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Cave, G. L., Richardson, E. A., Chen, K., Watson, D. W., & Roe, R. M. (2023). Acaricidal Biominerals and Mode-of-Action Studies against Adult Blacklegged Ticks, Ixodes scapularis. MICROORGANISMS, 11(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11081906

Brewer, G. J., Boxler, D. J., Domingues, L. N., Fryxell, R. T. T., Holderman, C., Loftin, K. M., … Watson, W. (2021). Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae)-Biology, Management, and Future Research Directions. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab019

Brewer, G. J., Boxler, D. J., Domingues, L. N., Fryxell, R. T. T., Holderman, C., Loftin, K. M., … Watson, W. (2021, January 1). Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae)-Biology, Management, and Future Research Directions (June, 10.1093/jipm/pmab019, 2021). JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, Vol. 12. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab042

Fowler, F., Denning, S., Hu, S., Watson, W., & Schmidt, J. (2020). Carbon Neutral: The Failure of Dung Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) to Affect Dung-Generated Greenhouse Gases in the Pasture. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY, 49(5), 1105–1116. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa094

Shymanovich, T., Crowley, G., Ingram, S., Steen, C., Panaccione, D. G., Young, C. A., … Poore, M. (2020). Endophytes matter: Variation of dung beetle performance across different endophyte-infected tall fescue cultivars. APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY, 152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103561

Hickner, P. V., Mittapalli, O., Subramoniam, A., Sagel, A., Watson, W., Scott, M. J., … Syed, Z. (2020). Physiological and molecular correlates of the screwworm fly attraction to wound and animal odors. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77541-w

Fowler, F., Wilcox, T., Orr, S., & Watson, W. (2020). Sampling Efficacy and Survival Rates of Labarrus pseudolividus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and Onthophagus taurus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Using Flotation and Sieve-Separation Methodology. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE, 20(6). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa083

Smythe, B., Boxler, D., Brewer, G., Psota, E., & Watson, D. W. (2020). Using Visual and Digital Imagery to Quantify Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) Densities. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE, 20(6). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa110

Cruise, A., Hatano, E., Watson, D. W., & Schal, C. (2018). Comparison of Techniques for Sampling Adult Necrophilous Insects From Pig Carcasses. Journal of Medical Entomology, 55(4), 947–954. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjx255

Fisher, M. L., Watson, D. W., Osborne, J. A., Mochizuki, H., Breen, M., & Schal, C. (2018). Growth kinetics of endosymbiont Wolbachia in the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius. Scientific Reports, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/S41598-018-29682-2

Floate, K. D., Watson, D. W., Weiss, R. M., & Olfert, O. (2017). Bioclimatic analyses for the distributions of Onthophagus nuchicornis, Onthophagus taurus, and Digitonthophagus gazella (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in North America. CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST, 149(4), 504–524. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2017.20

Mullens, B. A., Watson, D. W., Gerry, A. C., Sandelin, B. A., Soto, D., Rawls, D., … Cammack, J. (2017). 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. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, 245, 14–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.08.005

Cammack, J. A., Reiskind, M. H., Guisewite, L. M., Denning, S. S., & Watson, D. W. (2017). Quantifying pteridines in the heads of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae): Application for forensic entomology. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL, 280, 44–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.09.006

Fisher, M. L., Fowler, F. E., Denning, S. S., & Watson, D. W. (2017). Survival of the House Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) on Truvia and Other Sweeteners. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 54(4), 999–1005. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjw241

Cammack, J. A., Cohen, A. C., Kreitlow, K. L., Roe, R. M., & Watson, D. W. (2016). Decomposition of Concealed and Exposed Porcine Remains in the North Carolina Piedmont. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 53(1), 67–75. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjv183

Floate, K. D., Watson, D. W., Coghlin, P., & Olfert, O. (2015). Degree-day models for development of the dung beetles Onthophagus nuchicornis, O. taurus, and Digitonthophagus gazella (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), and the likelihood of O. taurus establishment in southern Alberta, Canada. CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST, 147(5), 617–627. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2014.70

