, P.A. 2017. Wavelength and polarization affect phototaxis of the Asian citrus psyllid. Insects. 8(3):88. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects8030088.Attraction of thrips (Thysanoptera) to colored sticky traps in a Florida olive grove
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Gillett-Kaufman, J. 2018. Attraction of thrips (Thysanoptera) to colored sticky traps in a Florida olive grove. Florida Entomologist. 101(1):61-68.Behavior-based control of insect crop pests

- (Book / Chapter)Allan, S.A. 2018. Behavior-based control of insect crop pests. In: Cordoba-Aguilar, A., Gonzales-Tokman, D., and Gonzalez-Santoyo, I. editors. Insect Behavior. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Mexico. p. 309-331.Wingbeat frequency-sweep and visual stimuli for trapping male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jakhete, S.S., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W. 2017. Wingbeat frequency-sweep and visual stimuli for trapping male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 54(5):1415-1419. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjx074.Influence of limiting and regulating factors on populations of Asian citrus psyllid and the risk of insect and disease outbreaks
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Udell, B.J., Monzo, C., Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Stansly, P.A. 2017. Influence of limiting and regulating factors on populations of Asian citrus psyllid and the risk of insect and disease outbreaks. Annals of Applied Biology. 171(1):70-88.Evaluations of dual attractant toxic sugar baits for surveillance and control of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Florida
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Scott, J.M., Fulcher, A.P., Seeger, K.E., Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L., Koehler, P.G., Muller, G.C., Xue, R. 2017. Evaluations of dual attractant toxic sugar baits for surveillance and control of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Florida. Parasites & Vectors. 10(1):1-9. doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1937-z.Laboratory and field evaluation of brown dog tick behavioral responses to potential semiochemicals
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carnohohan, L.P., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A., Gezan, S.A., Weeks, E.N. 2017. Laboratory and field evaluation of brown dog tick behavioral responses to potential semiochemicals. Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. 8(2):226-234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2016.11.003.Effects of temperature, photoperiod, and rainfall on morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G., Croxton, S.D., Ainpudi, N., Stansly, P.A. 2016. Effects of temperature, photoperiod, and rainfall on morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(1):143-158. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvw161.Comparison of volatiles and mosquito capture efficacy for three carbohydrate sources in a yeast-fermentation CO2 generator

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Tsikolia, M., Calix, L.C., Bernier, U.R., Linthicum, K. 2016. Comparison of volatiles and mosquito capture efficacy for three carbohydrate sources in a yeast-fermentation CO2 generator. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 32(4):282-291.Host plant affects morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paris, T.M., Allan, S.A., Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G., Hetsey, G.G., Stansly, P.A. 2016. Host plant affects morphometric variation of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). PeerJ. Peer J 4:e2663. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2663.Vision in the common bed bug Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): eye morphology and spectral sensitivity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mcneil, C., Allan, S.A., Koehler, P., Pereira, R., Weeks, E. 2016. Vision in the common bed bug Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): eye morphology and spectral sensitivity. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 30:426-434. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12195.Comparison of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators for mosquito surveillance

- (Abstract Only)Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Tsikolia, M., Calix, L.C., Linthicum, K. 2016. Comparison of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators for mosquito surveillance [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. Abstract No. 11.Ticks associated with domestic dogs and cats in Florida, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Burroughs, J.E., Thomasson, J.A., Marsella, R., Greiner, E.C., Allan, S.A. 2016. Ticks associated with domestic dogs and cats in Florida, USA. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 69(1):87-95.Impact of invasive aquatic macrophytes on the population and behavioral ecology of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

- (Abstract Only)Turnipseed, R.K., Moran, P.J., Allan, S.A. 2016. Impact of invasive aquatic macrophytes on the population and behavioral ecology of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Meeting Abstract. 84th Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California annual conference, Sacramento, CA  February 28-March 2, 2016.Manduca rustica (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) damage on olive (Olea europaea;Lamiales:Oleaceae)trees in Florida
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gillett-Kaufman, J.L., Allan, S.A., Buss, L.J. 2015. Manduca rustica (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) damage on olive (Olea europaea;Lamiales:Oleaceae) trees in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 98(4):1260-1261.Insecticidal sugar baits for adult biting midges

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Snyder, D., Cernicciaro, N., Allan, S.A., Cohnstaedt, L.W. 2016. Insecticidal sugar baits for adult biting midges. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. doi: 10.1111/mve.12158.Establishing the discriminating concentration for permethrin and fipronil resistance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) (Acari:Ixodidae), the brown dog tick
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Eiden, A.L., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A., Oi, F. 2016. Establishing the discriminating concentration for permethrin and fipronil resistance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) (Acari:Ixodidae), the brown dog tick. Pest Management Science. 72(7):1390-1395.Efficacy of attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB) against Aedes albopictus with garlic oil encapsulated in beta-Cyclodextrin as the active ingredient

