Natalie A. Hummel, Department of Entomology at Louisiana State Universtiy

Baton Rouge, Louisiana |

Natalie A. Hummel Assistant Professor Rice Extension Entomologist LSU Agricultural Center Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Davis, CA (Sept. 2005). B.S. in Animal Biology, University of California, Davis, CA (June 2001). A.S. in Poultry Science, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA (May, 1999). Office: 225-578-7386 Cell: 225-223-3373 nhummel@agcenter.lsu.edu
Extension Program: I have a 100% extension appointment with responsibilities in the development and implementation of educational programs related to integrated pest management in rice, citrus, pecans, and small fruits. I also have responsibilities in water quality issues as they relate to pesticide use in agricultural systems. My program has the goal of developing cost effective and environmentally sound methods of insect management in the above listed crops. I also identify pest species, develop integrated pest management guidelines, and assist field agents with educational programs for rice, citrus, pecan and small fruit producers.I cooperate with federal and state agencies, researchers, agents and producers to establish demonstration projects and provide pesticide applicator training, and with pesticide industry and agricultural consultants to promote recommended IPM practices. I deliver educational programs through various forms of media which include field day presentations, workshops, farm visits, web-sites, e-mails, phone calls, newsletters, and bulletins. My extension program is responsive to the needs of stakeholders. Applied Research Program : Field research is an integral foundation of my extension program and is achieved through replicated demonstration plots. I work closely with Drs. Seth Johnson (citrus), Johnny Saichuk (rice), Mike Stout (rice), Dennis Ring and numerous County Agents to address relevant applied research questions. This field research yields a two-fold benefit: it validates pest management recommendations and also results in peer-reviewed publications. I have attended many field days and workshops. These presentations provide the opportunity to inquire as to the needs and interests of stakeholders including county agents and producers. As a result of these discussions I have outlined a few questions/projects I will be addressing in the coming years which include: Is draining an effective means of controlling rice water weevil (RWW) populations in rice? Development of economic thresholds for stem borers in rice. Commercial field evaluation of newly registered pesticides to control RWW in rice. Movement of newly registered pesticides in water and soil in rice fields. Control of Leptoglossus zonatus in citrus using an integrated pest management approach. Development of a predictive model for pecan-nut case-bearers in Pecan orchards of Louisiana. Surveying for the panicle rice mite in commercial production rice fields of Louisiana. ^Back to top Graduate Student Position Available (I also have the pleasure of advising graduate students.) I am currently seeking a Masters or Doctoral level student to work in my Extension program. A graduate student in my program would gain exposure to both extension and research environments and work directly with producers and county agents. There are a variety of potential dissertation topics including, but not limited to: 1) the biology and control of invasive species in rice, 2) cultural and chemical control of RWW, 3) developing and re-evaluating economic thresholds for insect pests in rice, and 3) control of Leptoglossus zonatus in citrus. I also have expertise in the areas of insect physiology and livestock entomology which is helpful when advising graduate students. If you are interested please send me an e-mail with your curriculum vitae or resume attached. Latest News: I recently identified the panicle rice mite, Steneotarsonemus spinki Smiley, in the greenhouse in Louisiana and am working cooperatively with state and federal officials to determine the best course of action to manage this new invasive species introduction. Currently, this appears to be primarily a greenhouse pest, but we will continue to monitor for damage in commercial production fields and respond accordingly. Next field season we will conduct an extensive survey for this pest in commercial production fields throughout the rice producing parishes of Louisiana. This winter, I will launch an educational program to demonstrate how to sample for panicle rice mites in the field. Please visit the LSU AgCenter website for more information: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite+Steneotarsonemus+spinki+A+New+Pest+To+Look+For+In+Rice.htm ^Back to top Publications: Extension (Numbered) Publications: Saichuk J, Blanche B, Dunand R, Harrell D, Groth D, Hollier C, Hummel N, Linscombe S, Rush C, Sha X, Stout M, Webster E, White L. 11/07 Rev. 2008 Rice Varieties and Management Tips. