Steven S. Denning

Works (14)

Updated: July 9th, 2023 21:18

2019 article

Exogenous and endogenous microbiomes of wild-caught Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) flies from a suburban farm by 16S rRNA gene sequencing

Deguenon, J. M., Travanty, N., Zhu, J., Carr, A., Denning, S., Reiskind, M. H., … Ponnusamy, L. (2019, December 30). Scientific Reports, Vol. 9.

By: J. Deguenon n, N. Travanty n, J. Zhu n, A. Carr n, S. Denning n, M. Reiskind n , D. Watson n, R. Roe n, L. Ponnusamy n 

MeSH headings : Animals; Biodiversity; Diptera / microbiology; Farms; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing; Humans; Metabolome; Metabolomics / methods; Microbiota; Phylogeny; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
TL;DR: A snapshot of the microbial communities harbored by adult black blow flies is provided and calls for more comprehensive studies to better characterize the role these flies may play in the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 10, 2020

2017 article

Field trials of fatty acids and geraniol applied to cattle for suppression of horn flies, Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae), with observations on fly defensive behaviors

Mullens, B. A., Watson, D. W., Gerry, A. C., Sandelin, B. A., Soto, D., Rawls, D., … Cammack, J. (2017, August 12). Veterinary Parasitology.

By: B. Mullens *, D. Watson n, A. Gerry *, B. Sandelin*, D. Soto*, D. Rawls*, S. Denning n, L. Guisewite n, J. Cammack n

author keywords: Organic agriculture; Stable fly; Stomoxys; Musca; Repellent; Fly control
MeSH headings : Acyclic Monoterpenes; Animals; Behavior, Animal / drug effects; Cattle; Cattle Diseases / parasitology; Cattle Diseases / prevention & control; Ectoparasitic Infestations / prevention & control; Ectoparasitic Infestations / veterinary; Fatty Acids / pharmacology; Insect Control / methods; Insect Repellents / pharmacology; Muscidae / drug effects; Terpenes / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect behavior and control techniques
TL;DR: Cattle fly defensive behaviors seem to be quite sensitive to low (less than 100 flies/animal) horn fly densities, and behaviors would be a poor quantitative tool to track fly stress at moderate densities and above. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Quantifying pteridines in the heads of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae): Application for forensic entomology

Cammack, J. A., Reiskind, M. H., Guisewite, L. M., Denning, S. S., & Watson, D. W. (2017, September 12). Forensic Science International, Vol. 280, pp. 44–48.

By: J. Cammack n, M. Reiskind n , L. Guisewite n, S. Denning n & D. Watson n

author keywords: Chrysomya megacephala; Cochliomyia macellaria; Phormia regina; Spectrofluorometry; Indoor remains
MeSH headings : Animals; Diptera / growth & development; Entomology; Eye / metabolism; Forensic Sciences / methods; Pteridines / metabolism; Regression Analysis; Spectrometry, Fluorescence; Temperature
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research; Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
TL;DR: An age-grading technique is applied to estimate the age of adults of Chrysomya megacephala, Cochliomyia macellaria, and Phormia regina, based on the temperature-dependent accumulation of pteridines in the compound eyes, when reared at temperatures ranging from 5 to 35°C. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Survival of the House Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) on Truvia and Other Sweeteners

Fisher, M. L., Fowler, F. E., Denning, S. S., & Watson, D. W. (2017, April 5). Journal of Medical Entomology.

By: M. Fisher n, F. Fowler n, S. Denning n & D. Watson n

author keywords: emortality; sugar-feeding; erythritol; Truvia; Musca domestica
MeSH headings : Animals; Caloric Restriction; Choice Behavior; Erythritol / pharmacology; Female; Houseflies / drug effects; Houseflies / physiology; Insecticides / pharmacology; Male; Sucrose / metabolism; Sweetening Agents / toxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Utilization and Effects; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
TL;DR: Data show that house flies may prefer high calorie options when given a choice and that house fly longevity likely increases as calorie content increases, which suggests that decreased survival rates and death could be the result of starvation rather than insecticidal activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Development of a novel walk-through fly trap for the control of horn flies and other pests on pastured dairy cows

Denning, S. S., Washburn, S. P., & Watson, D. W. (2014, May 2). Journal of Dairy Science.

By: S. Denning n, S. Washburn n & D. Watson*

author keywords: Muscidae; Haematobia irritans; face fly; stable fly; organic dairy
MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases / parasitology; Cattle Diseases / prevention & control; Dairying; Female; Insect Control / methods; Muscidae; North Carolina; Seasons; Vacuum
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect behavior and control techniques
TL;DR: Use of a vacuum system as described herein has potential as a cost-effective method in reducing populations of parasitic flies in pasture-based dairy production systems without the use of insecticides. (via Semantic Scholar)
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) survive burial: Evidence of ascending vertical dispersal

Balme, G. R., Denning, S. S., Cammack, J. A., & Watson, D. W. (2011, September 6). Forensic Science International.

