Hatch Project
Optimizing Biological Control Strategies for Invasive Arthropod Pests in Nursery Landscape Ornamentals (CRIS value 004767).
http://www.reeis.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/215762.html
Areas of specialization
- IPM of arthropod pests in nurseries and urban landscapes
- Use of insectary reared beneficial arthropods
- Evaluation of insect pathogens as microbial pesticides
- Tools for conservation biological control, e.g. banker plants and beneficial attractants
Employment
- Assistant Professor, University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology, 2008–present
- Postdoctoral Researcher, USDA-ARS, Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory, 2003–2008
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Texas A&M University, 2001–2003
Brief description of job duties
My appointment at the University of Florida is a 70% research and 30% extension split, based at the Mid Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). My primary responsibility is to improve integrated pest management (IPM) for arthropod pests of ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. My research efforts are focused on both nursery and outdoor landscapes. The continued occurrence and rapid spread of invasive species of arthropod in Florida’s urban landscapes makes this need especially pressing. To that end I conduct basic and applied research with beneficial arthropods, including insectary-reared biological control agents, microbial and other biorationale pesticides, and conservation biological control methods. Regarding instruction, I oversee graduate students working on such topics. I serve as the primary supervisor, currently for one Masters and one PhD student, and also on various other student committees. My extension duties involve working with homeowners, professional landscapers, extension faculty and schools to deliver up to date information on new pests and as needed various methods for their management.
Current Students
- Karen Stauderman, M.S.
- Nastaran Tofangsazi, Ph.D.
Publications
Books Chapters (since 2006)
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S. 2009. An overview of microbial control of the potato tuber moth. In: Kroschel J and L Lacey (eds.) Integrated Pest Management for the Potato Tuber Moth, Phthorimaea operculella Zeller – a Potato Pest of Global Importance. Tropical Agriculture 20, Advances in Crop Research 10. Margraf Publishers, Weikersheim, Germany, pp. 33-48.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A. 2007. Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Tree Fruit. In “Management of Nematode and Insect-borne Plant Diseases” (Saxena G. and K.G. Mukerji, eds.). Haworth Press, New York. pp. 1-46.
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S.P., Knight, A., Huber. J. 2007. Microbial control of lepidopteran pests of apple orchards. In "Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology: Application and evaluation of pathogens for control of insects and other invertebrate pests, 2nd ed." (L.A. Lacey and H. K. Kaya, eds.) Springer Scientific Publishers, Dordrecht. pp. 527-546.
Thomas, M.B., Arthurs, S.P., Watson, E. 2006. Trophic and guild interactions and the influence of multiple species on disease. In “Trophic and Guild Interactions in Biological Control, Progress in Biological Control: 3” Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 101-122.
Refereed Publications (since 2006)
Aristizábal, L.F., Jiménez, M. Arthurs, S.P. 2011. Releases of Prorops nasuta (Hymenoptera: Bethylidade) parasitoid of Hypothenemus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on small plantation coffee in Colombia. Florida Entomologist, Scientific Note (in press)
Aristizábal, L.F., Bustillo, A.E., Jiménez, M., Arthurs, S.P. 2011. Evaluation of effectiveness of cultural control of coffee berry borer in a coffee plantation in Colombia. Florida Entomologist, Scientific Note (in press)
Arthurs, S., Chen, J., Dogramaci, M., Ali, A.D., Mannion, M. 2011. Evaluation of Montandoniola confusa Streito and Matocq sp. nov. and Orius insidiosus Say (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), for control of Gynaikothrips uzeli Zimmerman (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) on Ficus benjamina. Biological Control 57, 202-207.
Dogramaci, M., Chen, J., Arthurs, S., Irizarry, F., Houben, K., Brennan, M., Osborne, L. 2011. Mini-aspirator: a new device for collection and infesting small arthropods to plants. Florida Entomologist 94: 22-27.
Lacey, L.A., Kroschel. J., Arthurs, S.P., de la Rosa, F. 2010. Microbial Control of the Potato Tuber Moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Revista Colombiana de EntomologÃa, 36: 181-189.
