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Robert A. Haack
Current Research
I worked primarily on exotic forest insects in the areas of
- biology and management,
- improved trapping and monitoring strategies,
- risk assessment and pathway analysis, and
- treatments for solid wood packing material.
I worked on several of the recently discovered exotic bark- and wood-boring insects such as Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer (EAB), European oak borer, and pine shoot beetle. Prior to retirement in 2015, I was working primarily on the risk of firewood in transporting exotic insects and post-treatment insect colonization of wood packing material. I also participated in several national and international projects such as the USDA Early Detection and Rapid Response program for exotic bark and ambrosia beetles, the the International Forestry Quarantine Research Group, and various panels for EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization.
Research Interests
I'm currently conducting research efforts in
- A re-analysis of interception rates of exotic insects associated with imported solid wood packing material,
- Preparing major review papers on cerambycid beetles, and
- Life history studies of various native and exotic forest and aquatic insects
Why This Research is Important
Forest insect pests, especially exotic (non-native) species, can have tremendous negative impacts on tree health and related forest industries. When new exotic insects are first detected, the USDA often imposes a federal quarantine in an attempt to stop human-assisted movement of the pest. Currently in the USA, there are federal quarantines for three recently discovered exotic borers: Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer, and pine shoot beetle. Research on newly discovered exotic forest insects is important to ensure that quarantines are biologically sound and minimize economic impacts. In addition, research on risk assessments and treatments of wood packing materials is important to reduce the risk of new pest introductions worldwide.Education
- University of Florida, Ph.D. Entomology, 1984
- University of Wisconsin, M.S. Entomology, 1980
- University of Wisconsin, B.S. Science Education, 1975
- University of Wisconsin, B.S. Forest Science, 1974
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor, Departments of Entomology and Forestry, Michigan State University
Professional Organizations
- Michigan Entomological Society
- International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
several insect Working Parties - International Forestry Quarantine Research Group
Awards & Recognition
- Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service "Distinguished Scientist Award.", 2009 For career-long contributions and productivity
- Ontario Federal Council Leadership in Science and Sustainable Development Award, 2006 Provincial Team Award for providing scientific research related to the Asian longhorned beetle emergency response." in Toronto
- USDA Forest Service Chief's International Forestry Award, 2002 National Team Award for "cooperative research with Chinese entomologists on forest pests of mutual concern, including the Asian longhorned beetle and pine shoot beetle."
- North Central Research Station "Excellence in Technology Transfer Award" , 1999 Team Award for "Excellence in Developing and Transferring New Knowledge on the Pine Shoot Beetle to USDA APHIS for the Formulation of New Federal Quarantine Regulations."
- North Central Research Station "Quality Research Award" , 1999 Team Award for the publication "Life history patterns among North American tree-feeding sawflies."
- USDA Honor Award for Superior Service in Environmental Protection , 1997 National team award for work related to the Asian long-horned beetle eradication effort in New York City.
- USDA Honor Award for Superior Service in Scientific Research , 1992 National award "for novel theoretical and experimental research elucidating the relationship between tree stress and attack or damage by forest insects."
- USDA Forest Service, Forest Insect and Disease Research Excellence Award , 1990 National award "for outstanding and innovative research relating drought stress and forest insect outbreaks."
Featured Publications & Products
- Meurisse, Nicolas ; Rassati, Davide ; Hurley, Brett P.; Brockerhoff, Eckehard G.; Haack, Robert A. 2019. Common pathways by which non-native forest insects move internationally and domestically. Journal of Pest Science
- Haack, Robert A.; Keena, Melody A.; Eyre, Dominic. 2017. Life history and population dynamics of Cerambycidae. In: Wang, Q. Cerambycidae of the world: biology and pest management. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press: 71-103.
- Haack, Robert A. 2017. Feeding biology of Cerambycids. In: Wang, Qiao, ed. Cerambycidae of the world; biology and pest management. Boca Raton, FLP CRC Press: 105-124.
- Haack, Robert A. 2017. Cerambycid pests in forests and urban trees. In: Wang, Q. Cerambycidae of the world: biology and pest management. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press: 352-384.
