| Douglas G.
Pfeiffer Professor Department of Entomology 205C Price Hall 170 Drillfield Drive Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319 Ph. (540) 231-4183 Fax (540) 231-9131 Departmental bio page dgpfeiff at vt.edu |
| Douglas G.
Pfeiffer Professor Department of Entomology 205C Price Hall 170 Drillfield Drive Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319 Ph. (540) 231-4183 Fax (540) 231-9131 Departmental bio page dgpfeiff at vt.edu |
* Indicates graduate
student in Pfeiffer lab; ** indicates visiting international
scholar.
Smyers, E. C., J. M.
Urban, A. C. Dechaine*, D. G. Pfeiffer, S. R Crawford
and D. C. Calvin. 2021. Spatial-temporal model for
predicting spring hatch of the spotted lanternfly, Lycorma
delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Environ. Entomol. 50: 126-137. (https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa129)
Nixon,
L, H. Leach, C. Barnes, J. Urban, D. Kirkpatrick, D.
Ludwick, B. Short, D. G. Pfeiffer and T. C. Leskey.
2020. Development of behaviorally based monitoring and
biosurveillance tools for the invasive spotted lanternfly
(Hemiptera: Fulgoridae Lycorma delicatula). Environ.
Entomol. 49: 1117-1126. (https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa084)
Ludwick, D., W. R. Morrison, A. L. Acebes-Doria, A. M.
Agnello, J. C. Bergh, M. L. Buffington, G. C. Hamilton, J.
K. Harper, K. A. Hoelmer, G. Krawczyk, T. P. Kuhar, D. G. Pfeiffer, A.
L. Nielsen, K. B. Rice, C. Rodriguez-Saona, P. W. Shearer,
P. M. Shrewsbury, E. J. Talamas, J. F. Walgenbach, N. G.
Wiman, T. C. Leskey. 2020. Invasion of the
brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) into
the USA: Developing a national response to an invasive
species crisis through collaborative research and outreach
efforts. J. Integr. Pest Manag. 11(1): 1-16. (https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa001)
Shrader,
M.
E.*, H.J. Burrack and D. G. Pfeiffer. 2020. Effects of
interspecific larval competition on developmental parameters
in nutrient sources between Drosophila suzukii
(Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and Zaprionus indianus
Gupta. J. Econ. Entomol. 113: 230-238: 1-9 (https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz297)
Balayara,
A.*,
C. C. Brewster, L. J. Vaughan and D. G. Pfeiffer. 2019. Foliar,
fruit, and soil-applied organic insecticides for oriental
fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera:
Tephritidae), in Senegalese mangoes. Plant
Health Prog. 20: 187-193.
(https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-10-18-0061-RS)
Willbrand, B. N.*,
and D. G. Pfeiffer. 2019. Brown rice vinegar as
an olfactory field attractant for Drosophila suzukii
(Matsumura) and Zaprionus
indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in cherimoya in
Maui, Hawaii, with implications for attractant specificity
between species and estimation of relative abundance. Insects 10(3):
80 (18 p) (https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/3/80/htm)
Shrader, M. E. *, H. J. Burrack and D. G. Pfeiffer. 2019 Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) oviposition and adult emergence in six wine grape varieties grown in Virginia. J. Econ. Entomol. 112: 139-148. (doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy305)
Extension Publications in last 6 Years
Pfeiffer,
D. G.,
C. Johnson, K. S.
Yoder and C. Bergh. 2021. Commercial Small
Fruits: Disease and Insects.
p. 2-1 – 2-22. In:
2021 Pest
Management Guide for Horticultural and Forest Crops. Va. Coop. Ext. Pub. 456-017. Revised
annually
since 1988. (https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/456/456-017/ENTO-337B.pdf)
Pfeiffer,
D. G.,
A. B. Baudoin, J.
C. Bergh and M. Nita.
2021. Grapes:
Diseases and Insects in Vineyards. p.
