ESA Newsletter Information for the Members of the Entomological Society of America JUNE 2007 • VOLUME 30, NUMBER 6 Insect Mural at the U.S. Botanic Garden University of California, Davis Class Uses Art to Teach Science June is a great month to visit artists to create undergraduate the Botanic Gar- courses. den (www.usbg.gov) in Wash- “It’s a new paradigm for ington, DC, and for insect teaching science, in particular enthusiasts it just got better. biology,” Ullman said. “When ESA member Diane Ullman, students have the opportunity an entomology professor and to fuse these two great creative associate dean for undergradu- powers—art and science—a ate programs in the College wonderful synergy occurs that of Agricultural and Environ- allows them to learn in a new mental Sciences at the Univer- way.” sity of California, Davis, has 65 people, mostly students teamed up with university art- with little or no artistic train- ists, students and staff to cre- ing, participated in creating ate a mural made up of 130 the mural, and brochures and ceramic tiles depicting plants field guides containing short and insects. The mural will be Diane Ullman’s students learn about insects through art. statements about the painted on display at the Botanic Gar- Photo: Debbie Aldridge specimens were created by den, which is located near the design students. It is estimated U.S. Capitol Building on the National Mall, ed to developing an undergraduate curricu- that the outdoor exhibit will be seen by over from June 7 to October 1, 2007. lum that uses the fusion of art and science as 300,000 people. In October, it will be sent The mural is a product of the U.C. Davis a model for teaching physical and biological back to California, where it will be housed Art-Science Fusion Program, which is devot- sciences, bringing together scientists and permanently at the U.C. Davis Arboretum.

Less Pesticide, Fewer Fruit Flies in California Pesticide use to keep exotic fruit flies biocontrols such as augmentative releases of In the 1990s, ARS developed a bait that from becoming established has been cut parasitic wasps, and better ways to manage more readily attracts medflies because it as much as 8,000-fold by the state of Cali- crops to minimize fruit fly infestation have smells like a gourmet dinner to fruit flies. fornia, as a result of Agricultural Research all come from research by the ARS U.S. That new bait is now used in combination Service (ARS) work toward more effective Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center with spinosad, a more environmentally control measures. (PBARC) in Hilo, Hawaii, and the ARS Kika friendly insecticide developed by Dow Because fruit flies are such a big risk to de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Re- AgroSciences LLC. The effective dose is as California’s economy, large amounts of search Center in Weslaco, Texas. little as 0.00025 pound of AI per acre. pesticides previously were used there when In particular, more effective and more spe- Read more at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/ chemicals were the only tool for eradica- cies-specific lures and baits have made pos- AR/archive/may07/flies0507.htm. tion. If just one species of exotic fruit fly, sible the deep reductions in insecticide use ARS News Service such as the Mediterranean fruit fly— Cera- in states such as California and Florida. titis capitata, commonly called the med- In the 1930s, California used lead arse- fly— had become established, it could have nate sprays at rates as high as two pounds of In this issue.... cost California more than $1.4 billion a year active ingredient (AI) per tree— about 260 President’s Corner ...... 2 in lost markets, export sanctions, treatment pounds of AI per acre— and still did not costs and reduced crop yields, in addition to succeed in completely eradicating walnut Student News ...... 3 the loss of 14,000 jobs. husk fruit fly infestations. That’s according to Annual Meeting News ...... 5 Techniques such as improved ways of Robert V. Dowell, program supervisor of the Member News ...... 6 producing sterile male fruit flies for release Integrated Pest Control Branch of the Califor- Datebook ...... 8 to short-circuit the breeding cycle, new nia Department of Food and . June 2007 ESA Newsletter 1 P RESIDENT ’ S C ORNER Scott H. Hutchins, 2007 ESA President

