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Development of pull and push-pull systems for management of Lesser Mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, in poultry houses using alarm and aggregation pheromones

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Hassemer, M., Borges, M., Withall, D., Pickett, J. A., Laumann, R. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2019. Development of pull and push-pull systems for management of Lesser Mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, in poultry houses using alarm and aggregation pheromones. Pest Management Science. 75 (4), pp. 1107-1114. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5225

The multitrophic nature of acute oak decline chemical ecology

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Vuts, J., Sarria, A. L. F., Caulfield, J. C., Plummer, S., Denman, S. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. The multitrophic nature of acute oak decline chemical ecology. Forest Insects and their Allies Newsletter. 2018 (4), p. 2.

Host shift induces changes in mate choice of the seed predator Acanthoscelides obtectus via altered chemical signalling

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Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Koenig, L., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., Szentesi, A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Host shift induces changes in mate choice of the seed predator Acanthoscelides obtectus via altered chemical signalling. PLOS ONE. 13 (11), p. e0206144. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206144

Persistence and efficacy of a new formulation based on dog allomonal repellents against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato tick

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De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Ferreira, L. L., De Oliveria Silva, F., Menezes, K. M. F., Muniz, E. R., De Paula, L. G. F., Sarria, A. L. F., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Mascarin, G. M. and Borges, L. M. F. 2018. Persistence and efficacy of a new formulation based on dog allomonal repellents against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato tick. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária. 27 (3), pp. 313-318. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-296120180054

Identification of volatile compounds involved in host location by Anthonomus grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

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Maghalaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Woodcock, C. M., Withall, D., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Identification of volatile compounds involved in host location by Anthonomus grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. July (6), p. 98. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2018.00098

Variability in herbivore-induced signalling across different maize genotypes impacts significantly on natural enemy foragin behaviour

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Michereff, M. F. F., Magalhães, D. M., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A., Zhou, J-J., Ribeiro, P. E. de. A., Viana, P. A., Guimarães, P. E. de O., Schimmelpfeng, P. H. C., Borges, M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Variability in herbivore-induced signalling across different maize genotypes impacts significantly on natural enemy foragin behaviour. Journal of Pest Science. 92 (2), pp. 723-736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-018-1033-6

Influence of constitutive and induced volatiles from mature green coffee berries on the foraging behaviour of female coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curclionidae: Scolytinae)

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Blassiolo-Moraes, M. C., Michereff, M. F. F., Magalhaes, D. M., Morals, S. D., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A., Meneghin, A. M., Birkett, M. A., Withall, D., Medeiros, L. N., Correa, C. M. C. and Borges, M. 2018. Influence of constitutive and induced volatiles from mature green coffee berries on the foraging behaviour of female coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curclionidae: Scolytinae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-018-9631-z

Environmentally vulnerable noble chafers exhibit unusual pheromone-mediated behaviour

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Harvey, D. J., Vuts, J., Hooper, A. M., Finch, P., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Kadej, M., Smolis, A., Withall, D., Henshall, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Environmentally vulnerable noble chafers exhibit unusual pheromone-mediated behaviour. PLOS ONE. 13 (11), p. e0206526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206526

Attractiveness of host banana leaf materials to the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus in Ghana for development of field management strategies

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Abagale, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Chamberlain, K., Ofaso-Acquaah, S., Van Emden, H., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Braimah, H. 2018. Attractiveness of host banana leaf materials to the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus in Ghana for development of field management strategies . Pest Management Science. 75 (2), pp. 549-555. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5182

(2R,5S)‐Theaspirane Identified as the Kairomone for the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, from Attractive Senesced Leaves of the Host Banana, Musa spp.

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Abagale, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Hooper, A. M., Caulfield, J. C., Withall, D., Chamberlain, K., Acquaah, S. O., Van Emden, H., Braimah, H., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. (2R,5S)‐Theaspirane Identified as the Kairomone for the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, from Attractive Senesced Leaves of the Host Banana, Musa spp. Chemistry-A European Journal. 24 (37), pp. 9217-9219. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201800315

Prospects for management of whitefly using plant semiochemicals, compared with related pests

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Schlaeger, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Prospects for management of whitefly using plant semiochemicals, compared with related pests . Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5058

Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes

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Robinson, A., Busula, A. O., Voets, M. A, Beshir, K. B., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Verhulst, N. O., Winskill, P., Muwanguzi, J., Birkett, M. A., Smallegange, R. C., Masiga, D. K., Mukabana, W. R., Sauerwein, R. W., Sutherland, C. J., Bousema, T., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W., Logan, J. G. and De Boer, J. G. 2018. Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 115 (18), pp. E4209-E4218. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1721610115

Isolation and identification of floral attractants from a nectar plant for the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae)

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Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Isolation and identification of floral attractants from a nectar plant for the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae). Pest Management Science. 74 (9), pp. 2069-2075. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4903

Invasive egg predators and food availability interactively affect maternal investment in egg chemical defence

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Paul, S. C., Stevens, M., Burton, J., Pell, J. K., Birkett, M. A. and Blount, J. D. 2018. Invasive egg predators and food availability interactively affect maternal investment in egg chemical defence. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 6 (4). https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2018.00004

Parental phenotype not predator cues influence egg warning coloration and defence levels

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Birkett, M. A., Paul, S., Stevens, M., Burton, J., Pell, J. K. and Blount, J. D. 2018. Parental phenotype not predator cues influence egg warning coloration and defence levels. Animal Behaviour. 140 (June), pp. 177-186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2018.04.014

Attractiveness of Host Plant Volatile Extracts to the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is Reduced by Terpenoids from the Non-Host Cashew

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Fancelli, M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Attractiveness of Host Plant Volatile Extracts to the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is Reduced by Terpenoids from the Non-Host Cashew. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 44 (4), pp. 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-0937-1

Conspecific and Heterogeneric Lacewings Respond to (Z)-4-Tridecene Identified from Chrysopa formosa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Vuts, J., Caulfield, J. C., Withall, D. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Toth, M. 2018. Conspecific and Heterogeneric Lacewings Respond to (Z)-4-Tridecene Identified from Chrysopa formosa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 44 (2), pp. 137-146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-017-0920-2

Expression of lima bean terpene synthases in rice enhances recruitment of a beneficial enemy of a major rice pest

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Li, F., Li, W., Lin, Y-J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Wu, K., Wang, G. and Zhou, J. 2018. Expression of lima bean terpene synthases in rice enhances recruitment of a beneficial enemy of a major rice pest. Plant, Cell and Environment. 41 (1), pp. 111-120. https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.12959

Investigating the influence of plasmodium infection on the human volatile odour profile in an endemic setting

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Robinson, A., de Boer, J., Busula, A. O., Powers, S., Caulfield, J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W. and Logan, J. 2017. Investigating the influence of plasmodium infection on the human volatile odour profile in an endemic setting. ISTD Bites Conference. American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.

Migratory flight behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus

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Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Chapman, J. W. and Osborne, J. L. 2017. Migratory flight behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus. Pest Management Science. 73 (6), pp. 1076-1082. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4550

cis-jasmone elicits aphid-induced stress signalling in potatoes

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Sobhy, I. S., Woodcock, C. M., Powers, S. J., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. cis-jasmone elicits aphid-induced stress signalling in potatoes. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43 (1), pp. 39-52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0805-9

Brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, infestation of susceptible dog hosts is reduced by slow release of semiochemicals from a less susceptible host

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De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Ferreira, L. L., Sarria, A. L. F., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Mascarin, G. M., De Leon, A. A. P. and Borges, L. M. F. 2017. Brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, infestation of susceptible dog hosts is reduced by slow release of semiochemicals from a less susceptible host. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases. 8 (1), pp. 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2016.10.010

Leaf volatile patterns of oak decline problems: opportunities for control via chemical ecology

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Vuts, J., Caulfield, J. C., Plummer, S., Denman, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. Leaf volatile patterns of oak decline problems: opportunities for control via chemical ecology. Forest Insects and their Allies Newsletter. 2017 (3), p. 2.

Odours of Plasmodium falciparum-infected participants influence mosquito-host interactions

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De Boar, J. G., Robinson, A., Powers, S. J., Burgers, S. L. G. E., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A., Smallegange, R. C., Van Genderen, P. J. J., Bousema, T., Sauerwein, R. W., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W. and Logan, J. G. 2017. Odours of Plasmodium falciparum-infected participants influence mosquito-host interactions. Scientific Reports. 7 (1), p. 9283. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-08978-9

Metodologias para o Estudo da Defesa de Memoria (Priming) em Plantas Frente a Estresse Biotico

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Borges, M., Michereff, M. F. F., Moraes, M. C. B., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. Metodologias para o Estudo da Defesa de Memoria (Priming) em Plantas Frente a Estresse Biotico. Embrapa Circular Técnica. 91.

Antifeedant activity of red clover root isoflavonoids on Hylastinus obscurus.

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Quiroz, A., Mendez, L., Mutis, A., Hormazabal, E., Ortega, F., Birkett, M. A. and Parra, L. 2017. Antifeedant activity of red clover root isoflavonoids on Hylastinus obscurus. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 17 (1), pp. 231-239.

DIMBOA levels in hexaploid Brazilian wheat are not associated with antibiosis against the cereal aphids Rhopalosiphum padi and Sitobion avenae

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Periera J. F., Sarria, A. L. F., Powers, S. J., Aradottir, G. I., Caulfield, J. C., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Pereira, P. V. R .S 2017. DIMBOA levels in hexaploid Brazilian wheat are not associated with antibiosis against the cereal aphids Rhopalosiphum padi and Sitobion avenae. Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology. 29 (2), pp. 61-75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40626-017-0084-z

Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of female African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagné, to host plant volatiles

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Ogah, E. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Nwilene, F. E. and Bruce, T. 2017. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of female African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagné, to host plant volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43 (1), pp. 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0788-6

Field evaluation of synthetic aphid sex pheromone in enhancing suppression of aphid abundance by their natural enemies

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Nakashima, Y., Ida, T. Y., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Taki, H. and Takabayashi, J. 2016. Field evaluation of synthetic aphid sex pheromone in enhancing suppression of aphid abundance by their natural enemies. BioControl. 61 (5), pp. 485-496. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-016-9734-3

The natural plant stress elicitor cis-jasmone causes cultivar-dependent reduction in growth of the stink bug, Euschistus heros and associated changes in flavonoid concentrations in soybean, Glycine max

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Da Graca, J. P., Ueda, T. E., Janegitz, T., Vieira, S. S., Salvador, M. C., De Oliveira, M. C., Zingaretti, S. M., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Hoffmann-Campo, C. B. 2016. The natural plant stress elicitor cis-jasmone causes cultivar-dependent reduction in growth of the stink bug, Euschistus heros and associated changes in flavonoid concentrations in soybean, Glycine max. Phytochemistry. 131 (November), pp. 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2016.08.013

Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris.

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De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Sarria, A. L. F., Ferreira, L. L., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., De Leon, A. A., Birkett, M. A. and Borges, L. M. F. 2016. Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris. Journal Of Chromatography B. 1022 (1 June 2016), pp. 64-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.03.014

Disruption of host-seeking behaviour by the salmon louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, using botanically derived repellents

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O'Shea, B., Wadsworth, S., Marambio, J. P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2016. Disruption of host-seeking behaviour by the salmon louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, using botanically derived repellents. Journal Of Fish Diseases. 40 (4), pp. 495-505. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.12526

Revisiting the male-produced aggregation pheromone of lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae): identification of a six-component pheromone from a Brazilian population

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Hassemer, M. J., Sant'Ana, J., Borges, M., Withall, D., Pickett, J. A., Oliveira, M. W. M., Laumann, R. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2016. Revisiting the male-produced aggregation pheromone of lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae): identification of a six-component pheromone from a Brazilian population. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 64, pp. 6809-6818. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.6b02235

Influence of two acyclic homoterpenes (tetranorterpenes) on the foraging behaviour of Anthonomus grandis Boh

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Magalhaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2016. Influence of two acyclic homoterpenes (tetranorterpenes) on the foraging behaviour of Anthonomus grandis Boh. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42, pp. 305-313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0691-1

Identification and field evaluation of the sex pheromone of a Brazilian population of Spodoptera cosmioides

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Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Borges, M., Viana, A. R., Laumann, R. A., Miranda, J. E., Magalhaes, D. M. and Birkett, M. A. 2016. Identification and field evaluation of the sex pheromone of a Brazilian population of Spodoptera cosmioides. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira. 51, pp. 545-554. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-204X2016000500015

Responses of the two-spotted oak buprestid, Agrilus biguttatus (Coleoptera:Buprestidae) to host tree volatiles

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Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Sumner, M. E., Caulfield, J. C., Reed, K., Inward, D. J. G., Leather, S. R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Denman, S. 2016. Responses of the two-spotted oak buprestid, Agrilus biguttatus (Coleoptera:Buprestidae) to host tree volatiles. Pest Management Science. 72 (4), pp. 845-851. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4208

Horn fly larval survival in cattle dung is reduced by endophyte infection of tall fescue pasture

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Parra, L., Mutis, A., Chacon, M., Lizama, M., Rojas, C., Catrileo, A., Rubilar, O., Tortella, G., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2016. Horn fly larval survival in cattle dung is reduced by endophyte infection of tall fescue pasture. Pest Management Science. 72 (7), pp. 1328-1334. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4153

Identification of non-host semiochemicals for the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae), from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris

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Borges, L. M. F., Filho, J. G. De O., Ferreira, L. L., Louly, C. C. B., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Identification of non-host semiochemicals for the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae), from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases. 6, pp. 676-682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2015.05.014

The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence

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Bruce, T. J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Caulfield, J. C., Doherty, A., Sparks, C. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D. and Pickett, J. A. 2015. The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 11183. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep11183

Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete

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Vuts, J., Francke, W., Mori, K., Zarbin, P. H. G., Hooper, A. M., Millar, J. G., Pickett, J. A., Toth, M., Chamberlain, K., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Troger, A. G., Balintne Csonka, E. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete. European Journal Of Organic Chemistry. 22 (22), pp. 4843-4846. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.201500196

Aphid sex pheromone compounds interfere with attraction of common green lacewings to floral bait

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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Aphid sex pheromone compounds interfere with attraction of common green lacewings to floral bait. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41 (6), pp. 550-556. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0585-7

Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation

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Zhang, Y., Li, Z-X., Yu, X-D., Fan, J., Pickett, J. A., Jones, H. D., Zhou, J-J., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J., Napier, J. A., Zhao, G-Y., Cheng, X-G., Shi, Y., Bruce, T. J. A. and Xia, L-Q. 2015. Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation. New Phytologist. 206 (3), pp. 1101-1115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13302

Multiple roles of a male-specific compound in the sexual behavior of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus

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Vuts, J., Powers, S. J., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Multiple roles of a male-specific compound in the sexual behavior of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41, pp. 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0560-3

Novel olfactory ligands via terpene synthases

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Touchet, S., Chamberlain, K., Woodcock, C. M., Miller, D. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Allemann, R. K. 2015. Novel olfactory ligands via terpene synthases. Chemical Communications. 51 (35), pp. 7550-7553. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5cc01814e

Chemical cues modulating electrophysiological and behavioural responses in the parasitic wasp Cotesia sesamiae

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Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Chemical cues modulating electrophysiological and behavioural responses in the parasitic wasp Cotesia sesamiae. Canadian Journal Of Zoology. 93, pp. 281-287. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2014-0266

New chemical ecology based opportunities for agriculture in the face of global climate and population challenges

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A. 2014. New chemical ecology based opportunities for agriculture in the face of global climate and population challenges. American Chemical Society (ACS).

