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
- Agnello, A. M., R. Gardner, M. Helms, A. Landers, K. Cox, J. Carroll, T. Robinson, D. Breth, D. Kain, R. Bellinder P. D. Curtis, L. Cheng. 2016. 2016 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Tree-Fruit Production. Cornell Coop. Extension, Ithaca, N.Y. 290 pp. http://ipmguidelines.org
- Bergh, C., A. Acebes-Doria, T. Leskey, R. Morrison, B. Short, G. Krawczyk, J. Walgenbach, A. Agnello, P. Jentsch, G. Hamilton, A. Nielsen, B. Blaauw, V. Walton, N. Wiman, C. Hedstrom, P. Shearer, and B. Beers. 2016. Integrated Pest Management for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Orchard Crops. 4 pp. <http://www.stopbmsb.org/orchard-crops>
- Agnello, A., K. Cox, L. Dominguez, P. Francescatto, J.L. Sanahuja, and T. Robinson. 2015. An insect, disease and weed management program for New York organic apples. NY Fruit Quarterly. 23(4): 27-34.
- Agnello, A., D. Breth, E. Tee, K. Cox, and H.R. Warren. 2015. Ambrosia beetle – an emergent apple pest. NY Fruit Quarterly. 23(1): 25-28. http://nyshs.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/25-28-Agnello-Pages-NYFQ-Book-Spring-2015.eg-5.pdf
- Agnello, A. M., R. Gardner, M. Helms, A. Landers, K. Cox, J. Carroll, T. Robinson, D. Breth, D. Kain, R. Bellinder P. D. Curtis, L. Cheng. 2015. 2015 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Tree-Fruit Production. Cornell Coop. Extension, Ithaca, N.Y. 286 pp. http://ipmguidelines.org
- Agnello, A., A. Landers, and G. Loeb. 2014. A fixed-spray system for spotted wing Drosophila management in high tunnel raspberries. NY Fruit Quarterly. 22(3): 19-23.
- Agnello, A., P. Jentsch, E. Shields, T. Testa, and M. Keller. 2014. Evaluation of persistent entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of plum curculio. NY Fruit Quarterly. 22(1): 21–24. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/NYFQ 2014.CMC/CMC.NYFQ Spring 2014/Agnello Pages 21-24 from NYFQ Spring 2014.Press-3.pdf
- Agnello, A. M., R. Gardner, M. Helms, A. Landers, D. Rosenberger, K. Cox, J. Carroll, T. Robinson, D. Breth, D. Kain, P. D. Curtis, L. Cheng, and S. Hoying. 2014. 2014 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Tree-Fruit Production. Cornell Coop. Extension, Ithaca, N.Y. 268 pp. http://ipmguidelines.org
- Sparks, B. 2013. New Spray Delivery System Promises Better Pest Control, Coverage. American Fruit Grower, Feb. pp. 8-10. http://bit.ly/1alqsqT
- Agnello, A. M., R. Gardner, M. Helms, A. Landers, D. Rosenberger, K. Cox, J. Carroll, T. Robinson, D. Breth, D. Kain, P. D. Curtis, L. Cheng, and S. Hoying. 2013. 2013 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Tree-Fruit Production. Cornell Coop. Extension, Ithaca, N.Y. 248 pp. http://ipmguidelines.org
- Agnello, A., D. Kain, J. Gardner, and M. Hoffmann. 2012. Novel barriers for dogwood borer management. NY Fruit Quarterly 20 (2): 21–23. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/NYFQ%202012.CMC/NYFQ%20SUMMER%202012.CMC/4.Novel%20Barriers%20for%20Dogwood%20Borer%20Management.pdf
- Park, M., B. Danforth, J. Losey, D. Biddinger, M. Vaughan, J. Dollar, E. Rajotte, and A. Agnello. 2012. Wild Pollinators of Eastern Apple Orchards and how to conserve them. Cornell Univ. / Northeastern IPM Center. 20 pp. http://www.northeastipm.org/park2012
- Agnello, A. M., L. Loizos and D. Gilrein. 2011. A new pheromone for Prionus root-boring beetles. NY Fruit Quarterly 19 (2): 17–19. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/NYFQ%202011/NYFQ%20SUMMER%202011.CMC/3.A%20New%20Pheromone%20for%20Prionus%20Root-Boring%20Beetles.pdf
- Kain, D. and A. Agnello. 2011. Controlling dogwood borer using a new sex pheromone blend to disrupt mating. NY Fruit Quarterly 19 (1): 21–24. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/NYFQ%202011/NYFQ%20SPRING%202011.CMC/4.Controlling%20Dogwood%20Borer%20Using%20a%20New%20Sex%20Pheromone%20Blend%20to%20Disrupt%20Mating.pdf
- Ioriatti, C., A. Grassi, and A. M. Agnello. 2011. Due insetti minacciano la frutticoltura integrata. L’Informatore Agrario. 4/2011: 67-72.
