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Manrique, V., R. Diaz, T. Condon, and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Host range tests reveal Paectes longiformis is not a suitable biological control agent for the invasive plant Schinus terebinthifolia. Biocontrol 59: 761-770.
Manrique, V., R. Diaz, L. Erazo, N. Reddi, G.S. Wheeler, D. Williams, and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Comparison of two populations of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) as candidates for biological control of the invasive weed Schinus terebinthifolia (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 24: 518-535
Diaz, R., V. Manrique, J. E. Munyaneza, V. G. Sengoda, S. Adkins, K. Hendricks, P. D. Roberts, and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Host specificity testing and examination for plant diseases reveals that the gall-forming psyllid, Calophya latiforceps (Hemiptera: Calophyidae), is safe to release for biological control of Schinus terebinthifolia (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. DOI: 10.1111/eea.12249
Tahasu, K., Y. Yoshiyasu, A. M. Burrell, P.E. Klein, A. Racelis, J. A. Goosby and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Acrapex azumai Sugi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) as a possible biological control agent of the invasive weed Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv. (Poaceae) in the United States. Lepidoptera Science 65: 30-35.
Diaz, R., D. Moscosoa, V. Manrique, D. Williams and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Native range density, host utilization and life history of Calophya latiforceps (Hemiptera: Calophyidae): an herbivore of Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia). Biocontrol Science and Technology 24: 536-553.
Le Ru, B. P., C. Capdevielle-Dulac, E. F.A. Toussaint, D. Conlong, J. Van den Berg, B. Pallangyo, G. Ong’amo, R. Molo, W. Overholt, J. Cuda and G. J. Kergoat. 2014. Molecular phylogenetics and Systematics of Acrapex stem borers (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Apameini). Invertebrate Systematics 28: 451–475.
Diaz, R., V. Manrique, K. Hibbard, A. Fox, A. Roda, D. Gandolfo, F. Mckay, J. Medal, S. Hight and W. A. Overholt. 2014. Successful biological control of tropical soda apple (Solanales: Solanaceae) in Florida: a review of key program components. Florida Entomologist 97:179-190.
Stratman, K. N., W. A. Overholt, J. P. Cuda, A. Mukherjee, R. Diaz, M. D. Netherland, P. C. Wilson. 2014. Temperature-dependent development, cold tolerance, and potential distribution of Cricotopus lebetis, a tip miner of Hydrilla verticillata. Journal of Insect Science DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieu015DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieu015.
Davis, D., R. Diaz, and W. A. Overholt. 2013. Systematics and biology of Cremastobombycia chromolaenae, new species (Gracillariidae), a natural enemy of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and H. Robinson (Asteraceae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 67: 35-41.
Overholt, W. A., R. S. Copeland and S. E. Halbert. 2013. First records of Calophya schini Tuthill (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) in Ethiopia and Kenya. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 33: 291-291.
Manrique, V., J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2013. Brazilian peppertree: a poster child for invasive plants in Florida landscapes. Journal of Florida Studies 1: 1-14.
Stratman, K. N., W.A. Overholt, J.P. Cuda, M.D. Netherland, P.C. Wilson. 2013. Host range and searching behaviour of Cricotopus lebetis (Diptera: Chironomidae), a tip miner of Hydrilla verticillata (Hydrocharitaceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 23: 317-334.
Stratman, K., W. A. Overholt, J. P. Cuda, M. D. Netherland and P. C. Wilson. 2013. The diversity of Chironomidae associated with hydrilla in Florida, with special reference to Cricotopus lebetis (Diptera: Chironomidae). Florida Entomologist 96: 654-658.
Stratman, K. N., P. C. Wilson, W. A. Overholt, J. P. Cuda and M. D. Netherland. 2013. Toxicity of Fipronil to the midge, Cricotopus lebetis. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A: Current Issues 76, 716-722.
Diaz, R., O. Menocal, C. Montemayor and W. A. Overholt 2013. Biology and Host Specificity of Anthonomus tenebrosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): A Herbivore of Tropical Soda Apple. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 106: 491-502.
Christ, L. R., J. P. Cuda, W. A. Overholt, M. D. Vitorino and A. Mukherjee. 2013. Biology, host preferences, and potential distribution of Calophya terebinthifolii (Hemiptera: Calophyidae), a candidate for biological control of Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolius, in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 96: 137-147.
Diaz, R, K. Hibbard, A. Samayoa and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Arthropod community associated with tropical soda apple and natural enemies of Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist 95: 228-232.
Mukherjee, A., J. W. Jones, J. P. Cuda, G. Kiker and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Effect of simulated herbivory on growth of the invasive weed Hygrophila polysperma: Experimental and predictive approaches. Biological Control 60: 271-279.
Diaz, R., V. Manrique, Z. He, and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Effect of elevated CO2 on tropical soda apple and its biological control agent Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 22(7): 763-776.