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Pub. 2270. Hummel NA 12/2007. Rice Pests of Louisiana. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Pub. 3020. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite.htm Hummel NA , Castro BA, Stout MJ, Saichuk JK. 12/2007. Rice Pest Notes, Pest Management and Insect Identification Series, The Panicle Rice Mite. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and Texas Cooperative Extension. Pub. 3023. Extension Websites and Videos: Hummel NA . 1/2008. Scouting for the Panicle Rice Mite. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Hummel NA . 10/2007. The Panicle Rice Mite: Biology, Monitoring, Control. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite+Steneotarsonemus+spinki+A+New+Pest+To+Look+For+In+Rice.htm Hummel NA . 7/2007. Prevention and Control of Insects Infesting Stored Rice. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/Prevention+and+Control+of+Insects+Infesting+Stored+Rice.htm Peer-Reviewed Publications Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. The anatomy and histology of the reproductive organs of female Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), with special emphasis on the categorization of developing oocytes. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(5): 920-932. Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Toscano, N.C., Burman, P. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. Seasonal patterns of female Homalodisca coagulata reproductive physiology (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Riverside, California. Environmental Entomology. 35(4): 901-906. Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Toscano, N.C. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. Structure of female genitalia of glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Arthropod Structure and Development. 35(2): 111-125. Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2005. Fecundity and success of progeny produced by Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) on single host species. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 22(3+4):151-158. Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Miyao, G.M., Underwood, N.C., and Villalobos, A. 2004. Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), in tomatoes: plant canopy distribution and binomial sampling of processing tomatoes in California. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(2): 490-495. Cullen, E., Zalom, F., Steinke, W. and Hummel, N. 2001. High-volume applications to improve canopy penetration and efficacy of reduced risk insecticides in processing tomatoes. Acta Horticulturae. 542: 31-37. Proceedings of the 7 th International Symposium on the Processing Tomato. Ed. T.K. Hartz. ISHS, Belgium. Proceedings Zalom, F.G., Peng, C.Y.S. and Hummel, N.A. 2005. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters: Effect of host plant type on fecundity and development. pp. 131-134. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Zalom, F.G., Peng, C.Y.S. and Hummel, N.A. 2005. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters: Morphology and vitellogenesis cycles. pp. 135-138. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2004. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 237-240. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, A. Ba, T. Lorick, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2003. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 237-240. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, R. Spencer, L. Houser, A. Ba, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2002. Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 113-115. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2001. Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 89-92. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings. Other Publications Research featured in the PD/GWSS Board Research Bulletin. Winter 2006. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters.” Published by California Dept. Food and Agric. (In Press). Hummel, NA. 2007. “Pest of the Quarter – Panicle Rice Mite”. Rice Station Newsletter. Vol. 4, Issue 4. Grant Support: Proposals Funded: Lead PIs: Hummel N, Stout M. Co-PIs: Harrell D, McClain R. 2007. The Panicle Rice Mite: statewide survey and evaluating crop rotation as a management tool. Louisiana Rice Research Board. Amount Funded: $9,734. Lead PIs: Stout M, Hummel N. 2007. Integrated management strategies for insect pests of rice in Louisiana. Louisiana Rice Research Board. Amount Funded: Lead PI: Bagwell R. Co-PIs: Hummel N, Ring D. 2007. Evaluation and use of management zones in a precision agriculture production system for cotton IPM. Cotton Incorporated. Amount Funded: $16,000. Lead PI: Bagwell R. Co-PIs: Hummel N, Ring D. 2007. Impact and management of bug (tarnished plant bug and stinkbug ) pest on cotton (35K). Cotton Incorporated. Amount Funded: $35,000. Proposals