hese are exciting times for the ESA! tier citation index These are just two indicators of the fact that Your Governing Board has been ac- status (knowing that we see the ESA working to tie entomologists Ttively seeking improvements in the key the rejection rate of and entomology associations in the global programs and operations of the Society over submitted papers will community together for our common ben- several years, and, as a result of work done rise significantly)? efit. There is room for numerous entomol- by numerous passionate volunteers and ESA Should we expand our ogy associations in the United States and in Staff, has been making excellent progress on international appeal all parts of the world, but we would like the many fronts. and marketing (and with what tradeoffs)? ESA to be the “” of entomol- Should we develop “specialty” journals now ogy, providing the best meeting venue, the Publications that electronic creation and distribution is best journals, and the best networks as a Our scientific publications represent a routine? These (and many more) questions means of tying them all together. core purpose and product of the ESA. In the should be the basis of a strategic plan for our These are but a few of the strategic im- past several years we have invested heavily publications, and although we do not have provements for which the ESA has invested to improve virtually all aspects of our pub- answers to these questions at present, we are heavily in the past years on behalf of our lications, including (1) the adoption of the committed to beginning this journey now. membership. But, the reality is that these online Rapid Review system for faster manu- and all other activities are successful only script review, enabling easier interaction be- Annual Meeting because of volunteers—members who are tween editors, authors, and reviewers, and Most of our members remember that less themselves passionate about our purpose, (2) the use of electronic publishing, which than five years ago we all used 2x2 slides our profession, and our Society. has made it possible to provide each ESA as the only method of presentation. Now To all of you, THANK YOU for making member access to all four of our journals—a the use of digital projectors with an on-site ESA a stronger and more vibrant organiza- benefit that very few other associations network is our standard practice, and we tion. To those of you who are contemplat- provide. Over 70 volunteer editors, working are moving toward even newer technolo- ing volunteerism within the ESA, just let closely with the editors-in-chief and Director gies such as live webcasts with international us know your interest and we’ll put you in of Communications Alan Kahan, make our participation. What used to require a special contact with the right focal points! Regard- publications enterprise work. “Technology Committee” has now been less of your volunteer level, we sincerely So, operationally speaking, we have in- folded into the role profile of the Local Ar- appreciate the fact that you have elected to vested heavily to improve and modernize rangements Committee, which underscores join the ESA, and we promise to keep work- our journals. But is it enough? If an organi- how the new technologies have allowed us ing toward excellence and continuous im- zation truly believes in continuous improve- to streamline our resources. provement in all that we do. ment, then nothing is ever enough. Our Annual Meetings have come a long Because publication of our journals is so way in a relatively short period of time, and critical to ESA and our members, we are we intend to go further by allowing each ©2007 Entomological Society of America. The ESA Newsletter (US ISSN 0273-7353) is beginning a new journey of improvement Program Committee the flexibility and the published monthly by the Entomological Soci- in two phases. First, we plan to benchmark opportunity to apply new innovations to en- ety of America (ESA), 10001 Derekwood Lane, operations against peer organizations, ad- hance the scientific and the social aspects of Suite 100, Lanham, MD 20706-4876; ph. 301- dress short-term operational questions, and the meeting. In San Diego later this year, for 731-4535; fax 301-731-4538; rlevine@entsoc. org; http://www.entsoc.org. The deadline for all establish long-range goals. Then, based on example, we will be providing childcare op- submissions is the first of the month, one month this, we plan to develop a long-term strategy tions and emphasizing “networking” as part prior to publication. to position our journals to achieve our goals. of the overall theme of “Making Connec- POSTMASTER: Subscription rate for members To begin, we will enlist the services of tions.” With greater financial wherewithal, is $10, which is included in the dues. The rate a scholarly publications consulting firm to we are also strengthening the Program En- for nonmembers is $30; institutions, $46. First class and international postage are additional. help us assess our strengths and areas for hancements in several areas, and we antici- Periodicals postage paid at Lanham-Seabrook, development, and to provide recommenda- pate an excellent meeting on all fronts. For MD, and other mailing offices. tions on how best to align our operations for the following year in Reno, Nevada, Vice Job Opportunity rates are $25/line for regu- short-term goals. For example, the Govern- President Mike Gray and his team are al- lar and postdoctoral positions, and $10/line for graduate assistantships. Advertisers may choose ing Board is dedicated to scanning all ESA ready designing new approaches to carry on to run the ad on the ESA web site for an ad- journal back issues and making them avail- the journey of continuous improvement, and ditional 20 percent of the newsletter ad cost. able to members at no charge—but the bids they will bring even more innovations to the Ads will be edited and abbreviated. Submission that we received from several firms ranged 2008 meeting. deadline is the first of the month, one month prior to publication. Submit ads using online from more than $100,000 to “free” for this form at http://www.entsoc.org/employment. On- service. Of course, free sounds pretty ap- The ESA as a Visible Global Leader … line Job Opportunities are also at the above URL. pealing, but it was always part of a large- The ESA is taking several steps to expand The newsletter’s purpose is to provide infor- scale bundle of services that ESA was not its horizons and to be the epicenter of a mation deemed of interest to our members. News prepared to consider, which made it clear global entomology network. Two examples items on entomological research have been published in peer-reviewed journals or were pro- that we need to put it all in a relational plan demonstrate this overall focus: (1) Pursuance vided by reliable sources such as universities or in order to act in the best interest of the ESA. of an International Branch concept that is government agencies. ESA staff relies upon read- In the longer term strategic plan, we as- presently being scoped by the International ers’ discretion to interpret and evaluate articles pire to establish and achieve the long-term Affairs Committee (be sure to attend the about scientific research. Comments may be directed to the original information source and/or goals of our journals, but first there must symposium on this at the San Diego meet- Newsletter Editor Richard Levine (see contact be a healthy and constructive debate on ing!), and (2) sponsorship of a bid to host the information above). these goals. Should we act to achieve top- 2012 International Congress of Entomology. 2 June 2007 ESA Newsletter Larry Pedigo to be Honored by the Entomological Foundation

