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Horticultural Entomology Lab

Horticultural Entomology Lab

Highlighted Publications

  • Malfa, K, Martini, X., Strzyzewski, McDonnell R, Esquivel, I. (2026) Investigation of Bulimulus bonariensis visual preferences to increase trap attraction. Pest Management Science. In Press.
  • Conover D, Stelinski LL, Carrillo, D., Martini X. (2026)  Push-pull strategy that combines odor and visual cues for management of ambrosia beetles in avocado. Environmental Entomology. 55: nvag046. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvag046
  • Exilien, R, Qureshi, J., Martini, X. (2026) Assessing the efficacy of predatory arthropods in controlling Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) eggs. Journal of Economic Entomology. 119: 1754-1764. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toag059
  •  Griesheimer, J., Martini, X. P., & Gaffke, A. (2026). Laboratory rearing of the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Florida Entomologist. 109: 20250027. https://doi.org/10.1515/flaent-2025-0027

Other Publications

  • Kaur G, Stelinski L, Martini X, Lahiri S. (2026) A herbivory-induced volatile disrupts host selection by chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, on strawberry. Journal of Chemical ecology. In Press.
  • Silva J, Kim T, Begcy K, Martini X, Knox G, Mallinger R. (2026) Plant origin and irrigation influence floral resource value and pollinator attraction to ornamental plants. PeerJ.
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