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Robert C. Venette
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- Trees Felled Near Summit Avenue Now Part of Emerald Ash Borer ResearchSeptember 29, 2011
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- Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Horie, Tetsuya; Mehta, Shefali V.; Smith, David J.; Venette, Robert C. 2011. Assessing the cost of an invasive forest pathogen; A case study with oak wilt. Environmental Management. 47: 506-517.
- Walter, A. J.; Venette, R. C.; Kells, S. A.; Seybold, S. J. 2010. Walking response of the Mediterranean pine engraver, Orthotomicus erosus, to novel plant odors host in a laboratory olfactometer. J. Insect Behav. 23(4): 251-267
- Venette, Robert C.; Kriticos, Darren J.; Magarey, Roger D.; Koch, Frank H.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Worner, Susan P.; Gomez Raboteaux, Nadilia N.; McKenney, Daniel W.; Dobesberger, Erhard J.; Yemshanov, Denys; De Barro, Paul J.; Hutchison, William D.; Fowler, Glenn; Kalaris, Tom M.; Pedlar, John. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement. BioScience. 60(5): 349-362.
- Walter, Abigail J.; Kells, Stephen A.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2010. Boring in response to bark and phloem extracts from North American trees does not explain host acceptance behavior of Orthotomicus erosus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Environmental Entomology. 39(2): 661-669.
- Walter, A.J.; Venette, R.C.; Kells, S.A. 2010. Acceptance and suitability of novel trees for Orthotomicus erosus, an exotic bark beetle in North America. Biological Invasions. 12: 1133-1144.
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- Larson, Jennifer L.; Venette, Robert C.; Larson, Diane L. 2022. Restoration for Resilience: The Role of Plant-Microbial Interactions and Seed Provenance in Ecological Restoration. Natural Areas Journal
- Lawton, Douglas ; Huseth, Anders S.; Kennedy, George G.; Morey, Amy C.; Hutchison, William D.; Reisig, Dominic D.; Dorman, Seth J.; Dillard, DeShae ; Venette, Robert C.; Groves, Russell L.; Adamczyk, John J.; Barbosa Dos Santos, Izailda ; Baute, Tracey ; Brown, Sebe ; Burkness, Eric ; Dean, Ashley ; Dively, Galen P.; Doughty, Hélène B.; Fleischer, Shelby J.; Green, Jessica ; Greene, Jeremy K.; Hamilton, Krista ; Hodgson, Erin ; Hunt, Thomas ; Kerns, David ; Leonard, Billy Rogers; Malone, Sean ; Musser, Fred ; Owens, David ; Palumbo, John C.; Paula-Moraes, Silvana ; Peterson, Julie A.; Ramirez, Ricardo ; Rondon, Silvia I; Schilder, Tracy L.; Seaman, Abby ; Spears, Lori ; Stewart, Scott D.; Taylor, Sally ; Towles, Tyler ; Welty, Celeste ; Whalen, Joanne ; Wright, Robert ; Zuefle, Marion. 2022. Pest population dynamics are related to a continental overwintering gradient. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- Ferreira, Larissa F.; Silva-Torres, Christian S. A.; Torres, Jorge B.; Venette, Robert C. 2021. Potential displacement of the native Tenuisvalvae notata by the invasive Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in South America suggested by differences in climate suitability. Bulletin of Entomological Research
- Kerns, Becky K.; Poland, Therese M.; Venette, Robert C.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.; Rowley, Allen ; Hayes, Deborah C.; Ielmini, Mike. 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities. In: Poland, Therese M.; Patel-Weynand, Toral; Finch, Deborah M.; Ford Miniat, Chelcy; Hayes, Deborah C.; Lopez, Vanessa M., eds. Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer International Publishing: 329 - 334. Chapter 16.
