Refereed Publications

Book Chapters

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Liburd, O. E., T. W. Nyoike, and C. A. Scott. Cover, Border and Trap Crops for Pest and Disease Management. New Edition, Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrect, The Netherlands.In Press.

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Liburd O. E., and D. L. Frank. A review of synthetic and living mulches for control of homopteran pests (aphids and silverleaf whiteflies) and diseases in vegetables. 22 pp. Haworth Press Inc. New York, USA.

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Liburd O. E., and H. A. Arévalo. 2005.  Insects and mites in blueberries. In N. F.Childers (ed.) Blueberry culture: a book for growers. Horticultural Publication. Gainesville, Florida. 

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Liburd O. E., and E. M. Finn. 2004. Small fruit pests and their management.  In: J. L. Capinera (ed.), Encyclopedia of Entomology. Vol. 3.  Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrect, The Netherlands.  Pages 2013-2029.

Research Refereed Journals (2002 – 2007)

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Fraulo, A. B., and O. E. Liburd. 2007. Biological control of twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, with predatory mite, Neoseiulus californicus, in strawberries. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 43: 109-119.

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Arévalo, H. A., and O. E. Liburd. 2007. Horizontal and vertical distribution of flower thrips in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry fields, with notes on a new sampling method for thrips inside the flowers. J. Econ. Entomol. 100: 1622-1632.

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Weihman, S. W, and O. E. Liburd. 2007. Seasonal distribution and evaluation of two trap types for monitoring grape root borer Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in Florida vineyards. Fla. Entomol. 90: 480 - 487.

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Liburd, O. E., J. C. White, E. M. Rhodes, and A. A. Browdy. 2007. The residual and direct effects of reduced-risk and conventional miticides on twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) and predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Fla. Entomol. 90: 249 - 257.

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Rhodes, E. M. and O. E Liburd. 2006. Evaluation of predatory mites and Acramite for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries in North-Central Florida. J. Econ. Entomol. 99:1291-1298

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Rhodes, E. M., O. E. Liburd, C. Kelts, S .L. Rondon, and R. R. Francis. 2006. Comparison of single and combination treatments of Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Acramite (bifenazate) for control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 39:213-225

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Myers, L., O. E. Liburd, and H. A. Arévalo. 2006. Survival of Geocoris punctipes Say (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) following exposure to selected reduced-risk insecticides J. Entomol. Sci. 41: 57-64.

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Stelinski L.L., K.S. Pelz-Stelinski, O. E. Liburd, L. J. Gut. 2006. Control strategies for Rhagoletis mendax disrupt host finding and ovipositional capability of its parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum. Biological Control. 36: 91-99.

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Sampson, J. B., T. A. Rinehart, O. E. Liburd, S. J. Stringer, and J. M. Spiers. 2006. Ecology of Endoparasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Cranberry and Blueberry Tipworms Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). Annals Ent. Soc. America. 99:113-120.

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Liburd, O.E., T. C. Holler, J. C. Turner, and A. L. Moses. 2006. Toxicity of insecticide-treated spheres to Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa and Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Proc. Fla State Hort. Soc. 118: 275-278.

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Frank D. L. and O. E. Liburd. 2005. Effects of living and synthetic mulch on the population dynamics of whiteflies and aphids, their associated natural enemies and insect-transmitted plant diseases in zucchini. Environ Entomol. 34: 857-865.

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Dernisky, A. K., R. C. Evans, O. E. Liburd, and K. Mackenzie. 2005. Characterization of early floral damage by cranberry tipworm (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) as a precursor to reduced fruit set in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) Journal of International Pest Management. 51: 143-148.

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Stelinski L.L., and O. E. Liburd. 2005.  Behavioral evidence for host fidelity among populations of  the parasitic wasp Diachasma alloeum: parasitoids tracking the sympatric speciation  of their Rhagoletis fly hosts.  Naturwissenshaften. 92: 65-68.

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White, J. C., and O. E. Liburd. 2005. Effects of soil moisture and temperature on reproduction and development of twospotted spider mites Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) in strawberries. J. Econ. Entomol. 98: 154-158.

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Liburd O. E., and E. M. Finn. 2004. Small fruit pests and their management.  In: J. L. Capinera (ed.), Encyclopedia of Entomology. Vol. 3.  Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrect, The Netherlands.  Pages 2013-2029.

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Sarzynski, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2004.  Effect of trap height and within-planting location on captures of cranberry fruitworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in highbush blueberries. Agricultural and Forest Entomology 6: 199-204.

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Stelinski, L. L., K. S. Pelz and O. E. Liburd.  2004.  Field observations quantifying attraction of the parasitic wasp, Diachasma alloeum (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to blueberry maggot fly, Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist 87: 124-129. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E. 2004.  Identification of host volatile compounds for monitoring blueberry maggot fly. Small Fruits Review 3: 307-312.

