description Dr. Norman C. Leppla, Professor and Program Director, IPM Department of Entomology and Nematology Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
has course role ENY4905 Problems In Entomol ENY6934 Sel Studies Entomol ENY6942 Insect Diagnostics ENY6943 Internship ENY6943 Internship ENY6944 Extension Internship ENY6971 Masters Research ENY6971 Masters Research ENY7979 Advanced Research ENY7980 Doctoral Research
selected publications academic article Use of Pyriproxyfen to Induce Oogenesis in Diapausing Megacopta cribraria (Heteroptera: Plataspidae), and Evaluation of Pyriproxyfen-Induced Eggs for Rearing the Parasitoid Paratelenomus saccharalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Insects. 2022 Analysis of the Spatial Distribution and Development of Sequential Sampling Plans for Heteropteran-Associated Fruit Injury in Florida Peaches. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2021 Wireworm (Coleoptera: Elateridae) Species Composition and Management in Sweet Potato Grown in North Florida Using Chemical Insecticides and Entomopathogenic Nematodes. Environmental Entomology. 1415-1426. 2020 Trap-Based Economic Injury Levels and Thresholds for Euschistus servus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Florida Peach Orchards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2020 Tritrophic Interactions of Cucumber Cultivar, Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae), and Its Predator Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 2019 Effect of Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larval Diet on Egg Quality and Parasitism by Trichogramma brassicae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Journal of Insect Science. 2019 Life Table Parameters and Oviposition Preference of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on Six Brassicaceous Crop Plants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2019 History of the International Organization for Biological Control Global Working Group on Mass Rearing and Quality Assurance. Journal of Insect Science. 2019 Alternatives to a Pyrethroid for Controlling Madeira Mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on Coleus Cuttings. Florida Entomologist. 101:389-394. 2018 Analysis of Seasonal Risk for Importation of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis Capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae), Via Air Passenger Traffic Arriving in Florida and California. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109:2317-2328. 2016 House and Stable Fly Seasonal Abundance, Larval Development Substrates, and Natural Parasitism on Small Equine Farms in Florida. Neotropical Entomology. 45:433-440. 2016 Comparison of Host-Seeking Behavior of the Filth Fly Pupal Parasitoids, Spalangia Cameroni and Muscidifurax Raptor (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) 2015-04-01 Linear Dispersal of the Filth Fly Parasitoid Spalangia cameroni (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) and Parasitism of Hosts at Increasing Distances. PLoS One. e0129105. 2015 Development and Oviposition Preference of House Flies and Stable Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) in Six Substrates From Florida Equine Facilities. Journal of medical entomology. 51:1144-1150. 2014-11-01 Dr. Howard Vincent Weems, Jr.: a Dynamic Pioneer in Florida Entomology. Florida Entomologist. 96:289-293. 2013-03-01 Opportunities for Improving Risk Communication During the Permitting Process for Entomophagous Biological Control Agents: a Review of Current Systems. Biocontrol. 58:1-15. 2013-02-01 Frankliniella Occidentalis (Pergande) Integrated Pest Management Programs for Fruiting Vegetables in Florida. Pest Management Science. 68:1537-1545. 2012-12-01 Post-Hire Asthma Among Insect-Rearing Workers 2012-03-01 Expanding Educational and Career Opportunities for International Ipm Practitioners. Phytopathology. 101:S234-S235. 2011-06-01 Nectar-Seeking and Host-Seeking By Larra bicolor (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae), a Parasitoid of Scapteriscus Mole Crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae) 2010-06-01 Building Roads and Bridges for Integrated Pest Management in Florida: a Tribute To Madeline and Charles Mellinger of Glades Crop Care. Florida Entomologist. 92:400-403. 2009-06-01 Education and Training To Increase Adoption of Ipm for Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella Occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Florida Entomologist. 92:18-23. 2009-03-01 Fecundity of Larra bicolor (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) and Its Implications in Parasitoid: Host Interaction With Mole Crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae: Scapteriscus). Florida Entomologist. 92:58-63. 2009-03-01 editorial article Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) nymph survival and adult feeding preferences for crop plants in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 136-139. 2021 Laboratory rearing of Bagrada hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) under quarantine conditions in Florida, USA. Florida Entomologist. 401-403. 2020 The effects of relative humidity on Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) egg hatch, nymph survival, and adult reproduction. Florida Entomologist. 136-138. 2020 Reduced parasitism of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) by Tamarixia radiata (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) at increasing parasitoid:host ratios. Florida Entomologist. 246-248. 2019