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Junnila, A., Revay, E.E., Muller, G.C., Kravchenko, V., Qualls, W.A., Xue, R., Allan, S.A., Beier, J.C., Schlein, Y. 2015. Efficacy of attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB) against Aedes albopictus with garlic oil encapsulated in beta-Cyclodextrin as the active ingredient. ACTA TROPICA. 152(1):195-200.Effects of atmospheric pressure trends on calling, mate-seeking, and phototaxis of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zagvazdina, N.Y., Paris, T.M., Udell, B.J., Stanislauskas, M., Mcneill, S., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W. 2015. Effects of atmospheric pressure trends on calling, mate-seeking, and phototaxis of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(5):762-770.Evaluation of relative effects of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators on mosquito surveillance

- (Abstract Only)Experience- and egg-mediated oviposition behaviour in the yellow fever mosquito Stegomyia aegypti (=Aedes aegypti)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ruktanonchai, N., Lounibos, L.P., Smith, D.L., Allan, S.A. 2015. Experience- and egg-mediated oviposition behaviour in the yellow fever mosquito Stegomyia aegypti (=Aedes aegypti). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 29(3):255-262.Spectral sensitivity of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri

- (Abstract Only)The behavioral response of Diaphorina citri to ultraviolet light

- (Abstract Only)Temporal response and attraction of Diaphorina citri to visual stimuli

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thomson, P.M., Croxton, S.D., Stansly, P.A., Allan, S.A. 2015. Temporal response and attraction of Diaphorina citri to visual stimuli. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 155:137-174.Detection of permethrin resistance and fipronil tolerance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Eiden, A.L., Kaufman, P.E., Oi, F.M., Allan, S.A., Miller, R. 2015. Detection of permethrin resistance and fipronil tolerance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the United States. Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(3):429-436..Laboratory studies of Aedes aegypti (L.) attraction to ketones, sulfides and primary chloroalkanes tested alone and in combination with l-lactic acid

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R. 2015. Laboratory studies of Aedes aegypti (L.) attraction to ketones, sulfides and primary chloroalkanes tested alone and in combination with l-lactic acid. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 31(1):63-70.Visual responses of corn silk flies (Diptera: Ulidiidae)

- (Abstract Only)Attraction of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) to colored light

- (Abstract Only)Methionine: a new biopesticide for use in mosquito management

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of four bed bug traps for surveillances of brown dog ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carnohan, L.P., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A., Gezan, S.A., Weeks, E.N. 2015. Evaluation of four bed bug traps for surveillances of brown dog ticks (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(2):260-268.Identification and transcription profiling of NDUFS8 in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera:Culididae): developmental regulation and environmental response
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhao, L., Kline, D.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, J., Allan, S.A., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2014. Identification and transcription profiling of NDUFS8 in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera:Culididae): developmental regulation and environmental response. Open Access Insect Physiology Journal. 2015(5):1-12.Visual behavior of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)

- (Abstract Only)An evaluation of environmental and community factors on seasonal abundance of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)

- (Abstract Only)Transcriptional analysis of four family 4 P450s in a Puerto Rico strain of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) compared with an Orlando strain and their possible functional roles in permethrin resistance

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Reid, W.R., Thornton, A., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Becnel, J.J., Tang, F., Estep, A., Clark, G.G., Allan, S.A., Liu, N. 2014. Transcriptional analysis of four family 4 P450s in a Puerto Rico strain of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) compared with an Orlando strain and their possible functional roles in permethrin resistance. Journal of Medical Entomology. 51(3):605-615.High through-put aspirator and bioassay system for the evaluation of residual pesticides applied to nat. and artificial substrates

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB)-barrier for control of vector and nuisance mosquitoes and its effect on non-target organisms in sub-tropical environments in Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Qualls, W.A., Muller, G.C., Revay, E.E., Allan, S.A., Arheart, K.L., Beier, J.C., Smith, M.L., Scott, J.M., Kravchenko, V.D., Hausmann, A., Yefremova, Z.A., Xue, R. 2014. Evaluation of attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB)-barrier for control of vector and nuisance mosquitoes and its effect on non-target organisms in sub-tropical environments in Florida. Acta Tropica. 131:104-110.Seven invasive owlet moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Israel and their potential parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kravchenko, V.D., Muller, G.C., Allan, S.A., Yefremova, Z. 2014. Seven invasive owlet moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Israel and their potential parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). Phytoparasitica. 42(3):333-339.Synchronized rearing of mated and unmated Diaphorina Citri (Hemiptera:liviidae) of known age