Denning, S. S., Washburn, S. P., & Watson, D. W. (2014). Development of a novel walk-through fly trap for the control of horn flies and other pests on pastured dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 97(7), 4624–4631. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2013-7872

Arnaudin, M. E., Teutsch, C. D., Watson, D. W., Wildeus, S. A. J., & Abaye, A. O. (2014). Dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) abundance and diversity in alpaca pastures of Virginia USA. Journal of Entomological Science, 49(2), 97–109. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-49.2.97

Balme, G. R., Denning, S. S., Cammack, J. A., & Watson, D. W. (2012). Blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) survive burial: Evidence of ascending vertical dispersal. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL, 216(1-3), E1–E4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.07.017

Anderson, K. L., Lyman, R., Moury, K., Ray, D., Watson, D. W., & Correa, M. T. (2012). Molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus mastitis in dairy heifers. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 95(9), 4921–4930. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2011-4913

Rochon, K., Baker, R. B., Almond, G. W., & Watson, D. W. (2011). Assessment of Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae) as a Vector of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 48(4), 876–883. https://doi.org/10.1603/me10014

Bissinger, B. W., Apperson, C. S., Watson, D. W., Arellano, C., Sonenshine, D. E., & Roe, R. M. (2011). Novel field assays and the comparative repellency of BioUD (R), DEET and permethrin against Amblyomma americanum. MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY, 25(2), 217–226. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2915.2010.00923.x

Bissinger, B. W., Apperson, C. S., Sonenshine, D. E., Watson, D. W., & Roe, R. M. (2009). Efficacy of the new repellent BioUD(A (R)) against three species of ixodid ticks. EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY, 48(3), 239–250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-008-9235-x

Watson, D. W., Boohene, C. K., Denning, S. S., & Stringham, S. M. (2008). Tank Mixes: Consequences of Using Insecticide and Disinfectant Mixtures to Reduce Flies and Bacteria. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH, 17(1), 93–100. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr.2007-00044

Apperson, C. S., Engber, B., Nicholson, W. L., Mead, D. G., Engel, J., Yabsley, M. J., … Watson, D. W. (2008). Tick-Borne Diseases in North Carolina: Is "Rickettsia amblyommii" a Possible Cause of Rickettsiosis Reported as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES, 8(5), 597–606. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2007.0271

Watson, D. W., Denning, S. S., Calibeo-Hayes, D. I., Stringham, S. M., & Mowrey, R. A. (2007). Comparison of two fly traps for the capture of horse flies (Diptera : Tabanidae). JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 42(2), 123–132. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-42.2.123

Watson, D. W., Nino, E. L., Rochon, K., Denning, S., Smith, L., & Guy, J. S. (2007). Experimental evaluation of Musca domestica (Diptera : Muscidae) as a vector of Newcastle disease virus. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 44(4), 666–671. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585(2007)44[666:EEOMDD]2.0.CO;2

Bertone, M. A., Green, J. T., Washburn, S. P., Poore, M. H., & Watson, D. W. (2006). The contribution of tunneling dung beetles to pasture soil nutrition. Forage and Grazinglands, 1. https://doi.org/10.1094/fg-2006-0711-02-rs

Brandenburg, R. L., Xia, Y., & Watson, B. (2005). Comparative toxicity and efficacy of selected insecticides in field and greenhouse assays against tawny and southern mole crickets (Orthoptera : Gryllotalpidae). JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 40(2), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-40.2.115

Calibeo-Hayes, D., Denning, S. S., Stringham, S. M., & Watson, D. W. (2005). Lesser mealworm (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) emergence after mechanical incorporation of poultry litter into field soils. Journal of Economic Entomology, 98(1), 229–235. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/98.1.229

Bertone, M., Green, J., Washburn, S., Poore, M., Sorenson, C., & Watson, D. W. (2005). Seasonal activity and species composition of dung beetles (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae and Geotrupidae) inhabiting cattle pastures in North Carolina. ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 98(3), 309–321. https://doi.org/10.1603/0013-8746(2005)098[0309:SAASCO]2.0.CO;2