Copeland, R. S., B. Gidudu, F. Wanda, J. H. Epler, J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) collected from Hydrilla verticillata (Alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) and other submersed aquatic macrophytes in Lake Bisina and other Ugandan lakes. Journal of East African Natural History 101(1): 29-66.
Copeland, R. S., E. Nkubaye, B. Nzigidahera, J. H. Epler, J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2012. The diversity of Chironomidae (Diptera) associated with Hydrilla verticillata (Alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) and other aquatic macrophytes in Lake Tanganyika, Burundi. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 105: 206-224.
Mukherjee, A., R. Diaz, M. Thom, W. A. Overholt and J. P. Cuda. 2012. Niche based prediction of establishment of biocontrol agents: an example with Gratiana boliviana and tropical soda apple. Biocontrol Science and Technology 22(4): 447-461.
Mukherjee, A., D. A. Williams, G. S. Wheeler, J. P. Cuda, S. Pal and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius) in Florida and South America: Evidence of a possible niche shift driven by hybridization. Biological Invasions14: 1415-1430.
Williams, D. A., M. Hanson, R. Diaz and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Determination of common reed (Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel) varieties in Florida. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 50: 69-74.
Cuda, J. P., L. R. Christ, V. Manrique, W. A. Overholt, G. S. Wheeler and D. A. Williams. 2012. Role of molecular genetics in identifying ‘?ne tuned’ natural enemies of the invasive Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolius: a review. Biocontrol 57: 227-233.
Overholt, W. A., J. P. Cuda and L. Markle. 2012. Can novel weapons favor native plants? Allelopathic interactions between Morella cerifera (L.) and Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 139 (4): 356-366.
Manrique, V., R. Diaz, M. G. Pogue, M. D. Vitorino and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Description and biology of Paectes longiformis Pogue (Lepidoptera: Euteliidae), a new species from Brazil and potential biological control agent of Brazilian peppertree in Florida. Biocontrol Science and Technology 22: 163-185. .
Manrique, V., R. Diaz, and W. A. Overholt. 2012. Temperature-dependent development, diapause and cold tolerance of Gratiana graminea (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a potential biological control agent of Solanum viarum in Florida. BioControl 57(4): 581-589.
Mukherjee, A., M. C. Christman, W. A. Overholt and J. P. Cuda. 2011. Prioritizing areas in the native range of hygrophila for surveys to collect biological control agents. Biological Control 56: 254-262.
Diaz, R., W. A. Overholt, D. Hahn and A. C. Samayoa. 2011. Diapause induction in Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a biological control agent of tropical soda apple in Florida. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 104:1319-1326.
Manrique, V., Diaz, R., Hight, S. D. and W. A. Overholt. 2011. Evaluation of mortality factors using life table analysis of Gratiana boliviana, a biological control agent of tropical soda apple in Florida. Biological Control 59: 354-360.
Burckhardt, D., J. P. Cuda, V. Manrique, R. Diaz, , W. A. Overholt, D. A. Williams, L. R. Christ and M. D. Vitorino. 2011. Calophya latiforceps, a new species of jumping plant lice (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) associated with Schinus terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) in Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94: 489-499.
De Groote, H., W. A. Overholt, J. O. Ouma and J. Wanyama. 2011. Assessing the potential economic impact of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize in Kenya. African Journal of Biotechnology 10: 4741-4751.
Copeland, R. S., E. Nkubaye, B. Nzigidahera, J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2011. The African burrowing mayfly, Povilla adusta (Ephemeroptera: Polymitarcyidae), damages Hydrilla verticillata (Alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) in Lake Tanganyika. Florida Entomologist 94 (669-676).
Diaz, R., C. Aguirre, G. Wheeler, S. Lapointe, E. Rosskopf and W. A. Overholt. 2011. Differential performance of tropical soda apple and its biological control agent Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in open and shaded habitats. Environmental Entomology 40: 1437-1447.
Gidudu, B., R.S. Copeland, F. Wanda, H. Ochaya, and W.A. Overholt. 2011. Distribution, interspecific associations and abundance of aquatic plants in Lake Bisina, Uganda. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 49 (19-27).
Croxton, M.,* M. Andreu, D. Williams, W. Overholt, and J. Smith. 2011. Source and diversity of air-potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in Florida. Invasive Plant Science and Management 4: 22-30.
Manrique, V. R. Diaz, J. P. Cuda, and W. A. Overholt. 2011. Suitability of a New Invader as a Target for Biological Control in Florida Invasive Plant Science and Management. Invasive Plant Science and Management 4: 1-10.
Medal, J., N. Bustamante, E. Bredow, H. Pedrosa, W. Overholt, R. Díaz and J. Cuda. 2011. Host Specificity of Anthonomus tenebrosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), A Potential Biological Control Agent of Tropical Soda Apple (Solanaceae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist, 94: 214-225.
Wanda, F., B. Gidudu, S. Wandera, R. S. Copeland, J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2011 Herbivory of Hydrilla verticillata by cichlid fish in Lake Bisina, Uganda. Journal of East African Natural History 100: 113-121.
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