Education:
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Entomology, 1989.
Dissertation: The social biology and ecology of Formica montana in southern Wisconsin.
Advisor: Robert L. Jeanne
M. S. Washington State University, Pullman, Entomology, 1985.
Thesis: Biology of Myrmecophila manni (Orthoptera: Gryllidae).
Advisor: Roger D. Akre
B. S. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. 1976.
Double Major: Biology and Psychology
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Experience:
2007-present Paul K. Adams Professor of Urban Entomology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA
2001-present Professor, Department of Entomology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge LA.
2002-present Adjunct Professor, Department of Forest Products, Mississippi State University,
1992-present Adjunct Associate Professor: Department of Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. Synthesis and bioassay of termite trail following substances.
2003-present President and Co-Owner, TermiTech LLC, Baton Rouge LA, Bringing businesses, employment and products for controlling termites to the marketplace.
1996-2001 Associate Professor: Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Urban Entomology; termites, ants, wasps, fleas and cockroaches.
1990-1996 Assistant Professor: Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Urban Entomology; termites, ants, fleas and cockroaches
1989-1990 Industry Consultant: S. C. Johnson & Son Inc., Racine, Wisconsin, and American Cyanamid, Princeton, New Jersey. Laboratory and field bioassays on efficacy of ant baits. Repellency of natural products of paper wasps against ants and yellowjackets.
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Publication:
Refereed Journal Articles (total 90):
Dong, S-L. L Mao and G. Henderson, 2009. Physical contact between soldier and worker is essential for self-regulation of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Insectes Sociaux 56: 28-34.
Gautum, B.K., and G. Henderson, 2008. Effects of m-tyrosine on feeding and survival of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Annals Entomol. Soc. Amer. 101: 1088-1093
Henderson, G, 2008. The termite menace in New Orleans: did they cause the floodwalls to tumble? American Entomologist 54: 156-162.
Dong, S.-L. and G. Henderson. 2008. Density effect on alate wing-drop of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 51: 381-391.
Ohta, Masaya, Fumito Matsuura, Gregg Henderson, and Roger A. Laine, 2007, Novel free ceramides as components of the soldier defense gland of the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes.formosanus) J. Lipid Res. 48: 656-664.
Sauer, AM, Crowe, WE, Henderson, G, Laine, RA, 2007 Conformational Control of Selectivity in the Dienone-Phenol Rearrangement, Tetrahedron Lett. 48: 34-38.
Habibpour, B., M. S. Mossadegh, G. Henderson, S. Moharramipour. 2007. Laboratory evaluation of two insect growth regulators (IGRs) on Microcerotermes diversus (Silvestri) (Isoptera: Termitidae) in southwest Iran. Sociobiology 50: 1199-1209.
Mao, L., and G. Henderson. A case for a free-running rhythm in soldier developmental time in the Formosan subterranean termite. 2007. Insectes Sociaux 54: 388-392
Jayasimha, P. and G. Henderson. 2007. Fungi isolated from integument and guts of Coptotermes formosanus and their antagonistic effect on Gleophyllum trabeum. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 100: 703-710.
Jayasimha, P. and G. Henderson. 2007. Suppression of Growth of a Brown Rot Fungus, Gloeophyllum trabeum by Formosan Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 100 (4): 506-511.
Chen. Y., L. Sun, I. Negulescu, Q. Wu and G. Henderson. 2007. Comparitive study of hemp fiber for nonwoven composites. J. Indust. Hemp, 12: 27-45.
Mao. L., and G. Henderson. 2007, Antifeedent activity and acute and residual toxicity of alkaloids from Sophora flavecens (Leguminosae) against Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 100: 866-870.
Jayasimha, P., and G. Henderson. 2007. Effect of Aspergillus flavus and Trichoderma harzianum on survival of Coptotermes formosanus (Ispotera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 49: 135-141.
Mao, L., and G. Henderson. 2006. Ultrastructure of the head and mouthparts of Coptotermes formosanus presoldier and soldier. Sociobiology 48: 649-659.
