Selected Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

  • Agnello, A., Cox, K., Lordan, J., Francescatto, P., and Robinson, T.  2017.  Comparative programs for arthropod, disease and weed management in New York organic apples.  Insects 8(3): 96-116. [DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects8030096]
  • Agnello, A. M, Breth, D. I., Tee, E. M., Cox, K. D., Villani, S. M., Ayer, K. M., Wallis, A. E., Donahue, D. J., Combs, D. B., Davis, A. E., Neal, J. A., and English-Loeb, F. M.  2017.  Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) occurrence, fungal associations, and management trials in New York apple orchards. J. Econ. Entomol. [https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox189]
  • Agnello, Arthur, Andrew Landers, and Greg Loeb.  2015.  A fixed-spray system for Spotted Wing Drosophila management in high tunnel bramble crops.  J. Berry Res. 5: 81–88.  [http://doi.org/10.3233/JBR-150091]
  • Leskey, T.C., A. Agnello, J. C. Bergh, G. P. Dively, G. C. Hamilton, P. Jentsch, A. Khrimian, G. Krawczyk, T. P. Kuhar, D-H. Lee, W. R. Morrison III, D. F. Polk, C. Rodriguez-Saona, P. W. Shearer, B. D. Short, P. M. Shrewsbury, J. F. Walgenbach, D. C. Weber, C. Welty, J. Whalen, N. Wiman, and F. Zaman.  2015.  Attraction of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to traps baited with semiochemical stimuli across the United States.  Environ. Entomol. 44: 746–756. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvv049]
  • Agnello, Arthur M., David P. Kain, Jeffrey Gardner, Paul D. Curtis, Michael P. Hoffmann.  2014.  Novel barriers to prevent dogwood borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) and rodent damage in apple plantings.  J. Econ. Entomol. 107: 1179-1186.
  • Kain, D. P., and A. M. Agnello.  2013.  Relationship between plant phenology and Campylomma verbasci (Hemiptera: Miridae) damage to apple fruit. Environ. Entomol. 42: 307-313.
  • Ioriatti, C., A. M. Agnello, F. Martini, and J. Kovach.  2011.  Evaluation of the environmental impact of apple pest control strategies using pesticide risk indicators.  Integr. Environ. Assess. Mgt.  7: 542–549. (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ieam.185/full)
  • Piñero, J. C., A. M. Agnello, A. Tuttle, T. C. Leskey, H. Faubert, G. Koehler, L. Los, G. Morin, K. Leahy, D. R. Cooley, and R. J. Prokopy.  2011.  Effectiveness of odor-baited trees for plum curculio (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) monitoring in commercial apple orchards in the northeast.  J. Econ. Entomol.  104: 1613–1621.
  • Kain, D. P., M. P. Hoffmann, J. Gardner, and A. Agnello.  2010.  Physical barriers to prevent dogwood borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) infestation of apple burrknots.  J. Entomol. Sci. 45: 35-43.
  • Peck, G. M., I. A. Merwin, M. G. Brown, and A. M. Agnello.  2010.  Integrated and organic fruit production systems for ‘Liberty’ apple in the Northeast United States: A systems-based evaluation.  HortScience 45: 1-11.
  • Agnello, A. M., A. Atanassov, J. C. Bergh, D. J. Biddinger, L. J. Gut, J. K. Harper, M. J. Haas, H. W. Hogmire, L. A. Hull, L. F. Kime, G. Krawczyk, P. S. McGhee, J. P. Nyrop, W. H. Reissig, P. W. Shearer, R. W. Straub, R. T. Villanueva, and J. J. Walgenbach.  2009.  Reduced-risk pest management programs for eastern U.S. apple and peach orchards: A 4-year regional project.  Am. Entomol.  55: 184-197.
  • Hsu, C. L., A. M. Agnello and W. H. Reissig.  2009.  Edge effects in the directionally biased distribution of Choristoneura rosaceana in apple orchards.  Environ. Entomol. 38: 433–441.
  • Myers, C. T., G. Krawczyk and A. M. Agnello.  2009.  Response of tortricid moths and non-target insects to pheromone trap color in commercial apple orchards.  J. Entomol. Sci.  44: 69–77.
  • Kain, D. P., R. W. Straub, and A. M. Agnello. 2004.  Incidence and control of dogwood borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) and American plum borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infesting burrknots on clonal apple rootstocks in New York.  J. Econ. Entomol. 97: 545–552.
  • Agnello, A. M., W. H. Reissig, J. Kovach, and J. P. Nyrop. 2003. Integrated apple pest management in New York State using predatory mites and selective pesticides. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 94: 183–195.
  • Agnello, A. M., S. M. Spangler, E. S. Minson, T. Harris, and D. P. Kain.  2002.  Effect of high-carbon dioxide atmospheres on infestations of apple maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) in apples.  J. Econ. Entomol. 95: 520-526.
  • Kain, D. P., and A. M. Agnello.  1999.  Pest status of American plum borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and fruit tree borer control with synthetic insecticides and entomopathogenic nematodes in New York State.  J. Econ. Entomol. 92: 193–200.
  • Lawson, D. S., W. H. Reissig, and A. M. Agnello.  1998.  Effects of summer pruning and hand fruit thinning on obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) fruit damage in New York State apple orchards.  J. Agric. Entomol. 15: 113–123.
  • Agnello, A. M., W. H. Reissig, S. M. Spangler, R. E. Charlton and D. P. Kain.  1996.  Trap response and fruit damage by obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in pheromone-treated apple orchards in New York.  Environ. Entomol. 25: 268-282.
  • Lawson, D. S., W. H. Reissig, A. M. Agnello, J. P. Nyrop, and W. L. Roelofs.  1996.  Interference with the mate-finding communication system of the obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) using synthetic sex pheromones.  Environ. Entomol. 25: 895-905.
  • Agnello, A. M., J. Kovach, J. P. Nyrop, W. H. Reissig, D. I. Breth, and W. Wilcox.  1994.   Extension and evaluation of a simplified montoring program in New York apples. Am. Entomol. 40: 37-49.
  • Agnello, A. M., W. H. Reissig and T. Harris.  1994.  Management of summer populations of European red mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on apple with horticultural oil.  J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 148-161.
  • Spangler, S. M., A. M. Agnello, and M. D. Schwartz.  1993.  Seasonal densities of tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: Miridae) and other phytophagous Heteroptera in brambles.  J. Econ. Entomol.  86: 110-116.
  • Agnello, A. M., S. M. Spangler, W. H. Reissig, D. S. Lawson, and R. W. Weires.  1992.  Seasonal development and management strategies for Comstock mealybug (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) in New York pear orchards.  J. Econ. Entomol.  85: 212-225.
  • Agnello, A. M., S. M. Spangler, and W. H. Reissig.  1990.  Development and evaluation of a more efficient monitoring system for apple maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae).  J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 539-546.
  • Huber, B., J. P. Nyrop, W. Wolf, H. Reissig, A. Agnello, and J. Kovach.  1990.  Development of a knowledge-based system supporting IPM decision making in apples. Comput. Electron. Agric. 4: 315-331.
  • Knodel, J. J., and A. M. Agnello. 1990. Comparison of non-sticky and sticky pheromone traps for monitoring fruit pests in western New York.  J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 197-204.
  • Nyrop, J. P., W. H. Reissig, A. M. Agnello, and J. Kovach.  1990.  Development and evaluation of a control decision rule for first-generation spotted tentiform leafminer (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) in New York apple orchards.  Environ. Entomol. 19: 1624-1638.
  • Nyrop, J. P., A. M. Agnello, J. Kovach, and W. H. Reissig. 1989.  Binomial sequential classification sampling plans for European red mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) with special reference to performance criteria.  J. Econ. Entomol. 82: 482-490.