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paris, T.M., Rohde, B.B., Allan, S.A., Mankin, R.W., Stansly, P.A. 2013. Synchronized rearing of mated and unmated Diaphorina Citri (Hemiptera:liviidae) of known age. Florida Entomologist. 96(4):1631-1634.Behavioral responses of two dengue virus vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae), to DUET TM and its components

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Clark, G.G., Golden, F.V., Allan, S.A., Cooperband, M.F., Mcnelly, J.R. 2013. Behavioral responses of two dengue virus vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae), to DUET TM and its components. Journal of Medical Entomology. 50(5):1059-1070.Attractive toxic sugar baits: Control of mosquitoes with the low risk active ingredient dinotefuran and potential impacts on non-target organisms in Morocco

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Khallaayoune, K., Qualls, W.A., Revay, E.E., Allan, S.A., Arheart, K.L., Kravchendo, V.D., Xue, R., Schlein, Y., Beier, J.C., Muller, G. 2013. Attractive toxic sugar baits: Control of mosquitoes with the low risk active ingredient dinotefuran and potential impacts on non-target organisms in Morocco. Journal of Environmental Entomology. 42(5):1040-1045.Morphometric Analysis of the Asian Citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri in Alachua and Collier counties

- (Abstract Only)Oviposition substrate selection by Florida mosquitoes in response to pathogen-infected conspecific larvae

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zettel Nalen, C.M., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J., Kaufman, P.E. 2013. Oviposition substrate selection by Florida mosquitoes in response to pathogen-infected conspecific larvae. Journal of Vector Ecology. 38(1):182-187.High Through-put Aspirator and Bioassay System for the Evaluation of Residual Pesticides Applied to Natural and Artificial Substrates

- (Abstract Only)Effect of past oviposition experience on future oviposition site selectivity in the mosquito Aedes aegypti

- (Abstract Only)High throughput mosquito and fly bioassay system for natural and artificial substrates treated with residual insecticides

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aldridge, R.L., Wynn, W.W., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Walker, T.W., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Linthicum, K. 2013. High throughput mosquito and fly bioassay system for natural and artificial substrates treated with residual insecticides. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 29(1):84-87. doi: 10.2987/12-6307R.1.Spectral sensitivity of the nocturnal mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus

- (Abstract Only)Sensitivity of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus to fungal pathogens

- (Abstract Only)Responses of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, to semiochemicals in a Y-tube olfactometer

- (Abstract Only)Relative potency of various insecticides for use in ATSBs against mosquitoes and sand flies

- (Abstract Only)Tick rearing and in vitro feeding

- (Book / Chapter)Allan, S.A. 1993. Tick rearing and in vitro feeding. In: Sonenshine, D.E., Roe, M., editors. Biology of Ticks. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 445-473Spectral sensitivity of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri

- (Abstract Only)Implications for operational control of adult mosquito production in cisterns and wells in St. Augustine, Florida using attractive sugar baits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Qualls, W.A., Xue, R., Revay, E.E., Allan, S.A., Muller, G.C. 2012. Implications for operational control of adult mosquito production in cisterns and wells in St. Augustine, Florida using attractive sugar baits. Acta Tropica. 124:158-161.Arthropod surveillance programs: Basic components, strategies, and analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cohnstaedt, L.W., Rochon, K., Duehl, A.J., Anderson, J., Barrera, R., Su, N., Gerry, A., Obenauer, P., Campbell, J.F.,  Lysyk, T., Allan, S.A. 2012. Arthropod surveillance programs: Basic components, strategies, and analysis. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105:135-149.Mass-rearing of a tropical minute pirate bug, Orius Pumilio (Hemiptera:Anthocoridae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gruters Thomas, J.M., Shirk, P.D., Shapiro, J.P., Allan, S.A. 2012. Mass-rearing of a tropical minute pirate bug, Orius Pumilio (Hemiptera:Anthocoridae). Florida Entomologist. 95(1):199-201.Behavioral responses of Aedes aegypti to DUETTM and its two components under laboratory conditions

