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

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.

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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

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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

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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

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.

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

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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.

Landscape studies for conservation biological control research: status and future needs. A meta-review from the EU NoE project ENDURE

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Alomar, O. 2010. Landscape studies for conservation biological control research: status and future needs. A meta-review from the EU NoE project ENDURE.

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

Key parasitoids of the pests of oilseed rape in Europe: a guide to their identification

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Ferguson, A. W., Castle, L. M. and Skellern, M. P. 2010. Key parasitoids of the pests of oilseed rape in Europe: a guide to their identification. in: Williams, I. H. (ed.) Biocontrol-based integrated management of oilseed rape pests Springer, Berlin. pp. 77-114

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).

Phenologies and diel periodicities of within-crop flight by pests and parasitoids in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Holdgate, R., Mason, N. S., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2008. Phenologies and diel periodicities of within-crop flight by pests and parasitoids in oilseed rape. Abstracts IOBC-WPRS, OILB-SROP, Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Paris, 29 September - 1 October 2008 . pp. 16

Recommended research topic: optimising the landscape for biological control, biodiversity and production competitiveness in annual cropping systems based on a cereals/oilseed rape rotation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ekbom, B., Ferguson, A. W., Haye, T., Kuske, S., Ulber, B. and Valentin-Morison, M. 2008. Recommended research topic: optimising the landscape for biological control, biodiversity and production competitiveness in annual cropping systems based on a cereals/oilseed rape rotation. Abstracts IOBC-WPRS, OILB-SROP, Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Paris, 29 September - 1 October 2008 .

Implications for conservation biocontrol of spatio-temporal relationships between carabid beetles and coleopterous pests in winter oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Warrington, S., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2008. Implications for conservation biocontrol of spatio-temporal relationships between carabid beetles and coleopterous pests in winter oilseed rape. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 10 (4), pp. 375-387. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-9563.2008.00391.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 .

Pyrethroid resistance in pollen beetles: a manageable threat?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Denholm, I. and Ferguson, A. W. 2008. Pyrethroid resistance in pollen beetles: a manageable threat? TAG Bulletin. 16, pp. 10-11.

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

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Non-inversion tillage to conserve functional biodiversity for biocontrol of oilseed rape pests

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Holdgate, R., Mason, N. S., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2007. Non-inversion tillage to conserve functional biodiversity for biocontrol of oilseed rape pests. Proceedings 16th International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, 15-18 October 2007 . pp. 818-819

The influence of tillage on biocontrol agents of oilseed rape pests

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Holdgate, R., Mason, N. S., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2007. The influence of tillage on biocontrol agents of oilseed rape pests. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society National Meeting (Ento 07), Edinburgh, 16-18 July 2007 . pp. 24

The effect [of] host plant characters on parasitism of inflorescence pests of oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Frearson, D. J. T., Mason, N. S., Todd, A. D., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2007. The effect [of] host plant characters on parasitism of inflorescence pests of oilseed rape. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society National Meeting (Ento 07), Edinburgh, 16-18 July 2007 . pp. 18

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

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

The influence of petals on numbers of pests and their parasitoids in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Frearson, D. J. T., Ferguson, A. W., Laugier, N. and Williams, I. H. 2006. The influence of petals on numbers of pests and their parasitoids in oilseed rape. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

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.

Spatial relationships between carabids and pest larvae in a winter oilseed rape crop

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Spatial relationships between carabids and pest larvae in a winter oilseed rape crop. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 .