Nix, K. E., G. Henderson, B. C. R. Zhu and R. A. Laine. 2006. Evaluation of vetiver grass root growth, oil distribution, and repellency against Formosan subterranean termites. HortScience 41: 167-171.
Mao, L., G. Henderson. W. J. Bourgeois, J. A. Vaughn and R. A. Laine. 2006. Vetiver oil and nootkatone effects on the growth of pea and citrus. Industrial Crops and Products 23: 327-332.
Mao. L., G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2005. Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) frontal gland secretion and their fatty acid constituent activity on red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology 46: 141-154.
Mao, L., G. Henderson, Y. Liu and R. A. Laine. 2005. Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) regulate juvenile hormone levels and caste differentiation in workers. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 98: 340-345.
Fei, H., and G. Henderson. 2005. Increased search tunnel formation by Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in 2-phenoxyethanol treated sand. J. Entomol. Sci. 40: 327-336.
Fei, H., G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2005. Trail-following behavior of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) on concentrartion gradients of 2-phenoxyethanol. Sociobiology 45: 483-494.
S. A. Ibrahim, G. Henderson, H. Fei and R.A. Laine. 2005. 2-Phenoxyethanlol is a double-edged sword against the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Biopesticides International 1: 25-37.
Liu, Y., G. Henderson, H. Fei and R. A. Laine. 2005. Seasonal variation of juvenile hormone titers of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus (Rhinotermitidae). Environ. Entomol. 34: 557-562.
Liu, Y., G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2005. Effects of temperature and nutrition on juvenile hormone titers of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 98: 732-737.
Zhu, B.C.R., G. Henderson and R.A. Laine. 2005. A screening method for inhibitors against Formosan subterranean termite Beta-Glucoisidases in vivo. J. Econ. Entomol. 98: 41-46.
Ibrahim, S. A., G. Henderson, B.C. R. Zhu, H. Fei, and R. A. Laine. 2004. Toxicity and behavioral effects of nootkatone, 1,10-dihydronootkatone, and tetrahydronootkatone to the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 97, 102-111.
Ibrahim, S.A., G. Henderson, H. Fei and R. A. Laine. 2004. Toxic and repellent effects of 2’acetonaphthone on Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 43:429-443.
Mao, L., G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2004. Germination of various weed species in response to vetiver oil and nootkatone. Weed Technology 18: 263-267.
Ibrahim, S.A., G. Henderson, H. Fei and R.A. Laine. 2004. Survivorship, tunneling and feeding behaviors of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in response to 2’acetonaphthone-treated sand. Pest management Science 60: 746-754.
Fei, H., and G. Henderson 2004. Effects of temperature, directional aspects, light conditions and termite species on subterranean termite activity (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Environ. Entomol. 33: 242-246.
Smith, W.R., T.L. Amburgey, G. Henderson and D.R. Ring. 2004. Facility for conducting field tests on Coptotermes formosanus at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. 2004. Forest Products Journal 54: 26-29.
Fei, H.X. and G. Henderson. 2003. Comparative study of incipient colony development in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae). Insect. Soc. 50: 226-233.
Hardt, M., Y. Guo, G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2003. Zymogram with Remazol brilliant blue-labeled Micrococcus lysodeikticus cells for the detection of lysozymes: Examples of a new lysozyme activity in Formosan termite defense secretions. Analytical Biochemistry 312: 73-76.
Nix, K.E., G. Henderson and R.A. Laine, 2003, Field evaluation of nootkatone and tetrahydronootaktone as wood treatments against Coptotermes formosanus. Sociobiology 42: 413-424.
Sauer, A. M., F. R. Fronczek, B.C.R. Zhu, W. E. Crowe, G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2003. The sesquiterpenoid nootkatone and the absolute configuration of a dibromo derivative. Acta Cryst. 59: 254-256.
Sun, J., J. R. Fuxa and G. Henderson. 2003. Effects of virulence, sporulation and temperature on Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana laboratory transmission in Coptotermes formosanus. J. Invert. Path. 84: 38-46.
Sun, J., J.R. Fuxa and G. Henderson. 2003. Virulence and in vitro characteristics of pathogenic fungi isolated from soil by baiting with Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Entomol. Sci. 38: 342-358.