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Liburd, O. E., T. C. Holler, and A. L. Moses. 2004. Toxicity of imidacloprid-treated spheres to Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the laboratory. Journal of Economic Entomology 97: 525-529. (Click Here)

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Sarzynski, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2003. Techniques for monitoring cranberry Tipworm (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Rabbiteye and Southern highbush blueberries. Journal of Economic Entomology 96: 1821-1827. (Click Here)

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Hamill, J. E, O. E. Liburd, and S. R. Alm. 2003. Comparison of biodegradable, plastic and wooden imidacloprid-treated spheres for control of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies. Florida Entomologist. 86: (2) 206-210. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E, and E. M. Finn. 2003. Response of blueberry maggot fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) to imidacloprid-treated spheres and selected insecticides. The Canadian Entomologist. 135: 427-438.

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Stelinski, L.L, and O. E. Liburd. 2002. Attraction of apple maggot flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to synthetic fruit volatile compounds and food attractants in Michigan apple orchards. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 35: 37-46.

Extension Publications (2002 - 2006)

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Nyoike T. W., O. E. Liburd, F. Akad, and J. E. Polston. 2007. Don’t crumple under whitefly pressure! Reflective mulch, imidacloprid can help control a new whitefly-transmiited disease. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine. 72: 24 - 26.

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Webb, S.E., F. Akad, T. Nyoike, O. E. Liburd, and J. E. Polston. 2007. Whitefly-transmitted cucurbit leaf crumble virus in Florida. EDIS. UF/IFAS ENY-477/IN716 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., H. A Arévalo, E. Andrews, and G. Krewer. 2007. Organic insecticides can help to control flea beetles. The Fruit Growers News. 46: 9-10.

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Liburd, O. E. 2007. Thrips population and management during the 2007 blueberry production season. Florida Blueberry Growers Association. Blueberry News. Summer issue. 3-4.

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Turner, Jay Cee L., and O. E. Liburd. 2007. Insect Management in Blueberries in the Eastern United States. EDIS. UF/IFAS ENY-411/IG070 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Click Here)

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Arevalo, H. A., A. B. Fraulo, and O. E. Liburd. 2006. Key to the Most Common Species of Thrips Found in Early-Season Blueberry Fields in Florida and Southern Georgia. EDIS. UF/IFAS ENY-836/IN679 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., Erin M. Sarzynski, Blair J. Sampson and Gerard Krewer. 2006. Blueberry Gall Midge: A Major Insect Pest of Blueberries in the Southeastern United States. EDIS. UF/IFAS ENY-825/IN458 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., and H. A. Arevalo. 2005. Integrated strategies for controlling flower thrips in southern highbush blueberries. EDIS. UF/IFAS IPM-140/IN637 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Click Here)

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Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2005. Predatory mite, Neoseiulus californicus
(McGregor) (Arachnida: Acari: Phytoseiidae). EDIS. UF/IFAS ENY-359/IN639 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Click Here)

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Weihman, S. W. and O. E. Liburd. 2005. Grape Root Borer Pest management in Florida
Vineyards. EDIS. UF/IFAS # ENY-831, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

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Liburd, O. E., J. C. Turner, J.C. White. 2005. Twospotted spider mites threaten Florida
strawberries. Fruit Growers News 40: 15-16.

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Liburd, O.E., C. Mullin, J.C. Turner. 2005. Monitoring blueberry maggot in blueberry varieties. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine, pg 18-19. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., E. M. Sarzynski, and G. Krewer. 2005. Results of gall midge control
experiments in Bacon Co. and recommendations for control. Proceedings of the Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. January 9-11. Savannah, Georgia. 5 pp.

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Frank, D. L, and O. E. Liburd. 2004. Comparison of living and synthetic mulches in zucchini. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine. 69: 24-27. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., Sarzynski, E. M., and Gerard Krewer. 2004. Results of gall midge control experiments in Bacon Co. and recommendations for control. Proceedings of the Southeastern  Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. January 9-11. Savannah, Georgia. 5 pp.

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Liburd, O. E., and G.G. Seferina. 2004. Grape root borer: Life stages and IPM strategies in Florida. Fact Sheet SP 330: Entomology and Nematology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2 pp. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., and  G. G. Seferina. 2004. Insect pest of grapes in the southeastern United States. UF/IFAS, Pest Alert. University of Florida, Gainesville.