- (Abstract Only)Effects of sublethal pyrethroid exposure on host-seeking behavior of female mosquitoes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cohnstaedt, L.W., Allan, S.A. 2011. Effects of sublethal pyrethroid exposure on host-seeking behavior of female mosquitoes. Journal of Vector Ecology. 36(2):395-403. doi: 10.1111/j.1948-7134.2011.00180.x.Efficacy of ovitrap colors and patterns for attracting Aedes albopictus at suburban field sites in North-Central Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hoel, D.F., Obernauer, P.J., Clark, M., Smith, R., Hughes, T.H., Larson, R.T., Diclaro, J.W., Allan, S.A. 2011. Efficacy of ovitrap colors and patterns for attracting Aedes albopictus at suburban field sites in North-Central Florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 27(3):245-251.Efficacy of Ovitrap Colors and Patterns for Attracting Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) at Suburban Field Sites in North Central Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hoel, D.F., Obernauer, P.J., Clark, M., Smith, R., Hughes, T., Larson, R., Diclaro, J.W., Allan, S.A. 2011. Efficacy of Ovitrap Colors and Patterns for Attracting Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) at Suburban Field Sites in North Central Florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 27:245-251.Behavioral and physiological response of musca domestica to colored visual targets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Diclaro, J.W., Cohnstaedt, L.W., Pereira, R.M., Allan, S.A., Koehler, P.G. 2012. Behavioral and physiological response of musca domestica to colored visual targets. Journal of Medical Entomology. 49(1):94-100.Changes in host-seeking behavior of Puerto Rican Aedes aegypti (L.) after colonization

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Clark, G.G., Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L., Golden, F.V. 2011. Changes in host-seeking behavior of Puerto Rican Aedes aegypti (L.) after colonization. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(3):533-537. doi: 10.1603/me10207.Laboratory evaluation of prallethrin as an active ingredient of DUET® against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

- (Abstract Only)Changes in host orientation behavior of female mosquitoes treated with a sublethal pyrethroid exposure

- (Abstract Only)Insights into host-finding by Culex mosquitoes: New tools for surveillance?

- (Proceedings)Susceptibility of mosquitoes to insecticides in a liquid sucrose bait

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A. 2011. Susceptibility of mosquitoes to insecticides in a liquid sucrose bait. Journal of Vector Ecology. 36(1):59-67.Prallethrin-induced excitation increases contact between sprayed ultra-low-volume droplets and flying mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in a wind tunnel

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cooperband, M.F., Golden, F.V., Clark, G.G., Jany, W., Allan, S.A. 2010. Prallethrin-induced excitation increases contact between sprayed ultra-low-volume droplets and flying mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in a wind tunnel. Journal of Medical Entomology. 47(6):1099-1106.Amino acids in nectar enhance longevity of female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vrzal, E.M., Allan, S.A., Hahn, D.A. 2010. Amino acids in nectar enhance longevity of female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. Journal of Insect Physiology. 56(11):1659-1664.Field Applications of Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and Metarhizium anisopliae F52 (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) for the Control of Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stafford Iii, K.C., Allan, S.A. 2010. Field Applications of Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and Metarhizium anisopliae F52 (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) for the Control of Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 47(6):1107-1115.Detection of and Monitoring for Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Suburban and Sylvatic Habitats in North Central Florida using Four Sampling Techniques

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Obenauer, P.J., Kaufman, P.E., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A. 2010. Detection of and Monitoring for Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Suburban and Sylvatic Habitats in North Central Florida using Four Sampling Techniques. Environmental Entomology. 39(5):1608-1616.Strain-speccific differences in mating, oviposition, and host-seeking behavior between Wolbachia-infected and uninfected Aedes albopictus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wiwatanaratanabutr, S., Kittayapong, P., Allan, S.A., Linthicum, K. 2010. Strain-speccific differences in mating, oviposition, and host-seeking behavior between Wolbachia-infected and uninfected Aedes albopictus. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 26(3):265-273.Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Oviposition Response to Organic Infusions from Common Flora of Suburban Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Obenauer, P.J., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E. 2010. Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Oviposition Response to Organic Infusions from Common Flora of Suburban Florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25(4):517-520.Control of Culex quinquefasciatus in a storm drain system in Florida with attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Muller, G.C., Junnila, A., Qualls, W., Revay, E.E., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Schlein, Y., Xue, R. 2010. Control of Culex quinquefasciatus in a storm drain system in Florida with attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 24:346-351. DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-2915.2010.00876.X.Experiences and results of initial studies of RIDL® mosquitoes in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Cloning and mRNA Expression of NADH Dehydrogenase during Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus Development and Pesticide Response

- (Abstract Only)Zhao, L., Kline, D.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, J., Jin, X., Allan, S.A., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2010. Cloning and mRNA Expression of NADH Dehydrogenase during Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus Development and Pesticide Response. Meeting Abstract.Do I stay or do I go?  Predicting mosquito behavior in the presence of repellents, insecticides, and attractants

- (Abstract Only)Predicting mosquito behavior in the presence of repellents, insecticides, and attractants

- (Abstract Only)Chemical ecology of tick-host interactions

- (Book / Chapter)Allan, S.A. 2010. Chemical ecology of tick-host interactions. In: Takken, W., Knols, B. J.G., editors. Ecology and Control of Vector-borne Disease Volume 2. Olfaction in Vector-host Interactions. Wageningen, Netherlands:Wageningen Academic Press. p. 327-348.The sublethal affects of pyrethroid exposure on female mosquito behavior and sand fly behavior in the presence of spatial repellents.

