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

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

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Coston, D. J., Clark, S. J., Breeze, T. D., Field, L. M., Potts, S. G. and Cook, S. M. 2024. Quantifying the impact of Psylliodes chrysocephala injury on the productivity of oilseed rape. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2383-2392. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7860

Integrated pest control in oilseed crops—new advances from the rapeseed research community

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Cook, S. M. and Jędryczka, M. 2024. Integrated pest control in oilseed crops—new advances from the rapeseed research community. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2217-2219. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8078

Dynamics of pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) immigration and colonization of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in Europe

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Bick, E., Sigsgaard, L., Torrance, M. T., Helmreich, S., Still, L., Beck, B., Rashid, R. E., Lemmich, J., Nikolajsen, T. and Cook, S. M. 2024. Dynamics of pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) immigration and colonization of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in Europe. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2306-2313. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7538

Companion plants and straw mulch reduce cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) damage on oilseed rape

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Seimandi-Corda, G., Winkler, J., Jenkins, T., Kirchner, S. M. and Cook, S. M. 2024. Companion plants and straw mulch reduce cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) damage on oilseed rape. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2333-2341. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7641

Long‐term trends in migrating Brassicogethes aeneus in the UK

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Shortall, C. R., Cook, S. M., Mauchline, A. L. and Bell, J. R. 2024. Long‐term trends in migrating Brassicogethes aeneus in the UK. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2294-2305. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7501

Relative efficiency of methods to estimate cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larval infestation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

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Seimandi-Corda, G., Hall, J., Jenkins, T. and Cook, S. M. 2024. Relative efficiency of methods to estimate cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larval infestation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2241-2249. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7341

Modelling the factors affecting the spatiotemporal distribution of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larvae in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in the UK

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Ortega-Ramos, P., Mauchline, A. L., Metcalfe, H., Cook, S. M., Girling, R. D. and Collins, L. 2024. Modelling the factors affecting the spatiotemporal distribution of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larvae in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in the UK. Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2267-2281. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7427

Banker Plant Bonuses? The Benefits and Risks of Including Brassicas in Field Margins to Promote Conservation Biocontrol of Specialist Pests in Oilseed Rape

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Skellern, M. P., Clark, S. J., Ferguson, A. W., Watts, N. P. and Cook, S. M. 2023. Banker Plant Bonuses? The Benefits and Risks of Including Brassicas in Field Margins to Promote Conservation Biocontrol of Specialist Pests in Oilseed Rape. Insects. 14 (4), p. 349. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14040349

Impacts of field margin orientation on populations of soil-dwelling invertebrates in relation to the direction and intensity of field traffic

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Carlesso, L., Beadle, A., Cook, S. M., Hartwell, G., Mead, A., Ritz, K., Sparkes, D., Wu, L. and Murray, P. J. 2022. Impacts of field margin orientation on populations of soil-dwelling invertebrates in relation to the direction and intensity of field traffic. Soil Use and Management. 38 (1), pp. 1015-1032. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12768

How contradictory EU policies led to the development of a pest - the story of oilseed rape and the cabbage stem flea beetle

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Ortega-Ramos, P., Cook, S. M. and Mauchline, A. L. 2022. How contradictory EU policies led to the development of a pest - the story of oilseed rape and the cabbage stem flea beetle. Global Change Biology. Bioenergy. 14 (3), pp. 258-266. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12922

RNAi targets in Agricultural Pest Insects: Advancements, knowledge gaps, and IPM

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Willow, J., Taning, C. N. T., Cook, S. M., Sulg, S., Silva, A. I., Smagghe, G. and Veromann, E. 2021. RNAi targets in Agricultural Pest Insects: Advancements, knowledge gaps, and IPM. Frontiers in Agronomy. 3, p. 794312. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2021.794312

Integrated pest management strategies for cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) in oilseed rape

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Ortega-Ramos, P., Coston, D., Seimandi-Corda, G., Mauchline, A. L. and Cook, S. M. 2021. Integrated pest management strategies for cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) in oilseed rape. Global Change Biology. Bioenergy. 14 (3), pp. 267-286. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12918

Advances in automatic identifcation of flying insects using optical sensors and machine learning

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Kirkeby, C, Rydhmer, K, Cook, S. M., Strand, A, Torrance, M. T., Swain, J. L., Prangsma, J, Johnen, A, Jensen, M, Brydegaard, M and Graesboll, K 2021. Advances in automatic identifcation of flying insects using optical sensors and machine learning. Scientific Reports. 11 (1), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81005-0

Sampling pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) pressure in oilseed rape: which method is best?

