INSECT SURVEY AND DETECTION

• Sponsoring Institution: State Agricultural Experiment Station
• Project Status: COMPLETE
• Funding Source: STATE
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 0010303
• Project Start Date: Oct 17, 1955
• Project End Date: Sep 30, 2015
• Program Code: [(N/A)]- (N/A)

Recipient Organization
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
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STILLWATER,OK 74078

Performing Department
Entomology And Plant Pathology

Non Technical Summary
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Animal Health Component

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Research Effort Categories

Basic

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Applied

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Developmental

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Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
901	3110	1070	100%

Knowledge Area
901 - Program and Project Design, and Statistics;

Subject Of Investigation
3110 - Insects;

Field Of Science
1070 - Ecology;

Keywords

entomology

surveys

Goals / Objectives
Assist farmers and others to more adequately protect their crops from insect attack. Assure more prompt detection of newly introduced insect pests. Lead tothe developement of a workable insect pest forcasting service. Aid manufacturers and suppliers of insecticides and control equipment to determine areas of urgent need. In case of necessity, provide a country-wide skeleton structure to be expanded as needed, to combat any attempts at biological warfare.

Project Methods
Travel throughout the State, surveying crops, forests, ornamentals, and domesticanimals for the presence of insects and other pests and report the results of these surveys weekly.

Progress 10/17/55 to 09/30/15

Outputs
Target Audience:Agricultural and horticultural producers, extension educators, and USDA, industry, and university professionals. In addition, homeowners, gardeners, and the general public. Changes/Problems:April 2015 - Woodbine borer, Saperda puncticollis, was recovered in ODAFF survey traps in Tulsa county, Oklahoma. This was a first state report of this pest. June 2015 - Sedge aphid, Thripsaphis ballii, was found on field collected plants as part of a graduate student project along Deep Fork Creek in Lincoln county, near Sparks, Oklahoma. This was a first state report of this pest. July and August 20 Summer 2015 - Bermudagrass stem maggot, Atherigona revursura, has been positively identified infesting a bermudagrass pasture in Indianola, Oklahoma (Pittsburg County). This represents the first confirmed state record for this grass pest. It has been subsequently identified in two additional counties (Payne and Tulsa), all in captured in fruit fly traps. Fall 2015 - African fig fly, Zaprionus indianus, has been rediscovered in three counties after an eight year absence. These were found while monitoring a spotted wing drosophila trap assessment study with Dr. Jackie Lee. Fall 2015 - A large outbreak of oak leaf itch mite, Pyemotes herfsi, has been reported across much of eastern Oklahoma. Until recently, no positive samples were submitted. PDIDL has now positively identified samples from Pawnee and Payne counties. This mite drops from oak trees onto unsuspecting people who pass or work under the trees. Extensive itching and skin irritation can last for several weeks to a month. Key insect activity - Oklahoma Bloodsucking conenose bug (Triatoma sanguisuga), July & August 2015, 2 finds, usually 0 per year Bordered patch caterpillars (Chlosyne lacinia), June & July 2015 - damage to black-eyed-Susan and sunflowers Cerambycid woodborers (Sternidius, Distenia, Neoclytus spp.), June & July 2015 - attacking stressed trees Cicada oviposition damage (various spp.), July & August, 2015 - branch and twig dieback Cotton/melon aphids (Aphis gossypii), August 2015 - home gardens Cottony maple leaf scale (Pulvinaria acericola), June 2015 - maple Crapemyrtle aphids (Tinocallis kahawaluokalani), August 2015 - crapemyrtle leaves, lots of sooty mold reports Crapemyrtle scale (Eriococcus lagerstroemia), May thru September, 2015 - moving north, now found in 8 OK counties Cynipid gall wasps (various spp.), late spring thru fall 2015 - oaks have been particularly hit hard this year Elm leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola), May thru September 2015 - more reports than usual Euonymus scale (Unaspis euonymi), March thru July 2015 - more reports than usual Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), late summer 2015 - pastures Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), late summer and fall 2015 - extremely heavy damage this year, possibly decade, one on Bradford pear! Forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria), April 2015 - few reports on various trees Giant water bug (Lethocerus sp.), July thru September 2015 - unusual to get this many reports in a year, most flying to lights, one landed on person Greater peachtree borer (Synanthedon exitisoa), June 2015 - peach trunk Hackberry nipplegall maker (Pachypsylla celtidismamma), April thru July 2015 - many reports of foliar galls Hammerhead worm, land planarian (Bipalium kewense), June 2015 - crawling on board in yard Kermes scale (Nanokermes pubescens?), summer 2015 - oaks Morningglory leaf miner (Bedellia somnulentella), August 2015 - ornamental vine Newhouse borer (Arhopalus productus), August 2015 - emerging thru sheetrock in new house Oak gall midge (Contarinia sp.), April 2015 - red oak group Oak lecanium scale (Parthenolecanium quercifex), January thru May 2015 - oak branches Oak woolly aphids (Stegophylla sp.), September 2015 - oak leaves in southern part of state Periodical cicada (Magicicada septendecim, M. cassini, M. septendecula), late May-June 2015 -Brood IV, found all three 17 year cicadas intermixed in this brood Pecan leaf phylloxera (Phylloxera notabilis), June thru August 2015 - pecan leaves Salvinia stem-borer moth caterpillars (Samea multiplicalis), May 2015 - found by ODAFF on water lettuce Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), June-September 2015 - blackberry, grape, and forest trees Sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari), summer 2015 - sorghum Sunflower moth (Homoeosoma ellectellum), August 2015 - commercial sunflower fields Vein pocket gall (Macrodiplosis quercusoruca), summer 2015 - red oak group, heavier than normal reports this year Walnut caterpillar (Datana integerrima), summer 2015 - walnut, pecan, heavier than normal reports this year Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus), in this case lack thereof - no reports this year Woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum), August 2015 - apple and Pyracantha Plant diseases first state reports - Oklahoma None Key plant disease activity - Oklahoma Extremely large numbers of oak leaves being submitted to lab in late summer and fall with leaf scorch symptoms What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?In total, nearly 75 separate training sessions have been provided for extension educators, master gardeners, homeowners, horticulturists, and farmers related to insect detection and survey. In addition, 4H in-service training and insect judging contests were also conducted in five different session across the state. Workshops on insect and disease survey and detection were held in five different counties throughout the state and encroachment of invasive species was discussed at these and other venues. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through the use of multiple forms of media (e.g. newsletters - 4, radio - 6, television - 5, emails - 100+, twitter - 5, Facebook -4 , and blogs - 3) information of invasive species and new/timely reports of insect movement have been disseminated across the state. In addition, during multiple training sessions, information on new or imminent infestations was shared with county educators, homeowners, farmers, master gardeners, etc. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Although this is a final report, we plan to continue in insect survey and detection efforts throughout the state and will likely report our results through the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Major goals of the project Assisted farmers, horticulturists, home owners, and extension educators in helping to protect their properties (commodities, structures, gardens, etc.) from insect attack. Assure more prompt detection and thorough monitoring of newly introduced insect pests. This all led to the development of a workable insects pest forecasting service. Also aided manufacturers and suppliers of insecticides, control equipment, and IPM monitoring supplies to determine areas of urgent need. In case of necessity, we provided a country-wide skeleton structure to be expanded as needed, to combat any attempts at biological (insect/plant pathogen) warfare.