- Eyre, Dominic; Haack, Robert A. 2017. Invasive Cerambycid pests and biosecurity measures. Chapter 13. In: Wang, Q. Cerambycidae of the world: biology and pest management. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press: 563-607.
- Haack, Robert A.; Baranchikov, Yuri; Bauer, Leah S.; Poland, Therese M. 2015. Emerald ash borer biology and invasion history. In: Van Driesche, R.G.; Reardon, R.C., eds. Biology and control of emerald ash borer. FHTET-2014-09. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 1-13. Chapter 1.
- Chamorro, M. Lourdes; Jendek, Eduard; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby; Woodley, Norman E.; Konstantinov, Alexander S.; Volkovitsh, Mark G.; Yang, Xing-Ke; Grebennikov, Vasily V. 2015. Illustrated guide to the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire and related species (Coleoptera, Buprestidae). Sofia, Bulgaria: Pensoft Publishers. 197 p.
- Haack, Robert A.; Britton, Kerry O.; Brockerhoff, Eckelhard G.; Cavey, Joseph F.; Garrett, Lynn J.; Kimberley, Mark; Lowenstein, Frank; Nuding, Amelia; Olson, Lars J.; Tumer, James; Vasilaky, Kathryn N. 2014. Effectiveness of the International Phytosanitary Standard ISPM No. 15 on reducing wood borer infestation rates in wood packaging material entering the United States. PLoS ONE. 9(5): e96611.
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2014. Biology of the European oak borer in Michigan, United States of America, with comparisons to the native twolined chestnut borer. The Canadian Entomologist. 146(01): 36-51.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Wiedenhoeft, Alex C. 2010. Incidence of bark- and wood-boring insects in firewood: a survey at Michigan's Mackinac Bridge. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(5): 1682-1692.
Publications & Products
- Haack, Robert ; Petrice, Toby R. 2022. Mortality of Bark- and Wood-boring Beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae, Cerambycidae, and Curculionidae) in Naturally Infested Heat-treated Ash, Birch, Oak, and Pine Bolts. Journal of Economic Entomology
- Haack, Robert A.; Hardin, Jesse A.; Caton, Barney P.; Petrice, Toby R. 2022. Wood borer detection rates on wood packaging materials entering the United States during different phases of ISPM 15 implementation and regulatory changes. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
- Haack, Robert A.; Houghton, David C. 2022. Collecting caddisflies in northern Michigan and other takes from a retired forest entomologist. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2022. Where to set heat treatment requirements for domestic firewood and wood packaging materials used in international trade? Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society
- Haack, Robert A. 2021. Bark- and wood-infesting insects (Coleoptera and Hymenoptera) and associated parasitoids reared from yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) in Ingham County, Michigan. The Great Lakes Entomologist 54(1-2): 58-63.
- Haack, Robert A. 2021. Monitoring Monarch migration at the Mackinac Straits. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. 65(1): 2-5.
- Haack, Robert A.; Ewert, David N.; Hudson, Patrick L. 2021. Importance of midges to migrating birds along northern Lake Huron. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. 65(3): 9-13.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2021. Public transport of firewood across the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, United States of America: origin, destination, woody taxa, and reasons for transporting firewood. The Canadian Entomologist. 153: 586-597.
- Haack, Robert A. 2020. Bark- and wood-Infesting Coleoptera and associated parasitoids reared from shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) and slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) in Ingham County, Michigan. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 53: 185-191.
- Haack, Robert A. 2020. Trirachys holosericeus (apple stem borer). In: CABI. Invasive Species Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. www.cabi.org/isc. 43 p.
- Haack, Robert A. 2020. Where have all the pine shoot beetles gone, long time passing? The 1992 PSB federal quarantine is coming to an end. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society
- Haack, Robert A. 2020. Buprestidae, Cerambycidae, and Siricidae collected in baited funnel traps on Drummond Island, Chippewa County, Michigan. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 53(1): 73-82.