- Breth, D. I., A. De Marree, A. Agnello, and E. Tee. 2010. Area-wide mating disruption of codling moth in New York. NY Fruit Quarterly 18 (4): 19–23. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/NYFQ%202011/NYFQ%20Winter%202010.CMC/4.Area-Wide%20Mating%20Disruption%20of%20Codling%20Moth%20in%20New%20York.pdf
- Kain, D. and A. Agnello. 2010. Controlling dogwood borer using an antagonistic sex pheromone blend to disrupt mating. NY Fruit Quarterly 18 (3): 23–24. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/10fall/controlling-dogwood-borer-using-an-antagonistic-sex-pheromone-blend-to-disrupt-mating.pdf
- Agnello, A. M., and H. Reissig. 2010. Development and validation of a “Real-Time” Apple IPM Website for New York. NY Fruit Quarterly 18 (2): 25–28. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/10summer/nyfq-summer-10-pp25-28.pdf
- Agnello, A., and H. Reissig. 2009. Mechanically applied pheromone products for mating disruption of codling moth and oriental fruit moth in apples. NY Fruit Quarterly 17 (1): 3-8. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2009-Volume-17/Vol-17-No-1/Mechanically-Applied-Pheromone-Products-for-Mating-Disruption-of-Codling-Moth-and-Oriental-Fruit-Moth-in-Apples.pdf
- Reissig, H., and A. Agnello. 2008. Potential new management techniques for obliquebanded leafroller: Large plot treatments and monitoring for fruit damage. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 16 (2): 15-21. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2008-Volume-16/Vol-16-No-2/Potential-New-Management-Techniques-for-Obliquebanded-Leafroller-Large-Plot-Treatments-and-Monitoring-for-Fruit-Damage.pdf
- Agnello, A., and H. Reissig. 2007. Comparisons of pheromone dispenser technologies for mating disruption of internal-feeding Lepidoptera in apples, 2004-2006. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 15 (4): 23-28. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2007-Volume-15/Vol-15-No-4/Comparisons-of-Pheromone-Dispenser-Technologies-for-mating-Disruption-of-Internal-Lepidoptera-in-Apples,-2004-2006.pdf
- Agnello, A., and A. Landers. 2006. Current progress in development of a fixed-spray pesticide application system for high-density apple plantings. NY Fruit Quarterly 14 (4): 22-26. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2006-Volume-14/Vol-14-No-4/Current-Progress-in-Development-of-a-Fixed-Spray-Pesticide-Application-System-for-High-Density-Apple-Plantings.pdf
- Agnello, A., H. Reissig, J. Nyrop, and R. Straub. 2006. Pest management efficacy and economics in the New York Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program. NY Fruit Quarterly 14 (3): 17-20. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2006-Volume-14/Vol-14-No-3/Pest-Management-Efficacy-and-Economics-in-the-New-York-Risk-Avoidance-and-Mitigation-Program.pdf
- Piñero, J. C., A. Tuttle, A. M. Agnello, H. Faubert, G. Koehler, G. Morin, K. Leahy, L. Los, D. R. Cooley, and R. J. Prokopy. 2006. Using odor-baited trap trees as indicators of need and timing of insecticide spray against plum curculio in the Northeast: Validation studies 2004-2005. Fruit Notes 72: 1-11. http://www.umass.edu/fruitadvisor/fruitnotes/v71n4/a1.pdf
- Agnello, A., J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, and D. Straub. 2004. Apple arthropod management using reduced-risk pesticide programs. New York Fruit Quarterly 12 (3): 15-17. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2004-Volume-12/Vol-12-No-3/Apple-Arthropod-Management-Using-Reduced-Risk-Pesticide-Programs.pdf
- Agnello, A. M. 2003. Pest management considerations in South American tree fruit systems. Compact Fruit Tree 36: 62–63.
- Agnello, A., J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, and D. Straub. 2003. Multi-species pheromone disruption in orchards under a selective pesticide program. New York Fruit Quarterly 11 (1): 17-19. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2003-Volume-11/Vol-11-No-1/Multi-Species-Pheromone-Disruption-in-Orchards-Under-a-Selective-Pesticide-Program.pdf
- Agnello, A. M., and D. I. Breth. 2002. Pheromone disruption of oriental fruit moth in New York peaches. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 10 (1): 23–25. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2002-Volume-10/Vol-10-No-1/Pheromone-Disruption-of-Oriental-Fruit-Moth-in-New-York-Peaches.pdf
- Agnello, A. M. and D. P. Kain. 2002. Evaluation of Pheromone Disruption in Combination with Insecticide Applications for Control of Peachtree Borers in Peaches. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 10 (1): 29–31. http://www.nyshs.org/pdf/fq/2002-Volume-10/Vol-10-No-1/Evaluation-of-Peromone-Disruption-in-Combination-with-Insecticide-Applications-for-Control-of-Peachtree-Borers-in-Peaches.pdf
- Agnello, A. M. 1999. Apple-Boring Beetles. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/ab/ab.asp
- Agnello, A., and H. Reissig. 1999. Integrated biointensive management of apple arthropod pests. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 7: 9–13.
- Kain, D., and A. Agnello. 1998. Mullein plant bug and apple brown bug — “New” apple pests. New York Fruit Quarterly 6 (1): 6–9.
- Kain, D.P., and A. M. Agnello. 1997. American Plum Borer. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/apb/apb.asp
- Agnello, A. M., and D. P. Kain. 1996. Codling Moth. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/cm/cm.asp
- Agnello, A. M. 1994. An over-the-row boom sprayer for dwarf apple plantings. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 2: 10-12.
- Agnello, A. M. 1993. Horticultural spray oils for mite control in apples during the summer. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 1: 12-14.
- Agnello, A. M., D. P. Kain and S. M. Spangler. 1993. Fruit pest events and phenological development according to accumulated heat units. N.Y. Food Life Sci. Bull. 142, Geneva. http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/5206
- Spangler, S., and A. Agnello. Comstock Mealybug. 1992. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/cmb/cmb.pdf
- Spangler, S., R. W. Weires, Jr., and A. M. Agnello. 1991. Tarnished Plant Bug. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/tpb/tpb.pdf
- Spangler, S., and A. Agnello. Beneficial Insects. 1989. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/ben/ben.asp
- Spangler, S., and A. Agnello. Redbanded Leafroller. 1989. Cornell Coop. Ext. Tree Fruit Fact Sheet, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Geneva. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/rblr/rblr.pdf