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• Solter, Leellen F.; Pilarska, Daniela K.; McManus, Michael L.; Zubrik, Milan; Patocka, Jan; Huang, Wei-Fone; Novotny, Julius. 2010. Host specificity of microsporidia pathogenic to the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.): Field studies in Slovakia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 105: 1-10.
• Solter, Leellen; Hoch, Gernot; D'Amico, Vincent; Goertz, Dörte; Huang, Wei-Fone; Hylis, Mirek; Kolling, Thomas; Linde, Andreas; McManus, Michael; Novotny, Julius; Patocka, Jan; Onstad, David; Pilarska, Daniela; Solter, Philip; Vavra, Jiri; Weiser, Jaroslav; Zubrik, Milan. 2009. Microsporidian pathogens of the gypsy moth: research update.. 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: 97-98.
• McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M. 2009. Gypsy moth IPM. In: Radcliffe, E.B.; Huchison, W.D.; Cancelado, R.E., eds. Integrated Pest Management: Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK: 414-423
• McManus, Michael L.; Gottschalk, Kurt W. 2009. Evolution of a meeting: 20+ years of research communication and coordination. 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: 1-4.
• Hoch, Gernot; D'Amico, Vincent; Solter, Leellen F.; Zubrik, Milan; McManus, Michael L. 2008. Two approaches for quantifying transmission of microsporidia in semi-field conditions. 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: 39.

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• Hoch, Gernot; D'Amico, Vincent; Solter, Leellen F.; Zubrik, Milan; McManus, Michael L. 2008. Quantifying horizontal transmission of Nosema lymantriae, a microsporidian pathogen of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lep., Lymantriidae) in field cage studies. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99: 146-150.
• Hajek, Ann E.; McManus, Michael L.; Delalibera Junior, Italo. 2007. A review of introductions of pathogens and nematodes for classical biological control of insects and mites. Biological Control. 41: 1?13.
• Fallon, Declan J.; Solter, Leellen F.; Bauer, Leah S.; Miller, Deborah L.; Cate, James R.; McManus, Michael L. 2006. Effect of entomopathogenic nematodes on Plectrodera scalator (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 92:55-57.
• Pilarska, D.; McManus, M.; Pilarska, P.; Georgiev, G.; Mirchev, P.; Linde, A. 2005. Monitoring the establishment and prevalence of the fungal entomopathogen Entomophaga maimaiga in two Lymantria dispar L. populations in Bulgaria. Journal of Pest Science
• Fallon, Declan J.; Solter, Leellen F.; Keena, Melody; McManus, Michael; Cate, James R.; Hanks, Lawrence M. 2004. Susceptibility of Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis (Motchulsky) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) to entomopathogenic nematodes. Biological Control 30 (2004) 430-438
• McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; [eds.]. 2003. Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects. 2002 September 1-5; Krakow, Poland. Gen. Tech . Rep. NE-311. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 178 p.
• McManus, Michael L.; Solter, Leellen. 2003. Microsporidian pathogens in European gypsy moth populations. In: McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M., eds. Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects; 2002 September 1-5; Krakow, Poland. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-311. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 44-51.
• Turcani, Marek; Liebhold, Andrew M.; McManus, Michael; Novotný, Július. 2003. Preliminary results on predation of gypsy moth pupae during a period of latency in Slovakia. In: Proceedings: IUFRO Working Party 7.03.07; Kanazawa, Japan. September 2003. 72-77
• Turcani, Marek; Liebhold, Andrew; McManus, Michael; Novotny, Julius. 2003. Preliminary results on predation of gypsy moth egg masses in Slovakia. In: McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M., eds. Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects; 2002 September 1-5; Krakow, Poland. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-311. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 115-120.
• Liebhold, A.M.; McManus, M.L.; Otvos, I.S.; Fosbroke, S.L.C. 2001. Proceedings: integrated management and dynamics of forest defoliating insects. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-277. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 167 p.
• D'Amico, Vincent; Elkinton, Joseph S.; Podgwaite, John D.; Slavicek, James M.; McManus, Michael L.; Burand, John P. 1999. A field release of genetically engineered gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (LdNPV). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 73: 260-268.
• Bauer, Leah S.; Miller, Deborah L.; Maddox, Joseph V.; McManus, Michael L. 1998. Interaction between a Nosema sp. (Microspora: Nosematidae) and Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus Infecting the Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae)¹. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. Vol. 74 no.1.:p. 147-153. (1998)
• Hajek, A. E.; Bauer, L.; McManus, M. L.; Wheeler, M. M. 1998. Distribution of resting spores of the Lymantria dispar pathogen Entomophaga maimaiga in soil and on bark. BioControl 43:189-200
• McManus, M.L.; Liebhold, A.M., eds. 1998. Proceedings: population dynamics, impacts, and integrated management of forest defoliating insects. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-247. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 352 p.
• Anderson, D. E.; Miller, D. R.; Wang, Y. S.; Yendol, W. E.; McManus, M. L. 1991. Micrometeorological measurements during the Blackmo 88 spray trials. In: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 135.
• Bauer, L. S.; McManus, M.; Maddox, J. 1991. Interactions between nuclear polyhedrosis virus and Nosema sp. infecting gypsy moth. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 76.
• Carter, M. R.; Ravlin, F. W.; McManus, M. L. 1991. Leading edge gypsy moth population dynamics. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 49.
• Elkinton, Joseph S.; McManus, Michael L. 1991. Development of a pheromone-baited trap to monitor gypsy moth populations. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 111.
• Maddox, J. V.; Jeffords, M. R.; McManus, M. L.; Webb, R. E. 1991. Summary of experimental releases of exotic microsporidia: conclusions and recommendations. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 81.
• McFadden, Max W.; McManus, Michael E. 1991. An insect out of control? The potential for spread and establishment of the gypsy moth in new forest areas in the United States. In: Baranchikov, Yuri N.; Mattson, William J.; Hain, Fred P.; Payne, Thomas L., eds. Forest Insect Guilds: Patterns of Interaction with Host Trees; 1989 August 13-17; Abakan, Siberia, U.S.S.R. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-153. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 172-186.
• McManus, Michael L. 1991. Microbial pesticides. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 64-75.
• Miller, D. R.; Yendol, W. E.; McManus, M. L.; Anderson, D. E.; Mierzejewski, K. 1991. Summary of the Blackmo 88 spray experiment. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 79.
• Ravlin, F. William; Fleischer, S. J.; Carter, M. R.; Roberts, E. A.; McManus, M. L. 1991. A monitoring system for gypsy moth management. IN: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Twery, Mark J.; Smith, Shirley I., eds. Proceedings, U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency gypsy moth research review 1990; East Windsor, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-146. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 89-97.
• McManus, Michael L.; Smith, Harvey R. 1984. Effectiveness of artificial bark flaps in mediating migration of late-instar gypsy moth larvae. Research Note NE-316. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.
• Lewis, Franklin B.; McManus, Michael L.; Schneeberger, Noel F. 1979. Guidelines for the use of GYPCHEK to control the gypsy moth. Res. Pap. NE-441. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 9p.