Zhu, B.C.R, G. Henderson, A.M. Sauer, Y. Yu, W. Crowe and R. A. Laine. 2003. Structure-activity of valencenoid derivatives and their repellency on the Formosan subterranean termite. J. Chem. Ecol. 29: 2695-2701.
Zhu, B. C. R., G. Henderson, H. Fei, X. Ying and R. A. Laine. 2003. Terpene-induced morphological changes to exoskeleton of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): Toxic effects of of cis-nerol. J. Entomol. Sci. 38: 225-233.
Zhu, B. C. R., G. Henderson, Y. Yu and R. A. Laine. 2003. Toxicity and repellency of Patchouli oil and Patchouli alcohol against Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Agric. Food Chem. 51: 4585-4588.
Ibrahim, S., G. Henderson and H. Fei. 2003. Toxicity, repellency and horizontal transmission of fipronil in the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera. Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 96: 461-467.
Fei, H., and G. Henderson. 2002. Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) wood consumption and worker survival as affected by termperature and soldier proportion. Environ. Entomol. 31: 509-514.
Maistrello, L., G. Henderson and R. A. Laine. 2002. Comparative effects of vetiver oil, nootkatone, and octaborate tetrahydrate on Coptotermes formosanus and its symbiotic fauna. Pest Management Science 59: 23-31.
Gatti, S. S., G. Henderson, Y.A.I. Abdel-Aal and S. A. Ibrahim. 2002. Acetylcholinesterase mediated susceptibility of soldiers and workers of Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) to chlorpyrifos. J. Econ. Entomol. 95: 813-819.
Sun, J., J. R. Fuxa and G. Henderson. 2002. Sporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana on Coptotermes formosanus and in vitro. J. Invert. Path. 81: 78-85.
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Book Chapters:
Henderson, G., 2008. Bioactive compounds to prevent insect degradation of wood pp. 241-255, In: Development of Commercial Wood Preservatives (T.P. Schultz, H. Militz, M.H. Freeman, B. Goodell and D. D. Nicholas, eds). ACS Symposium Series 982. American Chemical Society, Washington DC, Oxford University Press.
Henderson, G., and R. Pichard. 2000. Paper Wasps (S. Jones and R. Gold, eds.). Entomology Handbook, Publication of the Entomological Society of America. Pp. 41-44.
Henderson, G. 1998. Primer pheromones and possible soldier caste influence on the evolution of sociality in lower termites, pp. 314-330, In: Pheromone Communication in Social Insects. R. K. Vander Meer, M. Breed, M. Winston, and K. Espelie (eds.). Westview Press.
Henderson, G., and B. T. Forschler. 1996. Termite bait screening using naturally-infested trees, pp. 449-458. In: Proc. 2nd Inter. Conf. on Insect Pests in Urban Environ. K. B. Widley, ed., Edinburgh, Scotland, 7 - I 0 July 1996.
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Non-refereed Articles (total 78):
Henderson, G., 2008. The importance of controlling subterranean termites in trees. Forest Products Society Proceedings No. 7220. ISBN 978-1-892529-53-4
Henderson et al. 2008. Are you smarter than a termite researcher? p. 36-43 PCT Magazine. February issue
Forschler, B. T., S. C. Jones, B. Kard, G. J. Baumann, G. Henderson, D. Suiter, P. Baker, H, Howell, R. Gold and D. Jackson. 2007 (March). Subterranean termite management: Still an ongoing process. Pest Control 88-95.
Shupe, T., D. Ring, A. Morgan, G. Henderson, Q. Wu. 2006. Use preservative-treated wood and integrated pest management when rebuilding, Southern Regional Extension Forestry, SREF-WP-001 (May).
Habibpour, B., M. S. Mossadegh, G. Henderson and S. Moharramipour. 2006. Effects of two growth regulators (IGRs) on Microtermes diversus (Silvertri) (Isoptera: Termitidae) in southwest, Iran. International Research Group/ Wood Protection 06-10601, 12pp.