The effect of soil tillage on summer predator activity in a winter oilseed rape crop

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mason, N. S., Ferguson, A. W., Holdgate, R., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2006. The effect of soil tillage on summer predator activity in a winter oilseed rape crop. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

The diel periodicity of within-crop flight by key parasitoids of oilseed rape pests

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Holdgate, R., Ferguson, A. W., Mason, N. S., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2006. The diel periodicity of within-crop flight by key parasitoids of oilseed rape pests. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

Pollen availability and the distribution of pollen beetles and seed weevils in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Frearson, D. J. T., Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Pollen availability and the distribution of pollen beetles and seed weevils in oilseed rape. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

The use of DNA, morphometric and ecological data to distinguish ichneumonid parasitoids of two stem-mining pests of winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Barari, H., Piper, R. W., Smith, E. and Williams, I. H. 2006. The use of DNA, morphometric and ecological data to distinguish ichneumonid parasitoids of two stem-mining pests of winter oilseed rape. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

Relationships between insect pests and their parasitoids in a winter oilseed rape crop

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M., Barari, H., Warner, D. J., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Relationships between insect pests and their parasitoids in a winter oilseed rape crop. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

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

Identity of parasitoids and their potential for biocontrol of oilseed rape pests in Europe

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ulber, B., Fischer, K., Klukowski, Z., Luik, A., Veromann, E., Nilsson, C., Ahman, B., Williams, I. H., Ferguson, A. W., Piper, R. and Barari, H. 2006. Identity of parasitoids and their potential for biocontrol of oilseed rape pests in Europe. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

Effects of post-harvest soil tillage on the survival of key parasitoids of oilseed rape pests

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Nilsson, C., Ulber, B., Williams, I. H., Ferguson, A. W. and Klukowski, Z. 2006. Effects of post-harvest soil tillage on the survival of key parasitoids of oilseed rape pests. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

MASTER: construction of phenological models of key parasitoids in Europe and propsects for spray windows compatible with their conservation in winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnen, A., Williams, I. H., Ferguson, A. W., Buchs, W., Klukowski, Z., Luik, A., Nilsson, C. and Ulber, B. 2006. MASTER: construction of phenological models of key parasitoids in Europe and propsects for spray windows compatible with their conservation in winter oilseed rape. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

MASTER: validation of existing phenological models of the proPlant DSS for key pests in winter oilseed rape in different climatic areas in Europe and prospects for IPM

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnen, A., Williams, I. H., Ferguson, A. W., Buchs, W., Klukowski, Z., Luik, A., Nilsson, C. and Ulber, B. 2006. MASTER: validation of existing phenological models of the proPlant DSS for key pests in winter oilseed rape in different climatic areas in Europe and prospects for IPM. Proceedings International Symposium on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape, Gottingen, 3-5 April 2006 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. on CD-ROM

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

Distributions and interactions of the stem miners Psylliodes chrysocephala and Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus and their parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Barari, H., Warner, D. J., Campbell, J. M., Smith, E. T., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2006. Distributions and interactions of the stem miners Psylliodes chrysocephala and Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus and their parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 119 (2), pp. 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2006.00404.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 .

The spatial dynamics of pollen beetles in relation to inflorescence growth stage of oilseed rape: implications for trap crop strategies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Frearson, D. J. T., Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M. and Williams, I. H. 2005. The spatial dynamics of pollen beetles in relation to inflorescence growth stage of oilseed rape: implications for trap crop strategies. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 116 (1), pp. 21-29. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2005.00299.x

The separation of two hymenopteran parasitoids, Tersilochus obscurator and Tersilochus microgaster (Ichneumonidae), of stem-mining pests of winter oilseed rape using DNA, morphometric and ecological data

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barari, H., Ferguson, A. W., Piper, R. W., Smith, E., Quicke, D. L. J. and Williams, I. H. 2005. The separation of two hymenopteran parasitoids, Tersilochus obscurator and Tersilochus microgaster (Ichneumonidae), of stem-mining pests of winter oilseed rape using DNA, morphometric and ecological data. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 95, pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1079/BER2005360

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

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

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.

Phenology and spatial distributions of Dasineura brassicae and its parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M., Warner, D. J., Watts, N. P., Schmidt, J. E. U. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Phenology and spatial distributions of Dasineura brassicae and its parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management.

Spatial dynamics of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus ) in relation to inflorescence growth stage within a simulated trap crop system for oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Frearson, D. J. T., Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Spatial dynamics of pollen beetles (Meligethes aeneus ) in relation to inflorescence growth stage within a simulated trap crop system for oilseed rape.