3-1 – 3-14. In:
2021 Pest Management
Guide for Horticultural and Forest Crops.
Va. Coop. Ext. Pub. 456-017. Revised annually
since 1988. (https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/456/456-017/ENTO-337C.pdf)
Pfeiffer, D. G. 2021.
Commercial Hops: Insects. p. 4-5 – 4-7. In: 2021 Pest Management Guide for
Horticultural and Forest
Crops. Va.
Coop. Ext. Pub.
456-017. Revised annually. (https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/456/456-017/ENTO-337D.pdf)
Pfeiffer, D. G., J. C. Bergh, M. Nita and K. S. Yoder. 2021.
Home Fruit: Diseases and Insects. p. 3-1 – 3-24. In:
2021 Pest Management Guide for Home Grounds and Animals. Va. Coop. Ext.
Pub. 456-018. Revised annually since 1988. (https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/456/456-018/ENTO-336C.pdf)
Pfeiffer, D. G.(Bulletin
Coordinator since 1988), J. C. Bergh, J. M. Wilson, C.
Quesada, C. R.
R. Hooks, S. Sherif, C. S. Walsh, K. S. Yoder, M. Rahman, J.
B. Kotcon, J. F.
Derr, R. S. Chandran, D. L. Frank, and J. Parkhurst. 2021.
2021 Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit
Growers. Va. Coop. Ext.
Serv. Publ. 456-419. 180 p. A regional
manual for VA, WV and
MD. Revised
annually. (https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/456/456-419/ENTO-341w.pdf)
Nita,
M. (Eds.), (Pathology)
P. Brannen (Ga), S. Villani (NCSU), Z. Hansen (TN), M. Nita
(VT), (Entomology)
H. Burrack (NCSU), D. Pfeiffer (VT), B. Blaauw (UGa)
(Weed Sci.)
W. Mitchem (NCSU), (Vertebrate and Grape Culture) D.
Lockwood (Univ TN),
M. T. Mengak (UGa), E. T. Stafne (Miss. State), (Pesticide
Stewardship &
Safety) and A. Sial (UGa). 2021. 2021
Southeast Regional Bunch
Grape Integrated Management Guide. Southern Region
Small Fruit Consortium
Bull. 46.
(https://smallfruits.org/files/2020/02/2020-Bunch-Grape-Spray-Guide.pdf)
Oliver,
J. (ed.), (Pathology) G. Schnabel
(Clemson) (Univ. Ga.), J. Oliver
(Georgia), R. Melanson (Miss. State), M. H. Ferguson
(Louisiana State), S.
Villani (NCSU), (Entomology)
H.
Burrack (NCSU), A. Sial (Univ. Ga.), F. Hale (Univ. Tenn., D. Pfeiffer (VT), A. Cato (Arkansas), (Weed Sci.) W. Mitchem, K. Jennings (NCSU), (Vertebrates) D. Lockwood (Univ. TN), M. T.
Mengak (Univ. Ga.) (Horticulture)
G. Fernandez (NCSU), J.
Samtani (VT) (Pesticide
Stewardship
& Safety) A. Sial (UGa).
2021. 2021
Southeast Regional
Caneberries Integrated Management Guide.
Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium Bull. 47. (594
hits in 2015, 446
in 2017)
(https://smallfruits.org/files/2020/01/2020-Caneberry-Spray-Guide.pdf).
Burrack,
H., A. Cato,
F. Hale, A. Sial, D.
Pfeiffer, E.
Stafne, B. Cline, M. H. Ferguson, R. Melanson, J. Oliver, R.
Singh, M.
Czarnota, K. Jennings, M. T. Mengak, D. Lockwood and A.
Sial. 2021.
2021Southeast Blueberry Integrated
Management Guide. Southern
Region Small
Fruit Consortium Bull. 48.
(
https://smallfruits.org/files/2020/01/2020-Blueberry-Spray-Guide.pdf
)
Pfeiffer, D. G. 2020.