Henderson, G., 2004. The paybacks and trade-offs of teaching urban entomology, Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May, p. 100.
Ibrahim, S., S. Kambham, G. Henderson and P. Jayasimha. 2004. Toxicity and repellency of sesame oil on Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in treated sand. Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May, p. 61-63.
Liu, Y., L. Mao,and G. Henderson 2004. Seasonal variation fo juvenile hormone titers of Formosan termite Coptotermes formosanus (Rhinotermitidae). Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May, p. 64-68.
Nix, K., H. Fei, and G. Henderson. 2004. Examination of extrinsic factors affecting flight periodicity of Formosan subterranean termite. Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May, p. 43.
Goa, Y., B.C.R. Zhu, G. Henderson, L Mao and R. A. Laine. 2004. Progress of research on the novel proteins from the frontal gland of Formosan termites-from discovery to gene cloning and expression. Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May, p. 121-123.
Smith, W.R., T. L. Amburgey, G. Henderson and D. Ring. 2003. Field tests facility on Coptotermes formosanus at LSU Agricultural Center. IRG-WG Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia, May
Henderson, G., 2003. Liquid learning. Pest Control, October 48-50.
Nix, K., P. McLaughlin and G. Henderson. 2003. Eau d’Termites are here. LPMA Association News, Spring 2003, Vol. 9: 7-10.
Henderson, G., and H. Fei. 2002. Comparison of native subterranean termite and Formosan subterranean termite biology, ecology, and methods of control, Forest Products Society, Madison, WI 4pp.
Ring, D.R., G. Henderson and C.R. McCown. 2002. Evaluation of the Louisiana State Program to treat trees infested with Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). pp. 259-266. In: Proc. 4th Inter. Conf. Urban Pests (S.C. Jones, J. Zhai, W. H. Robinson, eds.), Pocahontas Press, Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Instructional Activities:
Courses Taught:
Insect Behavior 4100 ( Fall 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007). This course offers basic instruction in insect behavior and is designed to be of interest to all disciplines in the life sciences; the behavior of social insects is emphasized. Chemical Ecology of Insects 7001 (Spring 2006). Seminar course and tool used in chemical ecology of insects. Students present a semester long project on a tool use in the study on the chemical ecology of insects.
Insects in the Environment 2001 (Fall 2006, 2007). Undergraduate course that
introduces insects to the student. An insect collection is required.
Arthropods of Medical and Urban Importance (Fall 2002). The objective of this new course was to bring into one unbrella classes on the arthropods that are of
medical and urban importance. This eliminated the redundancy in two courses
taught separately. This decision was also based on low enrollments.
Household Insects 4001 (Fall, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2008).
The objectives of this course are to familiarize the student with the behavior, ecology, life histories, identification and control of insect inquilines of humans. The student will gain an appreciation of insect life in nature and develop an integrated pest management philosophy for controlling indoor and outdoor pests found in close association to humans.
Insect Morphology 4014 (Fall, 1991, 1993). This class focused on laboratory examination of insect form and function. Lectures emphasize evolutionary relationships. Students completed a semester long morphological study on an insect of their choice.
Summer Pest Control Institute (Summer, 1991 through 2009). Pest control operators are given classroom instruction on pest insect biology, ecology and control for eight hours a week over a six week period. Specimens for laboratory identification are made available. Many students use this course to prepare for their pest control license exam.
Master Termite Training Center (approximately 1 class per month, 1992 through 2009). In coordination with Extension entomologists and the Louisiana Pest Control Association (LPCA) this course provides detailed instruction on the biology and control of termite species, especially the Formosan subterranean termite.