Dr. Larry P. Pedigo will be honored by the In addition to these publications, he served successful development and delivery of Entomological Foundation at its 15th Annual as major advisor for 28 Ph.D. and 19 M.S. numerous undergraduate courses (includ- Benefit Dinner and Dance in San Diego, graduate students and provided mentorship ing six new ones for Iowa State) and was California for his outstanding commitment to to countless other students at the undergrad- creator/chair for the pest-management cur- entomology and for his contributions in the uate and graduate (70 committees) degree riculum. He has received many awards, areas of integrated pest management, bio- levels. His mentorship has been recognized including the ESA North Central Branch’s economics, and insect population ecology. through many awards, including Iowa State C.V. Riley Achievement Award, and he is an Dr. Pedigo achieved the highly coveted University’s Margaret Ellen White Graduate ESA Fellow. The breadth, depth, and reach rank of university professor at Iowa State Faculty Award for excellence as a mentor of of Larry’s accomplishments have extended University (Ames, Iowa) in 1999, where he graduate students. far past Iowa, the North Central region, and distinguished himself on the basis of excel- Dr. Pedigo has also contributed to the the U.S.A.—his contributions in ecology, lence and productivity over a career span- in advancing the economic injury level and ning 32 years, as he brought recognition to threshold concepts, and in the development his institution. Dr. Pedigo, who has pub- of economic-injury levels in sampling and lished prolifically over his career, continues in many other areas have become the stan- to serve as University Professor Emeritus. dards globally. His book Entomology and Pest Management More information concerning the Benefit (Macmillan; now in its fifth edition) and Dinner will be published in upcoming issues the associated laboratory workbook have of the ESA Newsletter. For questions, please become the standard texts nationally and contact April Gower, Entomological Founda- internationally for college-level instruction. tion, at (301) 459-9083 or [email protected].

New Web Page for Student Members Launched

This is a land- The Student Page contains links to other • Contact information for members of the mark year for pages that are especially relevant for stu- Student Affairs Committee ESA student dent members, with information on the • Student news and events members. For following: • Job opportunities the first time, • Student awards, fellowships and schol- There was a lot of effort invested by the ESA has a arships many people to make this happen, and I web page for • Student activities at the Annual Meet- would like to thank Richard Levine, repre- student mem- ing in San Diego, such as student competi- sentatives of the Student Affairs Committee, bers, and it is tions, debates, symposia, and social events and last but not least, the ESA Governing accessible on • Volunteer opportunities at the Annual Board for their proactive decision on mak- any page of the Meeting and at Branch Meetings ing the ESA even more friendly towards web site—you • Opportunities to serve in ESA stand- student members. If you have any additions can visit the Wilma V. Aponte-Cordero ing committees, such as the Student Affairs or suggestions on how to improve the page, ESA Students Committee please write to me at [email protected]. Page simply by clicking on Students in the • The BCE Intern program Wilma V. Aponte-Cordero top-right corner at www.entsoc.org. • The Linnaean Games Chair of the Student Affairs Committee

Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Online Courses

A couple of months ago, I received a courses? Again, no list seemed to exist. grees. Topics include forensic entomology, phone call from a highschool guidance Luckily, the Council of Entomology De- beekeeping, pest management, and others. counselor in Colorado who wanted to partment Administrators (CEDA), which All three lists are now available on our know which universities in the U.S. of- was established to promote the science website at http://www.entsoc.org/resources/ fered undergraduate degree programs in of entomology in the United States and education/undergraduate.htm. If you know entomology. A search for a comprehensive Canada, was there to help. After consult- any up-and-coming highschool entomolo- online list revealed nothing, so I told him ing with 60+ CEDA members, I found the gists, teachers or guidance counselors, I’d have to check around. following: please pass it on to them. I’d also encour- Coincidentally, a few days later I re- • 16 universities in the U.S. offer under- age student members and other interested ceived an email message from a single graduate degree programs in entomology. parties to explore the possibilities of taking mother working in Yosemite National Park. • 20 universities in the U.S. and Canada an online entomology course. Thanks to all Her remote location and her parenting obli- allow students to minor in entomology. of the CEDA members and everyone else gations made it impossible for her to study • 12 universities offer online entomology who contibuted to both lists! entomology, which she “would love to pur- courses, including a few programs which Richard Levine sue.” Did I happen to know of any online can lead to bachelor’s and master’s de- ESA Society Relations Officer

June 2007 ESA Newsletter 3 N E W S O N T H E 2 0 0 7 A N N U A L M E E T I N G & E X H I B I T I O N

December 9-12, 2007 — San Diego, California http://www.entsoc.org/annual_meeting/current_meeting News for Presenters and Exhibitors ...