Publications

• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Barrett, AW, Noden, BH, Gruntmeir, JM, Johnson, EM, Mitcham, JR, Martin, JE, Little, SE. 2015. County scale distribution of Amblyomma americanum in Oklahoma: addressing local deficits in tick maps based on passive reporting. Journal of Medical Entomology 52(2): 269273.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Noden, BH, Coburn, L, Wright, R, & Bradley, K. 2015. Updated distribution of Aedes albopictus in Oklahoma, USA and implications for arbovirus transmission. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 31(1): 93-96.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Paddock CD, Dension AM, Dreyden MW, Noden BH, Lash RR, Abdelghani SS, Evans A, Ganta RR, Little SE. 2015. High prevalence of Candidatus Rickettsia andeanae and apparent exclusion of Rickettsia parkeri in adult Amblyomma maculatum (Acari: Ixodidae) from Kansas and Oklahoma. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases 6(3):297-302.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Noden, BH, Arnold, D, Grantham, R. 2015. First report of adult Amblyomma longirostre (Acari: Ixodidae) in Oklahoma. Systematic & Applied Acarology 20(5): 468-470.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Garvin SD, Noden BH, Dillwith JW, Fox SF, Payton ME & Barker RW. 2015. Sylvatic infestation of reptiles of Oklahoma with immature Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 52(5): 873-878.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Overall, L.M. and E.J. Rebek. 2015. Seasonal abundance and natural inoculativity of insect vectors of Xylella fastidiosa in Oklahoma tree nurseries and vineyards. J. Econ. Entomol. doi:10.1093/jee/tov261
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Scasta, J.D., D.M. Engle, J.L. Talley, J.R. Weir, S.D. Fuhlendorf, and D. Debinski. 2015. Drought influences control of parasitic flies of cattle on pastures managed with patch-burn grazing. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 68: 290-297.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Ferguson, HJ., A.C. Gerry, J.L. Talley, B. Smythe. 2015. VetPestX: Finally! An Online, Searchable, Pesticide Label Database Just for Pests of Animals. Journal of Extension. Vol 53 Num. 3.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2014 Citation: Mitcham, JP, Skinner, D, Johnson, E, Noden, BH. 2014. Tick species found on two populations of American black bear (Ursus americanus) in eastern Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JPM at the Central Plains Society of Mammology, Bull Shoals Field Station (MSU), MO (October).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Mitcham, JR, Noden, BH. 2015. County Scale Distribution of Oklahoma Tick Species of Medical and Veterinary Importance. Presentation by JRM at the SW Branch ESA meeting, Tulsa, OK (February). Martin, JE, Noden, BH. 2014. Along the Chisholm Trail: Establishing the distribution of Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) populations in Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JEM at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Portland, OR (November).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Mitcham, JP, Skinner, D, Johnson, E, Noden, BH. 2014. Ticks and tick-borne pathogens from two populations of American Black Bear in Eastern Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JPM at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Portland, OR (November).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Noden, BH, Coburn, L, Wright, R, & Bradley, K. 2015. Survey of mosquito fauna and updated checklist of the mosquitoes of Oklahoma including new state records, updated distribution of Aedes albopictus, and potential vectors of West Nile virus. Poster presented by BHN at the SW Branch ESA meeting, Tulsa, OK (February).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Mitcham, JR, Noden, BH. 2015. County Scale Distribution of Oklahoma Tick Species of Medical and Veterinary Importance. Presentation by JRM at the SW Branch ESA meeting, Tulsa, OK (February).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Seeing spots in the southwest. What we know about spotted wing drosophila in Oklahoma. Tulsa, OK. Southwestern branch Entomological Society of America Conference. Feb. 25th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Butler, H. and J.A. Lee. 2015. Varietal susceptibility of blackberries to spotted wing drosophila. Stillwater, OK. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student competition. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. and E. Rebek. 2015. Invasive species in the southwest and beyond our horizon. Tulsa, OK. Southwestern branch Entomological Society of America conference. Feb 25th, 1-4pm.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. and E. Rebek. 2015. Spotted wing drosophila identification, monitoring and management program. Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK. March 16 & 18th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Identification and management of tree fruit pests in Oklahoma. Southeastern extension educator meeting. Tulsa, OK. Nov. 20th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan pest and damage identification. Southeastern extension educator meeting. Tulsa, OK. April 16th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan pest identification early, mid, and late season. (Revised for pecan management course). Perkins, OK. March 10th.
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Peek, G. and J.A. Lee. 2015. Bed bugs-reduce risk while thrift shopping. T-4421. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-9913/T-4421web.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Prepare for spotted wing drosophila! Education on an invasive insect threatening fruit production in Oklahoma. Pest e-alert: March 3, 2015. http://entoplp.okstate.edu/pddl/pddl /2015/PA14-6.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan nut casebearer monitoring program. Pest e-alert: April 3, 2015 (Vol. 14, No. 12). http://entoplp.okstate.edu/pddl/pddl/2015/PA14-12.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan nut casebearer monitoring program. Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Newsletter: Apr/May/June. http://www.okpecangrowers.com/yahoo_site_admin/ assets/docs/2015quarterly02.15173018.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Fall webworm in pecan. Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Newsletter. July/Aug/Sep. http://okpecangrowers.com/opga_newsletters
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A., P. Mulder, and D. Smith. 2015. Commercial blackberry, strawberry, and blueberry insect and disease control. CR-6221, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-1465/CR-6221web2008.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A., P. Mulder, and G. Driever. 2015. Commercial pecan insect and disease control. CR-6209, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/ Get/Document-1330/CR-6209web.pdf
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. and P. Mulder. 2015. Commercial peach-nectarine insect and disease control. CR-6240, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/ Get/Document-1454/Cr-6240web.pdf
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Shelton, K. and J.A. Lee. 2015. Bed bug biology, identification and management and Fumigation safety. Las Vegas, NV. Ecode conference. March 11.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Whats all the buzz about: regulations and pollinator protection. Oklahoma City, OK. Region 6 Agricultural Inspector Training. April 7th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pollinator protection: drift management. Carnegey, OK. Drift training program. June 9th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A., K. Shelton, and C. Luper. 2015. Bed bug history, inspection and identification in hotels. Oklahoma City, OK. Hospitality Planners Luncheon. June 11th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Bed bugs and beyond. Tulsa, Ok. Oklahoma Pest Management Association annual conference. Sept. 17th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Bees and beyond: pollinator decline and regulations in Oklahoma. Tulsa, Ok. Oklahoma Agriculture Expo. Nov. 11th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. Where have all the bees gone? Ponca City, OK. Ponca City gardening club. Oct. 28th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Early season pecan pests. Perkins, OK. Pecan Management Course. March 11th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan nut case bearer monitoring and phylloxera management. Perkins, OK. Pecan Management Course. May 5th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Pecan weevil in OK. Perkins, OK. Pecan Management Course. July 7th.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Late season pest management in pecan, OK. Perkins, OK. Pecan Management Course. Sept. 8th.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. A new pest in Oklahoma: spotted wing drosophila. Oklahoma Gardening. Air Date PBS: May 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fYRsxSknU
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Peach pests: twig borer and oriental fruit moth damage seen in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Gardening. Air date PBS: June 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2klrMtwoJo
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2015. Fall webworm in pecan across the state of Oklahoma. Sun up. Air Date PBS: September 19.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Olson, J., R. Rebek, and R. Grantham. 2015. Rose Rosette Disease Workshop. Part of a multi-state rose rosette disease grant, OSU-OKC, Sep 10, 2015.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Fly and tick control options for cow/calf operators. Walnut Creek District Kansas State Cooperative Extension Timely Topics; Rush Center, KS 4-9-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: JJ. Talley. 2015. Fly and tick control options for cow/calf operators. Payne County Pasture Tour; 6-9-15 .
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Fly and tick control options for cow/calf operators. Johnston County Cattlemans Meeting; Tishomingo, OK 5-28-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Fly and tick control options for cow/calf operators. Lincoln County Cattlemans Meeting; Chandler, OK 5-18-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Internal and external parasite control options for cow/calf operators. Haskell Field Day; Haskell, OK 5-8-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Fly and tick control options for cow/calf operators. Northwest Kansas Cattlemans Meeting; Stockton, KS 4-9-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Parasitology for cattlemen. Pawnee County Cattlemans Meeting; Pawnee, OK 3-28-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Parasitology for cattlemen. Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference; Stillwater, OK 1-30-15.
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: J. Talley. 2015. Multistate S-1060: Oklahoma. Multistate S-1060 Annual Meeting; Baton Rouge, LA 1-14-15. ~ 50 attendees with 15% being women and or minority.

Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14

Outputs
Target Audience: Agriculture and Horticulture producers, extension educators, and USDA, industry, and university professionals. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Curation of the insect collection continues; however, 2013 marked the retirement of Dr. Don Arnold, who oversaw the insect museum for nearly 50 years. Subsequently, we appointed an undergraduate to oversee the renovation of the laboratory and curation on a minor scale. Because he is not a qualified entomologist, he is limited in curation skills and experience in Systematics, Morphology and other entomology areas. He is currently completing his M.S. degree at OSU. With the assistance of several principle investigators within the department, we have added newly collected and/or identified specimens and our graduate student curator has effectively rearranged the cabinet layout with the museum to enhance the working space for students and others. With the assistance of our Director of PDIDL insect identification continues on requests.

Publications

• Type: Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2014 Citation: Barrett, AW, Gruntmeir, JM, Johnson, EM, Mitcham, JR*, Martin, JE*, Little, SE. In Press. County scale distribution of Amblyomma americanum in Oklahoma: addressing local deficits in tick maps based on passive reporting. Journal of Medical Entomology.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2014 Citation: Noden, BH, Coburn, L, Wright, R, & Bradley, K. In Press. Updated distribution of Aedes albopictus in Oklahoma, USA and implications for arbovirus transmission. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Submitted Year Published: 2014 Citation: Garvin SD, Noden BH, Dillwith JW, Fox SF, Payton ME & Barker RW. Sylvatic infestation of reptiles of Oklahoma with immature Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae). Submitted to Journal of Medical Entomology (Oct 2014).
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Submitted Year Published: 2014 Citation: Paddock CD, Dension AM, Dreyden MW, Lash RR, Abdelghani SS, Evans A, Ganta RR, Little SE. High prevalence of Candidatus Rickettsia andeanae and apparent exclusion of Rickettsia parkeri in adult Amblyomma maculatum (Acari: Ixodidae) from Kansas and Oklahoma. Submitted to Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases (Nov 2014).
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Submitted Year Published: 2014 Citation: Noden, BH, Coburn, L, Wright, R, & Bradley, K. Survey of mosquito fauna and updated checklist of the mosquitoes of Oklahoma including new state records. Submitted to Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (Dec 2014).
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Jurzenski, J.D., C.F. Jorgensen, A. Bishop, R. Grosse, J. Riens, Hoback, W.W. 2014. Identifying priority conservation areas for the American burying beetle, Nicrophorus americanus (Coleoptera: Silphidae), a habitat generalist. Systematics and Diversity Vol. 12, Iss. 2, 2014.
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: J.A. Lee. 2014. To Spray or not to Spray: Managing and Monitoring Pecan Nut Casebearer (PNC). Pest e-Alert, May 9, 2014 (Vol. 13, No. 15).
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Rebek, E.J. 2014. Acelepryn and DPX-HGW86 Liquid Applications for Residual Systemic Black Cutworm Control in Turfgrass, 2012. Arth. Mgt. Tests Electronic Publication http://www.entsoc.org/ doi: 10.4182/amt.2013.G1.
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: J.A. Lee. 2014. Beware Fruit Growers&.SWD has been Spotted in OK. Pest e-Alert, June 11, 2014 (Vol. 13, No. 19).
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: J.A. Lee. 2014. Evil Pecan Weevil. Pest e-Alert, July 25, 2014 (Vol. 13, No. 23).
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Rebek, E.J. 2014. Timing Trial for White Grub Control in Bermudagrass with Preventative Insecticides, 2012. Arth. Mgt. Tests Electronic Publication http://www.entsoc.org/ doi: 10.4182/amt.2013.G6.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Garc�s-Carrera1, S., A. Knutson, H. Wang, K. L. Giles, F. Huang, R. J. Whitworth, C. M. Smith and M. S. Chen. 2014. Virulence and Biotype Analyses of Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) Populations from Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. J. Econ. Entomol. 107: 417-423.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Chen, M., S. Wheeler, H. Davis, R. J. Whitworth, A. Knutson, K. L. Giles, T. A. Royer and M. Skinner. 2014. Molecular Markers for Identification of Hessian Fly Males Caught on Pheromone Traps. J. Econ. Entomol. 107: 1110-1117.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Bradford, N. A. 2014. Adult Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) flight patterns in Oklahoma. SWB Entomological Society of America. San Antonio, TX.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Giles, K., C. N. Jessie, J. R. Hagler, S. A Machtley, B. McCornack, T. J. Kring and W. Jessie. 2014. Using mark-capture to document natural enemy movement in Oklahoma winter crops. Poster: Entomological Society of America. Portland, OR.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Jessie, C. N., W. Jessie, K. Giles T. J. Kring B. McCornack, J. R. Hagler and J. Magana. 2014. Relative abundance of pests and natural enemies in Oklahoma winter crops. Poster: Entomological Society of America. Portland, OR.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Jessie, W., C. N. Jessie, K. Giles and B. McCornack. 2014. Documenting the effect of natural enemies on Brassica aphids in Oklahoma winter canola. Poster: Entomological Society of America. Portland, OR.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Jessie, C. N., K. Giles, J. R. Hagler, S. A. Machtley, B. McCornack, T. J. Kring and W. Jessie. 2014. Relative abundance and movement of adult green lacewings between Oklahoma winter canola and winter wheat fields. Paper: Entomological Society of America. Portland, OR.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Pecan Weevil in OK. Perkins, OK. Pecan Mgmt Course.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Late Season Pest Management in Pecan, OK. Pecan Mgmt Course.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Wilson, C. Giorgenon, M. and W.W. Hoback. 2014. Burying the flies: Fly control by carrion feeding beetles. North Central Branch Entomological Society meeting, DesMoines, IA. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Barrett, AW, Noden, BH, Gruntmeir, JM, Johnson, EM, Little, SE. 2014. County scale distribution of Amblyomma americanum in Oklahoma: updating maps and prevalence of Rickettsia spp. Presentation by AWB at the BMBGSA 11th Annual Symposium (September).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Skinner, D, Mitcham, J, Noden, B, Starkey, L, Johnson, E, Fairbanks, S, Little, S. 2014. Prevalence of tick species and Ehrlichia spp. in Oklahoma black bears (Ursus americanus). Poster presentation by DS at Summer Research Training Program, Cornell, NY. (July).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Barrett, AW, Noden, BH., Gruntmeir, J., Johnson, EM., Little, SE. 2014. County scale distribution of Amblyomma americanum in Oklahoma: addressing local deficits in tick maps based on passive reporting. Poster presentation by AWB at the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists in Denver, CO. (July).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Martin, J., Noden, BH. 2014. Where the wind comes sweepin down the plain: an update on vector-borne disease research in Oklahoma. Poster presented by JM at the SouthWest branch ESA meeting, San Antonio, TX (February).