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Graduate Students Advised:
Name Degree Graduation Date
Jian Chen Ph.D. 1995
Thesis title: Behavioral and chemical ecology of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki
Sridevi Gatti M.S. 1995
Thesis title: Toxicological studies on Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), castes
Justin Hedlund M.S. 1998
Thesis title: Aspects of searching and tunneling behavior in resource utilization by the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki
Jennifer McMichael M.S. 1998
Thesis title: Survey of subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in trees in Sam Houston Jones State Park, West Lake, Louisiana
Huixin Fei Ph.D. 2000
Thesis title: Comparative biology and ecology of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), in Louisiana
Brent Collier M.S. 2004
Thesis title: Field evaluation of mosquito treatment control devices in southern Louisiana
Paul McLaughlin M.S. 2004
Thesis title: Volatiles associated with Formosan subterranean termites and related methods development
Karen Nix M.S. 2005
Thesis title: Evaluation of vetiver oil and alate biology as prevention measures against the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
Poornima Jayasimha M.S. 2006
Thesis title: Interactions between Formosan subterranean termite, brown rot fungus (Gloeophyllum trabeum) and some of the fungi present on the termite integument and gut
Bal Krishna Gautam Ph.D. (current)
Poornima Jayasimha Ph.D. (current)
Quilong Qi M.S. (current)
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Professional Service:
ESA section Fb secretary and vice president (2005-2008)
Moderator for Student competition at national ESA meeting sections F2 and Fb4 (05)
Entomological Society of America (ESA) Insect Expo '99.
Ph.D. Poster Judge, SEB-ESA Meeting, 28 February – 3 March 1999, Destin FL.
Entomological Society of America (ESA): Insect Expo ‘97 living termite and ant display for children, 18 December 1997, Louisville, KY.
Judge for 4-H Entomology Demonstrations, Baton Rouge, LA, 23 June 1996.
Entomological Society of America (ESA): Insect Expo ‘94 termite display for children,Dallas, TX, 12 December 1994.
Organizer and Moderator for Formal Conference, Urban Entomology, ESA annual meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1993.
Paper Competition Judge and Session Moderator, ESA annual meeting, Reno, Nevada, 1991.
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Patents: (Total 20 including provisionals):
Patent 7321832 (US) Naphthalene and its derivatives as toxicants and repellents against
termites (2007)
Patent 7112700 (US) Efficient and economic asymmetric synthesis of nootkatone,
tetrahydronootkatone, their precursors and derivatives (2006)
Patent 6897244 (US) Dihydronootkatone and tetrahydronootkatone as repellents to
Arthropods. (2005)
Patent 6890960 (US) Extracts of vetiver oil as termite repellent and toxicant. (2005) Allowance of Claims, 21 December 2004, Extracts of Vetiver Oil as a Repellent
and Toxicant to Termites
Allowance of Claims, 7 December 2004, Dihydronootkatone and Tetrahydronootkatone
as Repellents to Arthropods, SN 10/189,631 Filed 3 July 2002.
Patent 771,326 (Australian) Extracts of Vetiver Oil as a Repellent and Toxicant to
Termites, 4 July 2004
Patent 1, 676,001 (European) Extracts of Veitvier Oil as a Repellent and Toxicant to Termites, April 2004
Patent 6,352,703 Compositions and Methods for Detecting and Killing Termites
Henderson application Serial No. 10/189,631 "Dihydronootkatone and Tetrahydronootkatone as Repellents to Arthropods" filed 3 July 2002.
Pop-up termite indicator. United States Patent; with J.K. Paxson, Serial number 09/512,723; filed 24 February 2000.
Nootkatone as a repellent and toxicant to Formosan subterranean termites; with D Huemann and R. A. Laine. United States Patent Provisonal Application No.60/160,251; 1999.
Compositions and methods for detecting and killing termites; with J. Chen and R. A.Laine (submitted February 1997, File No. 97A2; filed 3 February 1998, Patent no. 5,874,097 issued, 3 February 1999).
A new termite bait design—compartmentalized preconditioning bait system (CPBS); with J.Chen (submitted 25 August 1995, filed 7 December 1995, allowed 15 April 1998; patent date 14 July 1998; Patent no. 5,778,596).
Feeding stimulants to be used in baits for subterranean termites; With M. L. Kirby, and J. Chen, Patent pending. (filed May 1994; foreign license granted 7 November 1994, Abandoned 7 December 1995).
A non-insecticidal repellent against flying, biting and stinging insects: methyl palmitate, butyl palmitate and methyl myristate; with R. L. Jeanne, Patent no. 5,109,022. 1992.