principal investigator on Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program for the University of Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2013 - 2016 Pest Risk Assessment and IPM Tactics to Monitor and Control Wireworms for North Florida Sweet Potato Growers awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2015 - 2016 Construction of Multidisciplinary Computational Tools to Assess Seasonal Risks of Mediterranean Fruit Fly . . . awarded by US Department of Agriculture Aphis 2014 - 2015 Delivering Effective, Sustainable IPM for Specialty Crops: a Priority of the University of Florida IPM Program awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2014 - 2015 Acquisition of Goods & Services(Melaleuca,Downy Rose Myrtle) awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2014 - 2015 Quarantine Testing for Biological Control of Chinese Tallow Triadica (=Sapium) Sebiferum in Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2014 - 2015 Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program for the University of Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2010 - 2014 Non-Target Impacts of Insecticides Registered for Ornamental Plant Use in Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2011 - 2012 University Of Florida Integrated Pest Management Program awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2009 - 2011 University of Florida Integrated Pest Management Program awarded by US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service 2009 - 2011 Smith-Lever Funds - IPM Projects awarded by US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service 2007 - 2009 Smith-Lever Funds - IPM Projects awarded by US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service 2006 - 2008 Smith-Lever Funds - IPM Projects awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2006 - 2008 Integrated Management Of Pest Mole Crickets In Puerto Rico and Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2004 - 2007 Integrated Management of Pest Mole Crickets in Puerto Rico and Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service 2004 - 2007 Efficacy Of Sulfuryl Flouride As Methyl Bromide Alternative In Processing Mills awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2001 - 2006 Handheld Acoustic System to Detect Insects in Nursery Container Crops awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2001 - 2006 U of Fl Ipm Toolboxes to Reduce Pesticide Use awarded by US Environmental Protection Agency 2004 - 2006 IPM Toolboxes To Reduce Pesticide Use awarded by Environmental Protection Agency 2004 - 2005 Incorporating Alternative, Multi-Tactic IPM into the Crop Planning Process of Florida Vegetable Growers awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2003 - 2005 Initiative To Protect The U.S. From Invasive Species and Enhance Trade in the Caribbean awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2003 - 2004 Mass Rearing and Release Of Boreioglycaspis Melaleuca (Hemiptera: Psyllidae): A Biocontrol Effort Against Melaleuca Quin awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2003 - 2004 Increasing Adoption of Reduced Risk Practices in theProduction of Woody Ornamentals awarded by Environmental Protection Agency 2002 - 2004 Internet Database on Arthropod Mass Rearing and Quality Control awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2000 - 2001 Effects of Cultural Factors on Production of Ornamentals awarded by Florida Foundation Seed Producers 1996 - 1997 Florida And Offshore Biological Control Initiatives ar Miami Florida and Offshore Biological Control Initiative Against Invasive Species Graduate Training for Plant and Crop Biosecurity awarded by US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service Release and Evaluate an Exotic Nematode For Mole Cricket Control in Puerto Rico Understanding Olfactory Cues in Host Location and Dispersal Range of the Filth Fly Parasitoid Spalangia Cameroni... awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture
co-principal investigator on Effective, Sustainable Management of Thrips in Fruits and Vegetables awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Marketing Service 2014 - 2017 Assuring Adoption of Previous and New IPM Farmscaping Practices awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2013 - 2014 Graduate Training in Sustainable and Safe Crop Production awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2010 - 2014 New Technologies and Educational Material to Address National Emergent Citrus Pests and Diseases awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2011 - 2013 Enhancement of Crop Biosecurity Through Detection and Management of Invasive Plant Pests awarded by US Department of Agriculture Aphis 2009 - 2010 Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management awarded by US Department of Agriculture 2004 - 2006 Graduate Training In Sustainable And Safe Crop Production awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2010 - 2014 Enhancement Of Crop Biosecurity Through Detection And Management Of Invasive Plant Pests awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2009 - 2010 Enhancing Distance Education In Integrated Pest Management awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2004 - 2007 Evaluation of Integrated Pest Management Practices In Urban Turfgrass awarded by Environmental Protection Agency 2002 - 2005 Management Of Tropical Fruit Fly Species Pink Hibiscus Mealybug And Other Invasive Pests awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2004 - 2005 Delivery of Biological Control Information and Technology in Florida awarded by University of Georgia 2001 - 2003
keywords integrated pest management activities, pest management technologies, pest biological control
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professional service activities Association of Natural Bio-control Producers Advisor Caribbean Invasive Species Working Group Organizer Ent. & Nem. Dept. 10-Year Review Co-Chair Co-Program Chair Entomological Society of America Branch President FAMU Center for Biological Control Chairman and Courtesy Professor Florida Entomological Society President Committees Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Member Florida School IPM Advisory Committee Member Mississippi State Univ. Insect Rearing Workshop Organizer and Instructor National IPM Symposium Organizer Committee Southern Region IPM Center Advisory Committee Committee Member State IPM Coordinators Chairman UF IFAS Doctor of Plant Medicine Program advisor Advisor US Department of Agriculture Coop State Research Service Chair
education and training Ph.D. in Entomology and Biological Sciences, University of Arizona 1972 M.S. in Zoology, University of Virginia 1970 B.S. in Zoology, University of Virginia 1968
awards and honors 2001 Florida Entomological Society Team Award for mole cricket biological control, 2001 1995 USDA Group Honor Award for Excellence, leadership in whitefly management 2007 Certificate of Appreciation, International Organization for Biological Control 2007 Certificate, ESA Environmental Entomology Editorial Board 1989 Presidential Gavel Southeastern Biological Control Working Group 1990 ESA Certification., Chair. Examining Committee, Amer. Registry of Prof. Entomol. 1999 Award for service to the Entomological Soc. of America, Comm. on Public Information 1974 O. I. Snapp Award Georgia Entomological Society 2003 Certificate of Appreciation, Co-leader, Tropical Fruit Fly Workshop in Grenada 2001 Insect Rearing Workshop Dedicated to N. C. Leppla 1999 Award for leadership to the Association of Natural Bio-control Producers 2002 Team award for mole cricket biological control, Florida Entomological Society 1997 U.S. Vice-President's National Perf. Award for Transgenic Arthropod Regulation 1980 Certificate of Appreciation as Business Manager, Florida Entomological Society 2006 Certificate of Appreciation, International Workshop on Rearing Quality Insects 2001 Certificate of Appreciation, International Master Gardener Conference 2004 Certificate of Appreciation, Caribbean Agriculture and Fisheries Program 1993 Commendation, U.S. President's Special Rep. to the N. Mariana Is. Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society for Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, Association of Natural Bio-Control Producers 2009 Elected Fellow of the Entomological Scoiety of America 2006 ESA, SEB Award for Excellence in IPM 1993 USDA Achievement Award for Gypchek virus development 2006 Entomologist of the Year Award, Florida Entomological Society 1999 Florida Entomological Society Certificate of Appreciation, Chairman, Pioneer Lecture Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society 2006 Honorary Appointment, Liaison Committee, Assoc. Natural Bio-control Producers 2002 Jim App Award for Outstanding Design Team in Extension 1993 USDA Achievement Award for Implementing the National Biological Control Institute 1999 Certificate of Appreciation, 4th Caribbean Conference of Entomology