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: McMurry, R.S. and E.J. Rebek. 2014. Identification and manipulation of natural enemies of key arthropod pests in Oklahoma vineyards. San Antonio, Texas. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Royer, T.A. March, 2014. Three Vexing Pests in No-Till Systems: Winter Grain Mite, Hessian Fly and Red Harvester Ant. Oklahoma No-Till Conference, Norman. (100 participants).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: McMurry, R.S. and E.J. Rebek. 2014. Manipulation of natural enemies of key arthropod pests in Oklahoma vineyards. Portland, Oregon. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Ferguson, B, T.A. Royer, K. Giles and N.C. Elliott. 2014. Behavior of experienced and inexperienced Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) exposed to winter wheat and canola. Annual Meeting of the SW Branch, Entomological Society of America, San Antonio.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Papes, M. and T. Royer. 2014. Bagrada bug, a cole crop pest from Africa, in United States: Introduction and potential spread. Oklahoma Invasive Species Conference, Oklahoma City.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Peek, Gina and Tom A. Royer. December 2014. Bed bugs Management. Grant County Health
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Ferguson, B., Ferguson, B., T.A. Royer, K. Giles and N. Elliott. 2014. Parasitism rate of bird cherry-oat aphid and cabbage aphid (Hemiptera; Aphididae) by Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in an experienced versus a novel environment. Annual Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Portland, OR. (First Place!).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Peek, Gina and Tom A. Royer, November, 2014. Bed Bugs Management. Adult Protective Services of Garfield County. (20 particpants).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Peek, Gina and Tom A. Royer. November 2014. Sleep Tight and Dont Let the Bed Bugs Bite. National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Webinar (70 particpants).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Mitcham, JP, Skinner, D, Johnson, E, Noden, BH. 2014. Tick species found on two populations of American black bear (Ursus americanus) in eastern Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JPM at the Central Plains Society of Mammology, Bull Shoals Field Station (MSU), MO (October).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Cultivar Susceptibility of Blackberry to Red Necked Cane Borer. Portland, OR. National ESA Conference. Poster
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Martin, JE, Noden, BH. 2014. Along the Chisholm Trail: Establishing the distribution of Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) populations in Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JEM at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Portland, OR (November).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Mitcham, JP, Skinner, D, Johnson, E, Noden, BH. 2014. Ticks and tick-borne pathogens from two populations of American Black Bear in Eastern Oklahoma. Oral presentation by JPM at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Portland, OR (November).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Giles, K. 2014. Impact of bioenergy crops on pests, natural enemies and pollinators in agricultural and non-crop landscapes. Project Directors Meeting. Washington DC.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Hoback, W.W. and G.J. Torrisi. 2014. Laboratory investigation of inhabitants of temporary waters: Will crustaceans consume mosquito larvae? Annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Portland, Oregon. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Willemssens, K.A. and W.W. Hoback. 2014. Effects of soil compaction and leaf litter on burial preferences in Nicrophorus orbicollis. North Central Branch Entomological Society meeting, DesMoines, IA. Oral Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Spring Forward with Dormant Oil Applications. Stillwater, OK, Horticulture Update (In-service).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Spotted Wing Drosophila in OK. Savannah,GE. Efly Meeting.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Emerging Pest in the Southwest: Spotted Wing Drosophila. San Antonio, TX, SWB ESA Conference.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Early Season Pecan Pests. Perkins, OK. Pecan Mgmt Course.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Serpa, L. and W.W. Hoback. 2014. Not all hypoxia is the same: Survival of immersion differs from survival of an anoxic atmosphere in soldier fly larvae. North Central Branch Entomological Society meeting, DesMoines, IA. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Pecan nut case bearer monitoring and control. Perkins, OK. Pecan Mgmt Course.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Royer, Tom A. December 2014. Sugarcane aphids: Will They Affect the Sorghum Production Climate in Oklahoma? Oklahoma Winter Crops School, Stillwater. (80 participants).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Collett, D., Kris Giles, Brett Carver and Ali A. Zarrabi. 2014. Bird Cherry-Oat Aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi L.) Resistance in Wheat. Entomological Society of America. Portland, OR
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Zarrabi, A. A. , Kris L. Giles, Dayna R. Collett, Brett F. Carver, Keely S. Seuhs, John S. Armstrong, and Xiangyang Xu. 2014. Evaluation of winter wheat (Triticum aestvum L.) germplasm for resistance against bird cherry oat aphids (Rhopalosiphum padi L.) , 62nd Annual Meeting of the ESA-Southwestern Branch, San Antonio, Texas.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Invasive Species Today and Tomorrow: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Tulsa, OK, Horticulture Industry Show.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Conley, A. and W.W. Hoback. 2014. The evaluation of relocation as a conservation strategy for the American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) using a surrogate species (Nicrophorus marginatus). North Central Branch Entomological Society meeting, Des Moines, IA. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Prenosil, E. J. Grauf, and W.W. Hoback. 2014. Road crossings and upstream and downstream aquatic macroinvertebrate communities. North Central Branch Entomological Society meeting, DesMoines, IA. Poster Presentation.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Lee, J.A. 2014. Invasive Species Today and Tomorrow: Spotted Wing Drosophila. Tulsa, OK, Horticulture Industry Show.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Bessin, R. and P. Mulder. 2014. The early years of Extension Entomology: Celebrating Cooperative Extensions First 100 years. Postmarked Extension. Amer. Entomol. 60(2): 80-83.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Elliott, N.C., G.F. Backoulou, K.L. Giles and T.A. Royer. 2014. Aphids and parasitoids in wheat and nearby canola fields in central Oklahoma. Southwest. Entomol. 39: 23-28.
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Elliott, N.C. M.J. Brewer, K.L. Giles, G. F. Backoulou, B.P. McCornack, B.B. Pendleton and T.A. Royer. 2014. Sequential sampling for panicle caterpillars (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in sorghum. J. Econ Entomol. 107: 846-853.
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: J.A. Lee. 2014. Come on Out to the First Invasive Species Conference in OKC. Pest e-Alert, March 5, 2014 (Vol. 13, No. 5).

Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13

Outputs
Target Audience: Nothing Reported Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specifmens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Several collections of fossil insects were made in Noble County, Oklahoma.

Publications

Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/12

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specifmens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Several collections of fossil insects were made in Noble County, Oklahoma. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H, and FFA. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial If harmful, does it need to be controlled

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/10 to 09/30/11

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Several collections of fossil insects were made in Noble County, Oklahoma. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H, and FFA. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.

Impacts
insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial If harmful, does it need to be controlled

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/09 to 09/30/10

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Several collections of fossil insects were made in Noble County, Oklahoma. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H and FFA. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial If harmful, does it need to be controlled

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/08 to 09/30/09

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. this includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Several collections of fossil insects were made in Noble County, Oklahoma. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H and FFA. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial If harmful, does it need to be controlled

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/07 to 09/30/08

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae continues. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H and FFA. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial If harmful, does it need to be controlled

Publications

• Arnold, D.C. 2008. The Pheasant Group of the Genus Lagopoecus (Phthiraptes: Ischnocera: Philopteridae. Journ. Kansas Entom.Soc. 81(2): 153-160.
• Springer, T.L. and Arnold, D.C. 2008. Occurrence of the Wheat Stem Maggot, Meromyza Americana Fitch (Diptera: Chloropidae), in Intermediate Wheatgrass, Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth and D.R. Dewey (Poaceae), in Oklahoma. Journ. Kansas Entom. Soc. 81(3): 309-310.

Progress 10/01/06 to 09/30/07

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues on request. Taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae continues. TARGET AUDIENCES: Homeowners, agricultural producers, general public, students in 4-H and FFA.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial? If harmful, does it need to be controlled?

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/05 to 09/30/06

Outputs
Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues. Requests average about 1 per working day year round. A new project is underway. This is a taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial? If harmful, does it need to be controlled?

Publications

• Arnold, D.C. 2006. Review of the Genus Acidoproctus (Phthiratera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae), with Description of a New Species. Journ. Kansas Entom. Soc. 79 (3): 272-282.
• Price, R.D., D.C. Arnold and S.E. Bush. 2006. Five New Species of Myrsidea (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae)from Asian Babblers (Passeriformes: timaliidae). Journ. Kansas Entom. Soc. 79(4): 369-377.

Progress 10/01/04 to 09/30/05

Outputs
Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues. Requests average about 1 per working day year round. A new project is underway. This is a taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial? If harmful, does it need to be controlled?

Publications

• Arnold, D.C. 2005. Review of the Genus Ornithobius (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae), with Decriptions of Two New species. Journ. Kansas Entom. Soc. 78 (2): 158-166.

Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/04

Outputs
Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues. Requests average about 1 per working day year round. A new project is underway. This is a taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial? If harmful, does it need to be controlled?

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03

Outputs
Curation of the insect collection continues. This includes adding newly collected and/or identified specimens and rearranging specimens to reflect new systematic concepts. Insect identification continues. Requests average about 1 per working day year round. A new project is underway. This is a taxonomic study of chewing lice of the family Philopteridae.

Impacts
Insect identifications may have considerable economic impact. Is this species harmful or beneficial? If harmful, does it need to be controlled?

Publications

• Maas, D.L., T.L. Springer and D.C. Arnold. 2003. Occurrence of the Maize Billbug, Sphenophorus maidis, in Eastern Gamagrass. SW Entom. 28(2):151-152.
• Vogt, J.T., R.A. Grantham, W.A. Smith and D.C. Arnold. 2001. Prey of the Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Oklahoma Peanuts. Environ. Entom. 30(1):123-128.

Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02

Outputs
Most of the year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. 1) Curating the insect collection. Continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. 2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at various locations in and around Payne County.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• Fuhlendorf, S.D., D.M. Engle, D.C. Arnold and T.G. Bidwell. 2002. Influence of Herbicide Application on Forb and Arthropod Communities of North American Tallgrass Prairies. Agric., Ecosys. and Environ. 92:251-259.