- Haack, Robert A. 2020. Asian longhorned beetle: A 2020 update. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2020. Agrilus bilineatus. EPPO Bulletin
- Haack, Robert A.; Ruesink, William G. 2020. Coleoptera collected using three trapping methods at Grass River Natural Area, Antrim County, Michigan. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 53(3-4): 138-169.
- Haack, Robert A. 2019. Spotted lanternfly: an Asian exotic is moving westward from the East Coast. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. 63(1): 5-7.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2019. Historical Population Increases and Related Inciting Factors of Agrilus anxius, Agrilus bilineatus, and Agrilus granulatus liragus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Lake States (Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin). The Great Lakes Entomologist. 52: 21-33.
- Liu, Xiaofei ; Zhang, Liyun ; Haack, Robert A.; Liu, Jiang ; Ye, Hui. 2019. A noteworthy step on a vast continent: new expansion records of the guava fruit fly, Bactrocera correcta (Bezzi, 1916) (Diptera: Tephritidae), in mainland China. BioInvasions Records. 8(3): 530-539.
- Eyre, Dominic; Macarthur, Roy; Haack, Robert A; Lu, Yi; Krehan, Hannes. 2018. Variation in Inspection Efficacy by Member States of Wood Packaging Material Entering the European Union. Journal of Economic Entomology
- Haack, Robert A. 2018. Exotic forest pests in Michigan: current and potential invaders. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. 62(2): 5-8.
- Rassati, Davide ; Faccoli, Massimo ; Haack, Robert A.; Rabaglia, Robert J.; Petrucco Toffolo, Edoardo ; Battisti, Andrea ; Marini, Lorenzo. 2016. Bark and Ambrosia Beetles Show Different Invasion Patterns in the USA. PLOS ONE
- Chen, P. ; Lu, J. ; Haack, R. A.; Ye, H. 2015. Attack Pattern and Reproductive Ecology of Tomicus brevipilosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Pinus yunnanensis in Southwestern China. Journal of Insect Science
- Haack, Robert A. 2015. Life history patterns of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae): A worldwide perspective. Haack, R.A. 2015. Life history patterns of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae): A worldwide perspective. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society 60(3&4): 31
- Petrice, Toby; Haack, Robert A. 2015. Comparison of different trap colors and types for capturing adult Agrilus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) and other buprestids. The Great Lakes Entomologist
- Rassati, Davide; Faccoli, Massimo; Marini, Lorenzo; Haack, Robert A.; Battisti, Andrea; Petrucco Toffolo, Edoardo. 2015. Exploring the role of wood waste landfills in early detection of non-native alien wood-boring beetles. Journal of Pest Science 88 (3): 563-572.
- Yemshanov, Denys; Koch, Frank H.; Ducey, Mark; Haack, Robert A. 2015. Towards reliable mapping of biosecurity risk: incorporating uncertainty and decision-makers' risk aversion. Wallingford, UK: Biosecurity Surveillance Quantitative Approaches CABI Publishing.
- Battisti, Andrea ; Benvegnù, Isadora ; Colombari, Fernanda ; Haack, Robert A. 2014. Invasion by the chestnut gall wasp in Italy causes significant yield loss in Castanea sativa nut production. Agricultural and Forest Entomology
- Brockerhoff, Eckehard G.; Kimberley, Mark; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Haack, Robert A.; Cavey, Joseph F. 2014. Predicting how altering propagule pressure changes establishment rates of biological invaders across species pools. Ecology. 95(3): 594-601.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby. 2014. A befuddling Bahamian borer. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society
- Koch, Frank H.; Yemshanov, Denys; Haack, Robert A.; Magarey, Roger D. 2014. Using a network model to assess risk of forest pest spread via recreational travel. PLoS ONE 9(7): e102105
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel ; Haack, Robert A.; Magarey, Roger D.; Borchert, Daniel M. 2013. Understanding trade pathways to target biosecurity surveillance. NeoBiota
- Haack, Robert A.; Rabaglia, Robert J. 2013. Exotic bark and ambrosia beetles in the USA: potential and current invaders. In: Pena, Jorge E., ed. Potential invasive pests of agricultural crops. Wallingford, UK: CABI International: 48-74. Chapter 3.