By: G. Balme n, S. Denning n, J. Cammack n & D. Watson n

author keywords: Forensic entomology; Buried remains; Cochliomyia macellaria; Protophormia terraenovae; Cecil red clay
MeSH headings : Analysis of Variance; Animals; Burial; Diptera / growth & development; Entomology; Forensic Pathology; Larva / growth & development; Pupa / growth & development
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: Two species of blow flies, Cochliomyia macellaria and Protophormia terraenovae, were placed at three depths and at three different life stages, in a simulated burial to evaluate the impact of soil on ascending vertical dispersal and fly survival. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

Tank Mixes: Consequences of Using Insecticide and Disinfectant Mixtures to Reduce Flies and Bacteria

Watson, D. W., Boohene, C. K., Denning, S. S., & Stringham, S. M. (2008, February 21). The Journal of Applied Poultry Research.

By: D. Watson n, C. Boohene n, S. Denning n & S. Stringham n

author keywords: fly management; house fly; pathogen management; Salmonella Typhimurium; biosecurity
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
TL;DR: This study examined the consequences of using insecticide and disinfectant used separately or as a mixture for the control of the bacterium Salmonella Typhimurium and the house fly. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2007 article

Comparison of Two Fly Traps for the Capture of Horse Flies (Diptera: Tabanidae)

Watson, D. W., Denning, S. S., Calibeo-Hayes, D. I., Stringham, S. M., & Mowrey, R. A. (2007, April 1). Journal of Entomological Science.

By: D. Watson n, S. Denning n, D. Calibeo-Hayes n, S. Stringham n & R. Mowrey n

author keywords: IPM; biting fly; horse fly; fly traps; Epps Trap; Horse Pal; tabanids; Tabanidae
topics (OpenAlex): Insect behavior and control techniques; Insect Resistance and Genetics; Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
TL;DR: A 2-yr study was conducted to examine differences between two commercially available horse fly traps, the Epps® Biting Fly Trap and the Horse Pal®. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Experimental Evaluation of <I>Musca domestica</I> (Diptera: Muscidae) as a Vector of Newcastle Disease Virus

Watson, D. W., Niño, E. L., Rochon, K., Denning, S., Smith, L., & Guy, J. S. (2007, July 1). Journal of Medical Entomology, Vol. 44, pp. 666–671.

By: D. Watson n, E. Niño, K. Rochon*, S. Denning*, L. Smith n & J. Guy n 

author keywords: Newcastle disease; house fly; disease vector; poultry
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases; Insect Resistance and Genetics
TL;DR: Results indicate that house flies are capable of harboring NDV (Roakin) but that they are poor vectors of the virus because they carry an insufficient virus titer to cause infection. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 article

Lesser Mealworm (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Emergence After Mechanical Incorporation of Poultry Litter into Field Soils

Calibeo-Hayes, D., Denning, S. S., Stringham, S. M., & Watson, D. W. (2005, February 1). Journal of Economic Entomology.

By: D. Calibeo-Hayes n, S. Denning n, S. Stringham n & D. Watson n

MeSH headings : Animals; Coleoptera / growth & development; Fertilizers; Manure; Soil; Time Factors; Turkeys
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Utilization and Effects; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Effects of Lime Hydrate on the Growth and Development of Darkling Beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus

(2003, February 15). International Journal of Poultry Science.

Wes Watson; Steven S. Denning; Ludek Zurek; Stephen M. Stringham

topics (OpenAlex): Insect Utilization and Effects; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The effects of hydrated lime litter treatments on the darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus and the fungal pathogen Aspergillus are examined. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Mechanical Transmission of Turkey Coronavirus by Domestic Houseflies (Musca domestica Linnaeaus)

Calibeo-Hayes, D., Denning, S. S., Stringham, S. M., Guy, J. S., Smith, L. G., & Watson, D. W. (2003, January 1). Avian Diseases, Vol. 47, pp. 149–153.

By: D. Calibeo-Hayes n, S. Denning n, S. Stringham n, J. Guy* , L. Smith* & D. Watson n

topics (OpenAlex): Insect Utilization and Effects; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The potential of the housefly to serve as a mechanical vector of TCV is demonstrated by placing 7-day-old turkey poults in contact with TCV-exposed houseflies 3 hr after flies consumed TCV inoculum. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

Managing the Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) Using an Electric Walk-Through Fly Trap

Watson, D. W., Stringham, S. M., Denning, S. S., Washburn, S. P., Poore, M. H., & Meier, A. (2002, October 1). Journal of Economic Entomology.

By: D. Watson n, S. Stringham n, S. Denning n, S. Washburn n, M. Poore n & A. Meier n

author keywords: horn fly; walk-through fly trap; horn fly management; integrated pest management; dairy; pasture fly management
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Insect and Pesticide Research; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 article

Vector Competence ofMusca domestica(Diptera: Muscidae) forYersinia pseudotuberculosis: Table 1

Zurek, L., Denning, S. S., Schal, C., & Watson, D. W. (2001, March 1). Journal of Medical Entomology, Vol. 3.

By: L. Zurek n, S. Denning n, C. Schal n  & D. Watson n

author keywords: house fly; Yersinia pseudotuberculosis; vector potential; turkeys
MeSH headings : Animals; Houseflies / microbiology; Insect Vectors / microbiology; Yersinia pseudotuberculosis / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research; Insect and Pesticide Research; Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that house flies can carry Y. pseudotuberculosis for a considerable period and therefore must be considered as a potential mechanical vector of pseudotubculosis infection. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

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