- (Abstract Only)Laboratory evaluation of human-associated odors on attraction of Culex spp. (Diptera:Culicidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L. 2010. Laboratory evaluation of human-associated odors on attraction of Culex spp. (Diptera:Culicidae). Journal of Vector Ecology. 35:318-324.Changes in host orientation behavior of female mosquitoes treated with a sublethal pyrethroid exposure and sand fly behavior in the presence of novel compounds.

- (Abstract Only)Infusion-Baited Ovitraps to Survey Ovipositional Height Preferences of Container-Breeding Mosquitoes in Two Florida Habitats

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Obenauer, P.J., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L. 2009. Infusion-baited ovitraps to survey ovipositional height preferences of container-inhabiting mosquitoes in two Florida habitats. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46(6):1507-1513.Changes in host orientation behavior of female mosquitoes treated with a sublethal pyrethroid exposure

- (Abstract Only)Role oh human-associated compounds in host-finding by Culex mosquitoes

- (Abstract Only)Behavioral response of Culex quinquefasciatus to DUET(TM) insecticide

- (Abstract Only)Age modifies effect of body size on fecundity in Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mccann, S., Day, J.F., Allan, S.A., Lord, C.C. 2009. Age modifies effect of body size on fecundity in Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Vector Ecology. 34(2):174-181.Environmental factors affecting efficacy of bifenthrin-treated vegetation for mosquito control.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L., Walker, T. 2009. Environmental factors affecting efficacy of bifenthrin treated vegetation for mosquito control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25(3):338-346.Ovitrap Efficacy Using Plant Infusions to Monitor Vertical Distribution of Aedes albopictus Skuse (Diptera: Culicidae) in North-Central Florida

- (Abstract Only)Insecticides and excitation behavior.

- (Abstract Only)Effects of sublethal pyrethroid exposure of female mosquitoes on host-seeking responses

- (Abstract Only)Behavioral effects of ULV droplets of Duet on mosquito and sand fly responses

- (Abstract Only)Age modifies effect of body size on fecundity in Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Host-seeking height preferences of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in North-central Florida suburban and sylvatic locales

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Obenauer, P.J., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L. 2009. Host-seeking height preferences of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in North Central Florida suburban and sylvatic locales. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46(4):900-908.Dissimilar effects on landing behavior by Aedes aegypti L., Anopheles quadrimaculatus Say, and Culex quinquefasciatus Say mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) when exposed to different pyrethroid insecticides

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Efficacy of residual bifenthrin applied to landscape vegetation against Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Doyle, M.A., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Kaufman, P.E. 2009. Efficacy of residual bifenthrin applied to landscape vegetation against Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25(2):179-183.Infusion-Baited Ovitraps to Monitor Container-Breeding Mosquitoes in North-Central Florida Suburban and Sylvatic Locales.

- (Abstract Only)Impact of larval pathogen infection on conspecific oviposition preference of three medically important mosquito species of Florida.

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of Six Mosquito Traps for Collection of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Associated Mosquito Species in a Suburban Setting in North Central Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hoel, D.F., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A. 2009. Evaluation of Six Mosquito Traps for Collection of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Associated Mosquito Species in a Suburban Setting in North Central Florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25(1):47-57.Excitatory effects of ULV droplets of Duet and its components on mosquitoes in a wind tunnel

- (Abstract Only)Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B11 ribosomal protein S21-like protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L. Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B11 ribosomal protein S21-like protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430684.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B4 zinc finger protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B4 zinc finger protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430683.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B2 40S ribosomal protein S27-like protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-B2 40S ribosomal protein S27-like protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430682.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A93 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A93 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430681.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A94 ribosomal protein L38 mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A49 ribosomal protein L38 mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430680.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A35 small ribosomal subunit S24 mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A35 small ribosomal subunit S25 mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430679.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A24 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A24 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430688.1.Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A9 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds.

- (Other)Zhao, L., Allan, S.A., Becnel, J.J. 2008. Lutzomyia shannoni clone LZ-A9 hypothetical protein mRNA, complete cds. GenBank FJ430677.1.Evaluation of six mosquito traps for collection of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and associated mosquito species in a suburban setting in North Central Florida.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Developing evaluation techniques to determine the efficacy of insecticide-treated vegetation for mosquito and biting fly control.