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Seimandi-Corda, G., Jenkins, T. and Cook, S. M. 2021. Sampling pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) pressure in oilseed rape: which method is best? Pest Management Science. 77 (6), pp. 2785-2794. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6310

Invertebrate community structure predicts natural pest control resilience to insecticide exposure

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Greenop, A., Cook, S. M., Wilby, A., Pywell, R. F. and Woodcock, B. A. 2020. Invertebrate community structure predicts natural pest control resilience to insecticide exposure. Journal of Applied Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13752

Equivocal Evidence for Colony Level Stress Effects on Bumble Bee Pollination Services

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Greenop, A., Mica-Hawkyard, N., Walkington, S., Wilby, A., Cook, S. M., Pywell, R. F. and Woodcock, B. A. 2020. Equivocal Evidence for Colony Level Stress Effects on Bumble Bee Pollination Services. Insects. 11, p. 191. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11030191

Two common invertebrate predators show varying responses to different types of sentinel prey in a mesocosm study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Greenop, A., Cecelja, A., Woodcock, B. A., Wilby, A., Cook, S. M. and Pywell, R. F. 2019. Two common invertebrate predators show varying responses to different types of sentinel prey in a mesocosm study. Journal of Applied Entomology. 143 (4), pp. 380-386. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12612

Soil compaction effects upon litter decomposition in an arable field and implications for management of crop residues and headlands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carlesso, L., Beadle, A., Cook, S. M., Graham, H., Ritz, K., Sparkes, D., Wu, L. and Murray, P. J. 2019. Soil compaction effects upon litter decomposition in an arable field and implications for management of crop residues and headlands. Applied Soil Ecology. 134 (February), pp. 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2018.10.004

Prospects for improved off-crop habitat management for pollen beetle control in oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M. and Skellern, M. P. 2018. Prospects for improved off-crop habitat management for pollen beetle control in oilseed rape. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 12 (6), pp. 849-866. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-018-9598-9

Functional diversity positively affects prey suppression by invertebrate predators: a meta-analysis

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Greenop, A., Woodcock, B. A., Wilby, A., Cook, S. M. and Pywell, R. F. 2018. Functional diversity positively affects prey suppression by invertebrate predators: a meta-analysis. Ecology. 99 (8), pp. 1771-1782. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.2378

Semiochemical-based alternatives to synthetic toxicant insecticides for pollen beetle management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mauchline, A. L., Hervé, M. R. and Cook, S. M. 2017. Semiochemical-based alternatives to synthetic toxicant insecticides for pollen beetle management. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-017-9569-6

Manipulating field margins to increase predation intensity in fields of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mansion-Vaquie, A., Ferrante, M., Cook, S. M., Pell, J. K. and Lovei, G. L. 2017. Manipulating field margins to increase predation intensity in fields of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum). Journal of Applied Entomology. 141 (8), pp. 600-611. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12385

Development of a statistical crop model to explain the relationship between seed yield and phenotypic diversity within the Brassica napus genepool

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bennett, E., Brignell, C., Carion, P. W. C., Cook, S. M., Eastmond, P. J., Teakle, G., Hammond, J. P., Love, C., King, G. J., Roberts, J. A. and Wagstaff, C. 2017. Development of a statistical crop model to explain the relationship between seed yield and phenotypic diversity within the Brassica napus genepool. Agronomy. 7 (2), p. 31. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy7020031

Migratory flight behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A functional overview of conservation biological control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Begg, G. S., Cook, S. M., Dye, R., Ferrante, M., Franck, P., Lavigne, C., Lovei, G. L., Mansion-Vaquie, A., Pell, J. K., Petit, S., Quesada, N., Ricci, B., Wratten, S. D. and Birch, A. N. E. 2017. A functional overview of conservation biological control. Crop Protection. 97 (July), pp. 145-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2016.11.008