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Liburd, O. E., G.G. Seferina and S.W. Weihman.* 2004b.  Insect pests of grapes in Florida. EDIS. ENY 713. UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 4 pp. (Click Here)

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Rondon, S. I., J. F. Price, O. E. Liburd, R. Francis, and D. J. Cantliffe. 2004. Neoseiulus californicus McGregor: A predatory mite species for controlling twospotted spider mites in strawberries. EDIS. UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 7 pp. (Click Here)

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Rondon, S. I., J. F. Price, O. E. Liburd, R. Francis, and D. J. Cantliffe. 2004. Commercial availability of predators.  EDIS.  UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 6 pp.

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Liburd, O. E. 2004. The effectiveness of various insecticides to control blueberry gall midge. March issue, Berry/Vegetable Times 4:2-4.

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Liburd, O. E., G. G. Seferina, and D. A. Dinkins. 2003. Suppression of twospotted spider mites.  November issue, Berry/Vegetable Times 3:3-4.

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Liburd, O. E. 2003. Protecting high-value fruit from key Rhagoletis species.  In Gray, M. E. and S. T. Ratcliffe. NC IPM: for our environment, for our future. USDA CSREES National IPM Program. Washington, DC.  p.13.

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Liburd, O. E., and E. M. Finn.  2003. Evaluation of conventional and reduced-risk insecticides for control of flower thrips in blueberries. June-July issue, Berry/Vegetable Times 3:1-2.

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Liburd, O. E., and E. M. Finn  2003. Evaluating techniques for detecting blueberry gall midge in southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberry plantings. Dixie Blueberry News 1: 1-3.

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Liburd, O. E. 2003.  Cold wintry conditions impacted thrips abundance in Florida blueberries during 2003. May issue, Berry/Vegetable Times 3:3

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Liburd, O. E., and E. M. Finn.  2002. Blueberry gall midge: A key pest of blueberries in the southeast. Fruit Grower News 40: 18-19.

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Liburd, O. E., and E. M. Finn. 2002. The status of blueberry gall midge in the southeastern United States. EDIS.  ENY 825. UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2 pp. (Click Here)

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Liburd, O. E., and E. M. Finn. 2002.  Comparison of methods for detecting blueberry gall midge. Florida Blueberry Growers Association. Fall Edition. 4 pp.

Grants

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USDA, Organic Production of Blueberry in the Southeastern United States, 2006-2009, $357,351

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USDA-CSREES, T-STAR-C and CBAG, Utilization of living and synthetic mulches to control whiteflies and aphids in cucurbits in Florida and the Caribbean region, 2005-2007, $60,000

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EPA SAI Grant. Development and Extension of Alternative Control Strategies for Flower Thrips and Blueberry Gall Midge in FL and GA 2005-2007, $58,546.

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EPA SAI Grant, "Multi-State Effort to Implement IPM Using Predatory Mites in Strawberries Through On-Farm Demonstration Trials and Extension Education", 2003-2005 $110,000

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Florida Fruit and Vegetable Research & Education Foundation Grant, "Developing an IPM Program for Management of Flower Thrips", 2003 $40,0000>

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Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation, Inc., "Developing an IPM Program for Management of Flower Thrips in Florida Blueberry Plantings", $39, 692

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USDA-PMA Grant, Multifaceted Approach for Control of Blueberry Pests, 2002-2004, $117, 572

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USDA-Star, "Utilization of Living Mulches to Suppress Cucurbit Pests", $91,000

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USDA-IPM Grant Program/NCR, "Protecting High Value Fruit from Key Rhagoletis Species", 2000-2003, $60,000

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USDA / CREES Special Research Grant, "Evaluation and Deployment of Pesticide-Treated Spheres for Controlling Key Rhagoletis Species", 2000-2001, $277,530

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Gerber, "Evaluation of Synthetic Peach and Volatile Compounds for Monitoring and Controlling Tarnished Plant Bugs and Apple Maggot Flies", 1999-2001, $38,000

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Apple Research Committee, "Behavioral Management Strategies for Apple Maggot Flies", 2000-2002, $41,885

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Cherry Research Committee, "Insecticide Management Strategies for Controlling Cherry Fruit Flies in Michigan", 2000-2002, $26,386

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MSU (GREEEN), "Improving Blueberry Fruit Quality While Reducing Pesticide Inputs", 2001-2002, $195,000

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MSU (GREEEN), "Applied Chemical Ecology: Contributions to Improved Pest Management", 2001-2002, $240,000

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Michigan State Horticultural Society, "Developing Alternative Methods for Reducing Organophosphate Residues in Peaches", 2000-2001, $22,000

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Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, "Developing Monitoring and Threshold Management Strategies for Controlling TPB", 2000-2001, $2,000

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Dow AgroSciences, "Evaluation of SpinTor for CFF Management", 2000-2001, $5,000

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