- (Abstract Only)Overview of Mosquito Research Programs at the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Center for Medical, Agricultural & Veterinary Entomology

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Carlson, D.A., Geden, C.J., Clark, G.G., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L. 2008. Overview of Mosquito Research Programs at the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Center for Medical, Agricultural & Veterinary Entomology. Wing Beats of the American Mosquito Control Association. 19(1):31-34.Volatile compounds from the integument of white leghorn chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.): candidate attractants of ornithophilic mosquito species

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Quinn, B.P., Kline, D.L., Barnard, D.R., Clark, G.G. 2008. Volatile compounds from the integument of white leghorn chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.): candidate attractants of ornithophilic mosquito species. Journal of Separation Science. 31:1092-1099.EVALUATION OF TWO COMMERCIAL TRAPS FOR THE COLLECTION OF CULICOIDES (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lloyd, A.M., Kline, D.L., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kaufman, P.E., Allan, S.A. 2008. EVALUATION OF TWO COMMERCIAL TRAPS FOR THE COLLECTION OF CULICOIDES (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE). Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 24(2):253-262.Efficacy of TalstarOne Treated Vegetation for Mosquito Control

- (Abstract Only)Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Britch, S.C., Clark, G.G., Cooperband, M.F., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L., Pereira, R.M., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Quinn, B.P., Reinert, J.F., Welch, C.H., Zhao, L. 2007. Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program. California Mosquito and Vector Control Association Proceedings. 75:131-133.Evaluation of the enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol and 1-octyn-3-ol as attractants for mosquitoes associated with a freshwater swamp in Florida, USA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Welch, C.H. 2007. Evaluation of the enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol and 1-octyn-3-ol as attractants for mosquitoes associated with a freshwater swamp in Florida, USA. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 21(4) 323.Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus Say, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus Say to 19 Pesticides with Different Modes of Action.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pridgeon, J.W., Pereira, R., Becnel, J.J., Allan, S.A., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2008. Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus Say, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus Say to 19 Pesticides with Different Modes of Action. Journal of Medical Entomology. 45(1):82-87.LABORATORY COMPARISON OF AEDES AEGYPTI (L.) ATTRACTION TO HUMAN ODORS AND TO SYNTHETIC HUMAN ODOR COMPOUNDS AND BLENDS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R. 2007. Laboratory comparison of aedes aegypti (l.) attraction to human odors and to synthetic human odor compounds and blends. American Mosquito Control Association. Vol 23(3) 288-293.A cylindrical, collapsible, and economical field cage for mosquito research.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cooperband, M.F., Clark, G.G., Spears, B.M., Allan, S.A. 2007. A cylindrical, collapsible, and economical field cage for mosquito research.. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 23(4) p. 484-487.Aspirator modification for the removal of mosquitoes from tight spaces

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kobylinski, K.C., Allan, S.A., Connelly, R. 2007. Aspirator modification for the removal of mosquitoes from tight spaces. Journal of the Mosquito Control Association. 23(4):492-495Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program

- (Abstract Only)Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Britch, S.C., Clark, G.G., Cooperband, M.F., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L., Pereira, R.M., Pridgeon, Y.W., Quinn, B.P., Reinert, J.F., Welch, C.H., Zhao, L. 2007. Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program. Presented 75th Annual Conference Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California; February 4-7, 2009.Laboratory studies of selected ketones, sulfides, and chloroalkanes on the host-seeking behavior of Aedes aegypti.

- (Abstract Only)USDA-ARS-CMAVE Pesticide Research for the DoD: A Needs-Based Program for Vector Control

- (Abstract Only)Susceptibility of mosquitoes to ingested insecticides.

- (Abstract Only)Nutrition and survival of Culex spp. (Diptera: Culicidae) on various sugars.

- (Abstract Only)EVALUATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE, 1-OCTEN-3-O1 AND LACTIC ACID AS BAITS IN MOSQUITO MAGNET PRO TRAPS FOR AEDES ALBOPICTUS (SKUSE) IN NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hoel, D.F., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Grant, A. 2007. Evaluation of carbon dioxide, 1-octen-3-o1 and lactic acid as baits in Mosquito Magnet Pro traps for aedes albopictus (skuse) in North Central Florida.. American Mosquito Control Association. 23(1):11-17.Application of Bifenthrin as a Barrier Spray for protection against mosquitoes near Arkansas rice fields.