Gore, J. C., Zurek, L., Santangelo, R. G., Stringham, S. M., Watson, D. W., & Schal, C. (2004). Water solutions of boric acid and sugar for management of German cockroach populations in livestock production systems. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY, 97(2), 715–720. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-0493-97.2.715

Zurek, L., Gore, J. C., Stringham, S. M., Watson, D. W., Waldvogel, M. G., & Schal, C. (2003). Boric acid dust as a component of an integrated cockroach management program in confined swine production. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY, 96(4), 1362–1366. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-0493-96.4.1362

Watson, D. W., Denning, S. S., Zurek, L., Stringham, S. M., & Elliott, J. (2003). Effects of lime hydrate on the growth and development of darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus. International Journal of Poultry Science, 2(2), 91. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2003.91.96

Calibeo-Hayes, D., Denning, S. S., Stringham, S. M., Guy, J., Smith, L. G., & Watson, D. W. (2003). Mechanical transmission of turkey coronavirus by domestic houseflies (Musca domestica linnaeaus). Avian Diseases, 47(1), 149–153. https://doi.org/10.1637/0005-2086(2003)047[0149:MTOTCB]2.0.CO;2

Trexler, J. D., Apperson, C. S., Zurek, L., Gemeno, C., Schal, C., Kaufman, M., … Wallace, L. (2003). Role of bacteria in mediating the oviposition responses of Aedes albopictus (Diptera : Culicidae). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 40(6), 841–848. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-40.6.841

Stringham, M., Watson, W., & Zurek, L. (2003). Turkey litter treatment with hydrated lime. Zootecnica International, (9), 46.

Zurek, L., Watson, D. W., Krasnoff, S. B., & Schal, C. (2002). Effect of the entomopathogenic fungus, Entomophthora muscae (Zygomycetes : Entomophthoraceae), on sex pheromone and other cuticular hydrocarbons of the house fly, Musca domestica. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY, 80(3), 171–176. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-2011(02)00109-X

Apperson, C. S., Harrison, B. A., Unnasch, T. R., Hassan, H. K., Irby, W. S., Savage, H. M., … Nasci, R. S. (2002). Host-feeding habits of Culex and other mosquitoes (Diptera : Culicidae) in the Borough of Queens in New York City, with characters and techniques for identification of Culex mosquitoes. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 39(5), 777–785. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-39.5.777

Watson, D. W., Stringham, S. M., Denning, S. S., Washburn, S. P., Poore, M. H., & Meier, A. (2002). Managing the horn fly (Diptera : Muscidae) using an electric walk-through fly trap. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY, 95(5), 1113-+. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-0493-95.5.1113

Zurek, L., Watson, D. W., & Schal, C. (2002). Synergism between Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycota : Hyphomycetes) and boric acid against the German cockroach (Dictyoptera : Blattellidae). BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 23(3), 296–302. https://doi.org/10.1006/bcon.2001.1012

Watson, D. W., Kaufman, P. E., Rutz, D. A., & Glenister, C. S. (2001). Impact of the darkling beetle Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) on establishment of the predaceous beetle Carcinops pumilio (Erichson) for Musca domestica control in caged-layer poultry houses. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 20(1), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.1006/bcon.2000.0874

Zurek, L., Denning, S. S., Schal, C., & Watson, D. W. (2001). Vector competence of Musca domestica (Diptera : Muscidae) for Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 38(2), 333–335. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-38.2.333

Zurek, L., Schal, C., & Watson, D. W. (2000). Diversity and contribution of the intestinal bacterial community to the development of Musca domestica (Diptera : Muscidae) larvae. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 37(6), 924–928. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-37.6.924

Watson, D. W., Guy, J. S., & Stringham, S. H. (2000). Limited transmission of turkey coronavirus in young turkeys by adult Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera : Tenebrionidae). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 37(3), 480–483. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585(2000)037[0480:LTOTCI]2.0.CO;2

Watson, D. W., Rutz, D. A., Keshavarz, K., & Waldron, J. K. (1998). House fly (Musca domestica L.) survival after mechanical incorporation of poultry manure into field soil. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH, 7(3), 302–308. https://doi.org/10.1093/japr/7.3.302