Quantitative differences in gene expression of defence genes in Solanum tuberosum and S. sisymbriifolium infected with Globodera pallida

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Dybal, K., Powers, S. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Nelson, D., Blackshaw, R., Carvalho, R. and Curtis, R. H. C. 2014. Quantitative differences in gene expression of defence genes in Solanum tuberosum and S. sisymbriifolium infected with Globodera pallida. Indian journal of nematology. 44 (1), pp. 62-72.

Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways

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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Midega, C. A. O., Jones, H. D., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pittchar, J. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369 (1639), p. 20120281. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0281

Flight of Meligethes aeneus at a range of altitudes

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Chapman, J. W. and Osborne, J. L. 2014. Flight of Meligethes aeneus at a range of altitudes. IOBC.

Semiochemistry of Scarabaeoidea

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Vuts, J., Imrei, Z., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Toth, M. 2014. Semiochemistry of Scarabaeoidea. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 40, pp. 190-210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-014-0377-5

Vertebrate pheromones and other semiochemicals: the potential for accommodating complexity in signalling by volatile compounds for vertebrate management

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Pickett, J. A., Barasa, S. and Birkett, M. A. 2014. Vertebrate pheromones and other semiochemicals: the potential for accommodating complexity in signalling by volatile compounds for vertebrate management. Biochemical Society Transactions. 42, pp. 846-850. https://doi.org/10.1042/BST20140134

Achieving food and environmental security: new approaches to close the gap

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Poppy, G. M., Jepson, P. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2014. Achieving food and environmental security: new approaches to close the gap. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369, p. 20120272. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0272

Achieving food security for one million sub-Saharan African poor through push-pull innovation by 2020

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Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O., Murage, A. W., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Achieving food security for one million sub-Saharan African poor through push-pull innovation by 2020. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369, p. 20120284. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0284

Prospects of genetic engineering for robust insect resistance

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Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Prospects of genetic engineering for robust insect resistance. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 19, pp. 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2014.03.009

Development of a female attractant for the click beetle pest Agriotes brevis

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Vuts, J., Furlan, L., Csonka, E. B., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Mayon, P., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Toth, M. 2014. Development of a female attractant for the click beetle pest Agriotes brevis. Pest Management Science. 70 (4), pp. 610-614. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3589

Identification of pheromone components and their binding affinity to the odorant binding protein CcapOBP83a-2 of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata

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Siciliano, P., He, X. L., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M., Birkett, M. A., Kalinova, B., Gomulski, L. M., Scolari, F., Gasperi, G., Malacrida, A. R. and Zhou, J-J. 2014. Identification of pheromone components and their binding affinity to the odorant binding protein CcapOBP83a-2 of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 48, pp. 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2014.02.005

Identification and expression profile of two putative odorant-binding proteins from the neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

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Farias, L. R., Paula, D. P., Zhou, J-J., Liu, R., Pappas, G. J. Jr., Moraes, M. C. B., Laumann, R. A., Borges, M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M. and Bao, S. N. 2014. Identification and expression profile of two putative odorant-binding proteins from the neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Neotropical Entomology. 43, pp. 106-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-013-0187-4

Differences in the fly-load of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle is modified by endophyte infection of pastures

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Parra, L., Rojas, C., Catrileo, A., Galdames, R., Mutis, A., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2013. Differences in the fly-load of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle is modified by endophyte infection of pastures. Electronic Journal Of Biotechnology. 16, p. 4. https://doi.org/10.2225/vol16-issue5-fulltext-4

The semiochemistry of aphids

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Pickett, J. A., Allemann, R. K. and Birkett, M. A. 2013. The semiochemistry of aphids. Natural Product Reports. 30, pp. 1277-1283. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3np70036d

Prevalence and infection intensity of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) host is reduced by the non-host compound 2-aminoacetophenone

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Hastie, L. C., Wallace, C., Birkett, M. A., Douglas, A., Jones, O., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Ritchie, G., Pickett, J. A., Webster, J. L. and Bowman, A. S. 2013. Prevalence and infection intensity of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) host is reduced by the non-host compound 2-aminoacetophenone. Aquaculture. 410-411, pp. 178-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.06.035

Tracking bed bugs (Cimex lectularius:) a study of the effect of physiological and extrinsic factors on the response to bed bug-derived volatiles

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Weeks, E. N. I., Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2013. Tracking bed bugs (Cimex lectularius:) a study of the effect of physiological and extrinsic factors on the response to bed bug-derived volatiles. Journal Of Experimental Biology. 216, pp. 460-469. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.074930

The role of semiochemicals in short-range location of aggregation sites in Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae)

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Susset, E. C., Ramon-Portugal, F., Hemptinne, J-L., Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A. and Magro, A. 2013. The role of semiochemicals in short-range location of aggregation sites in Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39, pp. 591-601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-013-0285-0

Evaluation of a nonanal-trimethylamine lure for collection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in gravid traps

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Irish, S. R., Moore, J., Bruce, J., Birkett, M. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2013. Evaluation of a nonanal-trimethylamine lure for collection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in gravid traps. Journal of Medical Entomology. 50, pp. 619-623. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME12229

Underground signals carried through common mycelial networks warn neighbouring plants of aphid attack

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Babikova, Z., Gilbert, L., Bruce, T. J. A., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Johnson, D. 2013. Underground signals carried through common mycelial networks warn neighbouring plants of aphid attack. Ecology Letters. 16 (7), pp. 835-843. https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.12115

Priming of production in maize of volatile organic defence compounds by the natural plant activator cis- jasmone

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Oluwafemi, S., Dewhirst, S. Y., Veyrat, N., Powers, S. J., Bruce, T. J. A., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2013. Priming of production in maize of volatile organic defence compounds by the natural plant activator cis- jasmone. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e62299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062299

Effects of non-host plant odour on Melingethes aeneus during immigration to oilseed rape

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Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W. and Osborne, J. L. 2013. Effects of non-host plant odour on Melingethes aeneus during immigration to oilseed rape. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 146 (3), pp. 313-320. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12030

Effect of small lipophilic molecules in tomato and rice root exudates on the behaviour of Meloidogyne incognita and M. graminicola

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Dutta, T. K., Powers, S. J., Gaur, H. S., Birkett, M. A. and Curtis, R. H. C. 2012. Effect of small lipophilic molecules in tomato and rice root exudates on the behaviour of Meloidogyne incognita and M. graminicola. Nematology. 14, pp. 309-320. https://doi.org/10.1163/156854111X612306

Identification of host kairomones from maize, Zea mays, for the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais

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Ukeh, D. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Identification of host kairomones from maize, Zea mays, for the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 1402-1409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0191-x

Oviposition induced volatile emissions from African smallholder farmers' maize varieties

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Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. Oviposition induced volatile emissions from African smallholder farmers' maize varieties. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 231-234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0082-1

Herbivory by a phloem-feeding insect inhibits floral volatile production

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Pareja, M., Qvarfordt, E., Webster, B., Mayon, P., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Glinwood, R. 2012. Herbivory by a phloem-feeding insect inhibits floral volatile production. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e31971. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0031971

Farmers' perceptions of cotton pests and their management in western Kenya

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Midega, C. A. O., Nyang'au, I. M., Pittchar, J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Borges, M. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. Farmers' perceptions of cotton pests and their management in western Kenya. Crop Protection. 42, pp. 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2012.07.010

Semiochemicals from herbivory induced cotton plants enhance the foraging behaviour of the cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis

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Magalhaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Sujii, E. R., Mayon, P., Caulfield, J. C., Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2012. Semiochemicals from herbivory induced cotton plants enhance the foraging behaviour of the cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 1528-1538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0216-5

Comparison of different synthetic baits in field experiments with respect to attractivity to green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Voigt, E. and Toth, M. 2012. Comparison of different synthetic baits in field experiments with respect to attractivity to green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Novenyvdelem. 48, pp. 501-506.

Interference in foraging behaviour of European and American house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) by catmint, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae)

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Khan, M. A., Jones, I., Loza-Reyes, E., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Interference in foraging behaviour of European and American house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) by catmint, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 57, pp. 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-012-9532-2

Isolation and identification of host cues from mango, Mangifera indica, that attract gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis

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Kamala Jayanthi, P. D., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A. and Bruce, T. J. A. 2012. Isolation and identification of host cues from mango, Mangifera indica, that attract gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 361-369. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0093-y

Aphid antixenosis in cotton is activated by the natural plant defence elicitor cis- jasmone

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Hegde, M., Oliveira, J. N., Da Costa, J. G., Loza-Reyes, E., Bleicher, E., Santana, A. E. G., Caulfield, J. C., Mayon, P., Dewhirst, S. Y., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Aphid antixenosis in cotton is activated by the natural plant defence elicitor cis- jasmone. Phytochemistry. 78 (June), pp. 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2012.03.004

Collection of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) using CO2 and enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol in the United Kingdom

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Harrup, L. E., Logan, J. G., Cook, J. I., Golding, N., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Sanders, C., Barber, J., Rogers, D. J., Mellor, P. S., Purse, B. V. and Carpenter, S. 2012. Collection of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) using CO2 and enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol in the United Kingdom. Journal of Medical Entomology. 49, pp. 112-121. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME11145

Activation of defence in sweet pepper, Capiscum annuum, by cis- jasmone, and its impact on aphid and aphid parasitoid behaviour

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Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Loza-Reyes, E., Martin, J. L., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. Activation of defence in sweet pepper, Capiscum annuum, by cis- jasmone, and its impact on aphid and aphid parasitoid behaviour. Pest Management Science. 68 (10), pp. 1419-1429. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3326

Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis

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Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Laumann, R. A., Oliveira, M. W. M., Woodcock, C. M., Mayon, P., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Borges, M. 2012. Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 836-845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0142-6

Odour-mediated orientation behaviour of the lily beetle Lilioceris lilii

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Salisbury, A., Cook, S. M., Powell, W. and Hardie, J. 2012. Odour-mediated orientation behaviour of the lily beetle Lilioceris lilii. Physiological Entomology. 37 (1), pp. 97-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2011.00823.x

The use of Pluronic F-127 to study the development of the potato cyst nematode, Globodera pallida

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. The use of Pluronic F-127 to study the development of the potato cyst nematode, Globodera pallida. Nematology. 14, pp. 869-873. https://doi.org/10.1163/156854112X631944

Two-step learning involved in acquiring olfactory preferences for plant volatiles by parasitic wasps

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Takemoto, H., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Kainoh, Y. and Takabayashi, J. 2012. Two-step learning involved in acquiring olfactory preferences for plant volatiles by parasitic wasps. Animal Behaviour. 83, pp. 1491-1496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.023

The sex pheromones of mealy plum (Hayalopterus pruni) and leaf-curl plum (Brachycaudus helichrysi) aphids: identification and field trapping of male and gynoparous aphids in prune orchards

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Symmes, E. J., Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Campbell, C. A. M., Chamberlain, K., Pickett, J. A. and Zalom, F. G. 2012. The sex pheromones of mealy plum (Hayalopterus pruni) and leaf-curl plum (Brachycaudus helichrysi) aphids: identification and field trapping of male and gynoparous aphids in prune orchards. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38 (5), pp. 576-583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0121-y

Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries

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Ukeh, D. A., Umoetok, S. B. A., Bowman, A. S., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries. Crop Protection. 32, pp. 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2011.10.013

Aspects of insect chemical ecology: exploitation of reception and detection as tools for deception of pests and beneficial insects

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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 2012. Aspects of insect chemical ecology: exploitation of reception and detection as tools for deception of pests and beneficial insects. Physiological Entomology. 37 (1), pp. 2-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2011.00828.x

Fast and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of functionalized peptoids via Ugi reactions

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Barreto, A. De F. S., Vercillo, O. E., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J. C., Wessjohann, L. A. and Andrade, C. K. Z. 2011. Fast and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of functionalized peptoids via Ugi reactions. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. 9, pp. 5024-5027. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1OB05471F

Aspects of the behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Aspects of the behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts SEE11 Joint Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society of London and the Soil Ecology Society, Plymouth, 14-16 September 2011 .