Submitted: Lead PI: Hummel N. Co-PIs: Johnson S, Stout M, Fadamiro H, Nesbitt M. 2007. Utilizing alarm pheromones to control leaf-footed bug, Leptoglossus zonatus in Satsuma production in the Gulf Coast. IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program. Amount Requested: $25,000. Lead PI: Hummel N. Co-PIs: Bernhardt J, Lorenz G, Godfrey L, Espino L, Stout M, Robbins J, Buehring N, Way M, Tindall K. 2007.Development of an interactive website to track incidence of insect pests in rice. The Rice Foundation. Amount Requested: $31,500. Co-PIs: Hummel N, Aime C. 2007. LSU Economic Development Assistantship. Amount Requested: $100,000. Not Funded. Presentations Invited Presentations Feb. 2007, Southwestern Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX, “Seasonal patterns of female Homalodisca coagulata (Say) reproductive physiology in Riverside, California”. Dec. 2006, ESA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, “Problem acaricide resistance presents for the control and eradication of Boophilusmicroplus ”. – presented on the behalf of A.Y. Li. Aug. 14, 2006, USDA-ARS-KBUSLIRL Laboratory Seminar, Kerrville, TX, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species”. Feb. 8, 2006 , UC Davis Entomology Department Seminar Series, Davis, CA,Exit Seminar , “The reproductive biology and physiology of female Homalodisca coagulata ”. Feb. 6, 2006, UC Riverside Entomology Department Seminar Series , Riverside, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of female Homalodisca coagulata ”. Mar. 2005, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, “A histological description of the reproductive system and seasonal reproductive activity of female Homalodisca coagulata (Say) in southern California”. Nov. 2004, University of California, Cooperative Extension, Pest Management Conference, Integrated Pest Management of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and the disease it vectors workgroup meeting, Riverside, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of the female Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say)”. Mar. 2004, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Bozeman, MT, Invited Graduate Student Symposium. “Electrophysiological recordings and scanning electron microscopic study of the anal stylus of Homalodisca coagulata”. Other Oral Presentations Feb. 2007, Southwestern Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX, “Immunocytochemical detection of biogenic amines in the synganglion of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and other ixodid ticks”. Dec. 2006, ESA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species.” Nov. 2006, Center Point Middle School Career Day, Center Point, TX, “Careers in Biology”. Aug. 2006, Future Scientists-Student Outreach Initiative, USDA-ARS-KBUSLIRL, Kerrville, TX, “Roaches: they may survive nuclear bombs, but they won’t survive your scalpel - a cockroach internal anatomy lab”. June 2006, Livestock Insect Workers’ Conference, Amarillo, TX, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species”. Dec. 2004, ESA Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”. Mar. 2003, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Reno, NV “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”. Dec. 2002, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, Coronado Island, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of the female Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say)”. June 2002, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Tuscon, AZ, “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”. Poster Presentations Dec. 2005, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”. Dec. 2004, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”. Dec. 2003, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”. Mar. 2002, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, “Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), in tomatoes: plant canopy distribution and binomial sampling on processing tomatoes in California”. Professional Affiliations and Service: Member, ESP 2007 - Present Member, LCAAA 2007 - Present Appointed Member, USDA APHIS Panicle Rice Mite Technical Working Group 2007 - Present Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2007 - Present Member, Entomological Society of America (ESA) 2001 - Present Vice Chair, ESA, Standing Committee on Membership 2006 - Present Member, 2007 Presidential Comm on ESA Support, Students and Young Professionals 2007 - Present Member, Southwestern Branch ESA, Student Research Paper and Poster Awards Comm 2006 - 2007 Peer Reviewer: Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts) Environmental Entomology (2 manuscripts) Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript) Departmental Service: Dissertation Committee Co-chair: 1 Ph.D. student. Dissertation Committee Member: 3 Ph.D. student committees. ^Back to top Links Natalie Hummel Curriculum Vitae