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.

Spatio-temporal distributions of pests and their key parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Williams, I. H., Ferguson, A. W., Barari, H., Campbell, J., Warner, D. J., Watts, N. and Schmidt, J. E. U. 2004. Spatio-temporal distributions of pests and their key parasitoids in a crop of winter oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management. 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 .

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

Mapping, characterisation and comparison of the spatio-temporal distributions of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala ), carabids and Collembola in a crop of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Warrington, S., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Mapping, characterisation and comparison of the spatio-temporal distributions of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala ), carabids and Collembola in a crop of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 109, pp. 225-234.

Spatio-temporal distributions of Meligethes aeneus and its parasitoids in an oilseed rape crop and their significance for crop protection

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. M., Warner, D. J., Watts, N. P., Schmidt, J. E. U. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Spatio-temporal distributions of Meligethes aeneus and its parasitoids in an oilseed rape crop and their significance for crop protection. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1057-1059

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

Spatial distribution of pest insects in oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Clark, S. J., Mugglestone, M. A., Perry, J. N. and Williams, I. H. 2003. Spatial distribution of pest insects in oilseed rape: implications for integrated pest management. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 95 (2-3), pp. 509-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8809(02)00200-1

Pollen beetle spatio-temporal distributions in semi field scale arrays of oilseed rape plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Frearson, D. J. T., Ferguson, A. W., Campbell, J. C. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Pollen beetle spatio-temporal distributions in semi field scale arrays of oilseed rape plants. Abstracts 6th National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, Cardiff, 12-13 September 2002 .

Within-field distributions of the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Paykull) and its parasitoid, Trichomalus perfectus (Walker), on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williams, I. H., Murchie, A. K., Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Perry, J. N. and Walczak, B. 2002. Within-field distributions of the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Paykull) and its parasitoid, Trichomalus perfectus (Walker), on winter oilseed rape.

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

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

Spatial pattern in the distribution of pests and yield in an oilseed rape crop: implications for ICM

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Perry, J. N., Williams, I. H., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Clark, S. J. and Mugglestone, M. A. 2002. Spatial pattern in the distribution of pests and yield in an oilseed rape crop: implications for ICM. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 659-664

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

Spatial patterns of insect pest distribution in an oilseed rape crop: relationships to plant growth and yield and significance for IPM

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Clark, S. J., Mugglestone, M. A., Perry, J. N. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Spatial patterns of insect pest distribution in an oilseed rape crop: relationships to plant growth and yield and significance for IPM. Abstracts 7th European Congress of Entomology, Thessaloniki, 7-13 October 2002 . pp. 207

Spatial pattern and the relationship between pests and plant growth in a winter oilseed rape crop

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Clark, S. J., Mugglestone, M. A., Perry, J. N. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Spatial pattern and the relationship between pests and plant growth in a winter oilseed rape crop. Abstracts 6th National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, Cardiff, 12-13 September 2002 . pp. 15-16

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 .

Insect spatial population dynamics in winter rape: potential to reduce environmental impacts

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2002. Insect spatial population dynamics in winter rape: potential to reduce environmental impacts. Abstracts Conference on Managing the Environmental Effects of Agriculture, Coventry, 25-26 March 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

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

Within-field distributions of the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Paykull) and its parasitoid, Trichomalus perfectus (Walker), on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williams, I. H., Murchie, A. K., Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Perry, J. N. and Walczak, B. 2000. Within-field distributions of the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Paykull) and its parasitoid, Trichomalus perfectus (Walker), on winter oilseed rape.

Spatio-temporal relationships between Psylliodes chrysocephala (cabbage stem flea beetle) larvae and predatory carabid beetles in a crop of winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2000. Spatio-temporal relationships between Psylliodes chrysocephala (cabbage stem flea beetle) larvae and predatory carabid beetles in a crop of winter oilseed rape. Abstracts Entomology 2000, Liverpool, 14-15 September 2000 .