How does Solanum sisymbriifolium affect Globodera pallida behaviour?

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. How does Solanum sisymbriifolium affect Globodera pallida behaviour? Abstracts 43rd ONTA Annual Meeting, Coimbra, 4-9 September 2011 .

Antifungal activity of volatile metabolites emitted by mycelial cultures of saprophytic fungi

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Schalchli, H., Hormazabal, E., Becerra, J., Birkett, M. A., Alvear, M., Vidal, J. and Quiroz, A. 2011. Antifungal activity of volatile metabolites emitted by mycelial cultures of saprophytic fungi. Chemistry And Ecology. 27, pp. 503-513. https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2011.596832

Plant-nematode interactions: Globodera pallida and Solanum sisymbriifolium

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Plant-nematode interactions: Globodera pallida and Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference Advances in Nematology, London, 13 December 2011 .

Maize landraces recruit egg and larval parasitoids in response to egg deposition by a herbivore

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Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Midega, C. A. O., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Mayon, P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2011. Maize landraces recruit egg and larval parasitoids in response to egg deposition by a herbivore. Ecology Letters. 14 (11), pp. 1075-1083. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2011.01674.x

Fitness trade-off in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae) between insecticide resistance and vulnerability to parasitoid attack at several spatial scales

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Foster, S. P., Denholm, I., Poppy, G. M., Thompson, R. and Powell, W. 2011. Fitness trade-off in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae) between insecticide resistance and vulnerability to parasitoid attack at several spatial scales. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101 (6), pp. 659-666. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485310000623

Identification of semiochemicals released by cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, upon infestation by the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii

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Hegde, M., Oliveira, J. N., Da Costa, J. G., Bleicher, E., Santana, A. E. G., Bruce, T. J. A., Caulfield, J., Dewhirst, S. Y., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2011. Identification of semiochemicals released by cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, upon infestation by the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37, pp. 741-750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-011-9980-x

Enantiomeric selectivity in behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes

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Cook, J. I., Majeed, S., Ignell, R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Logan, J. G. 2011. Enantiomeric selectivity in behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101, pp. 541-550. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485311000162

Development of female-targeted attractant in two Agriotes click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae)

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Vuts, J., Furlan, L., Csonka, E., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J., Mayon, P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Toth, K. 2011. Development of female-targeted attractant in two Agriotes click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae). Abstracts Ento' 11 Symposium on Chemical Ecology: Reception, Detection and Deception, Chatham, 7-9 September 2011 . pp. 63

Behavioral responses of the leafhopper, Cicadulina storeyi China, a major vector of maize streak virus, to volatile cues from intact and leafhopper-damaged maize

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Oluwafemi, S., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A., Ton, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2011. Behavioral responses of the leafhopper, Cicadulina storeyi China, a major vector of maize streak virus, to volatile cues from intact and leafhopper-damaged maize. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37, pp. 40-48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9891-2

Differential preference of Capiscum spp. cultivars by Aphis gossypii is conferred by variation in volatile semiochemistry

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Da Costa, J. G., Pires, E. V., Riffel, A., Birkett, M. A., Bleicher, E. and Sant'ana, A. E. G. 2011. Differential preference of Capiscum spp. cultivars by Aphis gossypii is conferred by variation in volatile semiochemistry. Euphytica. 177, pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-010-0250-8

Erratum to 'Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)' [Phytochem. Lett. 3 (2010) 139-142]

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Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Erratum to 'Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)' [Phytochem. Lett. 3 (2010) 139-142]. Phytochemistry Letters. 4, p. 57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2010.10.008

Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control

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Weeks, E. N. I., Birkett, M. A., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Logan, J. G. 2011. Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control. Pest Management Science. 67 (1), pp. 10-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2024

Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites

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Birkett, M. A., Hassanali, A., Hoglund, S., Pettersson, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites. Phytochemistry. 72, pp. 109-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.09.016

A bioassay for studying behavioural responses of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to bed bug-derived volatiles

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Weeks, E. N. I., Logan, J. G., Gezan, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2011. A bioassay for studying behavioural responses of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to bed bug-derived volatiles. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485309990599

Aspects of behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2010. Aspects of behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts 30th International Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists, Vienna, 19-23 September 2010 . pp. 157

Behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 14 December 2010 .

Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

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Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Phytochemistry Letters. 3, pp. 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2010.05.001

Attraction of Chrysoperla carnea complex and Chrysopa spp. lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphid sex pheromone components and a synthetic blend of floral compounds in Hungary

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Voigt, E. and Toth, M. 2010. Attraction of Chrysoperla carnea complex and Chrysopa spp. lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphid sex pheromone components and a synthetic blend of floral compounds in Hungary. Pest Management Science. 66 (12), pp. 1374-1379. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2030

Identification of neryl formate as the airborne aggregation pheromone for the American house dust mite and the European house dust mite (Acari: Epidermoptidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Skelton, A. C., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2010. Identification of neryl formate as the airborne aggregation pheromone for the American house dust mite and the European house dust mite (Acari: Epidermoptidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 47, pp. 798-804. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME09295

Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2010. Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. 3rd Symposium on Potato Cyst Nematodes. Aspects of Applied Biology 103 . pp. 45-51

Is quality more important than quantity? Insect behavioural responses to changes in a volatile blend after stemborer oviposition on an African grass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2010. Is quality more important than quantity? Insect behavioural responses to changes in a volatile blend after stemborer oviposition on an African grass. Biology Letters. 6, pp. 314-317. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2009.0953

The chemistry of plant signalling

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Birkett, M. A. 2010. The chemistry of plant signalling. in: Baluska, F. and Ninkovic, V. (ed.) Plant communication from an ecological perspective Springer, Berlin. pp. 21-41

Exploiting phytochemical diversity to control pests of agriculture and vectors of human and animal disease

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hooper, A. M., Khan, Z. R., Torto, B., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Exploiting phytochemical diversity to control pests of agriculture and vectors of human and animal disease. Midiwo, J. O. and Clough, J. M. (ed.) Aspects of African Biodiversity: Proceedings of the Pan Africa Chemistry Network Biodiversity Conference, Nairobi, 10-12 September 2008 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 43-48

Chemical ecology of animal and human pathogen vectors in a changing global climate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Logan, J. G., Omolo, M. O., Torto, B., Pelletier, J., Syed, Z. and Leal, W. S. 2010. Chemical ecology of animal and human pathogen vectors in a changing global climate. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36, pp. 113-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9739-9

Behavioural responses of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, to host (stored-grain) and non-host plant volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ukeh, D. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Allan, E. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2010. Behavioural responses of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, to host (stored-grain) and non-host plant volatiles. Pest Management Science. 66 (1), pp. 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1828

Susceptibility of six Lilium to damage by the lily beetle, Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Salisbury, A., Clark, S. J., Powell, W. and Hardie, J. 2010. Susceptibility of six Lilium to damage by the lily beetle, Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 156 (1), pp. 103-110. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2009.00368.x

Novel use of stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) as a tool for isolation of oviposition site attractants for gravid Culex quinquefasciatus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carson, C., Birkett, M. A., Logan, J. G., Mawa, K., Pates, H. V., Pickett, J. A., Rwegoshora, R. T., Tungu, P. K. and Cameron, M. M. 2010. Novel use of stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) as a tool for isolation of oviposition site attractants for gravid Culex quinquefasciatus. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 100, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485309006701

Scents and sex: insect pheromones

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2009. Scents and sex: insect pheromones. The Biochemist. 31 (2), pp. 28-32. https://doi.org/10.1042/BIO03102028

Hypotheses for developing new controls for animal and human disease vectors

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Logan, J., Dewhirst, S. and Torto, B. 2009. Hypotheses for developing new controls for animal and human disease vectors. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

Investigating the interaction between maize and the leafhopper Cicadulina storeyi China (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), a major vector of maize streak virus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Oluwafemi, S., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A., Ton, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2009. Investigating the interaction between maize and the leafhopper Cicadulina storeyi China (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), a major vector of maize streak virus. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

Attraction of the stink bug egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi to defence signals from soybean activated by treatment with cis- jasmone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moraes, M. C., Laumann, R. A., Pareja, M., Sereno, F. T. P. S., Michereff, M. F. F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Borges, M. 2009. Attraction of the stink bug egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi to defence signals from soybean activated by treatment with cis- jasmone. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 131 (2), pp. 178-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2009.00836.x

Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the Palpalis group species of tsetse flies, vectors of Human African Trypanosomiasis in West Africa

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewhirst, S. Y., Esterhuizen, J., Logan, J. G., Rayaisse, J. B., Tirados, I., Salou, E., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Vale, G. A., Solano, P., Torr, S. J., Lehane, M. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the Palpalis group species of tsetse flies, vectors of Human African Trypanosomiasis in West Africa. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

Identification of sex pheromones for the Brazilian stinkbug species, Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Borges, M., Moraes, M. C. B., Laumann, R. A., Wandre, M., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Identification of sex pheromones for the Brazilian stinkbug species, Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

cis- Jasmone as an activator of plant defence: understanding underlying mechanisms and towards field deployment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Borges, M., Bruce, T. J. A., Gordon-Weeks, R., Goulart Santana, A. E., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. cis- Jasmone as an activator of plant defence: understanding underlying mechanisms and towards field deployment. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst nematode infection in tomatoes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst nematode infection in tomatoes. Abstracts Nemagenics: Exploiting Genomics to Understand Plant-Nematode Interactions. COST 872 3rd Annual Meeting, Toledo, 25-28 May 2009 . pp. 37-38

Learning is involved in the response of parasitic wasps Aphidius ervi (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to volatiles from a broad bean plant, Vicia faba (Fabaceae), infested by aphids Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Takemoto, H., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Kainoh, Y. and Takabayashi, J. 2009. Learning is involved in the response of parasitic wasps Aphidius ervi (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to volatiles from a broad bean plant, Vicia faba (Fabaceae), infested by aphids Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. 44, pp. 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1303/aez.2009.23

Aspects of the plant-nematode interactions: host recognition and plant signalling molecules

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Aspects of the plant-nematode interactions: host recognition and plant signalling molecules. Abstracts 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology, Maceio, Brazil, 4-9 October 2009 .

Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Barker, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 15 December 2009 .

Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Curtis, R. H. C., Matthews, M., Pankaj, Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Napier, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 15 December 2009 .

Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst-nematode infection in tomato

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst-nematode infection in tomato. Abstracts 19th Symposium of the Nematological Society of Southern Africa (N.S.S.A.), Hazy View, South Africa, 17-21 May 2009 . pp. 71

Olfactory response of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) to cattle-derived volatile compounds

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Oyarzun, M. P., Palma, R., Alberti, E., Hormazabal, E., Pardo, F., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2009. Olfactory response of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) to cattle-derived volatile compounds. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46 (6), pp. 1320-1326. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0610

Repellent activity of alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta and ginger, Zingiber officinale against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ukeh, D. A., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Bowman, A. S. and Mordue Luntz, A. J. 2009. Repellent activity of alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta and ginger, Zingiber officinale against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Phytochemistry. 70, pp. 751-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.03.012

A review of host finding behaviour in the parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Caligidae: Copepoda)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Birkett, M. A. 2009. A review of host finding behaviour in the parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Caligidae: Copepoda). Journal Of Fish Diseases. 32 (1), pp. 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2761.2008.01004.x

Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of the Scottish biting midge and their potential use as repellents

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Logan, J. G., Seal, N. J., Cook, J. I., Stanczyk, N. M., Birkett, M. A., Clark, S. J., Gezan, S. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2009. Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of the Scottish biting midge and their potential use as repellents. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46 (2), pp. 208-219. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0205

Vicia faba-Lygus rugulipennis interactions: induced plant volatiles and sex pheromone enhancement

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Frati, F., Chamberlain, K., Birkett, M. A., Dufour, S. G. L., Mayon, P., Woodcock, C. M., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Salerno, G., Conti, E. and Bin, F. 2009. Vicia faba-Lygus rugulipennis interactions: induced plant volatiles and sex pheromone enhancement. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35, pp. 201-208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9572-6

Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to volatiles from a non-host plant, lavender, Lavandula angustifolia (Lamiaceae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mauchline, A. L., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2008. Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to volatiles from a non-host plant, lavender, Lavandula angustifolia (Lamiaceae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 2, pp. 109-115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-008-9038-3

Dolichodial: a new aphid sex pheromone component?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Fitzgerald, J. D., Stewart-Jones, A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Dolichodial: a new aphid sex pheromone component? Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 1575-1583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9561-9

Chemical stimuli supporting foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): volatiles and allelobiosis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R., Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2008. Chemical stimuli supporting foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): volatiles and allelobiosis. Applied Entomology and Zoology. 43, pp. 315-321. https://doi.org/10.1303/aez.2008.315

Aggregation of parasitism risk in an aphid-parasitoid system: effects of plant patch size and aphid density

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pareja, M., Brown, V. K. and Powell, W. 2008. Aggregation of parasitism risk in an aphid-parasitoid system: effects of plant patch size and aphid density. Basic and Applied Ecology. 9, pp. 701-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2007.10.008

Endoparasitism in cereal aphids: molecular analysis of a whole parasitoid community

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Traugott, M., Bell, J. R., Broad, G. R., Powell, W., Van Veen, F. J. F., Vollhardt, I. M. G. and Symondson, W. O. C. 2008. Endoparasitism in cereal aphids: molecular analysis of a whole parasitoid community. Molecular Ecology. 17 (17), pp. 3928-3938. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2008.03878.x

Identification of volatile compounds used in host location by the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webster, B., Bruce, T. J. A., Dufour, S. G. L., Birkemeyer, C. S., Birkett, M. A., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Identification of volatile compounds used in host location by the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 1153-1161. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9510-7