- (Abstract Only)Response of Aedes Albopictus to Six Traps in Suburban Settings in North Central Florida

- (Abstract Only)The USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology: Developing new mosquito surveillance and control products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Carlson, D.A., Clark, G.G., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L. 2006. The USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology: Developing new mosquito surveillance and control products. California Mosquito and Vector Control Association Proceedings. 74:83-86.LABORATORY EVALUATION OF A DYED FOOD MARKING TECHNIQUE FOR CULEX QUINQUEFASCIATUS (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welch, C.H., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R. 2006. Laboratory evaluation of a dyed food marking technique for culex quinquefasciatus (diptera: culicidae). American Mosquito Control Association. 22(4):626-628.ASSOCIATIVE LEARNING OF ODOR WITH FOOD OR BLOOD-MEAL BY CULEX QUINQUEFASCIATUS SAY (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tomberlin, J.K., Rains, G.C., Allan, S.A., Sanford, M.R., Lewis, W.J. 2006. Associative learning of odor with food or blood-meal by culex quinquefasciatus say (diptera: culicidae). Naturwissenschaften. 93(11):551-556.Field evaluation of a dyed food marking technique for Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welch, C.H., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R. 2007. Field evaluation of a dyed food marking technique for Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). American Mosquito Control Association. 22:626-628.USE OF ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY TO CHARACTERIZE ODOR PLUMES FROM FIELD RELEASE OF COMPOUNDS THAT MODIFY MOSQUITO HOST-SEEKING BEHAVIOR

- (Abstract Only)OLFACTOMETER AND LARGE CAGE EVALUATION OF A SOLID PHASE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTION OF CO2

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Posey, K.H. 2006. OLFACTOMETER AND LARGE CAGE EVALUATION OF A SOLID PHASE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTION OF CO2. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 22(3):378-381.Comparative responses of mosquito vectors of West Nile virus to light traps augmented with chemical attractant and to human hosts.

- (Abstract Only)Barnard, D.R., Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Clark, G.G., Kline, D.L., Linthicum, K., Knue, G.J. 2006. Comparative responses of mosquito vectors of West Nile virus to light traps augmented with chemical attractant and to human hosts.. International Congress of Dipterology.CAN THE MOSQUITO LANDING RATE ON HUMANS BE PREDICTED FROM CDC LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS?

- (Abstract Only)Barnard, D.R., Knue, G.J., Kline, D.L., Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Linthicum, K.J. 2005. Can the mosquito landing rate on humans be predicted from cdc light trap collections?. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.LABORATORY EVALUATION OF AVIAN ODORS FOR MOSQUITO (DIPTERA:CULICIDAE) ATTRACTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L. 2006. Laboratory evaluation of avian odors for mosquito (diptera:culicidae) attraction. Journal of Medical Entomology. 43(2):225-231.Attraction of mosquitoes to volatiles associated with blood

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L. 2006. Attraction of mosquitoes to volatiles associated with blood. Journal of Vector Ecology. 31(1):71-79.EVALUATION OF OVIPOSITION SUBSTRATES AND ORGANIC INFUSIONS ON COLLECTION OF CULEX IN FLORIDA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L. 2005. Evaluation of oviposition substrates and organic infusions on collection of culex in florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 21(3):268-273.IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDATE ATTRACTANT COMPOUNDS FROM CHICKEN FEATHERS FOR THE MOSQUITO VECTOR OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS BY GC/MS

- (Proceedings)Santos, S.M., Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Quinn, B.P., Booth, M.M., Kline, D.L., Barnard, D.R., Yost, R.A. 2005. Identification of candidate attractant compounds from chicken feathers for the mosquito vector of the west nile virus by gc/ms. Proceedings of the ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics.COLLECTION OF CHICKEN VOLATILES IN SOLVENTS TO IDENTIFY CANDIDATE ATTRACTANTS OF ORNITHOPHILIC MOSQUITES IMPLICATED IN WEST NILE VIRUS TRANSMISSION

- (Proceedings)Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Quinn, B.P., Kline, D.L., Barnard, D.R. 2005. Collection of chicken volatiles in solvents to identify candidate attractants of ornithophilic mosquites implicated in west nile virus transmission. Proceedings of the ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics.CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION OF COMPOUNDS EMANATED BY BIRDS TO DISCOVER HOST-FINDING ATTRACTANTS OF CULEX MOSQUITOES

- (Abstract Only)Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Quinn, B.P., Kline, D.L. 2005. Chemical identification of compounds emanated by birds to discover host-finding attractants of culex mosquitoes. 71st Annual Meeting American Mosquito Control Association.ATTRACTION OF CULEX MOSQUITOES TO COMPOUNDS IDENTIFIED FROM BIRDS

- (Abstract Only)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Kline, D.L. 2005. Attraction of culex mosquitoes to compounds identified from birds. 71st Annual Meeting American Mosquito Control Association.DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGIES FOR CULEX MOSQUITOES

- (Abstract Only)Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Linthicum, K.J. 2005. Development of new surveillance technologies for culex mosquitoes. 2005 National Conference on West Nile Virus, San Jose, CA.NOVEL RESEARCH EFFORTS TO PREVENT WEST NILE VIRUS TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL SPREAD OF INFECTED MOSQUITOES