Arthurs, S., McKenzie, C.L., Chen, J., Dogramaci, M., Brennan, M., Houben, K., Osborne, L. 2009. Evaluation of Neoseiulus cucumeris and Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) as biological control agents of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on pepper.Biological Control 49: 91-96.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, De La Rosa. 2008. Evaluation of a granulovirus (PoGV) and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki for control of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella Zeller, in stored tubers. Journal of Economic Entomology 101: 1540-1546.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A. and Behle, R.W. 2008. Evaluation of lignins and particle films as solar protectants for the granulovirus of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella L. Biocontrol Science and Technology 18: 829-839.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, Pruneda, J. and Rondon, S. 2008. Semi-field evaluation of a granulovirus (PoGV) and Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki for season-long control of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 129: 276-285.
Lacey, L.A., Thomson, D., Vincent, C. and Arthurs, S. 2008. Codling Moth Granulovirus: a comprehensive review. Biocontrol Science and Technology 18: 639-663.
Lacey, L.A., Headrick, H. and Arthurs, S. 2008. The effect of temperature on the long-term storage of codling moth granulovirus formulations. Journal of Economic Entomology 101: 288-294.
Heinz, K.M., Chau, A., and Arthurs S. 2007. Ecological based management systems for thrips in protected culture. Journal of Insect Science 7: 14.
Arthurs, S., Hilton, R., Knight, A. and Lacey, L.A. 2007. Evaluation of the pear ester kairomone as a formulation additive for the granulovirus of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) in pome fruits. Journal of Economic Entomology 100: 702-709.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A. and Miliczky, E.R. 2007. Evaluation of the codling moth granulovirus and spinosad for control of codling moth and impact on non-target species in pear orchards. Biological Control 41: 99-109.
Arthurs, S. and Heinz, K.M. 2006. Evaluation of the nematodes Steinernema feltiaeand Thripinema nicklewoodias biological control agents of western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalisinfesting chrysanthemum. Biocontrol Science and Technology 16: 141-155.
Arthurs, S., Lacey, L.A. and Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of spray-dried lignin-based formulations and adjuvants as ultraviolet light protectants for the granulovirus of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella L. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 93: 88-95.
Lacey, L.A., Granatstein, D., Arthurs, S., Headrick, H. and Fritts, R.J. 2006. Use of mulches in conjunction with entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae) for control of overwintering codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Entomological Science 41: 107-119.
Lacey, L.A., Arthurs, S., Unruh, T.H., Headrick, H. and Fritts, R. 2006. Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple and pear orchards: effect of nematode species and seasonal temperature, adjuvants, application equipment and post-application irrigation. Biological Control 37: 214-223.
Non-refereed Publications (since 2006)
Arthurs, S., Ali, A.D. 2011. Scout’s honor. Online newsletter for Landscape Management Direct, published January 19th 2011 <http://www.landscapemanagement.net/news-issues/scout%E2%80%99s-honor>
Arthurs, S., Stauderman, K. 2010. How accurately do homeowners apply lawn fertilizers? Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting (in press)
Ali, A.D. and Arthurs S.P. 2010. Alternative pest management in a landscape: a practical perspective. Online publication for Planet Universe, Professional Landcare Network Landscape (management case study) http://www.planetuniverse.org/search.cfm\
Arthurs, S., Stauderman, K. 2010. How accurately do homeowners apply lawn fertilizers? Reprinted in ‘Florida Lawn’, published by the Florida Sod Growers Cooperative Inc. pg. 6-7.
Arthurs, S., and Leibee, G.L. 2010. Insecticide trial for thrips control on plumbago, 2009. Arthropod Management Tests 35: G19 http://www.entsoc.org/Protected/AMT/members_only/AMT35/G/G19.pdfÂ
Leibee, G.L. and Arthurs, S. 2010. Efficacy of insecticides at controlling diamondback moth on collards, 2009. Arthropod Management Tests 35: E9 http://www.entsoc.org/Protected/AMT/members_only/AMT35/E/E9.pdf
Lacey, L.A. and Arthurs, S.P. 2010. Microbial control of potato tuberworm in potato plants and tuber storage with emphasis on research conducted in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Washington-Oregon Potato Conference, Kennewick, WA, January 26-28, 2010, pp. 73-84.
Lacey, L.A., S.P. Arthurs, and F. de la Rosa. 2007. Control Microbiano de la Palomilla de la Papa, Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Proceedings of the 46th Washington State Potato Conference, Moses Lake, WA, February 6-8, 2007, pp. 65-75.
Lacey, L.A. and Arthurs, S.P. 2006. Microbial Control of the Potato Tuber Moth (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Proceedings of the 45th Washington State Potato Conference, Moses Lake, WA, February 7-9, 2006, pp. 95-106. |