Natalie A. Hummel
Assistant Professor
Rice Extension Entomologist
LSU Agricultural Center

Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Davis, CA (Sept. 2005).

B.S. in Animal Biology, University of California, Davis, CA (June 2001).

A.S. in Poultry Science, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA (May, 1999).

Office: 225-578-7386
Cell: 225-223-3373
nhummel@agcenter.lsu.edu

Extension Program:

I have a 100% extension appointment with responsibilities in the development and implementation of educational programs related to integrated pest management in rice, citrus, pecans, and small fruits. I also have responsibilities in water quality issues as they relate to pesticide use in agricultural systems. My program has the goal of developing cost effective and environmentally sound methods of insect management in the above listed crops. I also identify pest species, develop integrated pest management guidelines, and assist field agents with educational programs for rice, citrus, pecan and small fruit producers.I cooperate with federal and state agencies, researchers, agents and producers to establish demonstration projects and provide pesticide applicator training, and with pesticide industry and agricultural consultants to promote recommended IPM practices. I deliver educational programs through various forms of media which include field day presentations, workshops, farm visits, web-sites, e-mails, phone calls, newsletters, and bulletins. My extension program is responsive to the needs of stakeholders.

Applied Research Program :

Field research is an integral foundation of my extension program and is achieved through replicated demonstration plots. I work closely with Drs. Seth Johnson (citrus), Johnny Saichuk (rice), Mike Stout (rice), Dennis Ring and numerous County Agents to address relevant applied research questions. This field research yields a two-fold benefit: it validates pest management recommendations and also results in peer-reviewed publications. I have attended many field days and workshops. These presentations provide the opportunity to inquire as to the needs and interests of stakeholders including county agents and producers. As a result of these discussions I have outlined a few questions/projects I will be addressing in the coming years which include:

Is draining an effective means of controlling rice water weevil (RWW) populations in rice?
Development of economic thresholds for stem borers in rice.
Commercial field evaluation of newly registered pesticides to control RWW in rice.
Movement of newly registered pesticides in water and soil in rice fields.
Control of Leptoglossus zonatus in citrus using an integrated pest management approach.
Development of a predictive model for pecan-nut case-bearers in Pecan orchards of Louisiana.
Surveying for the panicle rice mite in commercial production rice fields of Louisiana.
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Graduate Student Position Available (I also have the pleasure of advising graduate students.)

I am currently seeking a Masters or Doctoral level student to work in my Extension program. A graduate student in my program would gain exposure to both extension and research environments and work directly with producers and county agents. There are a variety of potential dissertation topics including, but not limited to: 1) the biology and control of invasive species in rice, 2) cultural and chemical control of RWW, 3) developing and re-evaluating economic thresholds for insect pests in rice, and 3) control of Leptoglossus zonatus in citrus. I also have expertise in the areas of insect physiology and livestock entomology which is helpful when advising graduate students. If you are interested please send me an e-mail with your curriculum vitae or resume attached.

Latest News:

I recently identified the panicle rice mite, Steneotarsonemus spinki Smiley, in the greenhouse in Louisiana and am working cooperatively with state and federal officials to determine the best course of action to manage this new invasive species introduction. Currently, this appears to be primarily a greenhouse pest, but we will continue to monitor for damage in commercial production fields and respond accordingly. Next field season we will conduct an extensive survey for this pest in commercial production fields throughout the rice producing parishes of Louisiana. This winter, I will launch an educational program to demonstrate how to sample for panicle rice mites in the field.

Please visit the LSU AgCenter website for more information:

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite+Steneotarsonemus+spinki+A+New+Pest+To+Look+For+In+Rice.htm

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Publications:

Extension (Numbered) Publications:

Saichuk J, Blanche B, Dunand R, Harrell D, Groth D, Hollier C, Hummel N, Linscombe S, Rush C, Sha X, Stout M, Webster E, White L. 11/07 Rev. 2008 Rice Varieties and Management Tips. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Pub. 2270.

Hummel NA 12/2007. Rice Pests of Louisiana. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Pub. 3020. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite.htm

Hummel NA , Castro BA, Stout MJ, Saichuk JK. 12/2007. Rice Pest Notes, Pest Management and Insect Identification Series, The Panicle Rice Mite. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and Texas Cooperative Extension. Pub. 3023.

Extension Websites and Videos:

Hummel NA . 1/2008. Scouting for the Panicle Rice Mite. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.