Pest-predator spatial relationships in winter rape: implications for integrated crop management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warner, D. J., Allen-Williams, L. J., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 2000. Pest-predator spatial relationships in winter rape: implications for integrated crop management. Pest Management Science. 56 (11), pp. 977-982. https://doi.org/10.1002/1526-4998(200011)56:11<977::AID-PS224>3.0.CO;2-U

The spatio-temporal distribution of adult Ceutorhynchus assimilis in a crop of winter oilseed rape in relation to the distribution of their larvae and that of the parasitoid Trichomalus perfectus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Perry, J. N., Mugglestone, M. A., Clark, S. J. and Williams, I. H. 2000. The spatio-temporal distribution of adult Ceutorhynchus assimilis in a crop of winter oilseed rape in relation to the distribution of their larvae and that of the parasitoid Trichomalus perfectus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 95 (2), pp. 161-171. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00654.x

Pest-parasitoid spatial relationships in winter rape: implications for ICM

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B., Perry, J. N. and Williams, I. H. 2000. Pest-parasitoid spatial relationships in winter rape: implications for ICM. Abstracts Society of Industrial Chemistry Meeting on the Economic and Commercial Impact of Integrated Crop Management, London, 3-4 April 2000 .

Spatio-temporal dynamics of insect distributions in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williams, I. H., Murchie, A. K., Ferguson, A. W., Klukowski, Z., Perry, J. N., Walczak, B., Mugglestone, M. A. and Clark, S. J. 1999. Spatio-temporal dynamics of insect distributions in oilseed rape. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

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

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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 .

Perception of oviposition-deterring pheromone by cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis )

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Ferguson, A. W., Ziesmann, J., Blight, M. M., Williams, I. H., Wadhams, L. J., Clark, S. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Mudd, A. 1999. Perception of oviposition-deterring pheromone by cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis ). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1655-1670. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020801319251

Identification of the gland secreting oviposition-deterring pheromone in the cabbage seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis, and the mechanism of pheromone deposition

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Ferguson, A. W., Solinas, M., Ziesmann, J., Isidoro, N., Williams, I. H., Scubla, P., Mudd, A., Clark, S. J. and Wadhams, L. J. 1999. Identification of the gland secreting oviposition-deterring pheromone in the cabbage seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis, and the mechanism of pheromone deposition. Journal of Insect Physiology. 45 (7), pp. 687-699. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-1910(99)00046-3

Spatial population dynamics of a pest and its parasitoid in an oilseed rape crop

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Williams, I. H., Klukowski, Z., Walczak, B. and Perry, J. N. 1999. Spatial population dynamics of a pest and its parasitoid in an oilseed rape crop. Challenges in Applied Population Biology. Aspects of Applied Biology 53 . pp. 143-148

The effect of trap design and 2-phenylethyl isothiocyanate on catches of stem weevils (Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus Marsh. and C. napi Gyll.) in winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Walczak, B., Kelm, M., Klukowski, Z., Smart, L. E., Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 1998. The effect of trap design and 2-phenylethyl isothiocyanate on catches of stem weevils (Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus Marsh. and C. napi Gyll.) in winter oilseed rape.

Factors affecting winter survival of the florally determinate white lupin cv. Lucyane

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Bateman, G. L., Ferguson, A. W. and Shield, I. F. 1997. Factors affecting winter survival of the florally determinate white lupin cv. Lucyane. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 130 (2), pp. 349-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1997.tb06838.x

Insect injury to linseed in south-east England

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Ferguson, A. W., Fitt, B. D. L. and Williams, I. H. 1997. Insect injury to linseed in south-east England. Crop Protection. 16 (7), pp. 643-652. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-2194(97)00045-8

Extraction, isolation and composition of oviposition-deterring secretion of cabbage seed weevil Ceutorhynchus assimilis