- Larson, Jennifer L.; Larson, Diane L.; Venette, Robert C. 2021. Balancing the need for seed against invasive species risks in prairie habitat restorations. PLOS ONE
- Liebhold, Andrew M.; Campbell, Faith T.; Gordon, Doria R.; Guo, Qinfeng ; Havill, Nathan ; Kinder, Bradley ; MacKenzie, Richard ; Lance, David R.; Pearson, Dean E.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Warziniack, Travis ; Venette, Robert C.; Yemshanov, Denys. 2021. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research. In: Poland, Therese M.; Patel-Weynand, Toral; Finch, Deborah M.; Ford Miniat, Chelcy; Hayes, Deborah C.; Lopez, Vanessa M., eds. Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer International Publishing: 293 - 304. Chapter 13.
- Morey, A.C. ; Venette, R.C. 2021. A participatory method for prioritizing invasive species: Ranking threats to Minnesota's terrestrial ecosystems. Journal of Environmental Management
- Venette, Robert C.; Gordon, Doria R.; Juzwik, Jennifer ; Koch, Frank H.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Peterson, Robert K. D.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Yemshanov, Denys. 2021. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses. In: Poland, Therese M.; Patel-Weynand, Toral; Finch, Deborah M.; Ford Miniat, Chelcy; Hayes, Deborah C.; Lopez, Vanessa M., eds. Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer International Publishing: 111 - 132. Chapter 6.
- Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2021. Invasive Insect Species: Global Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities. Frontiers in Insect Science
- Wittman, Jacob T.; Aukema, Brian H.; Duan, Jian J.; Venette, Robert C. 2021. Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America. Biological Control
- Ferreira, Larissa F.; Silva‐Torres, Christian S.A.; Venette, Robert C.; Torres, Jorge B. 2020. Temperature and prey assessment on the performance of the mealybug predator Tenuisvalvae notata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Austral Entomology
- Morey, Amy ; Venette, Robert C. 2020. Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Spatial Transferability: Challenges in Constructing a Useful Model of Potential Suitability for an Invasive Insect. Annals of the Entomological Society of America
- Venette, Robert C.; Morey, Amy C. 2020. Advances in understanding the ecology of invasive crop insect pests and their impact on IPM. In: Kogan, Marcos; Heinrichs, E.A., eds. Integrated management of insect pests: current and future developments. Cambridge, UK, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. 30 p.
- Ward, Samuel F.; Eidson, Erika L.; Kees, Aubree M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2020. Allopatric populations of the invasive larch casebearer differ in cold tolerance and phenology. Ecological Entomology
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; MacQuarrie, Chris J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Liu, Ning ; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista. 2020. Optimal planning of multi‐day invasive species surveillance campaigns. Ecological Solutions and Evidence
- Cira, Theresa M.; Quick, Kathy ; Venette, Robert C. 2019. Watch your Language: Consequences of Linguistic Uncertainty for Insect Management. American Entomologist
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing. Insect Science
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2019. Susceptibility of Eurasian Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris L., to the aggressive North American mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins. Forest Ecology and Management
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Chen, Cuicui ; Liu, Ning ; MacQuarrie, Christian J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista. 2019. Managing biological invasions in urban environments with the acceptance sampling approach. PLOS ONE
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert C.; Swystun, Tom ; Fournier, Ronald E.; Marcotte, Mireille ; Chen, Yongguang ; Turgeon, Jean J. 2019. Optimizing surveillance strategies for early detection of invasive alien species. Ecological Economics
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Liu, Ning ; Chen, Cuicui ; MacQuarrie, Chris J.K.; Ryall, Krista ; Venette, Robert ; Koch, Frank H. 2019. Acceptance sampling for cost-effective surveillance of emerald ash borer in urban environments. Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research
- Arnberger, Arne; Ebenberger, Martin; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Cottrell, Stuart; Schlueter, Alexander C.; von Ruschkowski, Eick; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H. 2018. Visitor preferences for visual changes in bark beetle-impacted forest recreation settings in the United States and Germany. Environmental Management. 61(2): 209-223.