Meteorological and landscape influences on pollen beetle immigration into oilseed rape crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Skellern, M., Welham, S. J., Watts, N. P. and Cook, S. M. 2017. Meteorological and landscape influences on pollen beetle immigration into oilseed rape crops. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 241 (1 April), pp. 150-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2017.03.008

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) as a resource for farmland insect pollinators: quantifying floral traits in conventional varieties and breeding systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carruthers, J. M., Cook, S. M., Wright, G. A., Osborne, J. L., Clark, S. J., Swain, J. L. and Haughton, A. J. 2017. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) as a resource for farmland insect pollinators: quantifying floral traits in conventional varieties and breeding systems. Global Change Biology. Bioenergy. 9 (8), pp. 1370-1379. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12438

The potential of crop management practices to reduce pollen beetle damage in oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Skellern, M. P. and Cook, S. M. 2017. The potential of crop management practices to reduce pollen beetle damage in oilseed rape. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 12, p. 867–879. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-017-9571-z

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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 potential of decision support systems to improve risk assessment for pollen beetle management in winter oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Skellern, M. P., Johnen, A., Von Richthofen, J-S., Watts, N. P., Bardsley, E., Murray, D. A. and Cook, S. M. 2016. The potential of decision support systems to improve risk assessment for pollen beetle management in winter oilseed rape. Pest Management Science. 72 (3), pp. 609-617. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4069

Integrated pest management of insect pests of rapeseed

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M. 2015. Integrated pest management of insect pests of rapeseed. Abstracts 14th International Rapeseed Congress, Saskatoon, 5-9 July 2015 .

The effect of sowing date (autumn vs. spring) on the flowering period of biennial margin mixes and their resource value for enemies of crop pests

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baverstock, J., Torrance, M. T., Skellern, M. P., Pell, J. K., Hartwell, G. and Cook, S. M. 2015. The effect of sowing date (autumn vs. spring) on the flowering period of biennial margin mixes and their resource value for enemies of crop pests. Proceedings BASF Farm Network Conference, Bad Durkheim, 23-24 November 2015 . pp. 6-11

Appendix 4. Effect of brassica field margins on arthropod biodiversity and biocontrol in a wheat-oilseed rape rotation

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P., Torrance, M. T., Nevard, L., Watts, N. P., Clark, S. J. and Pell, J. K. 2015. Appendix 4. Effect of brassica field margins on arthropod biodiversity and biocontrol in a wheat-oilseed rape rotation.

Temperature-activity relationships in Meligethes aeneus: implications for pest management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Nevard, L. M., Clark, S. J. and Cook, S. M. 2015. Temperature-activity relationships in Meligethes aeneus: implications for pest management. Pest Management Science. 71 (3), pp. 459-466. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3860

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.

Results of a small survey amongst farmers and advisers in the UK on their evaluation of the proPlant pollen beetle migration tool and its influence on their practice

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Cook, S. M. 2014. Results of a small survey amongst farmers and advisers in the UK on their evaluation of the proPlant pollen beetle migration tool and its influence on their practice. IOBC.

Field margins for biocontrol and biodiversity across crop rotations: overview of the aims and approaches of Defra project IF01122

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Baverstock, J., Pell, J. K., Storkey, J., Torrance, M. T. and Cook, S. M. 2014. Field margins for biocontrol and biodiversity across crop rotations: overview of the aims and approaches of Defra project IF01122. IOBC.

Effects of monitoring position and time of day on pollen beetle numbers in crops of oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kaasik, R., Watts, N. P., Murray, D. A., Veromann, E. and Cook, S. M. 2013. Effects of monitoring position and time of day on pollen beetle numbers in crops of oilseed rape. Proceedings of the meeting at the Georg-August-University, Göttingen, Germany, 04 - 06 October, 2011 (Working Group "Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops").. IOBC.

Comparing the performance of two decision-support systems for management of pollen beetles in oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Johnen, A., Bardsley, E., Von Richthofen, J-S., Skellern, M. P., Watts, N. P. and Cook, S. M. 2013. Comparing the performance of two decision-support systems for management of pollen beetles in oilseed rape in the UK. IOBC.