- (Abstract Only)Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Carlson, D.A., Hogsette  Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L., Shuman, D. Novel research efforts to prevent west nile virus transmission and control spread of infected mosquitoes. 2005 National Conference on West Nile Virus in the United States, February 8-9, 2005; San Jose, California; pg. 13.COMPARISON OF CONTACT AND SPATIAL REPELLENCY OF CATNIP OIL (NEPETEA) AND N,N-DIETHYL-3-METHYLBENZAMIDE (DEET) AGAINST FEMALE MOSQUITOES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernier, U.R., Furman, K.H., Kline, D.L., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R. 2005. Comparison of contact and spatial repellency of catnip oil (nepetea) and n,n-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (deet) against female mosquitoes. Journal of Medical Entomology. 42(3):306-311.EVALUATION OF VOLATILE COMPOUND FROM BLOOD AS ATTRACTANTS OF ANTHROPOPHILIC AND ORNITHOPHILIC MOSQUITOES

- (Abstract Only)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Booth, M., Kline, D.L., Barnard, D.R. 2004. Evaluation of volatile compound from blood as attractants of anthropophilic and ornithophilic mosquitoes. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND LABORATORY BIOASSAYS OF HOST ODORS TO IDENTIFY COMPOUNDS THAT ATTRACT OR INHIBIT THE ATTRACTION OF MOSQUITOES

- (Abstract Only)Bernier, U.R., Allan, S.A., Carlson, D.A. 2004. Chemical analysis and laboratory bioassays of host odors to identify compounds that attract or inhibit the attraction of mosquitoes. Meeting Abstract.BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF CULEX TO OVIPOSITION SITE ODORS

- (Abstract Only)Allan, S.A., Bernier, U.R., Carlson, D.A. 2004. Behavioral responses of culex to oviposition site odors. Meeting Abstract.EFFICACY OF ACARICIDES FOR CONTROL OF FOUR TICK SPECIES OF AGRICULTURAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE IN THE UNITED STATES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Burridge, M.J., Simmons, L., Allan, S.A. 2004. Efficacy of acaricides for control of four tick species of agricultural and public health significance in the united states. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology.  v. 20(4):207-219.CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SOME COMPONENTS OF THE ARRESTMENT PHEROMONE OF THE BLACK-LEGGED TICK, IXODES SCAPULARIS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) AND THEIR USE IN TICK CONTROL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sonenshine, D.E., Adams, T., Allan, S.A., Mclaughlin, J., Webster, F.X. 2003. Chemical composition of some components of the arrestment pheromone of the black-legged tick, ixodes scapularis (acari: ixodidae) and their use in tick control. Journal of Medical Entomology.IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDATE MOSQUITO ATTRACTANTS IN THE HEADSPACE OF BOVINE BLOOD

- (Proceedings)Bernier, U.R., Booth, M.M., Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L., Barnard, D.R. 2003. Identification of candidate mosquito attractants in the headspace of bovine blood. American Society for Mass Spectrometry.EVALUATION OF VARIOUS ATTRIBUTES OF GRAVID FEMALE TRAPS FOR COLLECTION OF CULEX IN FLORIDA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, S.A., Kline, D.L. 2004. Evaluation of various attributes of gravid female traps for collection of culex in florida. Journal of Vector Ecology. 29(2):285-294.IMPORTANCE OF TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES IN GREYHOUND KENNELS IN FLORIDA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ALLAN, S.A. IMPORTANCE OF TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES IN GREYHOUND KENNELS IN FLORIDA. American Heartworm Society. 2002.p.67-75.EVALUATION OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ACARICIDES FOR CONTROL OF THE AFRICAN TORTOISE TICK (AMBLYOMMA MARMOREUM) ON LEOPARD TORTOISES (GEOCHELONE       PARDALIS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BURRIDGE, M.J., PETER, T.F., ALLAN, S.A., MAHAN, S.M. EVALUATION OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ACARICIDES FOR CONTROL OF THE AFRICAN TORTOISE TICK (AMBLYOMMA MARMOREUM) ON LEOPARD TORTOISES (GEOCHELONE PARDALIS). JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE. 2002. v.33. p.52-57.TICK PHEROMONES AND USES THEREOF

- (Other)ALLAN, S.A., SONENSHINE, D.E., BURRIDGE, M.J. TICK PHEROMONES AND USES THEREOF. 2001. U.S. PATENT 6,331,297.EVIDENCE OF AN ASSEMBLY PHEROMONE IN THE BLACK-LEGGED DEER TICK, IXODES SCAPULARIS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ALLAN, S.A., SONENSHINE, D.E. EVIDENCE OF AN ASSEMBLY PHEROMONE IN THE BLACK-LEGGED DEER TICK, IXODES SCAPULARIS. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY. 2002. v. 28(1).p. 15-27.
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