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
Graduate Students
Biological Scientists
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.
Selected Refereed Publications
 Tofangsazi, N, Buss, E.A., Meagher, R.M., Mascain, G.M., Arthurs, S.P. 2012. Thermal requirements and development of Herpetogramma phaeopteralis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae). Journal of Economic Entomology 105: 1573-1580.
Arthurs, S., Tofangsazi1, N., Meagher. R.L., Cherry, R. 2012. Attraction of Plecia nearctica (Diptera: Bibionidae) to floral lures containing phenylacetaldehyde. Florida Entomologist: 95: 199-201
Aristizábal, L.F., Mannion, C., Bergh, C., Arthurs, S.P. 2012. Life history of pink hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus Green (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Florida Entomologist 95: 89-94
Pick, D.A., Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Hall, D.G., Arthurs, S. P. 2012. Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae)and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, (Hymenoptera: Aphidiinae) compatibility for managing infestations of brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricidus (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Florida Entomologist 95: 764-766.
Stauderman, K., Avery, P.B., Arthurs, S.P. 2012. Evaluation of Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for control of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 22: 747-761.
Doğramaci, M., Arthurs, S., Chen, J., McKenzie, C., Irizarry, F., Osborne, L. 2011. Management of chilli thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on peppers by Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae). Biological Control 59: 340-347.
Arthurs, S., Chen, J., 2Doğramaci, 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.
Doğramaci, 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.
Arthurs, S., McKenzie, C.L., Chen, J., Doğramaci, 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.
Selected Non-Refereed Publications
Tofangsazi N, Arthurs S.P., Cherry R.H. 2012. Tropical sod webworm, Herpetogramma phaeopteralisGuenée. University of Florida IFAS Extension Featured Creatures and EDIS articles, http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/ORN/TURF/Tropical_sod_webworm.htm
1Tofangsazi N., Arthurs S.P., Giblin-Davis R. 2012. Entomopathogenic Nematodes (Nematoda: Rhabditida: families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae). University of Florida IFAS Extension Featured Creatures and EDIS articles, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in944, http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/nematode/entomopathogenic_nematode.htm
Arthurs, S. 2012. Green Interiors: Using Biological Controls for Interiorscape Pests. I-Plants Magazine - On-line magazine for interior plantscapers, pg 14-16, May 2012 http://jfaconsultingbiz.com/I-PlantsMay2012.pdf
Arthurs, S, Avery, P.B., and Stauderman, K. 2011. Evaluation of low risk insecticides for Asian citrus psyllid on jasmine, 2010. Arthropod Management Tests 36: D5
Arthurs, S., Aristizábal, L.F. 2011. Low risk insecticide trial for thrips control on bell pepper, 2010. Arthropod Management Tests 36: E53
Leibee, G.L., Kok-Yokomi, M.L., Arthurs, S. 2011. Effect of GWN-1715 and GWN-1708 on mortality of adults, eggs, and nymphs of a bifenthrin-resistant strain of Silverleaf whitefly, 2009. Arthropod Management Tests 36: G14
Arthurs, S., Leibee, G. 2011. Insecticide trial for thrips control on plumbago, 2010. Arthropod Management Tests 36: G17
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>
Ali, A.D., 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., 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.pdf
Leibee, G.L., 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
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