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Mudd, A., Ferguson, A. W., Blight, M. M., Williams, I. H., Scubla, P., Solinas, M. and Clark, S. J. 1997. Extraction, isolation and composition of oviposition-deterring secretion of cabbage seed weevil Ceutorhynchus assimilis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 23, pp. 2227-2240. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOEC.0000006441.74950.2f

Interactions between the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) and the brassica pod midge (Dasineura brassicae Winn.) infesting oilseed rape pods

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W., Kenward, M. G., Williams, I. H., Clark, S. J., Kelm, M. and Dudzic, A. 1995. Interactions between the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) and the brassica pod midge (Dasineura brassicae Winn.) infesting oilseed rape pods. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow. Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 . pp. 679-681

Interaction between cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis payk.) and brassica pod midge (Dasineura brassicae Winn.) in oilseed rape pods (in Polish)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kelm, M., Ferguson, A. W., Williams, I. H., Kenward, M. G. and Clark, S. J. 1994. Interaction between cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis payk.) and brassica pod midge (Dasineura brassicae Winn.) in oilseed rape pods (in Polish). Materialy XXXIV Sesji Naukowej Instytutu Ochrony Roslin, Poznan, 1994 . pp. 258-262

Pests and plant injury on lupins in the south of England

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Ferguson, A. W. 1994. Pests and plant injury on lupins in the south of England. Crop Protection. 13, pp. 201-210.

Studies of the oviposition deterring pheromone of the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.): behavioural bioassays and oviposition by weevils wintered in the laboratory.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 1993. Studies of the oviposition deterring pheromone of the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.): behavioural bioassays and oviposition by weevils wintered in the laboratory.

Effects of fungal diseases on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) growth and yield, 1988-1990

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Fitt, B. D. L. and Ferguson, A. W. 1993. Effects of fungal diseases on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) growth and yield, 1988-1990. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 120 (2), pp. 225-232. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960007427X

The behaviour of queen honeybees and their attendants

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1992. The behaviour of queen honeybees and their attendants. Physiological Entomology. 17 (1), pp. 43-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1992.tb00988.x

Seasonal differences in occurrence and the effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1990

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Seasonal differences in occurrence and the effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1990. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 224-232

Insect infestations on linseed in the south east of England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Insect infestations on linseed in the south east of England. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 201-211

Epidemiology of Alternaria species on linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Ferguson, A. W., Dhua, U. and Burhenne, S. 1991. Epidemiology of Alternaria species on linseed. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Insect infestation in linseed: plant injury and distribution within fields

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1991. Insect infestation in linseed: plant injury and distribution within fields. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Pest incidence in white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) at Rothamsted and Woburn 1986-1990

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. 1991. Pest incidence in white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) at Rothamsted and Woburn 1986-1990. Production and Protection of Legumes. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Deposition and longevity of oviposition-deterring pheromone in the cabbage seed weevil

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Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 1991. Deposition and longevity of oviposition-deterring pheromone in the cabbage seed weevil. Physiological Entomology. 16 (1), pp. 27-33. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1991.tb00540.x

Queen discrimination by honeybee (Apis mellifera L) workers

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1990. Queen discrimination by honeybee (Apis mellifera L) workers. Apidologie. 21 (6), pp. 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1051/apido:19900601

Effect of pollination on flower, pod and seed production in white lupin (Lupinus albus)

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Williams, I. H., Martin, A. P., Ferguson, A. W. and Clark, S. J. 1990. Effect of pollination on flower, pod and seed production in white lupin (Lupinus albus). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 115 (1), pp. 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600073937

Responses to pathogen and pest control in linseed.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Ferguson, A. W. 1990. Responses to pathogen and pest control in linseed. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1990.. pp. 733-738.

Honeybee responses to chemical components from the worker sting apparatus and mandibular glands in field tests.

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1990. Honeybee responses to chemical components from the worker sting apparatus and mandibular glands in field tests. Journal of Apicultural Research. 28 (1), pp. 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1989.11100814

The effect of different periods of brood isolation on subsequent brood-cell visits by worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L).