- Christianson, Lindsey ; Venette, Robert. 2018. Modest Effects of Host on the Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer. Forests
- Cira, Theresa M.; Koch, Robert L.; Burkness, Eric C.; Hutchison, William D.; Venette, Robert C. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance. Environmental Entomology
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Coggeshall, Mark V; McKenna, James R.; Seybold, Steven J. 2018. Reproduction and potential range expansion of walnut twig beetle across the Juglandaceae. Biological Invasions
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2018. Development of an aggressive bark beetle on novel hosts: Implications for outbreaks in an invaded range. Journal of Applied Ecology
- Tussey, Dylan ; Aukema, Brian ; Charvoz, Anthony ; Venette, Robert C. 2018. Effects of Adult Feeding and Overwintering Conditions on Energy Reserves and Flight Performance of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Environmental Entomology
- Ward, Samuel F.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2018. Cold tolerance of the invasive larch casebearer and implications for invasion success. Agricultural and Forest Entomology
- Arnberger, Arne; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Ebenberger, Martin; Eder, Renate; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H.; Choi, Ami; Cottrell, Stuart. 2017. Emerald ash borer impacts on visual preferences for urban forest recreation settings. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
- Fahrner, Samuel J.; Abrahamson, Mark; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2017. Strategic removal of host trees in isolated, satellite infestations of emerald ash borer can reduce population growth. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C. 2017. Cold Tolerance of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Northern California. Environmental Entomology
- Kees, Aubree M.; Hefty, Andrea R.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H. 2017. Flight Capacity of the Walnut Twig Beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on a Laboratory Flight Mill. Environmental Entomology
- Nystrom Santacruz, Erica; Venette, Robert C.; Dieckhoff, Christine; Hoelmer, Kim; Koch, Robert L. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug. Biological Control. 107: 11-20.
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C. 2017. Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle among novel eastern pines: A potential for trade-offs in an invaded range?. Forest Ecology and Management
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Maddox, Mitchell P.; Aukema, Brian H.; Reddy, Gadi V.P. 2017. Colonization behaviors of mountain pine beetle on novel hosts: Implications for range expansion into northeastern North America. PLOS ONE
- Venette, Robert C. 2017. Climate analyses to assess risks from invasive forest insects: Simple matching to advanced models. Current Forestry Reports
- Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert C.; Fournier, Ronald E.; Turgeon, Jean J. 2017. Robust surveillance and control of invasive species using a scenario optimization approach. Ecological Economics. 133: 86-98.
- Cira, Theresa M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aigner, John; Kuhar, Thomas; Mullins, Donald E.; Gabbert, Sandra E.; Hutchison, W. D. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales. Environmental Entomology. 45(2): 484-491.
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Coggeshall, Mark V.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2016. Reproduction of walnut twig beetle in black walnut and butternut. HortTechnology. 26: 727-734.
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Nystrom Santacruz, Erica C.; Mosca, Laurel A.; Hutchison, W. D. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect. Ecology and Evolution. 6(22): 8267-8275.
- Coleman, T.W.; Jones, M.I.; Smith, S.L.; Venette, R.C.; Flint, M.L.; Seybold, S.J. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus. Forest Insect & Disease Leaflet
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Flint, Mary L.; Coleman, Tom W.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer effects on tree health and colonization patterns at six newly-established sites. Agricultural and Forest Entomology 17(2): 146-157.
- Stephens, A.R.; Asplen, M.K.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, Robert C. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults. Environmental Entomology. 44(6): 1619-1626.
- Venette, Robert C. 2015. The challenge of modelling and mapping the future distribution and impact of invasive alien species. CAB International: 1-17.
- Venette, Robert C.; Coleman, Tom W.; Seybold, Steve. 2015. Assessing the risks posed by goldspotted oak borer to California and beyond. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-251. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station: 317-329
- Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert; Lyons, D. Barry; Scarr, Taylor; Ryall, Krista; Leung, Brian. 2015. Optimal allocation of invasive species surveillance with the maximum expected coverage concept. Diversity and Distributions. 21(11): 1349-1359.