- Hu, Shao-ji ; Ning, Tiao ; Fu, Da-ying ; Haack, Robert A.; Zhang, Zhen ; Chen, De-dao ; Ma, Xue-yu ; Ye, Hui. 2013. Dispersal of the Japanese Pine Sawyer, Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), in Mainland China as Inferred from Molecular Data and Associations to Indices of Human Activity. PLoS ONE
- Koch, Frank H.; Yemshanov, Denys; Haack, Robert A. 2013. Representing uncertainty in a spatial invasion model that incorporates human-mediated dispersal. NeoBiota 18:173-191
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2013. Attraction of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) and other buprestids to sticky traps of various colors and shapes. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 46: 13-30.
- Strutt, Anna; Turner, James A.; Haack, Robert A.; Olson, Lars. 2013. Evaluating the impacts of an international phytosanitary standard for wood packaging material: global and United States trade implications. Forest Policy and Economics. 27: 54-64.
- Williams, Peter A.; McNeil, John W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Haack, Robert A. 2013. Managing an oak decline crisis in Oakville, Ontario: lessons learned. In: Miller, Gary W.; Schuler, Thomas M.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Brooks, John R.; Grushecky, Shawn T.; Spong, Ben D.; Rentch, James S., eds. Proceedings, 18th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2012 March 26-28; Morgantown, WV; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-117. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 192-207.
- Yemshanov, Denys; Koch, Frank H.; Ducey, Mark J.; Haack, Robert A.; Siltanen, Marty; Wilson, Kirsty. 2013. Quantifying uncertainty in pest risk maps and assessments: adopting a risk-averse decision maker's perspective. NeoBiota 18:193-218
- Chamorro, M. Lourdes; Volkovitsh, Mark G.; Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Lingafelter, Steven W. 2012. Preimaginal stages of the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): An invasive species of ash trees (Fraxinus). PLoS ONE. 7(3): e33185. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0033185. 12 p.
- Okland, Bjorn; Haack, Robert A.; Wilhelmsen, Gunnar. 2012. Detection probability of forest pests in current inspection protocols - a case study of the bronze birch borer. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. 27: 285-297.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Bob A.; Smith, James J. 2011. Invasion genetics of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire). In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2010. Proceedings. 21st U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2010; 2010 January 12-15; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-75. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 5.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Cognato, Anthony I.; Smith, James J. 2011. Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) populations in Asia and North America. Biological Invasions. 13: 2869-2887.
- Brockerhoff, Eckehard G.; Aukema, Juliann E.; Cavey, Joseph F.; Garrett, Lynn J.; Haack, Robert A.; Kimberley, Mark; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Lowenstein, Frank L.; Marasas, Carissa; Nuding, Amelia; Olson, Lars; Speekmann, Christa; Springborn, Michael; Vieglais, Christina; Turner, James. 2011. Demonstrating the benefits of phytosanitary regulations: the case of ISPM 15. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2010. Proceedings. 21st U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2010; 2010 January 12-15; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-75. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 6-7.
- Haack, R.A.; Uzunovic, A.; Hoover, K.; Cook, J.A. 2011. Seeking alternatives to probit 9 when developing treatments for wood packaging materials under ISPM No. 15. EPPO Bulletin 41: 39-45.
- Haack, Robert A.; Brockerhoff, Eckehard G. 2011. ISPM No. 15 and the incidence of wood pests: Recent findings, policy changes, and current knowledge gaps. Paper presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Protection, Section 3, Queenstown, NZ. IRG/WP-11-30568. 11 p.
- Haack, Robert A.; Grebennikov, Vasily V. ; Jendek, Eduard; Petrice, Toby R.; Zablotny, James E. 2011. The European oak borer, Agrilus sulcicollis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): new to North America. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2010. Proceedings. 21st U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2010; 2010 January 12-15; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-75. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 90.
- Hansen, Jason A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2011. New state distribution and host records of North American Buprestidae (Coleoptera). Great Lakes Entomologist 44 (1-2): 74-77.