Red oilseed rape? The potential for manipulation of petal colour in control strategies for the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P., Doring, T. F. and Pickett, J. A. 2013. Red oilseed rape? The potential for manipulation of petal colour in control strategies for the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 7, pp. 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-013-9252-5

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Development of an integrated pest management strategy for control of pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No 504)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Cook, S. M., Doring, T. F., Ferguson, A. W., Martin, J. L., Skellern, M. P., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P., Welham, S. J., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Bardsley, E., Bowman, J., Burns, S., Clarke, M., Davies, J., Gibbard, C., Johnen, A., Jennaway, R., Meredith, R., Murray, D., Nightingale, M., Padbury, N., Patrick, C., Von Richthofen, J-S., Taylor, P., Tait, M. and Werner, P. 2013. Development of an integrated pest management strategy for control of pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No 504). Kenilworth Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

Designing an integrated pest management strategy for pollen beetles in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M. 2012. Designing an integrated pest management strategy for pollen beetles in oilseed rape. Abstracts GCIRC Technical Meeting, Nyon, 28 April-1 May 2013 . pp. 35

Odour-mediated orientation behaviour of the lily beetle Lilioceris lilii

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

An investigation into the development of monitoring and risk assessment systems for pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Nicholls, C. J. and Cook, S. M. 2012. An investigation into the development of monitoring and risk assessment systems for pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 191-196

Colour choice behaviour in the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Doring, T. F., Skellern, M. P., Watts, N. P. and Cook, S. M. 2012. Colour choice behaviour in the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Physiological Entomology. 37 (4), pp. 360-368. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2012.00850.x

Confidential project report

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Cook, S. M., Baverstock, J. and Skellern, M. P. 2012. Confidential project report.

Confidential Final Report

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Cook, S. M. 2012. Confidential Final Report.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Developing IPM tactics for pollen beetles in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Ferguson, A. W., Martin, J. A., Skellern, M. P., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Developing IPM tactics for pollen beetles in oilseed rape. Abstracts 9th European Congress of Entomology, Budapest, 22-27 August 2010 . pp. 196

Crop location by oilseed rape pests and host location by parasitoids

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Cook, S. M. 2010. Crop location by oilseed rape pests and host location by parasitoids. in: Williams, I. H. (ed.) Biocontrol-based integrated management of oilseed rape pests Springer, Berlin. pp. 215-244

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

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

Trap crops for pollen beetles in oilseed rape: is push-pull compatible with conservation biocontrol?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W. and Cook, S. M. 2008. Trap crops for pollen beetles in oilseed rape: is push-pull compatible with conservation biocontrol? Abstracts ENDURE International Conference 2008: Diversifying Crop Protection, La Grande-Motte, 12-15 October 2008 . pp. O.20

Oilseed rape crop ecology: optimising crop husbandry for conservation biological control and greater biodiversity. Final report on DEFRA project AR0316.

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Ferguson, A. W., Williams, I. H., Cook, S. M., Clark, S. J., Frearson, D. J. T., Holdgate, R., Isger, E. A., Mason, N. S., Watts, N. P. and Todd, A. 2008. Oilseed rape crop ecology: optimising crop husbandry for conservation biological control and greater biodiversity. Final report on DEFRA project AR0316. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

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

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

Spectral sensitivity and colour choice in the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Doring, T. F. and Cook, S. M. 2008. Spectral sensitivity and colour choice in the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus. Abstracts 23rd International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2008), Durban, 6-12 July 2008 .

Responses of pollen beetles to petal colour: towards habitat management via manipulation of visual signals used in host-plant location

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Responses of pollen beetles to petal colour: towards habitat management via manipulation of visual signals used in host-plant location. Abstracts 23rd International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2008), Durban, 6-12 July 2008 .