Hummel NA . 10/2007. The Panicle Rice Mite: Biology, Monitoring, Control. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/The+Panicle+Rice+Mite+Steneotarsonemus+spinki+A+New+Pest+To+Look+For+In+Rice.htm

Hummel NA . 7/2007. Prevention and Control of Insects Infesting Stored Rice. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Insects/Prevention+and+Control+of+Insects+Infesting+Stored+Rice.htm

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. The anatomy and histology of the reproductive organs of female Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), with special emphasis on the categorization of developing oocytes. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(5): 920-932.

Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Toscano, N.C., Burman, P. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. Seasonal patterns of female Homalodisca coagulata reproductive physiology (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Riverside, California. Environmental Entomology. 35(4): 901-906.

Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Toscano, N.C. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2006. Structure of female genitalia of glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Arthropod Structure and Development. 35(2): 111-125.

Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G. and Peng, C.Y.S. 2005. Fecundity and success of progeny produced by Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) on single host species. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 22(3+4):151-158.

Hummel, N.A., Zalom, F.G., Miyao, G.M., Underwood, N.C., and Villalobos, A. 2004. Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), in tomatoes: plant canopy distribution and binomial sampling of processing tomatoes in California. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(2): 490-495.

Cullen, E., Zalom, F., Steinke, W. and Hummel, N. 2001. High-volume applications to improve canopy penetration and efficacy of reduced risk insecticides in processing tomatoes. Acta Horticulturae. 542: 31-37. Proceedings of the 7 th International Symposium on the Processing Tomato. Ed. T.K. Hartz. ISHS, Belgium.

Proceedings

Zalom, F.G., Peng, C.Y.S. and Hummel, N.A. 2005. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters: Effect of host plant type on fecundity and development. pp. 131-134. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Zalom, F.G., Peng, C.Y.S. and Hummel, N.A. 2005. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters: Morphology and vitellogenesis cycles. pp. 135-138. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2004. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 237-240. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, A. Ba, T. Lorick, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2003. Reproductive biology and physiology of female Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 237-240. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, R. Spencer, L. Houser, A. Ba, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2002. Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 113-115. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, P. Blincoe, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. 2001. Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters. pp. 89-92. In M.A. Tariq, S. Oswalt, and Esser, T. (eds.) Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium Proceedings.

Other Publications

Research featured in the PD/GWSS Board Research Bulletin. Winter 2006. Hummel, N.A., Peng, C.Y.S. and Zalom, F.G. “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooters.” Published by California Dept. Food and Agric. (In Press).

Hummel, NA. 2007. “Pest of the Quarter – Panicle Rice Mite”. Rice Station Newsletter. Vol. 4, Issue 4.

Grant Support:

Proposals Funded:

Lead PIs: Hummel N, Stout M. Co-PIs: Harrell D, McClain R. 2007. The Panicle Rice Mite: statewide survey and evaluating crop rotation as a management tool. Louisiana Rice Research Board. Amount Funded: $9,734.

Lead PIs: Stout M, Hummel N. 2007. Integrated management strategies for insect pests of rice in Louisiana. Louisiana Rice Research Board. Amount Funded:

Lead PI: Bagwell R. Co-PIs: Hummel N, Ring D. 2007. Evaluation and use of management zones in a precision agriculture production system for cotton IPM. Cotton Incorporated. Amount Funded: $16,000.

Lead PI: Bagwell R. Co-PIs: Hummel N, Ring D. 2007. Impact and management of bug (tarnished plant bug and stinkbug ) pest on cotton (35K). Cotton Incorporated. Amount Funded: $35,000.

Proposals Submitted:

Lead PI: Hummel N. Co-PIs: Johnson S, Stout M, Fadamiro H, Nesbitt M. 2007. Utilizing alarm pheromones to control leaf-footed bug, Leptoglossus zonatus in Satsuma production in the Gulf Coast. IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program. Amount Requested: $25,000.