DEET repels ORNery mosquitoes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Logan, J. G. 2008. DEET repels ORNery mosquitoes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 13195-13196. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0807167105

Behavioral and olfactory responses of female Salaria pavo (Pisces: Blenniidae) to a putative multi-componenet male pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Serrano, R. M., Barata, E. N., Birkett, M. A., Hubbard, P. C., Guerreiro, P. S. and Canario, A. V. M. 2008. Behavioral and olfactory responses of female Salaria pavo (Pisces: Blenniidae) to a putative multi-componenet male pheromone. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 647-658. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9466-7

Antiectoparasitic activity of the gum resin, gum haggar, from the East African plant, Commiphora holtziana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Al Abassi, S., Krober, T., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Guerin, P. M., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Slade, R. and Wadhams, L. J. 2008. Antiectoparasitic activity of the gum resin, gum haggar, from the East African plant, Commiphora holtziana. Phytochemistry. 69, pp. 1710-1715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.02.017

Host recognition by the specialist hoverfly Microdon mutabilis , a social parasite of the ant Formica lemani

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Schonrogge, K., Napper, E. K. V., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Thomas, J. A. 2008. Host recognition by the specialist hoverfly Microdon mutabilis , a social parasite of the ant Formica lemani. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 168-178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9417-8

cis- Jasmone induces accumulation of defence compounds in wheat, Triticum aestivum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moraes, M. C. B., Birkett, M. A., Gordon-Weeks, R., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Pye, B. J., Bromilow, R. H. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. cis- Jasmone induces accumulation of defence compounds in wheat, Triticum aestivum. Phytochemistry. 69, pp. 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.06.020

Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Clark, S. J., Powers, S. J., Seal, N. J., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 308-322. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9436-0

cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Matthes, M. C., Chamberlain, K., Woodcock, C. M., Mohib, A., Webster, B., Smart, L. E., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2008. cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 4553-4558. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710305105

Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants. Phytochemistry. 68 (22-24), pp. 2937-2945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.09.025

Effect of the presence of a nonhost herbivore on the response of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to host-infested cabbage plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Agbogba, B. C. and Powell, W. 2007. Effect of the presence of a nonhost herbivore on the response of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to host-infested cabbage plants. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33, pp. 2229-2235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9379-x

Foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in response to plant volatiles, with reference to biocontrol of aphids in peri-urban vegetable production systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lopez Perez, M., Fernandez Argudin, M. and Powell, W. 2007. Foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in response to plant volatiles, with reference to biocontrol of aphids in peri-urban vegetable production systems. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 17, pp. 677-686. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583150701408949

Behavioural side-effects of insecticide resistance in aphids increase their vulnerability to parasitoid attack

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. P., Tomiczek, M., Thompson, R., Denholm, I., Poppy, G. M., Kraaijeveld, A. R. and Powell, W. 2007. Behavioural side-effects of insecticide resistance in aphids increase their vulnerability to parasitoid attack. Animal Behaviour. 74 (3), pp. 621-632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2006.12.018

Responses of Phradis parasitoids to volatiles of lavender, Lavendula angustifolia - a possible repellent for their host, Meligethes aeneus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Jonsson, M., Skellern, M. P., Murray, D. A., Anderson, P. and Powell, W. 2007. Responses of Phradis parasitoids to volatiles of lavender, Lavendula angustifolia - a possible repellent for their host, Meligethes aeneus. BioControl. 52, pp. 591-598. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-006-9057-x

Semiochemicals for biting fly control: their identification and exploitation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Logan, J. G. and Birkett, M. A. 2007. Semiochemicals for biting fly control: their identification and exploitation. Pest Management Science. 63 (7), pp. 647-657. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1408

Response of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius funebris to volatiles from undamaged and aphid-infested Centaurea nigra

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pareja, M., Moraes, M. C. B., Clark, S. J., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2007. Response of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius funebris to volatiles from undamaged and aphid-infested Centaurea nigra. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33 (April), pp. 695-710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9260-y

Behavioural and chemical ecology underlying the success of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) trap crops in protecting oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Rasmussen, H. B., Birkett, M. A., Murray, D. A., Pye, B. J., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2007. Behavioural and chemical ecology underlying the success of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) trap crops in protecting oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 1, pp. 57-67. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-007-9004-5

Olfactory responses of medically and economically important mites (Acari: Epidermoptidae and Acaridae) to volatile chemicals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Skelton, A. C., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2007. Olfactory responses of medically and economically important mites (Acari: Epidermoptidae and Acaridae) to volatile chemicals. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44, pp. 367-371. https://doi.org/DOI:10.1603/0022-2585(2007)44[367:OROMAE]2.0.CO;2

cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Blassioli Moraes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence. Allelopathy Journal. 19 (1), pp. 109-118.

Functional biodiversity of aphid natural enemies: positive intra-guild interactions

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W., Pell, J. K., Nakashima, Y., Baverstock, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2006. Functional biodiversity of aphid natural enemies: positive intra-guild interactions.

State of science review: interrogation of signals/biomarkers (Review commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project, Infectious Diseases: preparing for the future)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2006. State of science review: interrogation of signals/biomarkers (Review commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project, Infectious Diseases: preparing for the future).

Sex attractant pheromone from the rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris Stal

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Borges, M., Birkett, M. A., Aldrich, J. R., Oliver, J. E., Chiba, M., Murata, Y., Laumann, R. A., Barrigossi, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Moraes, M. C. B. 2006. Sex attractant pheromone from the rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris Stal. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32, pp. 2749-2761. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9197-6

Electrophysiological responses of the lepidopterous stemborers Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca to volatiles from wild and cultivated host plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Toshova, T., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2006. Electrophysiological responses of the lepidopterous stemborers Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca to volatiles from wild and cultivated host plants. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32 (11), pp. 2475-2487. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9165-1

Aphid alarm pheromone produced by transgenic plants affects aphid and parasitoid behavior

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beale, M. H., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Field, L. M., Huttly, A. K., Martin, J. L., Parker, R., Phillips, A. L., Pickett, J. A., Prosser, I. M., Shewry, P. R., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Y. 2006. Aphid alarm pheromone produced by transgenic plants affects aphid and parasitoid behavior. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 103, pp. 10509-10513. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0603998103

The role of semiochemicals in host location and non-host avoidance by salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) copepodids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bailey, R. J. E., Birkett, M. A., Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., O'shea, B., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. The role of semiochemicals in host location and non-host avoidance by salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) copepodids. Canadian Journal Of Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences. 63, pp. 448-456. https://doi.org/10.1139/F05-231

Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemical mechanisms, behaviour and field evaluation

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2005. Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemical mechanisms, behaviour and field evaluation. Proceedings International Symposium on Biological Control of Aphids and Coccids, Tsuruoka, Japan, 25-29 September 2005 .

cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Moraes, C. B., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2005. cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction. Wu, H., Kent, J., Harper, J. and An, M. (ed.) Establishing the Scientific Base: Proceedings 4th World Congress on Allelopathy, Wagga Wagga, 21-26 August 2005 . Regional Institute, Gosford. pp. 122-127

Foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata (L.): volatiles and allelobiosis

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R. T., Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2005. Foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata (L.): volatiles and allelobiosis. Proceedings International Symposium on Biological Control of Aphids and Coccids, Tsuruoka, Japan, 25-29 September 2005 . pp. 187-192

Response of economically important aphids to components of Hemizygia petiolata essential oil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Birkett, M. A., Blande, J., Hooper, A. M., Martin, J. L., Khambay, B. P. S., Prosser, I. M., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2005. Response of economically important aphids to components of Hemizygia petiolata essential oil. Pest Management Science. 61 (11), pp. 1115-1121. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1102

Foraging in a complex environment - semiochemicals support searching behaviour of the seven spot ladybird

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2005. Foraging in a complex environment - semiochemicals support searching behaviour of the seven spot ladybird. European Journal of Entomology. 102, pp. 365-370. https://doi.org/10.14411/eje.2005.053

The behavioural responses of the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus )to floral colours and odours: designing a 'push-pull' pest management strategy

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Rasmussen, H. B., Skellern, M. P., Watts, N. P., Williams, I. H. and Powell, W. 2005. The behavioural responses of the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus )to floral colours and odours: designing a 'push-pull' pest management strategy. Abstracts Entomology 2005, Brighton, 12-14 September 2005 . pp. 27

Scanning electron microscopy of foreleg tarsal sense organs of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (DeGeer) (Acari: Dermanyssidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Soler Cruz, M. D., Vega Robles, M. C., Jespersen, J. B., Kilpinen, O., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y. and Pickett, J. A. 2005. Scanning electron microscopy of foreleg tarsal sense organs of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (DeGeer) (Acari: Dermanyssidae). Micron. 36, pp. 415-421.

Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to plant derived synomones: laboratory and field cage experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ngumbi, E. N., Ngi-Song, A. J., Njagi, E. N. M., Torto, R., Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Overholt, W. A. and Torto, B. 2005. Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to plant derived synomones: laboratory and field cage experiments. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 15, pp. 271-279.

Antennal electrophysiological responses of three parasitic wasps to caterpillar-induced volatiles from maize (Zea mays mays ), cotton (Gossypium herbaceum ) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gouinguene, S., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A. and Turlings, T. C. J. 2005. Antennal electrophysiological responses of three parasitic wasps to caterpillar-induced volatiles from maize (Zea mays mays ), cotton (Gossypium herbaceum ) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata ). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31, pp. 1023-1038.

The effects of non-host plant essential oil volatiles on the behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mauchline, A. L., Osborne, J. L., Martin, A. P., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2005. The effects of non-host plant essential oil volatiles on the behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 114 (3), pp. 181-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2005.00237.x

Insect behavioural ecology and other factors affecting the control efficacy of agro-ecosystem diversification strategies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Potting, R. P. J., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 2005. Insect behavioural ecology and other factors affecting the control efficacy of agro-ecosystem diversification strategies. Ecological Modelling. 182, pp. 199-216.

Reduced response of insecticide-resistant aphids and attraction of parasitoids to aphid alarm pheromone; a potential fitness trade-off

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. P., Denholm, I., Thompson, R., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2005. Reduced response of insecticide-resistant aphids and attraction of parasitoids to aphid alarm pheromone; a potential fitness trade-off. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 95 (1), pp. 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1079/BER2004336

Understanding chemical ecology and long term biotechnological opportunities for management of stem borers and striga in Northern Africa

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R., Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Mayon, P., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Khamis, T. M., Van Den Berg, J. and Toshova, T. 2004. Understanding chemical ecology and long term biotechnological opportunities for management of stem borers and striga in Northern Africa. Abstracts 2nd National Pest Management Conference in the Sudan, Wad Medany, 6-9 December 2004 .

Vermin repellent (Patent application)

H2 - Patents applied for

Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Vermin repellent (Patent application).

The role of volatile semiochemicals in mediating host location and selection by nuisance and disease-transmitting cattle flies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Agelopoulos, N. G., Jensen, K-M. V., Jespersen, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Prijs, H. J., Thomas, G-, Trapman, J. J., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. The role of volatile semiochemicals in mediating host location and selection by nuisance and disease-transmitting cattle flies. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18 (4), pp. 313-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283X.2004.00528.x

Parasitoid impact on aphid populations in UK cereal crops and attempts at manipulation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W. 2004. Parasitoid impact on aphid populations in UK cereal crops and attempts at manipulation. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Host plant location: correlating electrophysiology with behaviour

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Van Den Berg, J., Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Toshova, T., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Host plant location: correlating electrophysiology with behaviour. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Chemical ecology of the house dust mite: a potential alternative to their control

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Skelton, A. S., Cameron, M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Chemical ecology of the house dust mite: a potential alternative to their control. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Seal, N. J., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2004. Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges.

The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue Luntz, A. J., Pike, A. W., Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae).

The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes.

Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Birkett, M. A. 2004. Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull? Hopkins, A. (ed.) Organic farming: science and practice for profitable livestock and cropping (British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No. 37). British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 101-104

Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Oakley, J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2004. Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1319-1328.

Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jensen, K-M. V., Jespersen, J. B., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Thomas, G-, Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18 (3), pp. 275-280. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283X.2004.00506.x

Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foster, S. P., Denholm, I. and Powell, W. 2004. Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Laboratory and field responses of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus , to plant-derived Culex spp. oviposition pheromone and the oviposition cue skatole

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Laboratory and field responses of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus , to plant-derived Culex spp. oviposition pheromone and the oviposition cue skatole. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 965-976.

The role of semiochemicals in the avoidance of the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata , by the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J., Pickett, J. A. and Powell, W. 2004. The role of semiochemicals in the avoidance of the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata , by the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1103-1116.

Identification of two sex pheromone components of the potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goldansaz, S. H., Dewhirst, S., Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Smiley, D. W. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mcneil, J. N. 2004. Identification of two sex pheromone components of the potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 819-834.

Genetic manipulation of natural enemies: can we improve biological control by manipulating the parasitoid and/or the plant?

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2004. Genetic manipulation of natural enemies: can we improve biological control by manipulating the parasitoid and/or the plant? in: Mateille, T., Ehler, L. E. and Sforza, R. (ed.) Genetics, evolution and biological control CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 219-233

Antifeedant compounds from three species of Apiaceae active against the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Muller)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Dodds, C. J., Henderson, I. F., Leake, L. D., Pickett, J. A., Selby, M. J. and Watson, P. 2004. Antifeedant compounds from three species of Apiaceae active against the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Muller). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 563-576.