Submit Presentations Online in June submission process. colors, and our new floor layout increases Summer’s here at last! The birds are sing- • You may submit one contributed paper traffic throughout all parts of the floor. Ad- ing, the bees are buzzing, and the fingers (10-minute paper or poster). If you have ditionally, we’ve moved the Welcome Re- are typing. That clickety-clack you hear is been invited to present a paper at a sympo- ception out of the rooms and into the Hall! the sound of researchers and students all sium, you may present that paper as well as That’s right, the Welcome Reception—ar- across the country finishing up their papers one contributed paper. guably one of the most popular events for and presentations for submission to the ESA • When you begin the submission pro- the whole meeting—will now feature OUR Annual Meeting. cess, you will receive a password and iden- EXHIBITORS! We’re serving food and bev- In case you missed it, the submission site tification number by e-mail which you can erages for the masses, but some savvy ex- opens on June 13 and will remain open until use later to make changes to your submis- hibitors are already lining up to offer more July 20. Be sure to bookmark the Annual sion. Changes can be made until 11:59 p.m. munchies in their booths to draw in traffic. Meeting website at www.entsoc.org/an- EDT, July 20. Talk to our Exhibits Manager for more de- nual_meeting/current_meeting/submit and • The online-submission program will tails at [email protected]. submit your work starting June 13. As we’ve e-mail you a confirmation of receipt. This is Other cool things to watch for in San mentioned before, the program is huge this your notification of acceptance. However, if Diego this December include an Exhibitors’ year, so don’t wait until the last minute to for some reason your submission is inappro- Lounge exclusively for your use, the Net- submit your presentation. It is doubtful that priate for the meeting, a Program Committee Zone Cybercafé located in the Exhibit Hall, the Program Committee will opt to extend Member will contact you in late August. dozens of unique sponsorship opportuni- the deadline this year. • You can check the schedule of presen- ties to further your reach, and a dedicated Here are the rules: tations using the “Search the Submissions” registration site to ease your check-in time. • Papers and posters must be submitted tool that will be available online in mid-Sep- Plus, all paid exhibitors can receive—upon online at the URL referenced above. tember. request—a free copy of the registrant list for • The submission site will open on June follow-up marketing. We’re looking out for 13 and close on July 20 at midnight, EDT. New Exhibit Hall in San Diego you in 2007! • ESA operates under an open-submission Wow, what a difference a few years can But please hurry … The early-bird dead- policy. You do not need to be an ESA mem- make! For those exhibitors who remember line for exhibit booth applications is June 8. ber to submit. San Diego from 2001, here are some chang- For those who want to make an impact but • To participate in the contest for the es you’ll be pleased to hear about: cannot attend the meeting, consider placing President’s Prize (www.entsoc.org/awards/ The old exhibit hall has been replaced an ad in our Program Book. Contact ESA’s student/competition_index.htm), students with a 41,000-square-foot, brand new facil- advertising broker through [email protected] should indicate their preference during the ity. The walkways will be carpeted in show for more on your marketing options. Just Published! Handbook of Forage and Rangeland Insects Handbook of Forage and Rangeland Insects identification keys, glossary, and index. is a comprehensive text that examines Edited by William O. Lamp, Richard C. agricultural pest management from all Berberet, Leon G. Higley and Craig R. angles by providing practical field strategies Baird. for growers, updating growers on the latest protection techniques, and preventing ESA and APS members: $53.10 needless crop loss as a result of outdated All other purchases: $59.00 pest control procedures. 8.5”x11” softcover, 180 pages The book’s four main sections thoroughly ISBN 0-9776209-0-5 cover forage and rangeland production, arthropods and their management, and To order from APS: comprehensive information and photographs Web: www.shopapspress.org of injurious arthropods and of beneficial Phone: 1-800-328-7560 organisms. Mail: APS Press Includes more than 250 color photos 3340 Pilot Knob Road and maps, injury and illustrated insect St. Paul, MN 55121