Identification and management of spotted-wing
drosophila in Virginia
berry crops. Va.
Coop. Ext. Publ.
ENTO-387NP. 3
p.
https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/ENTO/ENTO-387/ENTO-387.html.
Hickey
C. C., B. Blaauw, P. Brannen, D. Pfeiffer, M. Nita,
M. Hoffmann
and B. Sastre. 2019. Spanish Series: Manejo del Viñedo
[Viticulture Management].
University of Georgia Extension Circular 1151-SP.
Pfeiffer,
D. G., E.
R. Day and T. A.
Dellinger. 2018. Spotted
lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera:
Fulgoridae). Va.
Coop. Ext. Publ. ENTO-180NP. 2 p.
Day,
E., D. Pfeiffer, T. Dellinger, and C. Bergh.
2018. Pest Alert:
Spotted lanternfly Lycorma delicatula. Va. Coop. Ext.
Fact Sheet. Publ. ENTO-265NP.
2pp.
Pfeiffer,
D.
G. 2016. Rednecked cane
borer, Agrilus ruficollis. Va.
Coop. Ext. Publ. 3104-1562.
2
p.
https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/3104/3104-1562/3104-1562_pdf.pdf
Entomology 5114, "Insect
Structure and Function". Fall semesters, odd years, since
1995. 3 cr.
(CRN Fall 2019:
CRN 90060)
Jason Bielski, M.S. (Entomology)
Thesis
topic: Spotted lanternfly in vineyards
Corey
Riedel, M.S. (Entomology)
Thesis topic: Biological control in rice in Cambodia
Initiated studies:
August 2016
Pragya
Chalise, Ph.D. (Entomology)
Dissertation topic: Ecological aspects of mealybugs
in vineyards
Initiated studies:
Jan 2016
Damisi
Bailey,
on-line M.S.
Project
topic: Assessing IPM competence in pest control applicators
Initiated studies:
Sep 2014
Andrew
Dechaine, M.S. (Entomology;
co-chair with Tom Kuhar)
Thesis topic: Spotted lanternfly on forest perennials
Date of completion: February 2021
Emily Carmichael, on-line M.S.
Project
topic: Hop pest management
Ian
Sandum, M.S. (Entomology)
Project topic: African fig fly (Zaprionus
africanus Gupta) as a pest of caneberries
Date of completion: Jun 2019
Brittany
Willbrand,
on-line M.S.
Project
title: Field survey of Drosophila
suzukii
(Matsumura) and Zaprionus
indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Maui, Hawaii
Date of
completion: Jun 2019
Meredith Shrader,
Ph.D. (Entomology)
Dissertation
title:
Drosophila suzukii
(Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae): Risk assessment for an
invasive vinegar fly in Virginia vineyards
Date
of
completion: April 2017
Jamie
Wahls,
M.S. (Entomology)
Thesis
title: Host-parasitoid interactions of two invasive
drosophilid species in Virginia fruit crops
Date
of
completion: Feb 2017
$500
Award
from Graduate Research Development Fund Dec 2014
Taliaferro
Trope,
M.S. (Entomology)
Project
title:
Trap-cropping and barrier crops for brown marmorated stink bug,
Halyomorpha halys (Stål)
(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in organic vegetable crop systems
Date
of
completion: June 2016
Assa
Balayara,
M.S. (Entomology)
Thesis
title:
An invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis
(Tephritidae), on mango in Senegal: Impact on mango crop
production and value, marketing practices, and management.
Date
of
completion: May 2016
Dan
Nortman, on-line M.S.
Project topic: Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)
(Diptera: Drosophilidae): Utilization of cherry tomato as a
host, and pest status in home gardens
Date of
Completion: Apr 2015.
Timothy Jordan,
Ph.D. (Entomology)
Dissertation
topic:
Surveillance of grape berry moth, Paralobesia viteana
(Clemens) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in Virginia vineyards
Date
of
Completion: March 2014
Sanjay
Basnet,
M.S.
