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Grayson Leonard Cave

Works (10)

Updated: December 18th, 2024 05:02

2025 journal article

Use of diatomaceous earth to control nymphal American dog ticks, <i>Dermacentor variabilis</i> Say (Acari: Ixodidae): laboratory to simulated field experiments

EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY, 94(1).

By: R. Garshong n , E. Richardson n, K. Chen n, G. Cave n & R. Roe n 

author keywords: <italic>Dermacentor variabilis</italic>; Industrial mineral; Tick control; Diatomaceous earth; Acaricide
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-borne infectious diseases; Insect and Pesticide Research; Viral Infections and Vectors
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 16, 2024

2023 journal article

Acaricidal Biominerals and Mode-of-Action Studies against Adult Blacklegged Ticks, Ixodes scapularis

MICROORGANISMS, 11(8).

By: G. Cave n, E. Richardson n, K. Chen n, D. Watson n & R. Roe n 

author keywords: mechanical insecticides; ticks; Imergard; Celite; repellency
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Pest Control Strategies; Vector-borne infectious diseases; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: Although the assumed mode of action of Imergard and Celite is dehydration, the minerals are not hygroscopic, there was no evidence of cuticle damage, and death occurred in as little as 2 h, suggesting minimal abrasive action of the cuticle. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 11, 2023

2023 journal article

Mosquito Blood Feeding Prevention Using an Extra-Low DC Voltage Charged Cloth

INSECTS, 14(5).

By: K. Luan* , M. McCord n , A. West*, G. Cave n, N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, R. Roe n 

author keywords: mosquito; electric; textile; probing; protection; low-voltage
topics (OpenAlex): Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
TL;DR: A novel 3-D textile was developed based on the mosquito head structure that when charged with 15 volts was 100% effective in preventing mosquito blood feeding across an artificial membrane to demonstrate for the first time the use of a biomimetic, mosquito-repelling technology to prevent blood feeding using extra-low energy consumption. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 25, 2023

2022 journal article

Novel 3-D Spacer Textiles to Protect Crops from Insect Infestation and That Enhance Plant Growth

AGRICULTURE-BASEL, 12(4).

By: G. Cave n, A. West n, M. McCord n , B. Koene*, J. Beck*, J. Deguenon n, K. Luan n , R. Roe n 

author keywords: insect control; organic farming; non-insecticidal; spacer fabric; enhanced plant growth
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 1, 2022

2021 journal article

Bacterial Microbiota of Field-Collected Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Transgenic Bt and Non-Bt Cotton

MICROORGANISMS, 9(4).

By: J. Deguenon n, A. Dhammi n, L. Ponnusamy n , N. Travanty n, G. Cave n, R. Lawrie n, D. Mott n, D. Reisig n , R. Kurtz*, R. Roe n 

author keywords: Helicoverpa zea; cotton; Bt; resistance; tolerance; microbiota
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
TL;DR: It is found that WideStrike samples had a higher bacterial density and diversity per larva than insects collected from non-Bt cotton over two field seasons, and argues for more research to better understand the role of cotton–bollworm–bacteria interactions and the impact on Bt toxin caterpillar susceptibility. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 25, 2021

2021 journal article

Mosquito-Textile Physics: A Mathematical Roadmap to Insecticide-Free, Bite-Proof Clothing for Everyday Life

Insects, 12(7), 636.

By: K. Luan n , A. West*, M. McCord n , E. DenHartog* , Q. Shi*, I. Bettermann *, J. Li *, N. Travanty n ...

author keywords: mosquito; bite-proof garment; model; textile; non-insecticidal; physical barrier
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Utilization and Effects
TL;DR: A mathematical model for fabric barriers that resist bites from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes based on textile physical structure and no insecticides is reported, derived from mosquito morphometrics and analysis of mosquito biting behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 14, 2021

2021 journal article

New thinking for filth fly control: residual, non-chemical wall spray from volcanic glass

MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY, 35(3), 451–461.

By: K. Chen n, J. Deguenon n, G. Cave n, S. Denning n, M. Reiskind n , D. Watson n, D. Stewart, D. Gittins ...

author keywords: Grey flesh fly; house fly; Imergard&#8482; WP; mechanical insecticide; secondary screwworm
MeSH headings : Animals; Culicidae; Houseflies; Insecticides
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: These first studies on the use of Imergard WP against flies suggest this could be an alternative method for filth fly control, unlike that for mosquitoes where it was found mostly on the lower legs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 10, 2021

2019 journal article

Fabric infused with a botanical repellent for protection against mosquitoes

The Journal of The Textile Institute, 110(10), 1468–1474.

By: L. Halbkat *, K. Luan* , G. Cave n, M. McCord n , M. Roe  n, E. DenHartog* , N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, A. West*

Contributors: L. Halbkat *, K. Luan* , G. Cave n, M. McCord n , M. Roe  n, E. DenHartog* , N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n, A. West*

author keywords: Infused; repellent; fabric; protective; garment; insect
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Pest Control Strategies; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The treatment method is user-friendly, enabling consumers to treat their clothing with an organic insect repellent as opposed to applying a synthetic chemical to their clothing and skin. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: May 20, 2019

2018 journal article

Pyrethroid insecticides maintain repellent effect on knock-down resistant populations of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

PLOS ONE, 13(5).

By: N. Bowman *, K. Akialis*, G. Cave n, R. Barrera *, C. Apperson n & S. Meshnick*

MeSH headings : Aedes / genetics; Animals; Drug Resistance / genetics; Female; Genes, Insect; Humans; Insect Proteins / genetics; Insect Repellents; Insecticide-Treated Bednets; Insecticides; Mosquito Control; Mosquito Vectors / genetics; Mutation; Nitriles; Permethrin; Pyrethrins; Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Malaria Research and Control; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: This finding suggests that even in places where pyrethroid resistance is widespread, permethrin still has a role for use as a repellent on clothing to protect against mosquito bites. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Infrared light detection by the hailer's organ of adult american dog ticks, Dermacentor variabilis (Ixodida: Ixodidae)

TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES, 8(5), 764–771.

By: R. Mitchell n, J. Zhu n, A. Carr n, A. Dhammi n, G. Cave n, D. Sonenshine *, R. Roe n 

author keywords: American dog tick; Dermacentor variabilis; Haller's organ; Infrared; TRPA1; Light
MeSH headings : Animals; Dermacentor / physiology; Dermacentor / ultrastructure; Extremities; Infrared Rays; Phototaxis
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-borne infectious diseases; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: The ability of ticks to use IR for host finding is consistent with their obligatory hematophagy and has practical applications in tick trapping and the development of new repellents. (via Semantic Scholar)
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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