4 June 2007 ESA Newsletter The Town and Country Resort and Convention Center

Everyone who attended the 2001 ESA makeup applications, and spray-on tanning. restaurants and nightlife. The trolley stops Annual Meeting will remember the Town The Fitness Center, which is open from 6:00 at Fashion Valley station every 15 minutes and Country Resort and Convention Center a.m. to 8:00 p.m. is a state-of-the-art facility from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and every half (www.towncountry.com) as a luxurious and where you will enjoy working out without hour from 9:00 p.m. until 1:48 p.m., so relaxing location. Since then, it has won the noise and distractions of most facilities. getting around in the city is easy. A map of Meetings & Conventions Magazine’s 2006 More information is available at www.bel- the trolley system and trolly timetables are Gold Key Award, Corporate Meetings & In- latosca.com. available at http://www.sdcommute.com/ centives Magazine’s 2006 Paragon Award, Golf—Adjacent to the Town and Country Rider_Information/Trolley/Trolleymap.asp. Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine’s is the Riverwalk Golf Course, one of San Di- The Town and Country also has an on-site 2006 Award of Excellence, and Smart Meet- ego’s newest 27-hole championship cours- rental-car service. ings Magazine’s 2005 Platinum Choice es. The Riverwalk features a clubhouse with Shopping—The Fashion Valley Shopping Award. In addition, the on-site Bella Tosca a full-service shop, tournament facilities, Mall, a beautiful outdoor shopping center Day Spa & Salon was recently ranked num- and a practice range with a two-sided hit- featuring 200 stores and restaurants, is only ber-one spa by Health a short walk away. The mall has six & Beauty magazine. department stores, including Nei- Accomodations— man Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Encompassing over 40 Avenue, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, acres of lush gardens and JCPenney. Restaurants include and grounds which The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s feature four swim- Bistro, Crocodile Cafe, Califor- ming pools, tennis nia Pizza Kitchen, Pizzeria Uno, and and raquet-ball courts, twelve bistro cafes, and there is also over 2,500 palm trees an 18-screen AMC movie theater. and 2,000 blooming Old Town—Only two trolley stops roses, the Town and away from the Town and Country, Country offers modern Old Town San Diego is considered accommodations in to be the “birthplace” of California two towers or ranch- because it was the site of the first style garden bun- permanent Spanish settlement. Its galows that capture Spanish history dates the feeling of a cozy back to 1769, when retreat, and they offer Father Junipero Serra a variety of in-room amenities, includ- established the very ing coffee makers, TV with cable movie first California mis- channels, in-room pay movies, voice sion there. In 1968, mail, high-speed Internet access (nomi- the State of Califor- nal fee), individual climate control, nia Department of irons, ironing boards, AM/FM alarm Parks and Recreation clock radio, hair dryers, free weekday established Old newspapers, and room service from Town State Historic 6:00 a.m. till midnight. Park to preserve the Restaurants—The Town and Country rich heritage that has five restaurants, including Trellises characterized San Garden Grille, serving fresh seafood, Diego during the pastas and steaks; Kelly’s Steakhouse, 1821 to 1872 pe- which serves prime rib, steaks, and riod. The park in- chicken, and has a lively piano bar; cludes a main plaza, Charlie’s Fun, Food & Spirits, which exhibits, museums, has burgers, salads, hand-tossed pizzas, The Town and Country Resort and Convention Center (top; photo: David and living history and over 20 local microbrews, plus Monniaux) and the Mission Valley trolley. demonstrations. pool tables, video games and a 65” TV; Attractions—As the SunshineDeli, with sandwiches, milk ting area. Town and Country guests receive if the luxury and convenience of the Town shakes and freshly-baked pastries; and the preferred tee times and discounted rates at and Country weren’t enough, San Diego Terrace Café, which serves breakfast, lunch, the Riverwalk and other premier courses. also has lovely weather, beautiful beaches, and dinner in a casual atmosphere. In addi- Location and Transportation—Located in amusement parks, delicious seafood, a tion, room service is offered from 6:00 am. the heart of San Diego—Mission Valley— world-famous zoo … And for the first time, till midnight. the Town and Country is convenient to all ESA is offering a childcare facility, making it The Bella Tosca Day Spa, Salon & Fitness of the city’s sights and attractions. It is right easy to bring the whole family (more info at Center—Ranked number one by Health by the Fashion Valley trolley station, which https://www.kiddiecorp.com/entsakids.htm). & Beauty Magazine, the Bella Tosca of- is only two stops away from the historic Old All this plus a record number of Section and fers massage therapy, body treatments, skin Town area, five stops from the downtown Member symposia promise to make this care, facial treatments, manicures, pedi- San Diego area, and ten stops from the year’s Annual Meeting one you won’t want cures, aroma therapy, hair care, waxing, Gaslamp Quarter, which is famous for its to miss! June 2007 ESA Newsletter 5 M EMBER N EWS