Ecological approaches to the control of pollen beetles in oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M. and Denholm, I. 2008. Ecological approaches to the control of pollen beetles in oilseed rape. EPPO Bulletin. 38 (1), pp. 110-113. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2338.2008.01192.x

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

Trapping tactics for reducing insecticide use in pollen beetle control

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M. and Denholm, I. 2007. Trapping tactics for reducing insecticide use in pollen beetle control. Abstracts EPPO Workshop on Insecticide Resistance of Meligethes spp. (pollen beetle) on oilseed rape, Berlin, 3-5 September 2007 . pp. 10

Use of pollen colour and odour cues and effect of reward quality in foraging by the honey bee

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cook, S. M. 2007. Use of pollen colour and odour cues and effect of reward quality in foraging by the honey bee. BBKA News. 166, p. 13.

The use of pollen cues by free-flying honey bees (Apis mellifera)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Poppy, G. M. and Williams, I. H. 2007. The use of pollen cues by free-flying honey bees (Apis mellifera). Abstracts 13th Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships (SIP13), Uppsala, 29 July-2 August 2007 . pp. 152

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

The use of push-pull strategies in integrated pest management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. The use of push-pull strategies in integrated pest management. Annual Review of Entomology. 52, pp. 375-400. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ento.52.110405.091407

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.

Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to petal colour

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P., Smith, M. J. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to petal colour.

Determining the sex of insect pests of oilseed rape for behavioural bioassays

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P., Castle, L. M. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Determining the sex of insect pests of oilseed rape for behavioural bioassays.

Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to conspecific odours

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to conspecific odours.

Working Group Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops (1979-present)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Koopmann, B., Cook, S. M., Williams, I. H. and Paul, V. H. 2006. Working Group Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops (1979-present). Boller, E. F., Delucchi, V. and Vanlenteren, J. C. (ed.) International Organization for Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants: history of the first 50 years . IOBC/OILB, Dijon. pp. 241-243

'Push-pull' strategies for pest management in agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M. 2006. 'Push-pull' strategies for pest management in agroecosystems. Abstracts 8th European Congress of Entomology, Izmir, 17-22 September 2006 . pp. 7-10

Chemically mediated intraguild predator avoidance by aphid parasitoids: interspecific variability in sensitivity to semiochemical trails of ladybird predators

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J. and Powell, W. 2006. Chemically mediated intraguild predator avoidance by aphid parasitoids: interspecific variability in sensitivity to semiochemical trails of ladybird predators. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32, pp. 1989-1998. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9123-y

Exploitation of host plant preferences in pest management strategies for oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Exploitation of host plant preferences in pest management strategies for oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 119 (3), pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2006.00419.x

Development of a push-pull strategy for control of oilseed rape pests

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Skellern, M. P., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Development of a push-pull strategy for control of oilseed rape pests. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 .

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 .

Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to petal colour

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P., Smith, M. and Williams, I. H. 2005. Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to petal colour. Abstracts Biannual Meeting IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Poznan, 11-12 October 2005 . pp. 73

Sex determination of insect pests of oilseed rape for behavioural assays

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2005. Sex determination of insect pests of oilseed rape for behavioural assays. Abstracts Biannual Meeting IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Poznan, 11-12 October 2005 . pp. 80

Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to conspecific odours

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2005. Responses of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus) to conspecific odours. Abstracts Biannual Meeting IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Poznan, 11-12 October 2005 . pp. 72

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

Could learning of pollen odours by honey bees (Apis mellifera ) play a role in their foraging behaviour?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Sandoz, J-C., Martin, A. P., Murray, D. A., Poppy, G. M. and Williams, I. H. 2005. Could learning of pollen odours by honey bees (Apis mellifera ) play a role in their foraging behaviour? Physiological Entomology. 30 (2), pp. 164-174. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2005.00445.x

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

Effect of a turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop on stem-mining pests and their parasitoids in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barari, H., Cook, S. M., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2005. Effect of a turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop on stem-mining pests and their parasitoids in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). BioControl. 50, pp. 69-86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-004-0895-0

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

Pushing pests around: a 'push-pull' strategy for oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cook, S. M. 2005. Pushing pests around: a 'push-pull' strategy for oilseed rape. RRA Newsletter. No 16, p. 1.

Rearing and identification of the larval parasitoids of Psylliodes chrysocephala and Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus from field-collected specimens

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Barari, H., Cook, S. M. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Rearing and identification of the larval parasitoids of Psylliodes chrysocephala and Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus from field-collected specimens.