- Huang, Dingcheng; Haack, Robert A.; Zhang, Runzhi. 2011. Does global warning increase establishment rates of invasive alien species? A centurial time series analysis. PLoS One. 6(9): e24733. 5 p.
- Lee, Jung-Su; Haack, Robert A.; Choi, Won Il. 2011. Attack pattern of Platypus koryoensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Platypodidae) in relation to crown dieback of Mongolian oak in Korea. Environmental Entomology. 40: 1363-1369.
- Marini, Lorenzo; Haack, Robert A.; Rabaglia, Robert J.; Toffolo, Edoardo Petrucco; Battisti, Andrea; Faccoli, Massimo. 2011. Exploring associations between international trade and environmental factors with establishment patterns of exotic Scolytinae. Biological Invasions. 13: 2275-2288.
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2011. Effects of cutting time, stump height, and herbicide application on ash (Fraxinus spp.) stump sprouting and colonization by emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis). Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 28(2): 79-83.
- Schortemeyer, Marcus; Thomas, Ken; Haack, Robert A.; Uzunovic, Adnan; Hoover, Kelli; Simpson, Jack A.; Grgurinovic, Cheryl A. 2011. Appropriateness of Probit-9 in development of quarantine treatments for timber and timber commodities. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(3): 717-731.
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Haack, Robert A.; Magarey, Roger A.; Margosian, Margaret L. 2010. Modeling spatial establishment patterns of exotic forest insects in urban areas in relation to tree cover and propagule pressure. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(1): 108-118.
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Magarey, Roger A.; Haack, Robert A.; Gage, Stuart H.; Qi, Jiaquo. 2010. Enhancing early detection of exotic pests in agricultural and forest ecosystems using an urban-gradient framework. Ecological Applications. 20(2): 303-310.
- Fu, Da-Ying; Hu, Shao-Ji; Ye, Hui; Haack, Robert A.; Zhou, Ping-Yang. 2010. Pine wilt disease in Yunnan, China: Evidence of non-local pine sawyer Monochamus alternatus (Coloptera: Cerambycidae) populations revealed by mitochondrial DNA. Insect Science. 17(5): 439-447.
- Haack, Robert A.; Hérard, Franck; Sun, Jinghua; Turgeon, Jean J. 2010. Managing invasive populations of Asian longhorned beetle and citrus longhorned beetle: a worldwide perspective. Annual Review of Entomology. 55: 521-546.
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Haack, Robert A.; Adelaja, Adesoji O. 2009. Freight transportation and the potential for invasions of exotic insects in urban and periurban forests of the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(1): 237-246.
- Colunga-Garcia, Manuel; Haack, Robert A.; Adelaja, Adesoji O.; Gage, Stuart H. 2009. Ecosystem urbanicity as a potential factor for alien species invasions. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 19th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2008; 2008 January 8-11; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-36. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 10-12.
- Gandhi, K.J.K.; Gilmore, D.W.; Haack, R.A.; Katovich, S.A.; Krauth, S.J.; Mattson, W.J.; Zasada, J.C.; Seybold, S.J. 2009. Application of semiochemicals to assess the biodiversity of subcortical insects following an ecosystem disturbance in a sub-boreal forest. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35: 1384-1410.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2009. Bark- and wood-borer colonization of logs and lumber after heat treatment to ISPM 15 specifications: the role of residual bark. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(3): 1075-1084.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Zablotny, James E. 2009. First report of the European oak borer, Agrilus sulcicollis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), in the United States. Great Lakes Entomologist. 42: 1-7.
- Klepzig, Kier D.; Poland, Therese M.; Gillette, Nancy E.; Haack, Robert A.; Keena, Melody A.; Miller, Daniel R.; Montgomery, Michael E.; Seybold, Steven J.; Tobin, Patrick C. 2009. Forest Service R&D — Invasive Insects: Visions for the Future. In: Dix, Mary Ellen; Britton, Kerry, editors. A dynamic invasive species research vision: Opportunities and priorities 2009-29. Gen. Tech. Rep. WO-79/83. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Research and Development: 13-21
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A.; Strazanac, John S.; Lelito, Jonathan P. 2009. Biology and larval morphology of Agrilus subcinctus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), with comparisons to the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 42(3&4): 173-184.
