Nicholas Travanty

Works (10)

Updated: April 24th, 2025 08:04

2024 article

Microbiome of Invasive Tick Species Haemaphysalis longicornis in North Carolina, USA

Ponnusamy, L., Travanty, N., Watson, D., Seagle, S., Boyce, R., & Reiskind, M. (2024, February 24). Insects, Vol. 15.

By: L. Ponnusamy n , N. Travanty n, D. Watson  n, S. Seagle*, R. Boyce & M. Reiskind n 

author keywords: Haemaphysalis longicornis; developmental stage; microbiome; 16S rRNA; Coxiella spp.
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-borne infectious diseases; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
TL;DR: The microbiomes of Haemaphysalis longicornis are surveyed at different life stages collected from field populations in North Carolina, USA, revealing important associations between life stages and their bacterial community and providing important insights to guide future research. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 1, 2024

2023 article

Detection of Orientia spp. Bacteria in Field-Collected Free-Living Eutrombicula Chigger Mites, United States

Chen, K., Travanty, N. V., Garshong, R., Crossley, D., Wasserberg, G., Apperson, C. S., … Ponnusamy, L. (2023, July 13). Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol. 29, pp. 1676–1679.

By: K. Chen*, N. Travanty*, R. Garshong* , D. Crossley, G. Wasserberg, C. Apperson*, R. Roe* , L. Ponnusamy* 

MeSH headings : Animals; United States / epidemiology; Orientia tsutsugamushi / genetics; Trombiculidae / microbiology; Orientia; Scrub Typhus / diagnosis; Scrub Typhus / epidemiology; Scrub Typhus / microbiology; Bacteria; Rodentia
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-borne infectious diseases; Study of Mite Species; Viral Infections and Vectors
TL;DR: The molecular detection of Orientia species in free-living Eutrombicula chiggers collected in an area in North Carolina, USA, to which spotted fever group rickettsiae infections are endemic is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 11, 2023

2023 article

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

Luan, K., McCord, M. G., West, A. J., Cave, G., Travanty, N. V., Apperson, C. S., & Roe, R. M. (2023, April 23). Insects, Vol. 14.

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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Added: April 25, 2023

2022 article

Bacterial Isolates Derived from Nest Soil Affect the Attraction and Digging Behavior of Workers of the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren

Travanty, N., Vargo, E., Schal, C., Apperson, C., & Ponnusamy, L. (2022, May 7). Insects, Vol. 13, p. 444.

By: N. Travanty n, E. Vargo*, C. Schal n , C. Apperson n & L. Ponnusamy n 

author keywords: Solenopsis invicta; bacterial isolates; behavioral responses; digging behavior
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
TL;DR: The research results indicate that soil bacteria may mediate ant nest expansion or relocation and foraging tunnel construction and identification of bacterial metabolites that affect RIFA digging behavior merits additional research. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: May 9, 2022

2021 article

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

Deguenon, J. M., Dhammi, A., Ponnusamy, L., Travanty, N. V., Cave, G., Lawrie, R., … Roe, R. M. (2021, April 20). Microorganisms, Vol. 9, p. 878.

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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Added: April 25, 2021

2021 article

Colonization by the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta, Modifies Soil Bacterial Communities

Travanty, N. V., Vargo, E. L., Apperson, C. S., & Ponnusamy, L. (2021, August 9). Microbial Ecology, Vol. 8.

By: N. Travanty n, E. Vargo*, C. Apperson n & L. Ponnusamy n 

author keywords: Solenopsis invicta; Bacterial community; 16S rDNA; Soil microbiome
MeSH headings : Animals; Ants / microbiology; Bacteria / genetics; Ecosystem; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Soil
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Plant and animal studies
TL;DR: The results showed the bacterial community structure of RIFA-colonized soils to be significantly different from native soil communities and to evidence elevated abundances of several taxa, including Actinobacteria. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 23, 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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Added: July 14, 2021

2019 article

A Diverse Microbial Community Supports Larval Development and Survivorship of the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae)

Travanty, N. V., Apperson, C. S., & Ponnusamy, L. (2019, February 11). Journal of Medical Entomology, Vol. 2.

By: N. Travanty n, C. Apperson n & L. Ponnusamy n 

author keywords: Quercus alba; mosquito; microcosms; transstadial transmission; microbial communities
MeSH headings : Aedes / growth & development; Aedes / microbiology; Animals; Bacteria / classification; Bacteria / isolation & purification; Female; Larva / growth & development; Larva / microbiology; Longevity; Male; Microbiota; Pupa / growth & development; Pupa / microbiology
topics (OpenAlex): Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: High larval survivorship in positive control microcosms suggests that a diverse microbial community is required to complete larval development, and additional studies are needed to evaluate larval growth and survivorship on nonbacterial microbes, such as fungi and protozoa. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 16, 2019

2019 article

Diversity and structure of the bacterial microbiome of the American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis, is dominated by the endosymbiont Francisella

Travanty, N. V., Ponnusamy, L., Kakumanu, M. L., Nicholson, W. L., & Apperson, C. S. (2019, August 19). Symbiosis, Vol. 79, pp. 239–250.

By: N. Travanty n, L. Ponnusamy n , M. Kakumanu n, W. Nicholson* & C. Apperson n

author keywords: Dermacentor variabilis; American dog tick; Microbiome; 16S rDNA; QIIME 2 analysis; Francisella endosymbiont
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-borne infectious diseases; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
TL;DR: The high-throughput amplicon sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene revealed that most Francisella were similar to Francisella-like endosymbionts of D. variabilis, which sets the foundation for further studies to determine the influence of microbiota on vector susceptibility to pathogens. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 27, 2020

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

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