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1990. The effect of different periods of brood isolation on subsequent brood-cell visits by worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L). Journal of Apicultural Research. 28, pp. 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1989.11100815

Oviposition-deterring pheromone of the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.)

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Ferguson, A. W. and Williams, I. H. 1989. Oviposition-deterring pheromone of the cabbage seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.). Aspects of Applied Biology. 23, pp. 339-342.

Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Smith, M. C. 1985. Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600056318

The use of pheromones to control honeybee colony behaviour in the tropics

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. 1985. The use of pheromones to control honeybee colony behaviour in the tropics. Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Apiculture in Tropical Climates, Nairobi, 1984 . pp. 123-126

Influence of virgin queen honeybees (Apis mellifera ) on queen rearing and foraging.

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1985. Influence of virgin queen honeybees (Apis mellifera ) on queen rearing and foraging. Physiological Entomology. 10 (3), pp. 271-274. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1985.tb00047.x

A synthetic pheromone lure useful for trapping stray honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1984. A synthetic pheromone lure useful for trapping stray honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 23 (2), pp. 88-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1984.11100614

Influence of immature queen honeybees (apis-mellifera) on queen rearing and foraging

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1984. Influence of immature queen honeybees (apis-mellifera) on queen rearing and foraging. Physiological Entomology. 9 (4), pp. 387-394. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1984.tb00779.x

Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Williams, C. 1984. Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure. Bee World. 65 (4), pp. 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1984.11098806

A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (4), pp. 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100591

The increasing need to control insect pests of oilseed rape in England

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Winfield, S. 1983. The increasing need to control insect pests of oilseed rape in England. Bee World. 64 (4), pp. 163-168. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1983.11097941

Foraging behavior of honeybees on oilseed rape

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1983. Foraging behavior of honeybees on oilseed rape. Bee World. 64 (1), pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1983.11097903

Effect of various levels of infestation by the seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) on the seed yield of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus L.)

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Winfield, S. 1983. Effect of various levels of infestation by the seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) on the seed yield of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus L.). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 589-596. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038624

Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (3), pp. 155-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100580

Effect of honeybee nasonov and alarm pheromone components on behavior at the nest entrance

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Alsaad, B. N. 1983. Effect of honeybee nasonov and alarm pheromone components on behavior at the nest entrance. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (4), pp. 214-223. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100590

Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W., Pickett, J. A. and Williams, I. H. 1982. Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (1), pp. 26-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100512

Transfer of pheromone from immature queen honeybees, apis-mellifera

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1982. Transfer of pheromone from immature queen honeybees, apis-mellifera. Physiological Entomology. 7 (4), pp. 401-406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1982.tb00315.x

Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees

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Free, J. B., Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Martin, A. P. 1982. Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (3), pp. 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100532

Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Smith, M. C. 1981. Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 97 (OCT), pp. 427-431. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600040879

Factors determining the release of nasonov pheromone by honeybees at the hive entrance

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1981. Factors determining the release of nasonov pheromone by honeybees at the hive entrance. Physiological Entomology. 6 (1), pp. 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1981.tb00255.x

Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1981. Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees. Physiological Entomology. 6 (3), pp. 263-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1981.tb00270.x

Queen pheromone transfer within honeybee colonies

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1980. Queen pheromone transfer within honeybee colonies. Physiological Entomology. 5 (4), pp. 359-366. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1980.tb00245.x

Foraging of bees on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) in relation to the stage of flowering of the crop and pest-control

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1980. Foraging of bees on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) in relation to the stage of flowering of the crop and pest-control. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 94 (1), pp. 151-154. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600028008

Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones

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Ferguson, A. W., Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A. and Winder, M. 1979. Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones. Physiological Entomology. 4 (4), pp. 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1979.tb00625.x

Production of a forage-marking pheromone by the honeybee

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1979. Production of a forage-marking pheromone by the honeybee. Journal of Apicultural Research. 18 (2), pp. 128-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1979.11099956