- Roden, D.B.; Haack, R.A.; Keena, M.A.; McKenney, D.W.; Beall, F.D.; Roden, P.M. 2009. Potential northern distribution of Asian longhorned beetle in North America. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 19th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2008; 2008 January 8-11; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-36. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 65-67.
- Strazanac, John S.; Gould, Juli R.; Haack, Robert A.; Fraser, Ivich. 2009. Field release of Spathius agrili Yang (braconidae): monitoring non-target wood borers. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 19th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2008; 2008 January 8-11; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-36. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 78.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese; Smith, James J. 2008. Emerald ash borer genetics: an update. In: Mastro, Victor; Lance, David; Reardon, Richard; Parra, Gregory, comps. Emerald ash borer research and development meeting; 2007 October 23-24; Pittsburgh, PA. FHTET 2008-07. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 11.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2008. How risky is bark that is associated with treated wood packing material?. In: Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. Proceedings, 18th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2007; 2007 January 9-12; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-28. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 30-31.
- Strazanac, John S.; Gould, Juli R.; Haack, Robert A.; Fraser, Ivich. 2008. Field host range testing of Spathius agrili, a parasitoid of emerald ash borer: evaluating nontarget impacts. In: Mastro, Victor; Lance, David; Reardon, Richard; Parra, Gregory, comps. Emerald ash borer research and development meeting; 2007 October 23-24; Pittsburgh, PA. FHTET 2008-07. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 61-62.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese; Smith, James J. 2007. Invasion Genetics of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis FAIRMAIRE) in North America. In: Bentz, Barbara; Cognato, Anthony; Raffa, Kenneth, eds. Proceedings from the Third Workshop on Genetics of Bark Beetles and Associated Microorganisms. Proc. RMRS-P-45. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 21-22
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Nzokou, Pascal. 2007. Do bark beetles and wood borers infest lumber following heat treatment? The role of bark. In: Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. Proceedings, 17th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2006; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-10. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 46.
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2007. Can Emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), emerge from logs two summers after infested trees are cut?. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 40(1&2): 92-95.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese; Smith, James J. 2006. Invasion genetics of emerald ash borer in North America. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard; Parra, Gregory, comps. Proceedings of the 2005 emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2005 September 26-27; Pittsburgh, PA. FHTET-2005-16. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team : 5-6.
- Haack, Robert A. 2006. Exotic bark- and wood-boring Coleoptera in the United States: recent establishments and interceptions. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36:269-288
- Haack, Robert A. 2006. The US Forest Service Insect Unit in East Lansing, MI, turns 50. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. December 2006: 4.
- Haack, Robert A.; Bauer, Leah S.; Gao, Rui-Tong; McCarthy, Joseph J.; Miller, Deborah L.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M. 2006. Anoplophora glabripennis within-tree distribution, seasonal development, and host suitability in China and Chicago. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 39: 169-183.
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2006. Efficacy of three insecticides applied to bark to control Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). The Great Lakes Entomologist. 39(1/2): 27-33.
- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2006. Effects of cutting date, outdoor storage conditions, and splitting on survival of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in firewood logs. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(3): 790-796.
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leah S. 2006. Laboratory Evaluation of the Toxicity of Systemic Insecticides for Control of Anoplophora glabripennis and Plectrodera scalator (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 99(1): 85-93 (2006)
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Bauer, Leah S.; Gao, Ruitong. 2006. Field Evaluations of Systemic Insecticides for Control of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(2): 383-392 (2006)
- Taylor, Robin A.J.; Poland, Therese M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A. 2006. Is emerald ash borer an obligant migrant?. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard; Parra, Gregory, comps.. Emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2005 September 26-27; Pittsburgh, PA. FHTET-2005-16. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 14.
- Bauer, Leah S.; Liu, Houping; Haack, Robert A.; Gao, Ruitong; Zhao, Tonghai; Miller, Deborah L.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Update on emerald ash borer natural enemy surveys in Michigan and China. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerals ash borer research and development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 71-72.
- Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Smith, James J. 2005. Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer to determine the point of origin of Michigan infestations. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 17-18.
- Chornesky, E. A.; Bartuska, A. M.; Aplet, G. H.; Cummings-Carlson, J.; Davis, F. W.; Eskow, J.; Gordon, D. R.; Gottschalk, K. W.; Haack, R. A.; Hansen, A. J.; Mack, R. N.; Rahel, F. J.; Shannon, M. A.; Wainger, L. A.; Wigley, T. B. 2005. Science priorities for reducing the threat of invasive species. BioScience 55(4):335-348.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Host range of emerald ash borer. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerals ash borer research and development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 27.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Evaluation of various insecticides applied to the bark to control emerald ash borer. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerals ash borer research and development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 35-36.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Emerald ash borer survival in firewood. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerals ash borer research and development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 77-78.
- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Emerald ash borer infestation of ash stumps. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerals ash borer research and development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 37.
- Hoebeke, E. Richard; Haugen, Dennis A.; Haack, Robert A. 2005. Sirex noctilo: Discovery of a Palearctic Siricid Woodwasp in New York (revised 2005July07). Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 50, no. 1&2 (2005):p. 24-25.
- Taylor, Robin A.; Bauer, Leah S.; Miller, Deborah L.; Haack, Robert A. 2005. Emerald ash borer flight potential. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 15-16.
- Ye, Hui; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2005. Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) reproduction and development in Scots, jack, red and eastern white pine under laboratory conditions. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 38. 13-22.
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- Bauer, Leah S.; Liu, Houping; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L. 2004. Natural enemies of emerald ash borer in southeastern Michigan. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2003 September 30 - October 1; Port Huron, MI. FHTET 2004-02. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 33-34.
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- Eager, T. A.; Berisford, C. W.; Dalusky, M. J.; Nielsen, D. G.; Brewer, J. W.; Hilty, S. J.; Haack, R. A. 2004. Suitability of Some Southern and Western Pines as Hosts for the Pine Shoot Beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Journal of Economic Entomology
- Haack, Robert A. 2004. Orthotomicus erosus: A new pine-infesting bark beetle in the United States. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 49, no. 3 & 4 (2004): p. 3.
- Haack, Robert A.; Lawrence, Robert K.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M. 2004. Disruptant effects of 4-allylanisole and verbenone on Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolitidae) response to baited traps and logs. The Great Lakes Entomologist. 37(3&4): 131-141.
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- Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2004. Evaluation of three trap types and five lures for monitoring Hylurgus ligniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) and other local scolytids in New York. The Great Lakes Entomologist 37(1&2):1-9
- Poland, T.M.; de Groot, P.; Haack, R.A.; Czokajlo, D. 2004. Evaluation of semiochemicals potentially synergistic to a-pinene for trapping the larger European pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda, (Col., Scolytidae). Journal of Applied Entolomology. 128(9/10): 639-644.
- Poland, Therese M.; De Groot, Peter; Burke, Stephen; Wakarchuk, David; Haack, Robert A.; Nott, Reginald. 2004. Semiochemical disruption of the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Environmental Entomology 33(2):221-226
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- Haack, Robert A. 2003. Research on Anoplophora glabripennis in the United States. Nachrichten-blatt des Deutuschen Pflanzenschutzdienstes 55(4):68-70
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- Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R.; Hoebeke, E. Richard; Poland, Therese M. 2003. Hylurgus ligniperda (Scolytidae): a new exotic bark beetle in New York State. In: Fosbroke, Sandra L.C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2002; 2002 January 15-18; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-300. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station: 34.
- Liu, Houping; Bauer, Leah S.; Gao, Ruitong; Zhao, Tonghai; Petrice, Toby R.; Haack, Robert A. 2003. Exploratory survey for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), and its natural enemies in China.. In The Great Lakes Entomologist 36:191-204.