- Haavik, L.J.; Graves, A.D.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, F.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J. 2014. Suitability of native and ornamental oak species in California for Agrilus auroguttatus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 150(1): 86-97.
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2014. Densities of Agrilus auroguttatus and other borers in California and Arizona oaks. Insects. 5(1): 287-300.
- Haavik, L.J.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, M.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J. 2013. Agrilus auroguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) seasonal development within Quercus agrifolia (Fagales: Fagaceae) in southern California. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 106(2): 189-197
- Hanson, A.A.; Venette, R.C. 2013. Thermocouple design for measuring temperatures of small insects. CryoLetters. 34(3): 261-266.
- Hanson, Anthony A.; Venette, Robert C.; Lelito, Jonathan P. 2013. Cold tolerance of Chinese emerald ash borer parasitoids: Spathius agrili Yang (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), and Oobius agrili Zhang and Huang (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae). Biological Control
- Horie, Tetsuya; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Venette, Robert C. 2013. Optimal strategies for the surveillance and control of forest pathogens: A case study with oak wilt. Ecological Economics. 86:78-85.
- Kriticos, Darren J.; Venette, Robert C.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Brunel, Sarah; Koch, Frank H.; Rafoss, Trond; van der Werf, Wopke; Worner, Susan P. 2013. Invasive alien species in the food chain: Advancing risk assessment models to address climate change, economics and uncertainty. NeoBiota. 18: 1-7.
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2013. Could natural selection change the geographic range limits of light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in North America?. NeoBiota. 18:151-156.
- Venette, Robert C. 2013. Incorporating climate change into pest risk models for forest pathogens: a role for cold stress in an era of global warming?. NeoBiota. 18: 131-150.
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Chen, Yigen; Jones, Micheal I.; Venette, Robert C.; Flint, Mary L.; Seybold, Steven J. 2012. First occurrence of the goldspotted oak borer parasitoid, Calosota elongata (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), in California. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 88: 274-276.
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2012. Agrilus auroguttatus exit hole distributions on Quercus agrifolia boles and a sampling method to estimate their density on individual trees. The Canadian Entomologist. 144: 1-12.
- Morey, A.C.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, R.C.; Burkness, E.C. 2012. Cold hardiness of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae. Environmental Entomology. 41(1): 172-179.
- Ostry, M.E.; Moore, M.J.; Kern, C.C.; Venette, R.C.; Palik, B.J. 2012. Multiple diseases impact survival of pine species planted in red spine stands harvested in spatially variable retention patterns. Forest Ecology and Management. 286: 66-72.
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2012. Tree regeneration in black ash (Fraxinus nigra) stands exhibiting crown dieback in Minnesota. Forest Ecology and Management. 269: 26-30.
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Ward, Kathleen T. 2012. Assessment of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) Decline in Minnesota. Chapter 12. In: Potter, Kevin M.; Conkling, Barbara L. Forest health monitoring: 2008 national technical report. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-158. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 151-154.
- Venette, Robert C.; Walter, Abigail J. 2012. Connecting overwintering success of eastern larch beetle to health of tamarack. Chapter 16. In: Potter, Kevin M.; Conkling, Barbara L. Forest health monitoring: 2008 national technical report. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-158. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 167-169.
- Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.C.; Juzwik, J. 2011. Decline as a disease category: Is it helpful?. Phytopathology. 101: 404-409.
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2011. Fraxinus nigra (black ash) dieback in Minnesota: Regional variation and potential contributing factors. Forest Ecology and Managemment. 261(1): 128-135.
- Koch, Karrie A.; Quiram, Gina L.; Venette, Robert C. 2010. A review of oak wilt management: a summary of treatment options and their efficacy. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 9: 1-8.
- Venette, Robert C.; Abrahamson, Mark. 2010. Cold hardiness of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis: a new perspective.