Jerome Goddard, the State Medical En- of Graduate Studies at Georgia Southern Maya E. Nehme, who is pursing a doctor- tomologist for the Mississippi State Depart- University in Statesboro, GA on July 19, ate in entomology at Penn State University, ment of Health and assistant professor of 2007. Mack is a past president of ESA’s East- received the Ardeth and Norman Frisbey at the University of Mississippi ern Branch, and he also spent 13 years in International Student Award, which honors Medical Center’s School of Medicine, will entomology at Auburn University. and recognizes outstanding contributions to be the keynote speaker at the Florida Pest Karl Maramorosch, emeritus professor in international understanding by international Management Association’s Convention and the Department of Entomology at Rutgers students. Nehme, a native of Lebanon, is Exposition (June 25-27). In addition, God- University, was an invited seminar speaker studying the behavior and pheromonal re- dard’s Physician’s Guide to Arthropods of at Cairo University, , where he re- sponse of the Asian long-horned beetle, an Medical Importance recently won an award ceived an award honoring his seven decades invader from China that threatens to destroy from the British Medical Association in the of work on vectors of plant . The several hardwood tree species in the United “Best Medical Book of the Year” competi- following week, Dr. Maramorosch presented States. While most of her work will occur tion. an invited lecture to the Polish Society of in the U.S., she will conduct several experi- John G. Hildebrand, Regents Professor Microbiology at the Federal Institute of Hy- ments in China in order to observe how and professor of neurobiology, biochemistry giene in , . Maramorosch, an government research, regulatory issues and & molecular biophysics, entomology, and ESA Fellow and Honorary Member, received outreach differ in Asia. In addition, she will molecular & cellular biology at the Arizona the L.O. Howard Distinguished Achieve- be able to judge how any recommendations Research Laboratories Division of Neurobi- ment Award at the 77th Annual Meeting of that emerge from her biological research ology, is one of 72 newly elected members the ESA Eastern Branch in 2006. may be incorporated into Chinese forest of the National Academy of Sciences. Elec- Kevin M. O’Neill, professor in land re- management and export systems. tion to the Academy is considered one of sources and environmental science at Mon- Chelsey M. Wasem, who earned her the highest honors that can be accorded a tana State University, received the James master’s degree in entomology from the U.S. scientist or engineer. Those recently and Mary Ross Provost’s Award for Excel- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be- elected bring the total number of active lence for outstanding teaching and scholar- gin work as a horticulture agent at Johnson members to 2,025. ship. O’Neill, who will receive a $2,500 County K-State Research and Extension in Timothy P. Mack, currently the Associate honorarium for the award, was recognized Olathe, Kansas. Wasem will be responsible Dean for Information Technology and Dis- for improving undergraduate education and for the extension’s turf, fruits and vegetables tance Education in the College of Agricul- for creating bridges between MSU’s Col- educational programming content, and she ture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, will lege of Letters & Science and the College of will share responsibilities in supervising 320 assume the new role of Dean of the College Agriculture. volunteer master gardeners.

Welcome New and Returning Members! ESA welcomes the new members who have recently joined and previous members who have returned after two or more years away from the Society. Professional affiliations are noted where provided.

Mr. Matthew Lee Aardema, Michigan State Dr. Karl H. Joplin, East Tennessee State Dr. Douglass Edward Stevenson, Texas University University A&M University Mr. Hilal Salem Al Shamakhi, Royal Estates Miss Stephanie Rose Kadlicko, Iowa State Ms. Meaghan Sutherland, Ohio State Mr. James C. Adams, Nichino America University University Mr. Lonnie E. Anderson Mr. Sejin Kim Mr. Dustin A. Swanson, Clemson University Miss Gretchen M. Bailey Dr. Phil J. Lester, Victoria University of Mr. Matthew Todd Mrs. Sarah Arnao Billeter, North Carolina Wellington Mr. Jack Winegar State University Miss Hsiao-Ling Lu, Texas A&M University Miss Kayla A. Brownell Mr. Benjamin James Lundeen, University of Ms. Julie N. Byrd, University of Maryland North Texas Miss Eva A. Chin, Dow AgroSciences Mr. Michael McMahan, Fisher Farms LLC Dr. Joseph L. Corn, Southeastern Ms. Christine Monroe, Wittenberg Condolences Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study University Dr. Julie Dionne, Royal Canadian Golf Mr. Abhishek Mukherjee, University of Sincere condolences to the families, Association Florida friends, and colleagues of recently Dr. Anna Dornhaus, University of Arizona Mr. Nicholas Naeger, University of Illinois deceased ESA members: Dr. Carlo Duso, University of Padua Mr. Charles Ortlip, BASF Corporation Ms. Leeila Ennis, Eastern Illinois University Ms. Ardina J. Pruijssers, University of • Dr. Martin M. Barnes, Riverside, CA Mr. Feng Shan Gao Georgia • Donald W. Berry, Medford, OR Ms. Cecilia Gorrales, University of La Ptots Mr. Glen C. Ramsey • Paul Ferguson, Dallas, TX Dr. Alan Grant Mr. Todd T. Sawyer, Sawyer Pest Control • Dr. Norman G. Gratz, Switzerland Dr. Michael J. Greene, UC At Denver and Dr. Joseph D. Sexton • Dr. Mark S. Lacey, Wilmington, DE Health Sciences Center Dr. Raghuwinder Singh, Plant Disease • Dr. Andrew Spielman, Boston, MA Ms. Randa Jabbour, Pennsylvania State Diagnostic Clinic • Dr. Donald M. Tuttle, Yuma, AZ University Mr. Michael J. Skvarla