Feeding responses of carabid beetles to dimethoate- contaminated prey

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mauchline, A. L., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2004. Feeding responses of carabid beetles to dimethoate- contaminated prey. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 6 (2), pp. 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-9563.2004.00208.x

Revisiting the odorant-binding protein LUSH of Drosophila melanogaster : evidence for odour recognition and discrimination

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Zhang, G-A., Huang, W., Birkett, M. A., Field, L. M., Pickett, J. A. and Pelosi, P. 2004. Revisiting the odorant-binding protein LUSH of Drosophila melanogaster : evidence for odour recognition and discrimination. FEBS Letters. 558 (42795), pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(03)01521-7

Use of semiochemicals to control sea-lice (Patent application)

H2 - Patents applied for

Mordue, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2003. Use of semiochemicals to control sea-lice (Patent application).

Cholinergic receptors as target sites for ladybird toxins

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Duce, I., Mellor, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Cholinergic receptors as target sites for ladybird toxins. Abstracts Neurotox 2003: Neurotoxicological Targets from Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Nottingham, 1-4 September 2003 .

Sex pheromone of the potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewhirst, S. Y., Hooper, A. M., Birkett, M. A., Hardie, J., Mcneil, J. N., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Sex pheromone of the potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Aphid Special Interest Group Meeting, Wellesbourne, 26 November 2003 .

Behavioural responses of larval sea lice to host odours

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bailey, R. J. E., Genna, R. L., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2003. Behavioural responses of larval sea lice to host odours.

Towards controlling the Scottish biting midge

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Carpenter, S., Turner, J., Kraushaar, D., Sutherland, S., Tholozan, F., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue, W. 2003. Towards controlling the Scottish biting midge. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society International Symposium on Insect Evolutionary Ecology and Entomology 2003, Reading, 28-31 July 2003 . pp. 39

Using field margin diversification in agri-environment schemes to enhance aphid natural enemies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W., Walters, K., A'hara, S., Ashby, J., Stevenson, H. and Northing, P. 2003. Using field margin diversification in agri-environment schemes to enhance aphid natural enemies.

Determination of plant foraging preferences in the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani : emergence conditioning, learning and memory

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W., Storeck, A., Poppy, G. M. and Van Emden, H. 2003. Determination of plant foraging preferences in the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani : emergence conditioning, learning and memory. Oxford Univ Press Inc.

Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemically mediated behavioural mechanisms and field evaluation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2003. Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemically mediated behavioural mechanisms and field evaluation. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/jis/3.1.33

Volatiles from whitefly-infested plants elicit a host-locating response in the parasitoid, Encarsia formosa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Yasuda, T. 2003. Volatiles from whitefly-infested plants elicit a host-locating response in the parasitoid, Encarsia formosa. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 1589-1600.

cis -Jasmone treatment induces resistance in wheat plants against the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. cis -Jasmone treatment induces resistance in wheat plants against the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 59 (9), pp. 1031-1036. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.730

Aphid sex pheromones: from discovery to commercial production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Aphid sex pheromones: from discovery to commercial production. Phytochemistry. 62 (5), pp. 651-656. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00568-X

Laboratory evaluation of temperature effects on the germination and growth of entomopathogenic fungi and on their pathogenicity to two aphid species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yeo, H., Pell, J. K., Alderson, P. G., Clark, S. J. and Pye, B. J. 2003. Laboratory evaluation of temperature effects on the germination and growth of entomopathogenic fungi and on their pathogenicity to two aphid species. Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 156-165. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.622

Change in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytriga repens )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glinwood, R., Pettersson, J., Ahmed, E., Ninkovic, V., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Change in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytriga repens ). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 261-274.

Integrated management of two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae on hops using hop beta-acids as an antifeedant together with the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, G., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Integrated management of two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae on hops using hop beta-acids as an antifeedant together with the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 13, pp. 241-252.

Manipulation of parasitoids for aphid pest management: progress and prospects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Manipulation of parasitoids for aphid pest management: progress and prospects. Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 149-155. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.550

Semiochemical strategies for sea lice control

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue, W., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2002. Semiochemical strategies for sea lice control.

Semiochemicals for the control of cereal pests

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2002. Semiochemicals for the control of cereal pests. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 685-690

Direct and indirect effects of cis -jasmone on the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J. and Smart, L. E. 2002. Direct and indirect effects of cis -jasmone on the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-7 August 2002 . pp. 223

Development of new control methods against chicken mites

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kilpinen, O., Steenberg, T., Jespersen, J. B., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Soler Cruz, M. 2002. Development of new control methods against chicken mites. Pithan, K., Sol, J., Good, H., O'Brien, D., Losson, B. and Hall, M. (ed.) Mange and myiasis of livestock. COST 833. Annex 9 . Commission of the European Communities (CEC), Luxembourg. pp. 33-35

Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Logan, J., Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P., Dennison, E. and Mordue, W. 2002. Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus.

Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chapman, J. W., Wood, P. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2002. Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts 2nd Symposium and Workshop on the Conservation of Saproxylic Beetles in Ancient Trees, London, 25-27 June 2002 .

Differential response of pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus to different varieties of oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rasmussen, H. B., Cook, S. M., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Differential response of pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus to different varieties of oilseed rape. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 204

Changes in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytrigia repens )

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Glinwood, R. T., Pettersson, J., Ahmed, E., Ninkovic, V., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Changes in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytrigia repens ). Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 199

Exploiting plant secondary metabolism in insect pheromone production

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Olagbemiro, T. O. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Exploiting plant secondary metabolism in insect pheromone production. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 127

Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Logan, J., Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P. S., Dennison, E. and Mordue, W. 2002. Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 78

Role of semiochemicals in mate location by parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2002. Role of semiochemicals in mate location by parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 2107-2117.

Plant-to-plant communication mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Rao, R. and Pennacchio, F. 2002. Plant-to-plant communication mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 1703-1715.

Possibilities and constraints of agro-ecosystem diversification as a pest management strategy: a simulation approach

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Potting, R. P. J., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 2002. Possibilities and constraints of agro-ecosystem diversification as a pest management strategy: a simulation approach. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 91-96

Sub-lethal effects of the insecticides pirimicarb and dimethoate on the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) when attacking and developing in insecticide-resistant hosts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Umoru, P. A. and Powell, W. 2002. Sub-lethal effects of the insecticides pirimicarb and dimethoate on the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) when attacking and developing in insecticide-resistant hosts. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 12, pp. 605-614.

Parasitoid interactions between crop and margin habitat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W. 2002. Parasitoid interactions between crop and margin habitat. Abstracts 7th European Congress of Entomology, Thessaloniki, 7-13 October 2002 . pp. 61

Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chapman, J. W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Wood, P. J. 2002. Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus.

Identification of non-host plant volatiles repellent to pollen beetles

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Stevenson, A. L., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2002. Identification of non-host plant volatiles repellent to pollen beetles. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 .

Semiochemical strategies for sea louse control: host location cues

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Genna, R. L., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2002. Semiochemical strategies for sea louse control: host location cues. Pest Management Science. 58 (6), pp. 537-545. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.510

Alkaloid toxins from 2-spot and 7-spot ladybirds affect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mellor, I. R., Duce, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Alkaloid toxins from 2-spot and 7-spot ladybirds affect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Abstracts 14th European Symposium on Animal, Plant and Microbial Toxins, Stockholm, 4-6 October 2001 .

Mating behaviour and chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wood, P. J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Chapman, J. W. 2001. Mating behaviour and chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Insect Ecology Special Interest Group Meeting on Ecology of Insect Herbivores, 3 October 2001 .

Behavioural and electrophysiological responses from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) to semiochemical stimuli

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Behavioural and electrophysiological responses from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Aberdeen, 10-12 September 2001 .

Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae) to semiochemical stimuli

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Reader, J., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A. and Jones, O. 2001. Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae) to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts 18th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Lake Tahoe, 7-12 July 2001 . pp. 72

Plant biodiversity: new approaches to exploiting wild plants in pest control and beyond

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Plant biodiversity: new approaches to exploiting wild plants in pest control and beyond. Abstracts BBSRC Workshop on Natural Products Biology, Warwick, 21-22 May 2001 .

Electrophysiological recordings from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) antennae in response to semiochemicals

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Electrophysiological recordings from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) antennae in response to semiochemicals. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A12.27

Insect calcium channels as target sites for ladybird toxins

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Duce, I., Mellor, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Insect calcium channels as target sites for ladybird toxins. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A12.26

Chemical ecology of Culicoides nebeculosus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P. S., Denison, E., Mordue, W. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2001. Chemical ecology of Culicoides nebeculosus. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A11.13

Behavioural responses of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae), to semiochemical stimuli

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Pike, A., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Behavioural responses of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae), to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A11.06

Does allelopathy offer real promise for practical weed management and for explaining rhizosphere interactions involving higher plants?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Does allelopathy offer real promise for practical weed management and for explaining rhizosphere interactions involving higher plants? Plant and Soil. 232, pp. 31-39.

Chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chapman, J. W., Wood, P. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Insect Conservation Special Interest Group Meeting, London, 5 December 2001 .

Electroantennogram and behavioural responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to human-specific sweat components

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Costantini, C., Birkett, M. A., Gibson, G., Ziesmann, J., Sagnon, N. F., Mohammed, H. A., Coluzzi, M. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Electroantennogram and behavioural responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to human-specific sweat components. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 15 (3), pp. 259-266. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0269-283x.2001.00297.x

Can aphid-induced plant signals be transmitted aerially and through the rhizosphere?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Pennacchio, F., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Can aphid-induced plant signals be transmitted aerially and through the rhizosphere? Biochemical Systematics And Ecology. 29, pp. 1063-1074.

Comparison of two field-scale approaches for the study of effects of insecticides on polyphagous predators in cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kennedy, P. J., Conrad, K. F., Perry, J. N., Powell, D., Aegerter, J., Todd, A. D., Walters, K. F. A. and Powell, W. 2001. Comparison of two field-scale approaches for the study of effects of insecticides on polyphagous predators in cereals. Applied Soil Ecology. 17 (3), pp. 253-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0929-1393(01)00142-1

Response of the ladybird parasitoid Dinocampus coccinellae to toxic alkaloids from the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Response of the ladybird parasitoid Dinocampus coccinellae to toxic alkaloids from the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 27, pp. 33-43.

Repellency of non-host plants to oilseed rape pests

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Stevenson, A. L., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2001. Repellency of non-host plants to oilseed rape pests. Abstracts British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, Birmingham, 3-5 January 2001 . pp. 56

A simple sequence repeat-based linkage map of barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ramsay, L., Macaulay, M., Degli Ivanissevich, S., Maclean, K., Cardle, L., Fuller, J., Edwards, K. J., Tuvesson, S., Morgante, M., Massari, A., Maestri, E., Marmiroli, N., Sjakste, T., Ganal, M., Powell, W. and Waugh, R. 2000. A simple sequence repeat-based linkage map of barley. Genetics. 156, pp. 1997-2005.

The use of field margins in the manipulation of parasitoids for aphid control in arable crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W. 2000. The use of field margins in the manipulation of parasitoids for aphid control in arable crops. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 579-584

Aphid-induced plant volatiles influencing parasitoid behaviour

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Guerrieri, E. and Pennacchio, F. 2000. Aphid-induced plant volatiles influencing parasitoid behaviour. Abstract Book 1: 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 .

Host selection strategies by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pennacchio, F., Battaglia, D., Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A. and Tranfaglia, A. 2000. Host selection strategies by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts Book 1: 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 .

Principles for regulatory testing and interpretation of semi-field and field studies with non-target arthropods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Candolfi, M., Bigler, F., Campbell, P., Heimbach, U., Schmuck, R., Angeli, G., Bakker, F., Brown, K., Carli, G., Dinter, A., Forti, D., Forster, R., Gathmann, A., Hassan, S., Mead-Briggs, M., Melandri, M., Neuwmann, P., Pasqualini, E., Powell, W., Reboulet, J-N., Romijn, K., Sechser, B., Thieme, Ufer, A., Vergnet, Ch. and Vogt, H. 2000. Principles for regulatory testing and interpretation of semi-field and field studies with non-target arthropods. Anzeiger fur Schadlingskunde/Journal of Pest Science. 73 (6), pp. 141-147.

Movement of aphid parasitoids over different spatial scales studied using molecular markers

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Loxdale, H. D., Brookes, C. P. and Powell, W. 2000. Movement of aphid parasitoids over different spatial scales studied using molecular markers. Abstracts 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz de Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 . pp. 2

Fitting host-parasitoid models with CV2>1 using hierarchical generalized linear models

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perry, J. N., Noh, M. S., Lee, Youngsook, Alston, R. D., Mohd Norowi, H., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 2000. Fitting host-parasitoid models with CV2>1 using hierarchical generalized linear models. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 267, pp. 2043-2048.

Response of the seven-spot ladybird to an aphid alarm pheromone and an alarm pheromone inhibitor is mediated by paired olfactory cells

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Response of the seven-spot ladybird to an aphid alarm pheromone and an alarm pheromone inhibitor is mediated by paired olfactory cells. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 1765-1771.