Lead PI: Hummel N. Co-PIs: Bernhardt J, Lorenz G, Godfrey L, Espino L, Stout M, Robbins J, Buehring N, Way M, Tindall K. 2007.Development of an interactive website to track incidence of insect pests in rice. The Rice Foundation. Amount Requested: $31,500.

Co-PIs: Hummel N, Aime C. 2007. LSU Economic Development Assistantship. Amount Requested: $100,000. Not Funded.

Presentations

Invited Presentations

Feb. 2007, Southwestern Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX, “Seasonal patterns of female Homalodisca coagulata (Say) reproductive physiology in Riverside, California”.

Dec. 2006, ESA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, “Problem acaricide resistance presents for the control and eradication of Boophilusmicroplus ”. – presented on the behalf of A.Y. Li.

Aug. 14, 2006, USDA-ARS-KBUSLIRL Laboratory Seminar, Kerrville, TX, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species”.

Feb. 8, 2006 , UC Davis Entomology Department Seminar Series, Davis, CA,Exit Seminar , “The reproductive biology and physiology of female Homalodisca coagulata ”.

Feb. 6, 2006, UC Riverside Entomology Department Seminar Series , Riverside, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of female Homalodisca coagulata ”.

Mar. 2005, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, “A histological description of the reproductive system and seasonal reproductive activity of female Homalodisca coagulata (Say) in southern California”.

Nov. 2004, University of California, Cooperative Extension, Pest Management Conference, Integrated Pest Management of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and the disease it vectors workgroup meeting, Riverside, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of the female Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say)”.

Mar. 2004, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Bozeman, MT, Invited Graduate Student Symposium. “Electrophysiological recordings and scanning electron microscopic study of the anal stylus of Homalodisca coagulata”.

Other Oral Presentations

Feb. 2007, Southwestern Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX, “Immunocytochemical detection of biogenic amines in the synganglion of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and other ixodid ticks”.

Dec. 2006, ESA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species.”

Nov. 2006, Center Point Middle School Career Day, Center Point, TX, “Careers in Biology”.

Aug. 2006, Future Scientists-Student Outreach Initiative, USDA-ARS-KBUSLIRL, Kerrville, TX, “Roaches: they may survive nuclear bombs, but they won’t survive your scalpel - a cockroach internal anatomy lab”.

June 2006, Livestock Insect Workers’ Conference, Amarillo, TX, “Serotonin-like immunoreactivity in the synganglion of the southern cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and other ixodid tick species”.

Dec. 2004, ESA Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”.

Mar. 2003, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Reno, NV “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”.

Dec. 2002, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, Coronado Island, CA, “The reproductive biology and physiology of the female Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say)”.

June 2002, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, Tuscon, AZ, “Functional reproductive morphology of the female Homalodisca coagulata (Cicadellidae: Proconiini) (Say) and associated sensillae”.

Poster Presentations

Dec. 2005, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”.

Dec. 2004, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”.

Dec. 2003, University of California, Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium, “Reproductive biology and physiology of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter”.

Mar. 2002, Pacific Branch ESA Annual Meeting, “Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), in tomatoes: plant canopy distribution and binomial sampling on processing tomatoes in California”.

Professional Affiliations and Service:

Member, ESP 2007 - Present
Member, LCAAA 2007 - Present
Appointed Member, USDA APHIS Panicle Rice Mite Technical Working Group 2007 - Present
Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2007 - Present
Member, Entomological Society of America (ESA) 2001 - Present
Vice Chair, ESA, Standing Committee on Membership 2006 - Present
Member, 2007 Presidential Comm on ESA Support, Students and Young Professionals 2007 - Present
Member, Southwestern Branch ESA, Student Research Paper and Poster Awards Comm 2006 - 2007

Peer Reviewer:

Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2 manuscripts)
Environmental Entomology (2 manuscripts)
Journal of Medical Entomology (1 manuscript)

Departmental Service:

Dissertation Committee Co-chair: 1 Ph.D. student.
Dissertation Committee Member: 3 Ph.D. student committees.

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