Thesis
topic: Brown marmorated stink bug on grapes and caneberries
Date of
Completion: January 2014
James
Struckmeyer, on-line M.S.
Project topic: To be
determined
Initiated
studies: Aug 2009.
Ahmed
Dieng
Tawer, M.S.
Project
topic: Benefits and risks of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) in agriculture
Date
of
Completion: June 2013.
Shana
Beirne,
M.S. (Co-chair with Rick Fell, Entomology)
Thesis
topic:
topic: Distribution of
carrion beetles (Coleoptera: Silphidae) in different
geographic regions of Virginia
Initiated
studies: December 2012.
Robert
C.
Slaughter, M.S.
Project
topic: An ethnographic linear programming study of integrated
pest management in Haiti
Date of
completion: December 2011.
Laura
Maxey,
M.S.
Thesis
topic: Pest management of Japanese
beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and a study of stink bug
(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) injury on primocane-bearing
caneberries in Southwest Virginia
Date of
completion: February 2011.
Heather Andrews, M.S. (Co-chair with Tom Kuhar,
Entomology)
Thesis
topic: Monitoring
and management of thrips populations in vegetables, row crops,
and greenhouse crops in Virginia
Date of completion: 2011
Project
topic:
Evaluating options for Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor)
control in winter wheat for the Tidewater region of North
Carolina.
Date
of
completion: 2011
Anna
Wallingford,
M.S.
Thesis
title: Determining the threat to Virginia vineyards of Pierce's
disease; caused by the bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa,
and transmitted by sharpshooter leafhoppers (Hemiptera:
Cicadellidae).
Date
of
completion: July 2008.
Zhang
Xing,
Ph.D.
Dissertation
title:
Biogeography and
biosystematics of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar
(Herbst)/Wolbachia
interactions
Date
of
completion: December 2006.
Michelle
McClanan,
M.S.
Thesis
title:
Biochemical separation of geographical strains of plum curculio,
Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera:
Curculionidae), and evaluation of olfactory attractants in
Virginia orchards.
Date
of
completion: April 2002.
Jessica
Metzger,
M.S.
Thesis
title:
Developing a low impact pest management system for spider mites
(Acari: Tetranychidae) in Virginia vineyards using the predatory
mite Neoseiulus fallacis
(Garman) (Acari: Phytoseiidae).
Date
of
completion: January 2001.
Katherine
L.
Knowles, M.S.
Thesis
title: Impact of
low-spray mating disruption programs on aphidophagous insect
populations in Virginia apple orchards.
Date
of
completion: May 1997.
Sean
M.
Malone, M.S.
Thesis
title: The
influence of pheromone dispenser release rates, trap height and
pheromone dispenser height on captures of leafrollers in apple
orchards.
Date
of
completion: May 1996.
Erik
K.
Gronning, M.S.
Thesis
title:
Mating disruption in apple orchards: Dispenser release rates,
generic blends and community impact.
Date
of
completion: December 1994.
Perian
L.
Dillon, Ph.D.
Dissertation
title:
Biological and ecological studies of Hydrotaea aenescens
(Weidemann) (Diptera: Muscidae), and other selected arthropods
of high rise deep-pit poultry houses.
Date
of
completion: January 1994
Walid
Kaakeh,
Ph.D.
Dissertation
title: The effect
of spirea aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) feeding and nitrogen
fertilization on the growth of young apple trees, with
comparisons to apple aphid.
Date
of
completion: June 1989.
Merrill
W.
Varn, Ph.D.
Dissertation
title:
The effects of aphids on the growth of young apple trees.
Date
of
completion: April 1987.
T.
Jude
Boucher, M.S.
Thesis
title:
Japanese beetle Popillia
japonica Newman: Foliar feeding on wine grapes in
Virginia.
Date
of
completion: July 1986.
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