Physical and chemical cues influencing the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Battaglia, D., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A., Tranfaglia, A. and Pennacchio, F. 2000. Physical and chemical cues influencing the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 94 (3), pp. 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00623.x

The role of plant chemical cues in determining host preference in the generalist aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Storeck, A., Poppy, G. M., Van Emden, H. F. and Powell, W. 2000. The role of plant chemical cues in determining host preference in the generalist aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 97 (1), pp. 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00714.x

New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Campbell, C. A. M., Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Hick, A. J., Martin, J. L., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Poppy, G. M., Pow, E. M., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, G. H., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 97 (16), pp. 9329-9334. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.160241697

Effect of formulation, application and rain on the persistence of the entomophagous fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inyang, E. N., McCartney, H. A., Oyejola, B. A., Ibrahim, L., Pye, B. J., Archer, S. A. and Butt, T. M. 2000. Effect of formulation, application and rain on the persistence of the entomophagous fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on oilseed rape. Mycological Research. 104 (6), pp. 653-661. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0953756200002641

The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their parasitoid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mohd Norowi, Hamid, Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 2000. The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their parasitoid. Ecological Entomology. 25 (2), pp. 188-196. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2311.2000.00242.x

Reinvestigacao sobre o feromonio sexual da broca pequena da cana-de-acucar Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Carvalho, S. A. S., Lima, I. S., Do Nascimento, R. R., Santana, A. E. G. and Birkett, M. A. 1999. Reinvestigacao sobre o feromonio sexual da broca pequena da cana-de-acucar Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae). Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 80

Isolamento e identificacao de compostos volateis presentes em agua poluida que contribuem na escolha do sitio de oviposicao da femea do Aedes aegyyptii L. (Diptera: Culicidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Navarro, D. M. A. F., Pickett, J. A. and Santana, A. E. G. 1999. Isolamento e identificacao de compostos volateis presentes em agua poluida que contribuem na escolha do sitio de oviposicao da femea do Aedes aegyyptii L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 81

Chemical ecology of carniverous insects: nuisance pests and disease carriers

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A. 1999. Chemical ecology of carniverous insects: nuisance pests and disease carriers. Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 2

Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 1999. Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy. Abstracts GRIF '99: Gateway to Renewable Industrial Feedstocks Conference, Norwich, 2-3 November 1999 .

Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 1999. Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy. Abstracts MIM African Malaria Conference, Durban, 14-19 March 1999 . pp. C-130

Parasitoid hosts

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powell, W. 1999. Parasitoid hosts. in: Hardie, J. and Minks, A. K. (ed.) Pheromones of non-lepidopteran insects associated with agricultural plants Wallingford, Oxon CAB International (CABI). pp. 405-427

Aphid-induced plant volatiles and the specific attraction of aphid parasitoids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1999. Aphid-induced plant volatiles and the specific attraction of aphid parasitoids. Abstracts 14th International Plant Protection Congress, Jerusalem, July 1999 .

Induction and systemic release of herbivore-induced plant volatiles mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Tremblay, E. and Pennacchio, F. 1999. Induction and systemic release of herbivore-induced plant volatiles mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1247-1261.

Responses to aphid sex pheromones by the pea aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi and Aphidius eadyi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glinwood, R. T., Du, Y-J. and Powell, W. 1999. Responses to aphid sex pheromones by the pea aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi and Aphidius eadyi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 92 (2), pp. 227-232. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.1999.00541.x

The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their food plant

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamid, Mohd Norowi, Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 1999. The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their food plant. Acta Oecologica - International journal of ecology. 20, pp. 537-549.

Behavioural responses of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis ) to host plant volatiles

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pow, E. M., Bennison, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Luszniak, M. C., Manjunatha, M., Pickett, J. A., Segers, I. S., Wadhams, L. J., Wardlow, L. R. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Behavioural responses of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis ) to host plant volatiles. Proceedings 6th International Symposium on Thysanoptera, Antalya, Turkey, 27 April-1 May 1998 . pp. 121-128

Aphids, predators and parasitoids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A., Powell, W. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Aphids, predators and parasitoids. Goode, J. A. and Chadwick, D. J. (ed.) Insect-plant Interactions and Induced Plant Defence. Novartis Foundation Symposium 223 . John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 60-73

Production of (5R , 6S )-6-acetoxy-5- hexadecanolide, the mosquito oviposition pheromone, from the seed oil of the summer cypress plant, Kochia scoparia (Chenopodiaceae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. Production of (5R , 6S )-6-acetoxy-5- hexadecanolide, the mosquito oviposition pheromone, from the seed oil of the summer cypress plant, Kochia scoparia (Chenopodiaceae). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 47, pp. 3411-3415.

Comparative responses of parasitoids to synthetic and plant-extracted nepetalactone component of aphid sex pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glinwood, R. T., Du, Y-J., Smiley, D. W. M. and Powell, W. 1999. Comparative responses of parasitoids to synthetic and plant-extracted nepetalactone component of aphid sex pheromones. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1481-1488.

Strategies for developing natural products as crop protection agents employing neurotoxicological and other neurophysiological modes of action

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Strategies for developing natural products as crop protection agents employing neurotoxicological and other neurophysiological modes of action. in: Beadle, D. J. (ed.) Progress in neuropharmacology and neurotoxicology of pesticides and drugs (SCI Special Publication No 232) Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 184-192

Spatial aspects in modelling pest-crop interactions

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mohd Norowi, H., Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 1999. Spatial aspects in modelling pest-crop interactions. Proceedings 5th International Conference on Plant Protection in the Tropics, Kuala Lumpur, 15-18 March 1999 . Malaysian Plant Protection Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 29-34

Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Glinwood, R. T., Smiley, D. W. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control. Wiley.

Exploiting semiochemicals in insect control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Agelopoulos, N. G., Birkett, M. A., Hick, A. J., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Pow, E. M., Smart, L. E., Smiley, D. W. M., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Exploiting semiochemicals in insect control. Pesticide Science. 55 (3), pp. 225-235. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(199903)55:3<225::AID-PS887>3.3.CO;2-Z

Two human specific acids reduce the trap response to carbon dioxide of West African Anopheles gambiae s.l. in the field

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Costantini, C. and Coluzzi, M. 1998. Two human specific acids reduce the trap response to carbon dioxide of West African Anopheles gambiae s.l. in the field. Abstracts Congress of the Italian Society of Parasitology, Rome, 1998 .

Chemical control of aphid populations on cotton by hydraulic and electrostatic sprayer and aphid alarm pheromone

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tsitsipis, J. A., Margaritopoulos, J. T., Smart, L. E., Pye, B. J., Panagiotaki, E. S., Zarpas, K. D., Tomara, N. and Vaggelas, J. 1998. Chemical control of aphid populations on cotton by hydraulic and electrostatic sprayer and aphid alarm pheromone. Abstracts 2nd World Cotton Conferemce, Athens, 6-12 September 1998 . pp. 203

Responses of western flower thrips to flower volatiles

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wadhams, L. J., Bennison, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Manjunatha, M., Pickett, J. A. and Pow, E. M. 1998. Responses of western flower thrips to flower volatiles. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Oxford, 4-11 July 1998 .

Control of dipteran pests of cattle: development of a push-pull strategy

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Trapman, J. J., Thomas, G-, Prijs, H. J., Jensen, K-M. V. and Jespersen, J. B. 1998. Control of dipteran pests of cattle: development of a push-pull strategy. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-021

Western flower thrips: attractive Chrysanthemum volatiles

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pow, E. M., Wadhams, L. J., Bennison, J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Segers, I. S., Manjunatha, M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Western flower thrips: attractive Chrysanthemum volatiles. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-013

New chemical studies on the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata L., for exploitation as a pest predator

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Al Abassi, S. and Pettersson, J. 1998. New chemical studies on the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata L., for exploitation as a pest predator. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-004

Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Glinwood, R., Smiley, D. W. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-002

Assessment of risks posed by pesticides to non-target arthropods

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Birnie, L. C., Kennedy, P. J., Shaw, K. E., Denholm, I., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 1998. Assessment of risks posed by pesticides to non-target arthropods. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 8B-025

A biorational appraoch to selecting mycoinsecticides for aphid management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Yeo, H., Pell, J. K., Pye, B. J. and Alderson, P. G. 1998. A biorational appraoch to selecting mycoinsecticides for aphid management. Abstracts 7th International Colloquium on Invertebrate Pathology and Microbial Control/4th Internation Conference on Bacillus thuringiensis , Sapporo, 23-28 August 1998 . pp. 31-32

Mycoinsecticides for aphid management: a biorational approach

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Yeo, H., Pell, J. K., Pye, B. J. and Alderson, P. G. 1998. Mycoinsecticides for aphid management: a biorational approach. Abstracts International Symposium on the Future of Fungi in the Control of Pests, Weeds and Diseases, Southampton, 5-9 April 1998 . pp. 144

Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2).

A biorational approach to selecting mycoinsecticides for aphid management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Yeo, H., Pell, J. K., Pye, B. J. and Alderson, P. G. 1998. A biorational approach to selecting mycoinsecticides for aphid management. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 307-308

Pest control by a community of natural enemies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sunderland, K. D., Axelsen, J. A., Dromph, K., Freier, B., Hemptinne, J-L., Holst, N. H., Mols, P. J. M., Petersen, M. K., Powell, W., Ruggle, P., Triltsch, H. and Winder, L. 1998. Pest control by a community of natural enemies.

The complementary roles of laboratory and field testing in ecotoxicological risk assessment

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Denholm, I., Birnie, L. C., Kennedy, P. J., Shaw, K. E., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 1998. The complementary roles of laboratory and field testing in ecotoxicological risk assessment. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 583-590

Considerations with the use of multiple dose bioassays for assessing pesticide effects on non-target arthropods

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Birnie, L. C., Shaw, K. E., Pye, B. J. and Denholm, I. 1998. Considerations with the use of multiple dose bioassays for assessing pesticide effects on non-target arthropods. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 291-296

Direct and indirect effects of transgenic potatoes expressing the snowdrop lectin (GNA) on the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Couty, A., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Gatehouse, A. M. R. 1998. Direct and indirect effects of transgenic potatoes expressing the snowdrop lectin (GNA) on the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Oxford, 4-11 July 1998 . pp. 55

Aphid sex pheromones to enhance parasitoid efficiency (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 155)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Powell, W. and Glinwood, R. T. 1998. Aphid sex pheromones to enhance parasitoid efficiency (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 155). H-GCA, London.

Semiochemicals to increase parasitism in aphid pest control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W. 1998. Semiochemicals to increase parasitism in aphid pest control. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(1998110)54:3<291::AID-PS804>3.0.CO;2-9

Increased parasitization of aphids on trap plants alongside vials releasing synthetic aphid sex pheromone and effective range of the pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glinwood, R. T., Powell, W. and Tripathi, C. P. M. 1998. Increased parasitization of aphids on trap plants alongside vials releasing synthetic aphid sex pheromone and effective range of the pheromone. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 8 (4), pp. 607-614. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583159830126

Identification of semiochemicals released during aphid feeding that attract parasitoid Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Du, Y., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Identification of semiochemicals released during aphid feeding that attract parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24, pp. 1355-1368.

Ladybird beetle odour identified and found to be responsible for attraction between adults

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Ladybird beetle odour identified and found to be responsible for attraction between adults. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 54, pp. 876-879. https://doi.org/10.1007/s000180050215

Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M. and Tremblay, E. 1998. Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae). Biological Control. 11, pp. 104-112.

Electrophoretic study of five aphid parasitoid species of the genus Aphidius (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), including evidence for reproductively isolated sympatric populations and a cryptic species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Atanassova, P., Brookes, C. P., Loxdale, H. D. and Powell, W. 1998. Electrophoretic study of five aphid parasitoid species of the genus Aphidius (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), including evidence for reproductively isolated sympatric populations and a cryptic species. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 88 (1), pp. 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000748530004150X

A biorational approach to microbial control of aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Yeo, H., Pell, J. K., Pye, B. J. and Alderson, P. G. 1997. A biorational approach to microbial control of aphids. Abstracts British Ecological Society Winter and Annual General Meeting, Warwick, 15-18 December 1997 . pp. 84

The use of single-species spatially explicit models

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Topping, C. J., Booij, K., Daamen, R. A., Dinter, A., Heimbach, U., Kennedy, P. J., Langer, V., Perry, J. N., Powell, W., Skirvin, D., Stilmant, D., Thomas, C. F. G. and Winstone, L. 1997. The use of single-species spatially explicit models.

Formulation and application of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Metch for the control of crucifer pests in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

David-Henriet, A. I., Pye, B. J., Ibrahim, L. and Butt, T. M. 1997. Formulation and application of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Metch for the control of crucifer pests in oilseed rape. Abstracts 6th European Meeting of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group on Microbial Control of Pests in Sustainable Agriculture, Copenhagen, 1997 .

Herbivore-induced synomones regulating the flight behaviour of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Poppy, G. M., Guerrieri, E., Powell, W., Pennacchio, F. and Tremblay, E. 1997. Herbivore-induced synomones regulating the flight behaviour of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Abstracts 6th European Workshop on Insect Parasitoids, Valencia, March 1997 .

Aphid-induced plant synomones affecting the foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Poppy, G. M., Guerrieri, E., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1997. Aphid-induced plant synomones affecting the foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts Entomology '97, Newcastle, 10-12 September 1997 .

Physical and chemical cues regulating the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Battaglia, D., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A. and Tranfaglia, A. 1997. Physical and chemical cues regulating the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Abstracts 6th European Workshop on Insect Parasitoids, Valencia, March 1997 .

Chemically mediated associative learning in the host foraging behavior of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Du, Y., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1997. Chemically mediated associative learning in the host foraging behavior of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Insect Behavior. 10, pp. 509-522.

Aphid parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - genetic, conditioned or learnt?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1997. Aphid parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - genetic, conditioned or learnt? Entomophaga. 42, pp. 193-199.

Sublethal effects of pesticides on locomotory behaviour of beneficial arthropods

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kennedy, P. J., Umoru, P. A. and Powell, W. 1997. Sublethal effects of pesticides on locomotory behaviour of beneficial arthropods. Haskell, P. T. and McEwen, P. K. (ed.) New studies in ecotoxicology . Welsh Pest Management Forum. pp. 37-41

'Push-Pull' strategies for pest control

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A. and Powell, W. 1997. 'Push-Pull' strategies for pest control. Grain Legumes. No. 15, pp. 14-15.

The occurrence of aphid parasitoids in arable crops in northern Pakistan

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rehman, A., Powell, W., Deadman, M. L. and Hashmi, A. A. 1997. The occurrence of aphid parasitoids in arable crops in northern Pakistan. Abstracts 3rd International Congress of Entomological Sciences, Islamabad, 18-20 March 1997 .