Progress 10/01/00 to 09/30/01

Outputs
Most of the year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. 1) Curating the insect collection. Continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. 2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at various locations in and around Payne County.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/99 to 09/30/00

Outputs
Most of the year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. 1) Curating the insect collection. Continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. 2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at various locations in and around Payne County.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/98 to 09/30/99

Outputs
Most of this year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. (1) Curating the insect collection. Continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. (2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at various locations in and around Payne County.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/97 to 09/30/98

Outputs
Most of this year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. 1. Curating the insect collection for the department. The continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. 2. Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at verious locations in and around Payne county.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/95 to 09/30/96

Outputs
Most of this year was spent much the same as last year, on two major projects. (1) Curating the insect collection. Continued reorganization of the Diptera and Hymenoptera. (2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture lands at various locations in and around Payne County.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/94 to 09/30/95

Outputs
Most of this year was spent on two major projects. (1) Curating the insect collection. The Diptera and Hymenoptera were reorganized. (2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture land at a location in Payne County. There was one new county record for the introduced lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) - Muskogee, two new records for the introduced dung beetle (Onthophagus gazella) - McCurtain and Tulsa, and three new records for varroa mite (Varroa jacobsoni) - Craig, Ottawa and Pittsburg. A white fringed beetle (Graphognathus sp.) was collected in Garfield Co., in September. It has not yet been determined to species.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/93 to 09/30/94

Outputs
Most of this year was spent on two major projects. (1) Currating the insect collection. The Lepidoptera were reorganized and work is underway on the Diptera. The mite collection was also reorganized. (2) Sorting and identification of arthropods collected from pasture land at a location in Payne county. An introduced lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) appears to be well established in some areas of Oklahoma. County records to date are Creek, Love, Payne, Pontotoc, and Pushmataha. Two new county records (Jackson and Johnston) were established for the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta).

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/92 to 09/30/93

Outputs
Most of this year was spent on two major projects. (1) Curating the insect collection. Most of the Coleoptera and all of the Odonata, Orthoptera, and Hemiptera were reorganized. (2) A survey of the arthropods or pecan trees at a location in Creek County. Preliminary results show several insects that appear to be new state records. These include a lady beetle (Harmonia sp.), asiatic oak weevil (Cyrtepistomus castaneus), a wood wasp (Xiphydria sp.), and a green lacewing (Nodita pavida). Sorting and identifying are continuing on these samples. Another result this year was the establishment of a new county record for red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) in Pittsburg County. Thistle weevils (Rhinocyllus conicus) were again collected in Missouri and released in 14 counties in Northeastern Oklahoma.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/91 to 09/30/92

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Insect reports were entered into the national data base (NAPIS). Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. New state records were established for two blister beetles (Nemognatha bifoveata in Roger Mills Co. and N. nigripennis in Cimarron Co.). New county records were established for 5 arthropods in 10 counties. These included 4 new counties (Murray, Muskogee, Payne, Pontotoc) for the red imported fire ant, 1 new county (Murray) for the southern fire ant, 2 new counties (Payne, Pittsburg) for the honey bee tracheal mite, 1 new county (Comanche) for the Asian tiger mosquito, and two new counties (LeFlore, Tulsa) for the American burying beetle. The burying beetle was also trapped in Cherokee, Latimer, Muskogee, and Sequoyah Counties. Thistle weevils (Rhinocyllus conicus) were again collected in Missouri and released in 14 NE Oklahoma Counties. Oklahoma Cooperative Economic Insect Survey and Detection Report (Weekly).

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/90 to 09/30/91

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Insect reports were entered into the national data base (NAPIS). Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. New state records were established for the larger black flour beetle (Cynaeus angustus) in Canadian Co., the varroa mite (Varroa jacobsoni) of honey bees in McCurtain Co., a grasshopper (Metaleptea brevicornis) in McCurtain Co., and a blister beetle (Epicauta longicollis) in Cimarron Co. New county records were established for 15 arthropods in 21 counties. These included 1 new co. (Oklahoma) for the Asian tiger mosquito, 1 new co. (Carter) for the red imported fire ant, 3 new counties (Carter, Logan, Tulsa) for the honey bee tracheal mite, and 2 new counties (Noble, Payne) for the Russian wheat aphid. Thistle weevils (Rhinocyllus conicus) were collected in Missouri and released in 12 eastern counties. Oklahoma Cooperative Economic insect Survey and Detection Report (Weekly).

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/89 to 09/30/90

Outputs
Only one new state record was reported this year but it was the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). It was found in five south central counties (Bryan, Carter, Choctaw, Love, Marshall). New county records included four for the red fire imported ant (Solenopsis invicta) (Atoka, Choctaw, Coal, Logan), two for the sevenspotted lady beetle (Coccinella septimpunctata), nine for the lone star tick, and one each for the American dog tick and giant bark aphid. Pheromone trap surveys for the exotic silver-Y moth were negative. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Insect reports were entered into the national data base (NAPIS). Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/88 to 09/30/89

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close survelliance of insect conditions throughout the state. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. A new state record and 13 new county records were established for an introduced dung beetle (Hybosorus illigeri). Other new county records were established for 12 insects and 1 tick. Records included 46 new counties for the sevenspotted lady beetle (Coccinellas eptempunctata), 1 new county (Logan) for the Russian Wheat Aphid (Diuraphis noxia) and 3 new counties (Atoka, Cleveland and Love) for the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Male gypsy moths (Lymantria dispar) were trapped in 3 counties (Mayes, Roger and Tulsa) in NE Oklahoma. Two of thee were multiple collections, the first time this has happened in Oklahoma. Pheromone trap surveys for 2 exotic moths, rice cutworm (Spodoptera litura) and false codling moth (Cryptophelebia leucotreta) were negative.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/87 to 09/30/88

Outputs
New state records this year were a powderpost termite (Cryptotermes brevis) in Payne County and the honey bee tracheal mite (Acarapis woodi) in Hughes County (Nov. 1987). This mite was also found in two locations in McCurtain County in 1988. New county records included sixteen new counties in western Oklahoma for the Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia), six new counties for the introduced sevenspotted lady beetle (Coccinella septempunctata), and one (Oklahoma Co.) for the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the Entomology Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made of field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, and USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Highlights were the spread of the Russian wheat aphid (22 counties now infested), the finds of the honey bee tracheal mite, black fly infestation in many areas during May, and heavy numbers of thrips in many crops during June.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/86 to 09/30/87

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (OAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Highlights were the spread of two introduced beneficial insects, a dung beetle and the sevenspotted lady beetle, in southern Oklahoma. New county records established this year included six new counties for the lady beetle (Coccinella septempunctata), four new counties for the dung beetle (Onthophagus gazella), and two new counties (Comanche and Tulsa) for the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). New records were also reported for five other insects and a tick. Single males of the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) were trapped in two counties (Wagoner and Canadian). The Canadian County Collection was at the same location as a collection in 1985. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 10/01/85 to 09/30/86

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Work was closely coordinted with cooperating agencies (QAES, OSDA, USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Highlights were the appearance of a new wheat pest (Russian wheat aphid) in Northwest Oklahoma and the spread of the red imported fire ant in Southern Oklahoma. New state records reported this year were Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia), European earwig (Forficula auricularia), pitch pine tip moth (Rhyacionia rigidana), a lesser bulb fly (Eumerus tuberculatus), and a sphinx moth (Sphecodina abbotti). The earwig may not be established in the state. New county records (17) were established for eight species. The most important of these were the Russian wheat aphid (5 counties) and red imported fire ant (3 counties). Gypsy moths were trapped in two new counties but both were single males. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research and teaching material.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

Progress 01/01/85 to 09/30/85

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Insect infestations were rather light in many crops this year except for the alfalfa weevil in alfalfa in the spring. Highlights were the emergence of Brood XIX of the 13-year periodical cicada in McCurtain County (it had not been collected since 1933) and a small resurgence of the Southern pine beetle (also in McCurtain county). Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser., Okla. Dept. of Agr., USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. New state records reported this year were red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), black walnut curculio (Conotrachelus retentus), an onion plant bug (Labopidicola geminatus), and Oregon fir sawyer (Monochamus oregonensis). The fir sawyer emerged in a log home and is not considered established in Oklahoma. New county records (9) were reported for seven species including blue alfalfa aphid, asparagus aphid, asparagus beetle, and gypsy moth. The gypsy moth was a single male in a trap and is not known to be established. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material.

