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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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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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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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Early Detection and Population Monitoring of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in a Mixed-Fruit Orchard in Northern Greece by Papadopoulos, Nikos T., Katsoyannos, Byron I., Kouloussis, Nikos A., Hendrichs, Jorge, Carey, James R., Heath, Robert R.

“…Population monitoring of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), was studied in 1998 in a mixed-fruit orchard in northern Greece, using…”
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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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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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Temporal Analysis of Sesquiterpene Emissions from Manuka and Phoebe Oil Lures and Efficacy for Attraction of Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Kendra, Paul E, Niogret, Jerome, Montgomery, Wayne S, Sanchez, Jorge S, Deyrup, Mark A, Pruett, Grechen E, Ploetz, Randy C, Epsky, Nancy D, Heath, Robert R

“…Redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is an exotic wood-borer that vectors the fungal agent (Raffaelea lauricola) responsible for laurel wilt…”
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Electroantennogram and Behavioral Responses of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Putrescine and Ammonium Bicarbonate Lures by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Epsky, Nancy D, Heath, Robert R

“…At present, the most effective synthetic lures for pest Anastrepha fruit flies are multicomponent blends that include ammonia and the diamine synergist…”
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Laboratory and field cage studies on female-targeted attract-and-kill bait stations for Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Heath, Robert R, Lavallee, Stephen G, Schnell, Elena, Midgarden, David G, Epsky, Nancy D

“…BACKGROUND: Development of attract-and-kill bait stations for pest fruit flies has been limited by the water solubility of sugar needed as a feeding stimulant…”
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Effective Sampling Range of a Synthetic Protein-Based Attractant for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Epsky, Nancy D, Espinoza, Hebnán R, Kendra, Paul E, Abernathy, Robert, Midgarden, David, Heath, Robert R

“…Studies were conducted in Honduras to determine effective sampling range of a female-targeted protein-based synthetic attractant for the Mediterranean fruit…”
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Evaluation Of Composted Insect Rearing Waste As A Potting Substrate For Radish, Squash And Green Bean by Reed, Stewart, Epsky, Nancy D., Heath, Robert R., Joseph, Ricardo

“…A study was initiated to determine the potential for composted solid and semi-solid insect rearing waste as a growth substrate for plants. The substrate…”
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Comparison of Synthetic Food-Based Lures and Liquid Protein Baits for Capture of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) Adults by Epsky, Nancy D, Kendra, Paul E, Peña, Jorge, Heath, Robert R

“…Field tests were conducted in south Florida to compare capture of the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew), in Multilure traps baited with either of…”
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Diversity of Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Attracted to Avocado, Lychee, and Essential Oil Lures by Kendra, Paul E, Sanchez, Jorge S, Montgomery, Wayne S, Okins, Katherine E, Niogret, Jerome, Peña, Jorge 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 laurel wilt, a…”
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Dynamics of pH Modification of an Acidic Protein Bait Used for Tropical Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Heath, Robert R, Vazquez, Aime, Schnell, Elena Q, Villareal, Janett, Kendra, Paul E, Epsky, Nancy D

“…Several species of Anastrepha and Bactrocera fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are captured in traps baited with the protein bait NuLure combined with borax…”
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Response of Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Terminal Diamines in a Food-based Synthetic Attractant by Kendra, Paul E., Epsky, Nancy D., Montgomery, Wayne S., Heath, Robert R.

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Food-Based Lure Performance in Three Locations in Puerto Rico: Attractiveness to Anastrepha suspensa and A. Obliqua (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Jenkins, David A, Epsky, Nancy D, Kendra, Paul E, Heath, Robert R, Goenaga, Ricardo

“…Lures based on odors released by hydrolyzed protein were assessed for their attractiveness to Anastrepha obliqua and A. suspensa at 3 locations in Puerto Rico…”
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Diurnal cycle of emission of induced volatile terpenoids by herbivore-injured cotton plants by Loughrin, John H, Manukian, Ara, Heath, Robert R, Turlings, Ted C J, Tumlinson, James H

“…A study investigated the release of volatile compounds from beet armyworm-damaged cotton leaves throughout three consecutive photoperiods to detect any diurnal…”
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Effect of Age on EAG Response and Attraction of Female Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide by Kendra, Paul E, Montgomery, Wayne S, Mateo, Daniel M, Puche, Helena, Epsky, Nancy D, Heath, Robert R

“…Current ammonia-based lures vary considerably in their ability to attract Anastrepha fruit flies in the field. This report presents results from…”
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