Books and Book Chapters

  • Sutton, T. B., Aldwinckle, H. S., Agnello, A. M., and Walgenbach, J. F., eds.  2013.  Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases and Pests, 2nd ed.  American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.  224 pp.  http://www.apsnet.org/apsstore/shopapspress/Pages/44303.aspx
  • Agnello, A., and G. Loeb.  2008.  Insect and Mite Scouting and Management.  Pages 79-91 In Bushway, L., Pritts, M, and Handley, D.  Raspberry & Blackberry Production Guide for the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada.  NRAES-35, Ithaca, NY.
  • Agnello, A., G. Chouinard, A. Firlej, W. Turechek, F. Vanoosthuyse, and C. Vincent.  2006.  Tree Fruit Field Guide to Insect, Mite, and Disease Pests and Natural Enemies of Eastern North America.  NRAES-169, 238 pp.  Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service, Ithaca, NY.
  • Agnello, A. 2004. Apple pests and their management. Pages 161-176 In Capinera, J.L. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer, Dordrecht.
  • Agnello, A. 2002. Petroleum-derived spray oils: chemistry, history, refining and formulation. Pages 2-18 In Beattie, G.A.C., Watson, D.M., Stevens, M., Spooner-Hart, R. and Rae, D.J. (eds). Spray Oils Beyond 2000 – Sustainable Pest & Disease Management. University of Western Sydney.
  • Agnello, A. M.  1992.  Insect pests of deciduous fruits in the Mid-Atlantic states.  pp. 192-198 In J. Adams [ed.], Insect Potpourri: Adventures in Entomology.  Sandhill Crane, Gainesville, Fla.

Extension Articles, Bulletins, and Manuals 

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