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North American Lauraceae: terpenoid emissions, relative attraction and boring preferences of redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae) by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Niogret, Jerome, Pruett, Grechen E, Mayfield, 3rd, Albert E, MacKenzie, Martin, Deyrup, Mark A, Bauchan, Gary R, Ploetz, Randy C, Epsky, Nancy D

“…The invasive redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, is the primary vector of Raffaelea lauricola, a symbiotic fungus and the etiologic agent of laurel…”
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Laboratory Evaluation of Natural and Synthetic Aromatic Compounds as Potential Attractants for Male Mediterranean fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata by Tabanca, Nurhayat, Masi, Marco, Epsky, Nancy D, Nocera, Paola, Cimmino, Alessio, Kendra, Paul E, Niogret, Jerome, Evidente, Antonio

“…, the Mediterranean fruit fly, is one of the most serious agricultural pests worldwide responsible for significant reduction in fruit and vegetable yields…”
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TLC-Based Bioassay to Isolate Kairomones from Tea Tree Essential Oil That Attract Male Mediterranean Fruit Flies, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) by Tabanca, Nurhayat, Niogret, Jerome, Kendra, Paul E, Epsky, Nancy D

“…The Mediterranean fruit fly, (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) poses a major threat to fruit and vegetable production in the United States and throughout the…”
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Terpenoid Variations within and among Half-Sibling Avocado Trees, Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae) by Niogret, Jerome, Epsky, Nancy D, Schnell, Raymond J, Boza, Edward J, Kendra, Paul E, Heath, Robert R, Peña, Leandro

“…Chemical analyses were conducted to determine the qualitative and quantitative differences in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in plant material from avocado…”
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Attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) Sterile Males to Essential Oils: The Importance of Linalool by Niogret, Jerome, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Small cage and wind tunnel bioassays were used to understand the role of volatile chemicals found in ginger root oil and other essential oils in the attraction…”
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Gas chromatography for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Kendra, Paul E., Roda, Amy L., Montgomery, Wayne S., Schnell, Elena Q., Niogret, Jerome, Epsky, Nancy D., Heath, Robert R.

“…▶ Citrus fruit infested with tephritid larvae emits a distinct chemical profile. ▶ Signature chemicals are detectable by ultra-fast gas chromatography. ▶ This…”
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Laboratory and Field Age of Aqueous Grape Juice Bait and Capture of Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by Epsky, Nancy D, Gill, Micah A

“…Volatile chemicals produced by actively fermenting aqueous grape juice bait have been found to be highly attractive to the African fig fly, Zaprionus indianus…”
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Host preferences of the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella, the main threat to cocoa production in Southeast Asia by Niogret, Jerome, Ekayanti, Arni, Kendra, Paul E., Ingram, Keith, Lambert, Smilja, Epsky, Nancy D., Marelli, Jean‐Philippe

“…Insects ensure the survival of their offspring by depositing their eggs in suitable environments. Even generalist egg‐laying insects often show preferences for…”
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Efficacy of α-Copaene, Cubeb, and Eucalyptol Lures for Detection of Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Schnell, Elena Q, Deyrup, Mark A, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is a wood-boring pest that has now invaded nine states in the southeastern United States. The beetle's…”
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Development and Behavioral Ecology of Conopomorpha cramerella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) by Niogret, Jerome, Ekayanti, Arni, Ingram, Keith, Lambert, Smilja, Kendra, Paul E, Alborn, Hans, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Conopomorpha cramerella (Snellen) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) is the most devastating pest responsible for the decline of cocoa (cacao) production in…”
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Grape Juice as a Bait for Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by Epsky, Nancy D, Gill, Micah A, Mangan, Robert L

“…In field tests conducted in south Florida to test grape juice as a bait for the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa Loew, high numbers of Zaprionus…”
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Exposure to Tea Tree Oil Enhances the Mating Success of Male Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Shelly, Todd E, Epsky, Nancy D

“…The aroma of various plant essential oils has been shown to enhance the mating competitiveness of males of the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis…”
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Attraction of the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures by Kendra, Paul E., Montgomery, Wayne S., Niogret, Jerome, Peña, Jorge E., Capinera, John L., Brar, Gurpreet, Epsky, Nancy D., Heath, Robert R.

“…The redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is an exotic wood-boring insect that vectors the mycopathogen responsible for laurel wilt, a lethal…”
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Evaluation of seven essential oils identifies cubeb oil as most effective attractant for detection of Xyleborus glabratus by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Niogret, Jerome, Schnell, Elena Q, Deyrup, Mark A, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, is an exotic wood-borer that vectors the fungal agent that induces laurel wilt. Since its introduction into…”
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Cubeb Oil Lures: Terpenoid Emissions, Trapping Efficacy, and Longevity for Attraction of Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Kendra, Paul E, Niogret, Jerome, Montgomery, Wayne S, Deyrup, Mark A, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is an exotic wood borer and the primary vector of Raffaelea lauricola, a symbiotic fungus that causes…”
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Attraction and Electroantennogram Responses of Male Mediterranean Fruit Fly to Volatile Chemicals from Persea, Litchi and Ficus Wood by Niogret, Jerome, Montgomery, Wayne S., Kendra, Paul E., Heath, Robert R., Epsky, Nancy D.

“…Trimedlure is the most effective male-targeted lure for the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A similar response is elicited by plant…”
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Comparative Analysis of Terpenoid Emissions from Florida Host Trees of the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Niogret, Jerome, Kendra, Paul E, Epsky, Nancy D, Heath, Robert R

“…The redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), is an exotic wood-boring insect that vectors Raffaelea…”
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Xyleborus glabratus, X. affinis, and X. ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae): Electroantennogram Responses to Host-Based Attractants and Temporal Patterns in Host-Seeking Flight by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Niogret, Jerome, Deyrup, Mark A, Guillén, Larissa, Epsky, Nancy D

“…The redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is an exotic wood-boring insect that vectors the mycopathogen responsible for laurel wilt, a lethal…”
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Effective Sampling Range of Food-Based Attractants for Female Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Kendra, Paul E., Epsky, Nancy D., Heath, Robert R.

“…Release—recapture studies were conducted with both feral and sterile females of the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae), to…”
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Efficacy of Wax Matrix Bait Stations for Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Epsky, Nancy D, Midgarden, David, Rendón, Pedro, Villatoro, David, Heath, Robert R

“…Tests were conducted that evaluated efficacy of wax matrix bait stations for Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) adults in Guatemala. Bait stations were exposed to…”
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