- Gómez, N.N.; Venette, R.C.; Gould, J.R.; Winograd, D.F. 2009. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 99: 65-72.
- Haight, Robert G.; Mehta, S.V.; Horie, T.; Smith, D.J.; Venette, R.C.; Homans, F.R.; Walter, A.J. 2009. An economic impact assessment for oak wilt in Anoka County, Minnesota. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 20th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2009; 2009 January 13-16; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-51. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 31.
- Venette, Robert C. 2009. Implication of global climate change on the distribution and activity of Phytophthora ramorum. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 20th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2009; 2009 January 13-16; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-51. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 58-59.
- Ward, Kathleen; Ostry, Michael; Venette, Robert; Palik, Brian; Hansen, Mark; Hatfield, Mark. 2009. Assessment of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) decline in Minnesota. In: McRoberts, Ronald E.; Reams, Gregory A.; Van Deusen, Paul C.; McWilliams, William H., eds. Proceedings of the eighth annual forest inventory and analysis symposium; 2006 October 16-19; Monterey, CA. Gen. Tech. Report WO-79. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 115-120.
- Venette, Robert C.; Ostry, Michael E.; Ward, Kathleen M. 2008. Regional site-selection models for hybrid poplars. In: Zalesny, Ronald S., Jr.; Mitchell, Rob; Richardson, Jim, eds. Biofuels, bioenergy, and bioproducts from sustainable agricultural and forest crops: proceedings of the short rotation crops international conference; 2008 August 19-20; Bloomington, MN. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-31. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 63.
- Mehta, Shefali V.; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Polasky, Stephen; Venette, Robert C. 2007. Optimal detection and control strategies for invasive species management. Ecological Economics. 237-245.
- Koch, Robert L.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2006. Invasions by Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Western Hemisphere: implications for South America. Neotropical Entomology. 35(4): 421-434.
- Seeland, T.M.; Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.; Juzwik, J. 2006. An annotated bibliography of invasive tree pathogens Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum, Phytophthora alni, and Phytophthora quercina and a regulatory policy and management practices for invasive species. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-270. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 17 p.
- Venette, Robert C.; Cohen, Susan D. 2006. Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Phytophthora ramorum within the contiguous United States. Forest Ecology and Management. 231: 18-26.
National Research Highlights
Mountain pine beetle: A real threat to pines of eastern North America
Year: 2017
The mountain pine beetle, an insect native to western states, has devastated pines in western North America and is spreading east through the Canadian boreal forest. For land managers, a key question was whether or not the insect could find suitable hosts and survive cold winters in eastern North America.
"Stressing Out" about New Invasive Insects
Year: 2016
Some highly damaging invasive insects depend on forests to survive the winter. Forest Service scientists studied the effects of cold stress on two recent invaders, brown marmorated stink bug and spotted wing drosophila, to better forecast where these species might, and might not, overwinter.
Cold Winter Temperatures Set Emerald Ash Borer Back in Minnesota
Year: 2014
Emerald ash borer is the most devastating nonnative insect pest of trees in the United States. Overwintering larvae are unable to survive the winter if temperatures drop too low. During the winter of 2013-14, temperatures were sufficiently cold in portions of the Twin Cities to kill 60 to 70 percent of larvae. Potential mortality of emerald ash borer was described by the media as "the silver lining" of the Polar Vortex.
Risk-Mapping Invasive Species
Year: 2010
Pest risk maps are vital tools to describe where exotic invasive species might arrive, establish, spread, or have unacceptable effects. They are an integral part of the Forest Service's strategic efforts to predict and prevent new invasions, yet, there is little scientific agreement on how such maps should be produced. NRS scientist Robert Venette and scientists from the Southern Research Station, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, North Carolina State University, University of Minnesota, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Forest Service, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO, Australia), Lincoln University (New Zealand), and the Food and Environment Research Agency (United Kingdom) published ten recommendations to improve these maps in the May 2010 issue of BioScience.