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Invited Presentations:
Professional Meetings (33 total)
2007. “Termites in New Orleans: Lessons learned from Natural Disasters” Forest Products Society, Biloxi, Missisippi, March
2006. “Protein enzyme inhibitor isolated from Formosan termites” Biochemistry
Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia (July 2006)
2006. “Effects of two growth regulators (IGRs) on Microtermes diversus (Silvertri)
(Isoptera: Termitidae) in southwest, Iran”, IRG/WP Norway.
2006. “Darwinian logic and the evolution of soldier termites” National Urban
Conference
2006. “Destruction of New Orleans by Formosan subterranean termites”, National
Urban Conference
2005. “Non-repellent termiticide and transmission symposium”, FMC, Orlando, FL, 7- 9 February
2005. “Development of insecticidal wood treatments” ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA 14-17 March
2004. “The decisions termites make”, NPMA Conference, Hawaii, November
2004. “The paybacks and trade-offs of teaching urban entomology”, National Confrence on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ, 20-22 May
2003. “Pharmacophore developments in termite control,” American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA 24-26 March
2002. "Control of subterranean termites through modification of foraging behavior," Section C: Behavior Modification: A Critical Component of Social Insect IPM. National ESA Conference, FL 12-16 December.
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Universities:
2000. "Foraging dynamics of Formosan subterranean termites", Oklahoma State University, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Stillwater, OK, 25
September
1999. “Termites in the urban landscape”, Forest Products Research Conference, Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI 1-3, November.
1998. “Discoveries in termite biology”, Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 18 February.
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Professional Groups (207 total)
2003-2006 “Fumigation recertification training in stored products” Annual LPMA
recertification classes
2003-2006 “Termite biology”, L. Caffey Termite Training Center, Ben Hur, LSU
AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (bimonthly presentations).
2003-2006 "Research Update", LPMA Winter Convention and Trade Show, Sheraton
Convention Center Hotel, Baton Rouge 15 January.
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Awards:
2009. Recognition Award in Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology. SEBESA
2007. Selected for the first Paul K. Adams Endowed Professorship of Entomology
2002. Certificate of Appreciation for LSU Summer Institute, Louisiana Pest Control Association
2000. Certificate of Recognition for “Innovative Work Toward the Control of
Formosan Termites”, the Vieux Carre’ Commission.
1999. Award for Research Excellence, Orkin Pest Control ($3000)
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Grants and Contracts Funded (>$6.5 million total):
2009. LDAF ($30,000)
2008. DuPont ($25,000)
2008. BASF ($12,000)
2008. LDAF ($30,000)
2007. LEQSF Equipment grant LC-MS/MS ($130,000)
2007. LDAF ($30,000)
2007. DuPont. Termiticide testing ($23,000)
2006. Albemarle Corp. Wood treatment testing ($50,000)
2006. USDA-ARS, IPM program for control of termites in levees ($60,000)
2006. BASF Corp. field research (18,000)
2006. Makhteshim-Agan, termite testing ($8,000)
2005. FMC lab research ($5,000)
2002. USDA-ARS, Biology and control Formosan subterranean termite ($266,825)
2002. USDA-ARS, Vetiver Grass Extracts and Other Natural Extracts
($1,405,213)
2002. Spectrum Brand, Testing pop-ups ($15,000)
2002-08. Governor's Biotechnology Initiative Funding, Developing Bagasse/Polymer
fiber composites (with J. Chen and Q. Wu ($500,000; 5 yr)
2002. LSU/LPCA Summer Institute Grant ($851.65)
2002. Aventis, Entomological Research ($12,900)
2002. BASF, Termite testing in field ($10,100)
2002. Makhteshim-Agan, termite testing ($8,000)
2002. Fiber Composites Corp, Wood treatment tests (2,000)
2002. Aventis, Termite field studies ($7,500)
2002. LDAF Formosan termite project ($63,000)
2002. LDAF, Research on Formosan termites ($30,000)
2002. MeadWestvaco, wood treatment studies ($10,000)
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