6 June 2007 ESA Newsletter C E R T I F I C A T I O N P R ESIDENT ’ S C IRCLE

The ESA Certification Board would like to congratulate those ento- ESA would like to thank the following mologists who have recently become board and associate certified. member for helping to preserve your sci- Professional affiliations are noted where provided. ence and your Society by renewing his 2007 BCEs—Those listed are full BCEs, specializing in Urban and Indus- membership at our President’s Circle con- trial Entomology. tributor level: • Allison M. Dineen • Michael L. Fisher • Jack D. Root, BCE, North and Root • Ralph G. Hernandez Maestre, Urban Environmental Pest Consulting Management Service ACEs—The latest applicants to acquire certification through the As- This membership option allows members sociate Certified Entomologists program, which is geared toward the to make an additional contribution to the pest management professional, are: Society and designate how they want the • Paul Michael Duckels, Terminix extra funding spent. One popular option is • Lake A. Hulings, Southwestern Pest Control to choose to sponsor another entomologist • Arthur J. Johanson, The Rollins Corporation from a developing country who may other- • Kevin Lemasters wise not be able to join or renew. • Herbert Joel Mizell, M&M Pest Control If you are interested in becoming a • Michael Paul, Terminix President’s Circle member, please visit • Wiley R. Sanders, Merrill Pest Solutions, Inc. http://www.entsoc.org/membership/cat- • Michael G. Soldwisch egories/ pres_circle, or contact Chris For more information about ESA’s associate or board certification Stelzig, Director of Membership and Mar- programs, please visit http://www.entsoc.org/certification. You can keting, 301-731-4535, extension 3021, also e-mail [email protected], or call 703-234-4121. [email protected].

A Salute to our 50-Year Members The following people have been members of ESA for at least 50 continuous years! We thank them for their loyalty, dedication and service.

Dr. Perry L. Adkisson Dr. John J. Drea Mr. Lawrence L. Lewallen Mr. Robert L. Robertson Dr. Paul H. Arnaud Mr. Arnold T. Drooz Mr. Ralph R. Lloyd Jr., BCE Dr. Morris Rockstein Dr. Donald Ashdown Dr. Walter Ebeling Dr. Clifford S. Lofgren Dr. J. G. Rodriguez Dr. Richard C. Axtell Dr. Bruce F. Eldridge Dr. George B. MacCollom Dr. John S. Roussel Mr. Harry L. Bain, BCE Dr. Joe Ellington Mr. James L. Mallars, BCE Dr. Jerome G. Rozen, Jr. Dr. Martin M. Barnes Dr. Richard J. Elzinga Dr. George R. Manglitz, BCE Ms. Louise M. Russell Mr. C. W. Bartholomai Dr. H. E. Fairchild Dr. Karl Maramorosch Dr. Raymond E. Ryckman Mr. Liston A. Bascom Dr. Theodore W. Fisher Dr. Ralph B. March Mr. George W. Sauve Dr. Edward C. Becker Dr. R. A. Flock Mr. Albert S. Marulli Dr. Evert I. Schlinger Mr. Leroy C. Beckwith Dr. Benjamin A. Foote Dr. Richard R. Mason Dr. Claude H. Schmidt Dr. William E. Bickley, Jr. Dr. Andrew J. Forgash Dr. Donald L. McLean Dr. John T. Schulz Dr. Ralph A. Bram Dr. Eugene J. Gerberg Dr. Frank W. Mead Mr. John P. Secrest Dr. Leland R. Brown Dr. O. H. Graham Dr. Julius J. Menn Dr. Miner J. Sloan, BCE Dr. Horace R. Burke Dr. Harry M. Graham Dr. William E. Miller Dr. Edward H. Smith Dr. Everett C. Burts Dr. Philip Granett Dr. Mir S. Mulla Dr. Robert J. Snetsinger Dr. Guy L. Bush, Jr. Dr. James M. Grayson Mr. John W. Nickelsen Dr. Barbara Stay Dr. George W. Byers Dr. Albert A. Grigarick Dr. Charles W. O’Brien Dr. William P. Stephen Mr. Russell D. Caid Dr. Glenn E. Haas Dr. John V. Osmun Dr. Douglas W S Sutherland, BCE Dr. John S. Caldwell Dr. Floyd P. Harrison Dr. A. G. Peterson Dr. Edward S. Sylvester Dr. William V. Campbell Dr. Tom L. Harvey Dr. Robert E. Pfadt Dr. Yoshinori Tanada Dr. R. Duncan Carter, BCE Dr. Thomas J. Henneberry, BCE Dr. Theodore R. Pfrimmer, BCE Mr. Richard S. Taylor Dr. John E. Casida Dr. Juan M. Herrera Dr. Robert L. Pienkowski Dr. Robert E. Treece Dr. Donald G. Cochran Dr. Cluff E. Hopla Dr. David Pimentel Dr. Charles A. Triplehorn Dr. HC Cox, BCE Dr. Henry F. Howden Dr. Frederick W. Plapp, Jr. Dr. Kenneth W. Tucker Mr. R. Duncan Cuyler Dr. Stanley C. Hoyt Mr. Pasquale L. Pontoriero Dr. Carrol M. Voss Dr. Richard F. Darsie Dr. George L. Hutton, BCE Dr. Harry Davis Pratt Dr. Thomas J. Walker Dr. Richard J. Daum Dr. Kerwin E. Hyland, Jr. Dr. Kenneth P. Pruess Dr. Ronald A. Ward Dr. Harry G. Davis Dr. James L. Jarvis Mr. Ben Puttler Dr. Howard V. Weems, Jr. Dr. Donald W. Davis Mr. George H. Kaloostian Dr. Robert L. Rabb Mr. C. Arlie Wilson Dr. R. DeFoliart Dr. Paul B. Kannowski Dr. Earle S. Raun, BCE Dr. David L. Wood Mr. Lester J. DePew Dr. David H. Kistner Dr. W. A. Rawlins Mr. W. H. Wymer, BCE Dr. James E. Dewey Dr. John W. Kliewer, BCE Mr. Howard E. Records Dr. Man-Miao Yang Mr. Everett J. Dietrick, BCE Dr. Edward C. Klostermeyer Dr. John K. Reed Mr. T. Roy Young, III Dr. James R. Dogger Dr. Gerald W. Krantz Mr. Donald W. Renlund