Formulation and application of Metarhizium anisopliae Metch (Deuteromycete) for the control of insect pests in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

David-Henriet, A. I., Butt, T. M., Pye, B. J. and Ibrahim, L. 1996. Formulation and application of Metarhizium anisopliae Metch (Deuteromycete) for the control of insect pests in oilseed rape. Proceedings IOBC Conference on Technology Transfer in Biological Control: from Research to Practice, Montpellier, September 1996 . pp. 253

Repellent and oviposition-deterring effects of hop beta-acids on the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, G., Campbell, C. A. M., Pye, B. J., Maniar, S. P. and Mudd, A. 1996. Repellent and oviposition-deterring effects of hop beta-acids on the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. Pesticide Science. 47 (2), pp. 165-169.

Influence of wheat and oat cultivars on the development of the cereal aphid parasitoid Aphidius rhopalosiphi and the generalist aphid parasitoid Ephedrus plagiator

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fuentes-Contreras, J. E., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Niemeyer, H. M. 1996. Influence of wheat and oat cultivars on the development of the cereal aphid parasitoid Aphidius rhopalosiphi and the generalist aphid parasitoid Ephedrus plagiator. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 128 (2), pp. 181-187. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1996.tb05742.x

Host preference behaviour of the aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Praon myzophagum (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rehman, A., Powell, W. and Deadman, M. L. 1996. Host preference behaviour of the aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Praon myzophagum (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Abstracts 2nd International Congress of Entomological Sciences, Islamabad, 19-21 March 1996 . pp. 69-70

Parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - innate, conditioned or learnt?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1996. Parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - innate, conditioned or learnt? Proceedings Aphidophaga 6, Gembloux, 2-6 September 1996 .

Reproduction of beneficial predators and parasitoids in agroecosystems in relation to habitat quality and food availability

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sunderland, K. D., Bilde, T., Den Nijs, L. J. M. F., Dinter, A., Heimbach, U., Lys, J. A., Powell, W. and Toft, S. 1996. Reproduction of beneficial predators and parasitoids in agroecosystems in relation to habitat quality and food availability. Acta Jutlandica. 71(2), pp. 117-153.

Physiochemical barriers as plant protectants against slugs (Gastropoda: Pulmonata)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dawson, G. W., Henderson, I. F., Martin, A. P. and Pye, B. J. 1996. Physiochemical barriers as plant protectants against slugs (Gastropoda: Pulmonata). Slug and Snail Pests in Agriculture. British Crop Protection Council Symposium Proceedings No. 66 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 439-444

Genetic influences on aphid parasitoid host selection

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W. and Rehman. A. 1996. Genetic influences on aphid parasitoid host selection.

Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Halliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M. and Tremblay, E. 1996. Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Halliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 623

The role of host-induced plant synomones on in-flight orientation of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Guerrieri, E., Du, Y.J., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Pennacchio, F. and Tremblay, E. 1996. The role of host-induced plant synomones on in-flight orientation of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 647

Relative importance of semiochemicals from first and second trophic levels in host foraging behaviour of Aphidius ervi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Du, Y.J., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1996. Relative importance of semiochemicals from first and second trophic levels in host foraging behaviour of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 1591-1605.

Colour vision and oviposition behaviour in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Battaglia, D., Pennacchio, F., Romano, A., Tranfaglia, A., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1996. Colour vision and oviposition behaviour in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 647

The foraging efficiency of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in relation to the spatial distribution of aphids on plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. and Nickless, A. 1996. The foraging efficiency of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in relation to the spatial distribution of aphids on plants. Acta Jutlandica. 71(2), pp. 97-106.

Sex pheromone of aphid parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nazzi, F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1996. Sex pheromone of aphid parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 1169-1175.

Aphid attack - working on the insides

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Powell, W. 1996. Aphid attack - working on the insides. Farming and Conservation. April 1996, pp. 12-14.

Effect of pirimicarb on the foraging behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on host-free and infested oilseed rape plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Umoru, P. A., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1996. Effect of pirimicarb on the foraging behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on host-free and infested oilseed rape plants. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 86 (2), pp. 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300052445

Fatal attraction

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Powell, W. 1995. Fatal attraction. Grower. 124(5), pp. 17-18.

Populations and communities

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powell, W. and Walton, M. P. 1995. Populations and communities. in: Jervis, M. A. and Kidd, N. (ed.) Insect natural enemies: practical approaches to their study and evaluation Chapman & Hall, London. pp. 223-292

Within-field spatial heterogeneity of arthropod predators and parasitoids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W., Hawthorne, A., Hemptinne, J. L., Holopainen, J. K., Den Nijs, L. J. F. M., Riedel, W. and Ruggle, P. 1995. Within-field spatial heterogeneity of arthropod predators and parasitoids.

Using mark-release-recapture techniques to study the influence of spatial heterogeneity on carabids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W. and Ashby, J. E. 1995. Using mark-release-recapture techniques to study the influence of spatial heterogeneity on carabids.

Variations of body length, weight, fat content and survival in Coccinella septempunctata at different hibernation sites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, X-L, Honek, A., Powell, W. and Carter, N. 1995. Variations of body length, weight, fat content and survival in Coccinella septempunctata at different hibernation sites. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 75 (2), pp. 99-107.

The response of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) seedlings to Peronospora parasitica and Alteraria brassicae following treatment with salicylic acid or methyl jasmonate

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Doughty, K. J., Bennett, R. N., Nashaat, N. I., Schrijvers, S., Kiddle, G., Pye, B. J., Mitchell, S. E. and Wallsgrove, R. M. 1995. The response of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) seedlings to Peronospora parasitica and Alteraria brassicae following treatment with salicylic acid or methyl jasmonate. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Ashby, J. E., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G., Gutteridge, R. J., Jenkyn, J. F., Powell, W. and Todd, A. D. 1995. Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124 (2), pp. 173-194. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600072853

Selective induction of glucosinolates in oilseed rape leaves by methyl jasmonate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Doughty, K. J., Kiddle, G. A., Pye, B. J., Wallsgrove, R. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Selective induction of glucosinolates in oilseed rape leaves by methyl jasmonate. Phytochemistry. 38 (2), pp. 347-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00653-B

The aphid sex pheromone: a novel host location cur for the parasitoid Praon volucre

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lilley, R., Hardie, J., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1994. The aphid sex pheromone: a novel host location cur for the parasitoid Praon volucre. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1994 . Wiley.

Winter host component reduces colonization by Bird-cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Homoptera, Aphididae), and other aphids in cereal fields

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Quiroz, A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1994. Winter host component reduces colonization by Bird-cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Homoptera, Aphididae), and other aphids in cereal fields. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 20, pp. 2565-2574.

Control of crucifer pests with the entomogenous fungus Metarhizium anisopliae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ibrahim, L., Pye, B. J. and Butt, T. M. 1994. Control of crucifer pests with the entomogenous fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. Abstracts 6th International Colloquium on Invertebrate Pathology and Microbial Control, Montpellier, 28th August-2nd September 1994 .

Electrophoretic studies of geographic and host strains of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Atanassova, P., Powell, W., Brookes, C. and Loxdale, H. 1994. Electrophoretic studies of geographic and host strains of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts 5th European Congress of Entomology, York, 29th August-2nd September 1994 . pp. 251

Seasonal distribution and aerial movement of adult coccinellids on farmland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, X-L, Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1994. Seasonal distribution and aerial movement of adult coccinellids on farmland. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 4, pp. 167-175.

Nemec and Stary's "population diversity centre" hypothesis for aphid parasitoids revisited

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. 1994. Nemec and Stary's "population diversity centre" hypothesis for aphid parasitoids revisited. Norwegian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Supplement 16, pp. 163-169.

The responses of Praon spp. parasitoids to aphid sex pheromone components in the field

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Hick, A. J., Holler, C., Mann, J., Merritt, L., Nottingham, S. F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Witthinrich, J. and Wright, A. F. 1994. The responses of Praon spp. parasitoids to aphid sex pheromone components in the field. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 71 (2), pp. 95-99.

Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kennedy, P. J., Carter, N., Walters, K. F. A., Perry, J. N., Powell, D. and Powell, W. 1994. Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects. Abstracts Ecotoxicology - Ecological Dimensions: Proceedings 5th Annual Meeting of SETAC-Europe (UK Branch), Sheffield, 12-14 September 1994 . pp. 11

Laboratory testing of a mycopesticide on non-target organisms: the effects of an oil formulation of Metarhizium flavoviride applied to Apis mellifera

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ball, B. V., Pye, B. J., Carreck, N. L., Moore, D. and Bateman, R. P. 1994. Laboratory testing of a mycopesticide on non-target organisms: the effects of an oil formulation of Metarhizium flavoviride applied to Apis mellifera. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 4, pp. 289-296.

Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kennedy, P. J., Carter, N., Walters, K. F. A., Perry, J. N., Powell, D. and Powell, W. 1994. Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects. Abstracts 5th European Congress of Entomology, York, 29th August-2nd September 1994 . pp. 276

Development of field strategies incorporating semiochemicals for the control of the pea and bean weevil, Sitona lineatus L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smart, L. E., Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Pye, B. J. 1994. Development of field strategies incorporating semiochemicals for the control of the pea and bean weevil, Sitona lineatus L. Crop Protection. 13, pp. 127-136.

The field attraction of female %Praon parasitoids to an aphid sex pheromone

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lilley, R. I., Hardie, J., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1993. The field attraction of female %Praon parasitoids to an aphid sex pheromone. Abstracts 5th International Symposium of the Global IOBC Working Group on the Ecology of Aphidophaga: Behavioural Ecology, Augmentation and Enhancement of Aphidophaga, Antibes, 6-10 September 1993 .

Electroantennogram and olfactometer responses of aphid parasitoids to nepetalactone, a component of aphid sex pheromones

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hardie, J., Isaacs, R., Nazzi, F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Electroantennogram and olfactometer responses of aphid parasitoids to nepetalactone, a component of aphid sex pheromones. Abstracts 5th International Symposium of the Global IOBC Working Group on the Ecology of Aphidophaga: Behavioural Ecology, Augmentation and Enhancement of Aphidophaga, Antibes, 6-10 September 1993 .

Responses of the parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to aphid sex pheromone lures in cereal fields in autumn: implications for parasitoid manipulation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Hardie, J., Hick, A. J., Holler, C., Mann, J., Merritt, L., Nottingham, S. F., Wadhams, L. J., Witthinrich, J. and Wright, A. F. 1993. Responses of the parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to aphid sex pheromone lures in cereal fields in autumn: implications for parasitoid manipulation. European Journal of Entomology. 90, pp. 435-438.

Behavioural responses of Aphis fabae to isothiocyanates in the laboratory and field

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Isaacs, R., Hardie, J., Hick, A. J., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Behavioural responses of Aphis fabae to isothiocyanates in the laboratory and field. Pesticide Science. 39 (4), pp. 349-355. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780390416

Chemical precursors for studying the effects of glucosinolate catabolites on diseases and pests of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) or related plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Doughty, K. J., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 1993. Chemical precursors for studying the effects of glucosinolate catabolites on diseases and pests of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) or related plants. Pesticide Science. 39 (4), pp. 271-278. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780390404

Sex pheromones in the cereal aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Aphidius rhopalosiphi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Decker, U. M., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1993. Sex pheromones in the cereal aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Aphidius rhopalosiphi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 69 (1), pp. 33-39. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1993.tb01725.x

Management of genetics of biological control introductions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hopper, K. R., Roush, R. T. and Powell, W. 1993. Management of genetics of biological control introductions. Annual Review of Entomology. 38, pp. 27-51.

The relationship between primary parasitoids and hyperparasitoids of cereal aphids: an analysis of field data

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holler, C., Borgemeister, C. W., Haardt, H. and Powell, W. 1993. The relationship between primary parasitoids and hyperparasitoids of cereal aphids: an analysis of field data. Journal of Animal Ecology. 62 (1), pp. 12-21. https://doi.org/10.2307/5478

Synomones and kairomones from plants and honeydew in susceptible and resistant varieties; their importance to natural enemies.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W. 1992. Synomones and kairomones from plants and honeydew in susceptible and resistant varieties; their importance to natural enemies. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .

Genetics of biological control introductions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hopper, K. R., Rousch, R. T. and Powell, W. 1992. Genetics of biological control introductions. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .

Genetics of biological control introductions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hopper, K. R., Roush, R. T. and Powell, W. 1992. Genetics of biological control introductions. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .

Tritrophic influences on aphid parasitoids (Hym.,Braconidae:Aphidiinae)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W. 1992. Tritrophic influences on aphid parasitoids (Hym.,Braconidae:Aphidiinae).

Potential applications of semiochemicals in aphid control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Campbell, C. A. M. 1992. Potential applications of semiochemicals in aphid control. Insect Pheromones and Other Behaviour-Modifying Chemicals. British Crop Protection Council Monograph. British Crop Protection Council (BCPC).

Honeydew as an ovipositional stimulant for two species of syrphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Budenberg, W. J. and Powell, W. 1992. Honeydew as an ovipositional stimulant for two species of syrphids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 64, pp. 57-61.

The influence of aphids and honeydew on the leaving rate of searching aphid parasitoids from wheat plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Budenberg, W. J., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1992. The influence of aphids and honeydew on the leaving rate of searching aphid parasitoids from wheat plants. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 63 (3), pp. 259-264. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1992.tb01582.x

The influence of host food plants on host recognition by four aphidiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. and Wright, A. F. 1992. The influence of host food plants on host recognition by four aphidiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 81 (4), pp. 449-453. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300032028

Ecology and population dynamics: Chairman's summing up and comments for the session on ecology and population dynamics

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powell, W. 1991. Ecology and population dynamics: Chairman's summing up and comments for the session on ecology and population dynamics. Proceedings 4th European Parasitoid Workshop, Perugia, Italy, 3-5 April 1991 . pp. 5-6

Biochemical interactions between plant-herbivore-parasitoid

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Wright, A. F. 1991. Biochemical interactions between plant-herbivore-parasitoid. Insect Parasitoids: 4th European Workshop, Perugia, April 1991.

