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A revision of the North American species of Entomacis Foerster (Hymenoptera:Diapriidae) with a preliminary phylogenetic analysis of worldwide species
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The species of Entomacis Foerster of North America north of Mexico are revised. Eleven species (seven new) and one Holarctic species group, the perplexa group, with one previously described species and eight new morphotypes, ...
Effects of four chitin synthesis inhibitors on feeding and mortality of the Eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes Kollar (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae)
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
This study measured changes in feeding and mortality of the Eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes when exposed to diets treated with one of four chitin synthesis inhibitors including; diflubenzuron, ...
Host recognition in Muscidifurax zaraptor (Hymenoptera :Pteromalidae): a parasitoid of the house fly
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The pteromalid ectoparasitoid Muscidifurax zaraptor was studied in an attempt to understand the behavior and isolate the cues related to the recognition of its host, Musca domestica Linnaeus, the common house fly. Section ...
Pyriproxyfen bait for control of plague vector fleas (Siphonaptera:Ceratophyllidae) on rock squirrels (Rodentia:Sciuridae)
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Research was conducted in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, to investigate the efficacy of orally administered bait cubes containing pyriproxyfen for control of the plague vector flea, Oropsylla montana (Baker), ...
A study of the food preferences and feeding strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander) (Hymenoptera:Formicidae)
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
This study was conducted to determine the food preferences and feeding strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum Nylander. The first objective was to determine if T. bicarinatum could distinguish between a high (10%) and low ...
Prediction of spring subterranean termite swarms in Texas with relation to temperature and precipitation
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Research was conducted in order to determine predictive correlations among temperature (heat units), precipitation, and springtime subterranean termite swarming in Texas. Heat units were accumulated from December 21 through ...
Mortality of adult Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in cotton treated with a feeding-based attracticide
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Applications of a sucrose syrup-based feeding stimulant/toxicant mixture in one row wide strips for killing adult Helicoverpa zea in corn and cotton were made in several geographic locations in Texas. These areas were ...
Abundance and distribution of potential arthropod prey species in a typical Golden cheeked Warbler habitat
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Arthropods have diverse functions in ecosystems, including providing food for resident breeding birds. The Golden-cheeked Warbler, Dendroica chrysoparia Sclater & Salvin is an endangered insectivorus song bird that nests ...
Fecal distribution and harborage and food preferences of Blattella vaga hebard (Blattaria:Blattellidae)
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Experiments were conducted to determine fecal distribution, and both harborage and food preferences of Blattella vaga Hebard. In examining the results, B. vaga prefer to defecate within their harborage. No fecal pellets ...
Outbreeding via secondary reproductives in the termite Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae)
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
Research was conducted to identify various intercolony interactions in the termite Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar). Experiments focused on three main interactions: intercolony agonism, intercolony merging, and projected ...