June 2007 ESA Newsletter 7  The North American Forensic Ento- J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S mology Association’s 5th Annual Con- ference will be held at Simon Fraser For the University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 11-13. Contact Dr. Gail An- derson at [email protected] or (604) 291- Datebook 3589. URL: www.nafea.net INSECT CONTROL SCIENTIST  The American Society for Horticultur-  The Ohio Pest Control Association CONSUMER LAWN & GARDEN al Science’s Annual Conference is slated Summer Meeting will be held June 15 in for July 16-19 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Newark, Ohio. URL: http://www.ohiopca. Scotts R&D, located at the World Head- URL: http://www.ashs.org com quarters in Marysville, Ohio, is seeking  The 20th Entomological Congress  The 2007 CCB Taxonomic Identifica- a Senior Research Scientist to develop of Venezuela will be held July 22-26, tion and Conservation Workshop will be insect-control products for the consumer 2007 at the Universidad del Táchira, San held June 15-16, 2007 at the University home, lawn, and garden markets. The ide- Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela. Contact of Connecticut. John Ascher from the al candidate will be a strong entomologist Angel N. Torres at 58-416-376-2721 or American Museum of Natural History and with a passion for providing insect-control [email protected]. URL: http://www. Sam Droege of USGS Patuxent Wildlife solutions for consumer homes, gardens sve.org.ve/congreso Research Center will lead this two-day and lawns. Insect control expertise should workshop on bee identification, sampling,  The NPMA’s Mid-Atlantic Summer include command of arthropod-control and conservation. For more information, Conference 2007 will be held July 26-28 technologies including active ingredients, contact [email protected]. at the Kingston Plantation Hilton Myrtle delivery systems, and application innova- Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, Florida. tions.  The Pest Control Operators of Califor- URL: http://www.pestworld.org nia are holding their 64th Annual Conven- The successful incumbent will be highly  The Annual Meeting of the Dragon- tion and Trade Show at Loews Coronado versed in surface/subsurface lawn insect fly Society of America will be held July Bay Resort in San Diego, California, June controls, indoor and home perimeter con- 27-30 in Springerville, Arizona. Con- 21-23, 2007. For more information call trols, and consumer vegetable, fruit, and tact Jerrell Daigle at (850) 878-8787 or 916-372-4363 or go to http://www.pcoc. ornamental arthropod control technolo- [email protected]. URL: http://www. org. gies. Applied experience working with odonatacentral.com  The 9th International Pollination turf grass is a plus. The Senior Research Symposium will be held at Iowa State Uni-  The American Phytopathological So- Scientist will have 6+ years of relevant versity in Ames, Iowa, June 24-28. URL: ciety Annual Meeting will be held on July experience and the ability to translate http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/plantbee/ 28-Aug. 1 in San Diego, California. URL: technical knowledge into tangible deliv- home.html http://www.apsnet.org erables. Minimum requirement is M.S.  The Florida Pest Management Asso-  The 78th Rocky Mountain Confer- degree, Ph.D. preferred, in entomology, ciation’s Annual Convention & Exposi- ence of Entomologists will be held July agronomy or horticulture with empha- tion will be held June 25-27 at the Marco 29 - August 2 at Woodland Park, Colora- sis in arthropod control. Scotts offers a Island Marriott Resort in Marco Island, do. Contact Edmond Bonjour at edmond. competitive salary and a comprehensive Florida. URL: http://www.flpma.org [email protected] or 405-744-5099. benefits package that includes a matching URL: www.entoplp.okstate.edu/rmce 401(k) retirement program. Scotts is an  The 2nd International Symposium on equal opportunity employer committed the Environmental Physiology of Ecto-  The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Eco- to a culturally diverse workforce. Please therms and Plants (ISEPEP2) will be held logical Society of America will take place send resumes including salary require- in Dunedin, New Zealand, July 1-6, 2007. August 5-10 in San Jose, California. URL: ments to Monique.Underwood@scotts. URL: www.otago.ac.nz/isepep2 http://www.esa.org com.

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