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- Poland, Therese M.; Groot, Peter de; Burke, Stephen; Wakarchuk, David; Haack, Robert A.; Nott, Reginald; Scarr, Taylor. 2003. Development of an improved attractive lure for the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Agricultural and Forest Entomology 5:293-300
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A. 2003. Exotic Forest Insect Pests and Their Impact on Forest Management. In: Proceedings, Society of American Foresters 2002 National Convention. Bethesda, MD: Society of American Foresters: 132-141
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Bauer, Leah S.; Petrice, Toby R.; Miller, Deborah L.; Liu, Houping. 2003. Overview of Asian longhorned beetle research by the USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station, in East Lansing, Michigan. In: Fosbroke, Sandra L. C.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2002 January 15-18; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-300. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. p.75.
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- Haack, Robert A.; Jendak, Eduard; Houping, Liu; Marchant, Keneth R.; Petrice, Toby R.; Poland, Therese M.; Ye, Hui. 2002. The emerald ash borer: a new exotic pest in North America. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 47, no. 3 & 4 (2002).:p.1-5
- Hui, Ye; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2002. Tomicus piniperda (Coleaoptera: Scolytidae) Within and Between Tree Movement When Migrating to Overwintering Sites. The Great Lakes Entomologist 35(2):183-192
- Poland, Therese M.; Haack, Robert A.; Petrice, Toby R. 2002. Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) Initial Flight and Shoot. Journal of Economic Entomology 95(6):1195-1204
- Haack, Robert A. 2001. Exotic scolytids of the Great Lakes region. Newsletter of the Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 46, no. 3 (Aug. 2001).:p. 6-7.
- Haack, Robert A. 2001. Intercepted Scolytidae (Coleoptera) at U.S. ports of entry: 1985-2000.. Integrated Pest Management Reviews 6:253-282, 2001. Kluwer Academic Publishers: Netherlands. p. 253-282.
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- Haack, Robert A.; Poland, Therese M. 2001. Evolving management strategies for a recently discovered exotic forest pest: the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Coleoptera). Biological invasions. Vol 3 (2001).:p.307-322
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- Haack, Robert A.; Acciavatti, Robert E.; Petrice, Toby; Davdison, Robert. 2000. Changes in Carabid Community Structure in a Dry Sand Prairie After Removal of the Pine Overstory (POSTER). Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 45 no. 2.:p. 15. (2000)
- Haack, Robert A.; Cavey, Joseph F. 2000. Insects intercepted on Solid Wood Packing Materials at United States Ports-of-Entry: 1985-1998. In: Quarantine pests, risk, for the foresty sector and their effects on foreign trade. Proceedings on CD-ROM of Silvotecna 14; 2000 june 27-28; Concepcion, Chile. CORMA, concepcion, Chile: 1-16.
- Haack, Robert A.; Eckelmann, Claus M.; Green, Earl. 2000. Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak in Belize. Michigan Entomological Society. Vol. 45 no. 3&4.:p. 13-15. (2000)
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National Research Highlights
Longhorned beetle biology, rearing and management comprehensively reviewed
Year: 2017
Forest Service scientists contributed to a new book that represents the first comprehensive treatment of all aspects of cerambycid beetle biology and control and will serve as a vital resource for researchers and managers. There are more than 36,000 species of longhorned beetles (family Cerambycidae) worldwide and many are pests of agricultural crops and trees. The book “Cerambycidae of the World: Biology and Pest Management” was published in 2017, with five of the 13 chapters written by USDA Forest Service scientists.
New Guide to High-risk Asian Relatives of Emerald Ash Borer
Year: 2015
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is native to Asia but established populations were found in Michigan and nearby Ontario in 2002. Since then, EAB has spread to 24 additional U.S. states and one additional Canadian province and has killed tens of millions of ash trees. In 2015, Forest Service scientists contributed to the creation of an illustrated guide to EAB and 32 other Asian Agrilus species that could threaten North American trees.
Fewer Pests Found in Wood Packaging Material Following New International Standards
Year: 2014
Wood packaging material such as pallets and crating must now be treated for pests prior to export when used in international trade. A Forest Service researcher, working with U.S. and international researchers, analyzed data on pest interceptions on imported cargo from before and after the United States implemented the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) in the mid-2000s and found that the incidence of live wood-infesting pests fell by as much as 52 percent.