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Progress 01/01/84 to 12/30/84

Outputs
New state records reported this year were the wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus), azalea bark scale (Eriococcus azaleae), a lace bug (Leptodictya simulans), a lygaeid bug (Eremocoris ferus), a dung beetle (Onthophagus gazella), a threadlegged bug (Ploiaria hirticornis), an assassin bug (Rocconota annulicornis), and a giant water bug (Lethcocerus medius). The dung beetle is and introduced species (in Texas) which has moved north into Oklahoma over the last few years. New country records (10) were reported for 7 species including the dung beetle, the red harvester ant, and the wheat stem sawfly. Over 5,000 specimens were added to the University Musemum this year. Most were taken in conjunction with black light trapping projects for May beetles or pheromone trapping for corn earworm, fall armyworm, cabbage looper, Nantucket pine tip moth, and clearwinged moths. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Insect infestations were, in general, rather low this year except for the alfalfa weevil in alfalfa in the spring. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser., Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS) to faciliatae a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 01/01/83 to 12/30/83

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Highlights in 1983 were the resurgence of the boll weevil in cotton in southwest Oklahoma, large numbers of the western flower thrips in cotton in late August and early September, and the first occurrence of an insect fungus (Zoophthora phytonomi). This fungus was found killing alfalfa weevil larvae in 19 counties during May. Work was closely coordinated with cooperating agencies (Okla. Agric. Ext. Serv., Okla. Dept. of Agric. and USDA-APHIS) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. New state records reported this year were two threadlegged bugs (Empicoris errabundus and E. rubromaculatus), two sphinx moths (Paonias myops and Erinnyis obscura), and black pineleaf scale (Nuculaspis californica). New county records were reported for seven species, including an introduced thistle weevil and the ear tick. Considerable time was spent identifying collected material and adding it to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material.

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Progress 01/01/82 to 12/30/82

Outputs
New state records reported this year were the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), pepper maggot (Zonosemati electa), raspberry crown borer (Pennisetia marginata), two aphids (Calaphis alni and Myzocallis alnifoliae), and two lyctid beetles (Minthea rugicollis and Lyctoxylon japonicum). A horntail wasp (Sirex sp.) is a new state record but has not yet been specifically determined. The gypsy moth may not be established in Oklahoma but the pepper maggot, raspberry crown borer, and both aphids are established. New county records were reported for 14 species. These included both species of puncturevine weevils and six grasshopper species. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Highlights this year were the gypsy moth collection, heavy alfalfa weevil populations, and heavy numbers of walnut caterpillars. Collected adults of the musk thistle weevil (Rhinocyllus conicus) were released in a thistle infested area in Tulsa County. Collected insert material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 01/01/81 to 12/30/81

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Highlights this year were the large numbers of false wireworm beetles present in many areas in the summer and fall and the continuing resurgence of alfalfa weevil populations. New state records reported this year were the asparagus aphid (Brachycolus asparagi), the old house borer (Hylotrupes bajulus), the leadcable borer (Scobicia declivis), the cottonycushion scale (Icerya purchasi), and the Cuban laurel thrips (Gynaikothrips ficorum). Probably only the asparagus aphid is established in Oklahoma. Other interesting records were three collections of dampwood termites (Zootermopsis spp.) in lumber and one of the western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) in furniture. New county records were reported for five species, including the blue alfalfa aphid and tomato pinworm. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 01/01/80 to 12/30/80

Outputs
New state records reported this year included four insects and two ticks. Thesewere a deer fly (Chrysops upsilon), a flat bug (Aradus inornatus), a wedgeshaped leaf beetle (Glyphuroplata porcata), a hornworm (Prosperpinus guarae), a soft tick (Ornithodorus hermsi) and hard tick (Ixodes woodi). New county records were reported for 23 species from 27 counties. The blue alfalfa aphid was found in two new counties and a pine aphid (Cinara watsoni) in four new counties. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Highlights of the year were blue alfalfa aphid of Noctuid larvae in field crops in the summer and fall. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agric. Ext. Service) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 01/01/79 to 12/30/79

Outputs
Detection surveys established eight new state records. These were meadow plant bug (Leptopterna dolobrata), a sawfly (Periclista sulfurana), a pine resin midge (Cecidomyia resinicola), a longhorned beetle (Rhagium inquisitor), deodar weevil (Pissodes nemorensis), a small dung fly (Leptocera vagans), a longhorned beetle (Asemum striatum) and a bark beetle (Gnathotrichus materiarius). In addition, six species collected earlier were reported as new state records. These were a grasshopper (Melanoplus gladston:), a mealybug (Phenacoccus solani), a coreid bug (Cimolus-obscurus), an aphid (Dactynotus helianthicola), a gall midge (Asphondylia helianthiglobulus) and a corimelaenid bug (Corimelaena obscura). New county records were reported for 15 species from 50 counties. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree and vegetable crops, stored products and domestic animals. Highlights of the year were the armyworm in wheat and the unusually large numbers of several cutworms in the spring. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS and Okla. Agric. Exp. Service) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and distributed to all cooperating agencies and other interested parties.