Effects of a turnip rape trap crop on the spatial distribution of Meligethes aeneus and Ceutorhynchus assimilis in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P., Hunter, F., Smart, L. E. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Effects of a turnip rape trap crop on the spatial distribution of Meligethes aeneus and Ceutorhynchus assimilis in oilseed rape.

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 .

Effects of turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop and insecticide treatment on infestation of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) by coleopteran stem-mining pests and their parasitoids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Barari, H., Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Effects of turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop and insecticide treatment on infestation of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) by coleopteran stem-mining pests and their parasitoids. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1015-1017

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 .

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 .

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.

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

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

Do pollen beetles need pollen? The effect of pollen on oviposition, survival and development of a flower-feeding herbivore

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Do pollen beetles need pollen? The effect of pollen on oviposition, survival and development of a flower-feeding herbivore. Ecological Entomology. 29 (2), pp. 164-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0307-6946.2004.00589.x

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

Are honey bees' foraging preferences affected by pollen amino acid composition

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Awmack, C. S., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Are honey bees' foraging preferences affected by pollen amino acid composition. Ecological Entomology. 28 (5), pp. 622-627. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2311.2003.00548.x

Effects of a turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop and insecticide treatment on infestation of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) by coleopteran stem-mining pests and their parasitoids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Barari, H., Cook, S. M., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Effects of a turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crop and insecticide treatment on infestation of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) by coleopteran stem-mining pests and their parasitoids. Abstracts 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 .

Push-pull strategies to reduce insecticide input to oilseed rape (Brassica napus ): potential of low alkenyl glucosinolate oilseed rape varieties (push!) and turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crops (pull!)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Rasmussen, H. B., Bartlet, E., Martin, J. L., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Push-pull strategies to reduce insecticide input to oilseed rape (Brassica napus ): potential of low alkenyl glucosinolate oilseed rape varieties (push!) and turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crops (pull!). Abstracts 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 122

Push-pull strategies to reduce insecticide input to oilseed rape (Brassica napus ): potential of low alkenyl glucosinolate oilseed rape varieties (push!), and turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crops (pull!)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Rasmussen, H. B., Bartlet, E., Martin, J. L., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Push-pull strategies to reduce insecticide input to oilseed rape (Brassica napus ): potential of low alkenyl glucosinolate oilseed rape varieties (push!), and turnip rape (Brassica rapa ) trap crops (pull!). Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1018-1021

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

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

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

The role of pollen odour in the attraction of pollen beetles to oilseed rape flowers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Bartlet, E., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 2002. The role of pollen odour in the attraction of pollen beetles to oilseed rape flowers. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 104 (1), pp. 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2002.00989.x

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

Turnip rape (Brassica rapa) as a trap crop to protect oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from infestation by insect pests: potential and mechanisms of action

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Potting, R. J. P., Bartlet, E., Martin, J. L., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Turnip rape (Brassica rapa) as a trap crop to protect oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from infestation by insect pests: potential and mechanisms of action. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 569-574

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 .

Turnip rape as a trap crop to protect oilseed rape from infestation by insect pests: potential and mechanisms of action

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Smart, L. E., Potting, R. P. J., Bartlet, E., Martin, J. L., Murray, D. A., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Turnip rape as a trap crop to protect oilseed rape from infestation by insect pests: potential and mechanisms of action. Abstracts 6th National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, Cardiff, 12-13 September 2002 .

The role of pollen odour in the attraction of pollen beetles to oilseed rape flowers

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Bartlet, E., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 2001. The role of pollen odour in the attraction of pollen beetles to oilseed rape flowers. Abstracts 11th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Helsingor, Denmark, 4-10 August 2001 . pp. 34

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

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

The use of pollen cues in resource location by a pollinator and a pest

F - Theses

Cook, S. M. 2000. The use of pollen cues in resource location by a pollinator and a pest. F - Theses

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.

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

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

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.

Pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus Fabricius, incidence in the composite hybrid winter oilseed rape, Synergy

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cook, S. M., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 1999. Pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus Fabricius, incidence in the composite hybrid winter oilseed rape, Synergy. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. CD ROM and Abstract Book .

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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