Novel methods of pest and disease control

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pye, B. J. 1991. Novel methods of pest and disease control. Seed Potato. June, 1991, p. 8.

Cereal aphids and their natural enemies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wratten, S. D. and Powell, W. 1991. Cereal aphids and their natural enemies. Carter, N., Potts, G. R., Darbyshire, J. F. and Firbank, L. G. (ed.) The Ecology of Temperate Cereal Fields. Proceedings 32nd Symposium of the British Ecological Society with the Association of Applied Biologists, University of Cambridge, 1991. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford. pp. 233-257

The influence of semiochemicals on the behaviour of cereal aphid parasitoids (Hymenoptera)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W., Decker, U. M. and Budenberg, W. J. 1991. The influence of semiochemicals on the behaviour of cereal aphid parasitoids (Hymenoptera). Chambers, R. J., Hodek, I., Dixon, A. F. G. and Polgar, L. (ed.) Behaviour and impact of Aphidophaga. SPB Academic Publishing, The Hague. pp. 67-71

Synthetic aphid sex pheromone lures female parasitoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Nottingham, S. F., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1991. Synthetic aphid sex pheromone lures female parasitoids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 61 (1), pp. 97-99.

Effect of field applications of isothiocyanate precursors on pests and diseases of oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Doughty, K. J., Hick, A. J., Pye, B. J. and Smart, L. E. 1991. Effect of field applications of isothiocyanate precursors on pests and diseases of oilseed rape. Proceedings 8th International Rapeseed Conference, Saskatoon Canada, 9-11 July 1991.

Laboratory evaluation of pest management strategies combining antifeedants with insect growth regulator insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Maniar, S. P., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 1991. Laboratory evaluation of pest management strategies combining antifeedants with insect growth regulator insecticides. Crop Protection. 10, pp. 145-151.

Conservation and manipulation of aphid parasitoids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, W., Budenberg, W. J., Decker, U. M. and Wright, A. F. 1990. Conservation and manipulation of aphid parasitoids. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1990. pp. 185-690

Laboratory apparatus and techniques for the rearing and insecticidal treatment of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) under simulated field conditions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rowland, M., Pye, B. J., Stribley, M., Hackett, B., Denholm, I. and Sawicki, R. M. 1990. Laboratory apparatus and techniques for the rearing and insecticidal treatment of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) under simulated field conditions. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 80 (2), pp. 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300013444

Electrophoresis as a tool for estimating levels of hymenopterous parasitism in field populations of the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae .

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Walton, M. P., Powell, W., Loxdale, H. D. and Allen-Williams, L. J. 1990. Electrophoresis as a tool for estimating levels of hymenopterous parasitism in field populations of the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae . Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 54 (3), pp. 271-279.

The effects on insect pests of applying isothiocyanate presursors to oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Hick, A. J., Pye, B. J. and Smart, L. E. 1989. The effects on insect pests of applying isothiocyanate presursors to oilseed rape. Aspects of Applied Biology. 23, pp. 359-364.

The use of electrophoresis in the study of hymenopteran parasitoids of agricultural pests.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powell, W. and Walton, M. P. 1989. The use of electrophoresis in the study of hymenopteran parasitoids of agricultural pests. in: Electrophoretic studies on agricultural pests. Systematics Association Special Volume H.D. Loxdale & J. Den Hollander eds Clarendon Press, Oxford.

Effectiveness of different insecticides applied at various growth stages to control aphids on winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carter, N., Powell, W., Wright, A. F. and Ashby, J. E. 1989. Effectiveness of different insecticides applied at various growth stages to control aphids on winter wheat. Crop Protection. 8, pp. 271-276.

The tobacco whitefly field control simulator - a bridge between laboratory assays and field evaluation.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sawicki, R. M., Rowland, M. W., Byrne, F. J., Pye, B. J., Devonshire, A. L., Denholm, I., Hackett, B. S. and Stribley, M. F. 1989. The tobacco whitefly field control simulator - a bridge between laboratory assays and field evaluation. Comparing laboratory and field pesticide performance. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Observations on the effects of an autumn application of a pyrethroid insecticide on non-target predatory species in winter cereals.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Purvis, G., Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1988. Observations on the effects of an autumn application of a pyrethroid insecticide on non-target predatory species in winter cereals. Integrated crop protection in cereals. Proceedings of the EC Experts' Group Meeting, Littlehampton, 1986. Eds R. Cavalloro & K. Sunderland. pp. 153-159

Honeydew as a kairomone for aphid parasitoids and hyperparasitoids.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Budenberg, W. J. and Powell, W. 1988. Honeydew as a kairomone for aphid parasitoids and hyperparasitoids. &nbsp;Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, Brighton, 1988, 1149-1154..

The abilities of the aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi Haliday and A. rhopalosiphi De Stefani Perez (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to transfer between different known host species and the implications for the use of alternative hosts in pest control strategies.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. and Wright, A. F. 1988. The abilities of the aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi Haliday and A. rhopalosiphi De Stefani Perez (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to transfer between different known host species and the implications for the use of alternative hosts in pest control strategies. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 78 (4), pp. 683-693. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300015546

Tracer techniques for the comparison of sprayer performance.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cayley, G. R., Griffiths, D. C., Hulme, P. J., Lewthwaite, R. J. and Pye, B. J. 1987. Tracer techniques for the comparison of sprayer performance. Crop Protection. 6, pp. 123-129.

Effectiveness of different spraying systems in winter wheat and biological effects on target and non-target organisms.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cayley, G. R., Griffiths, D. C., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Stevenson, J. H. and Walters, J. H. H. 1987. Effectiveness of different spraying systems in winter wheat and biological effects on target and non-target organisms. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 19, pp. 211-221.

Accurate estimation of invertebrate density in cereals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Sunderland, K. D., Hawkes, C., Stevenson, J. H., Mcbride, T., Smart, L. E., Sopp, P. I., Powell, W., Chambers, R. J. and Carter, O. C. R. 1987. Accurate estimation of invertebrate density in cereals. Bulletin IOBC/WPRS/SROP . 10, pp. 71-81.

Comparison of application methods for aphicides on sugar beet and swedes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cayley, G. R., Griffiths, D. C., Lethwaite, R., Pye, B. J., Dewar, A. M. and Winder, G. H. 1987. Comparison of application methods for aphicides on sugar beet and swedes. Crop Protection. 6 (6), pp. 365-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(87)90069-X

Methods of applying fungicide sprays to potato tubers and description and use of a prototype electrostatic sprayer.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cayley, G. R., Hide, G. A., Lewthwaite, R. J., Pye, B. J. and Vojvodic, P. J. 1987. Methods of applying fungicide sprays to potato tubers and description and use of a prototype electrostatic sprayer. Potato research. 30, pp. 301-317.

Interference between parasitoids (Hym.: Aphididae) and fungi (Entomophthorales) attacking cereal aphids.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Wilding, N., Brobyn, P. J. and Clark, S. J. 1986. Interference between parasitoids (Hym.: Aphididae) and fungi (Entomophthorales) attacking cereal aphids. Entomophaga. 31, pp. 293-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02373339

Antifeedants: A new concept for control of barley yellow dwarf virus in winter cereals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A., Plumb, R. T., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 1986. Antifeedants: A new concept for control of barley yellow dwarf virus in winter cereals.

The influence of weeds on aphid-specific natural enemies in winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Wilding, N. 1986. The influence of weeds on aphid-specific natural enemies in winter wheat. Crop Protection. 5, pp. 182-189.

Biocontrol of cereal aphids in the United Kingdom by a range of natural enemies.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Powell, W. 1986. Biocontrol of cereal aphids in the United Kingdom by a range of natural enemies.

Exploiting new concepts in sprayer technology.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cayley, G. R., Griffiths, D. C. and Pye, B. J. 1986. Exploiting new concepts in sprayer technology.

Enhancing parasitoid activity in crops.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Powell, W. 1986. Enhancing parasitoid activity in crops.

Assessment of resistance of commercial varieties of winter-wheat to cereal aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1985. Assessment of resistance of commercial varieties of winter-wheat to cereal aphids. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 106, pp. 168-169.

Review of the relationship between chemical deposits achieved with electrostatically charged rotary atomisers and their biological effects

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cayley, G. R., Etheridge, P. E., Goodchild, R. E., Griffiths, D. C., Hulme, P. J., Lewthwaite, R. J., Pye, B. J. and Scott, G. C. 1985. Review of the relationship between chemical deposits achieved with electrostatically charged rotary atomisers and their biological effects. Proceedings Symposium on Application and Biology. BCPC Monogram No 28 . pp. 87-96

Effects of pirimicarb, dimethoate and benomyl on natural enemies of cereal aphids in winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Bardner, R. 1985. Effects of pirimicarb, dimethoate and benomyl on natural enemies of cereal aphids in winter wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 106 (2), pp. 235-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1985.tb03113.x

The influence of weeds on polyphagous arthropod predators in winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Dewar, A. 1985. The influence of weeds on polyphagous arthropod predators in winter wheat. Crop Protection. 4, pp. 298-312.

Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.

Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.

Reservoirs for Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae), a polyphagous parasitoid of cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cameron, P. J., Powell, W. and Loxdale, H. D. 1984. Reservoirs for Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae), a polyphagous parasitoid of cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 74 (4), pp. 647-656. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300014024

A review of the performance of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers on different crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cayley, G. R., Ethridge, P., Griffiths, D. C., Philips, F. T., Pye, B. J. and Scott, G. C. 1984. A review of the performance of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers on different crops. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 105 (2), pp. 379-386. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1984.tb03062.x

Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. III. Trials on arable crops other than cereals, 1982

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Arnold, A. J., Cayley, G. R., Dunne, Y., Etheridge, P., Greenway, A. R., Griffiths, D. C., Philips, F. T., Pye, B. J., Rawlinson, C. J. and Scott, G. C. 1984. Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. III. Trials on arable crops other than cereals, 1982. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 105 (2), pp. 369-377. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1984.tb03061.x

Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. II. Trials with cereals, 1982

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Arnold, A. J., Cayley, G. R., Dunne, Y., Etheridge, P., Griffiths, D. C., Jenkyn, J. F., Philips, F. T., Pye, B. J., Scott, G. C. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. II. Trials with cereals, 1982. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 105 (2), pp. 361-367. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1984.tb03060.x

Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. I. Trials on field beans and barley, 1981

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Arnold, A. J., Cayley, G. R., Dunne, Y., Etheridge, P., Griffiths, D. C., Philips, F. T., Pye, B. J., Scott, G. C. and Vojvodic, P. R. 1984. Biological effectiveness of electrostatically charged rotary atomisers. I. Trials on field beans and barley, 1981. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 105 (2), pp. 353-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1984.tb03059.x

The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powell, W. 1983. The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations. in: Cavalloro, R. (ed.) Rotterdam, Netherlands A.A. Balkema. pp. 50-56

The reactions of two cereal aphid parasitoids, aphidius-uzbekistanicus and aphidius-ervi to host aphids and their food-plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. and Zhang, Z. L. 1983. The reactions of two cereal aphid parasitoids, aphidius-uzbekistanicus and aphidius-ervi to host aphids and their food-plants. Physiological Entomology. 8 (4), pp. 439-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1983.tb00378.x

The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. 1982. The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations. Aphid antagonists. Proceedings of a meeting of the EC Experts' Group, Portici, Italy, 23-24 November 1982. pp. 50-56.

The identification of hymenopterous parasitoids attacking cereal aphids in Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. 1982. The identification of hymenopterous parasitoids attacking cereal aphids in Britain. Systematic Entomology. 7 (4), pp. 465-473. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3113.1982.tb00457.x

Biological effectiveness of spinning disc electrostatic sprayers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Scott, G. C., Griffiths , D. C., Arnold, A. J., Cayley, G. R., Etheridge, P., Phillips, F. T. and Pye, B. J. 1981. Biological effectiveness of spinning disc electrostatic sprayers. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 2, pp. 667-672.

Towards integrated control of cereal aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W., Dean, G. J., Dewar, A. M. and Wilding, N. 1981. Towards integrated control of cereal aphids. Proceedings of the British Insecticide and Fungicide Conference. 11.

Biological effectiveness of spinning disc electrostatic sprayers

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Griffiths, D. C., Arnold, A. J., Cayley, G. R., Etherridge, P., Phillips, F. T. and Pye, B. J. 1981. Biological effectiveness of spinning disc electrostatic sprayers. BCPC Publications.

Electrostatic spraying of crops with the APE 80

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Arnold, A. J. and Pye, B. J. 1981. Electrostatic spraying of crops with the APE 80. BCPC Publications.

The relative abundance of the hymenopterous parasites attacking metopolophium-dirhodum (walker) and sitobion-avenae (f) (hemiptera, aphididae) on cereals during 1973-79 in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dean, G. J., Jones, M. G. and Powell, W. 1981. The relative abundance of the hymenopterous parasites attacking metopolophium-dirhodum (walker) and sitobion-avenae (f) (hemiptera, aphididae) on cereals during 1973-79 in southern England. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 71 (2), pp. 307-315. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300008336

Spray application with charged rotary atomisers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Arnold, A. J. and Pye, B. J. 1980. Spray application with charged rotary atomisers. Monographs - British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). 24, pp. 109-117.

Toxares deltiger (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) parasiting the cereal aphid, Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in southern England: a new host-parasitoid record

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, W. 1980. Toxares deltiger (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) parasiting the cereal aphid, Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in southern England: a new host-parasitoid record. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 70 (3), pp. 407-409. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300007665