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Progress 01/01/78 to 12/30/78

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. The highlight of the year was the large number of and damage by grasshoppers to rangeland, crops, gardens, and even fruit and ornamental plants. Detection surveys established 12 new state records. These were a shield bug (Tetyra bipunctata) 3 sawflies (Pamphilius amplectus, Nematus abbotii, and Craterocercus obtusus), an ambush bug (Phymata pallida), an assassin bug (Pnirontis modesta), a lady beetle (Hippodamia sinuata crotchi), an encyrtid wasp (Ixodiphagus texanus), a eupelmid wasp (Anastatus semiflavidus), an aphid (Dactynotus rudbeckiae), a lygaeid bug (Melanopleurus belfragei), and a stink bug (Podisus placidus). New County records were established for 12 species in 30 counties. These included 16 new counties for the blue alfalfa aphid (Acyrthosiphon kondoi). Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agric., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions and loss estimates due to insects and their control were prepared and distributed to all cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/77 to 12/30/77

Outputs
Detection surveys established five new state records. These were blue alfalfa aphid (Acyrthosiphon Kondo), a bark beetle (Pityophthorus scriptor), two bracomid wasps (Eubazus rotundiceps and Perilitus ooccinellae), and an aphid (Aphis sambucifoliae). New county records for blue alfalfa aphid were established in 25 other counties. Other new county records were established for 9 species in 20 counties. These included western bean cutworm, cotton leafpepporator, tomato pinworm, and 10 new counties for the face fly. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored produces, and domestic animals. The highlight of the year was the outbreak of many species of caterpillars during the fall months. Species commonly found were corn earworm, fall armyworm, garden webworm, cabbage looper, soybean looper, green cloverworm, and velvetbean caterpillar. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agri. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions and loss estimates due to insects and their control were prepared and distributed to all cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/76 to 12/30/76

Outputs
Detection surveys established seven new state records. These were western bean cutworm (Loxagrotis albicosta), an armored scale (Lepidosaphes yanagicola), strawberry root weevil (Otiorhynchus ovatus), an aphid (Calaphis betulella) a leaffooted plant bug (Leptoglossus corculus), a pteromalid wasp (Eupteromalus tachinae), and a false spider mite (Dolichotetranychus carnea). New county records were established for 12 species in 14 counties. These included mimosa webworm, face fly, and both puncturevine seed and stem weevils. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field, tree, and vegetable crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, and Okla. Agri. Ext. Service) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions and loss estimates due to insects and their control were prepared and sent to all cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/75 to 12/30/75

Outputs
Seven new state records were established. These were soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines), a gall midge (Neolasioptera murtfeldtiana), asparagus beetle (Crioceris asparagi), tulip bulb aphid (Dysaphis tulipae), a flatheaded wood borer (Agrilus cavatus), and a chrysidid wasp (Microsega bella). New county records were found for 9 species in 21 counties. These included Northernand Western corn rootworms, soybean cyst nematoda, mimosa webworm, face fly, andpuncturvine seed weevil. A weevil (Rhinocyllus conicus) was released in Payne County in May and June for control of musk thistle. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, Okla. Agric. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 01/01/74 to 12/30/74

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field crops, tree crops, vegetables, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 17,000 miles were traveled within the state. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introduced into the state and to determine therate of spread of recently introduced pests. Five new state records were established. These were an aphid (Brachycolus tritici), two stink bugs (Sciocoris microphthalma and Nezara viridula), a scale (Ischnaspis longirostris), and a soft tick (Ornithodoros talaje). New county records were found for 8 species in 14 counties. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, Okla. Agri. Ext. Serv.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insectconditions throughout the state. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and sent to all cooperating agencies who reproduced thematerial for state-wide and national distribution. Estimates of the monetary losses due to insects and their control were prepared from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/73 to 12/30/73

Outputs
Detection surveys to determine if new species had been introduced into the stateand the rate of spread of recently introduced pests. Three new state records were established. These were the aphids Neoprociphilus aceris, Prociphilus tessellatus, and Sitomyzus rhois. New county records were found for 8 species in 15 counties, including the face fly in 8 counties in NE Oklahoma. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on field crops, tree crops, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 15,840 miles were traveled within the state. Weekly andannual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and sent to all cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, Okla. Agri. Ext. Ser.) who reproduced the material for state-wide and national distribution. Estimates of the monetary losses due to insects and their control were prepared from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/72 to 12/30/72

Outputs
Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introducedinto the state which might become important economic pests and to determine the rate of spread of recently introduced pests. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-APHIS, Okla. Agri. Ext. Serv.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on cereal and forage crops, cotton, truck crops, fruit, forest and ornamental plants, stored products, and domestric animals. Approximately 16,243 miles were traveled within the state in connection with thesurveys. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and disseminated to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for state-wide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their control from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/71 to 12/30/71

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on cereal and forage crops, cotton, truck crops, fruit, forest and ornamental plants, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 10,000 miles were traveled withinthe state in connection with the surveys. Weekly and annual summaries of insectconditions were prepared and disseminated to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for state-wide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their control from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had beenintroduced into the state which might become important economic pests and to determine the rate of spread of recently introduced pests. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-PPD, Okla.Agri. Ext. Serv.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material.

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Progress 01/01/70 to 12/30/70

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on cereal and forage crops, cotton, truck crops, fruit, forest and ornamental plants, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 7,000 miles were traveled within the state in connection with the surveys. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introduced into the state which might become important economic pests and to determine the rate of spread of recently introduced pests. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-PPD, Okla. Agri. Ext. Serv.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and disseminated to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for state-wide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their controlfrom information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies.

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Progress 01/01/69 to 12/30/69

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on cereal and forage crops, cotton, truck crops, fruit, forest and ornamental plants, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 8,145 miles were traveled within the staty in connection with the surveys. Weekly and annual summaries of insectconditions were prepared and disseminated to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for state wide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their control from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introduced into the state which migh become important economic pests. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-PPCD, Okla. Agri. Ext. Ser.) tofacilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the state.

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Progress 12/01/67 to 12/30/68

Outputs
Surveys to determine insect presence and damage were made on cereal and forage crops, cotton, truck crops, fruit, forest and ornamental plants, stored products, and domestic animals. Approximately 14,000 miles were traveled withinthe State in connection with the surveys. Collected insect material was added to the University Museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Weekly and annual summaries of insect conditions were prepared and disseminated to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for state wide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their control from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introduced into the State which might become important economic pests. Work was closely coordinated with the cooperating agencies (Okla. Dept. of Agri., USDA-PPCD, Okla. Agri. Ext. Ser.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditions throughout the State.

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Progress 12/01/66 to 12/30/67

Outputs
Approximately 11,000 miles were traveled within the state during 1967 in the Survey and Detection program. Truck crops, forage crops, cereal crops, fruit, cotton, forest and shade trees, ornamentals, stored products, and domestic animals were surveyed for insect presence and damage. Special attention was paid to insect problems of the more important crops and domestic animals. Detection surveys were conducted to determine if new species had been introducedinto the state which might become important economic pests. Work was closely associated with the cooperating agencies (State Dept. of Agric., USDA, PPCD, Okla. Agric. Ext. Serv.) to facilitate a close surveillance of insect conditionsthroughout the state. Collected insect material was added to the University museum to provide reference, research, and teaching material. Weekly and annualsummaries of insect conditions were prepared under the title of the Okla. Cooperative Economic Insect Survey and Detection Report and sent to all cooperating agencies who reproduced the material for statewide and national distribution. Reports were prepared showing the monetary losses inflicted as the result of insects and their control from information supplied by personnel of the cooperating agencies.

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