Publications of Dr. Xing Ping Hu

Publications:

Book Chapters (selected)

Hu, X.P. 2011. Liquid termiticides and their current role in subterranean termite management. In: R. Dhang (Ed.): Urban Pest Management - An Environmental Perspective. CABI (UK and USA). pp, 114-132.
Hu, X.P. 2010. Chapter 12: Biology and Reproductive Strategies in the Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). In: Liu, T.X. and Kang, L. (Eds): Recent advances in entomological research: from molecular biology to pest management. High Educational Press, Springer, pp 213 - 226.
Hu, X.P. 2005. Subterranean termite management. In: Liu, T.-X. & tang, N. (eds.) Entomological Research: Progress and Perspectives, Science Press, Beijing, Chapter 21, pp. 448-469.

Referred Articles in Scientific Journals (74, *graduate student)

Barba*, Marta; Stewart, Allison; Passler, Thomas; Wooldridge, Anne; van Santen, Edzard; Chamorro, Manuel; Cattley, Russell; Hathcock, Terri; Hogsette, Jerome; Hu, X.P. 2014. Experimental transmission of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in horses by house flies. J Vet Intern Med (Accepted March, in press).
Yuan*, Z., Hu, X.P., Yu, X. and Suh, S.J. 2014. Multiple antibacterial activities of proteinaceous compounds in crude extracts from the Eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes Kollar (Blattodea: Isopetera: Rhinotermitidae). Advances in Research. 2(8): 455-461. pdf
Barwary*, Z. Gorzlanyk, A. and Hu, X.P. 2014. Effects of concentration, distance, and application methods of Altriset on eastern subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Insect Science DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12122. pdf
Golec*, J.R., Hu, X.P., Ray, C. and Woodley N.E. 2013. Strongygaster triangulifera (Diptera: Tachinidae) as a parasitoid of adults of the invasive Megacopta cribraria (Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in Alabama. J. Entomol. Sci. 48(4): 352-354. pdf
Gardner, W.A., L, Blount, J.L., Golec*, J.R., Couret, J.R., Jones, W.A., Hu, X.P., Dong, X., Talamas, E.J., Ray, C.H., Buntin, G.D., Gerardo, N.M. 2013. Discovery of Paratelenomus saccharalis (Dodd) (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae), an egg parasitoid of the bean plataspid, Megacopta cribraria F. (Hemiptera: Plataspidae), in its expanded North American range. J. Entomol. Sci. 48(4): 355-359. pdf
Barwary*, Z., Hu, X.P. and Hickman, R. 2013. Effects of intercepting treatment of foraging tunnel on subterranean termite (Isopera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Ag. Urb. Entomol. 29(1): 25-34. http://www.bioone.org.spot.lib.auburn.edu/doi/abs/10.3954/12-26.1
Pugh*, D.G., Hu, X.P. and Galgbum, B. 2013. Habronemiasis: biology, signs, and diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of the nematodes and vector flies. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 34(2): 241-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.06.004. pdf
Gardner, W.A., Peeler, H.B., LaForest, J., Roberts, P.M., Sparks, Jr. A.N., Greene, J.K., Reisig, D., Suiter, D.R., Bacheler, J.S., Kidd, K., Ray, C.H., Hu, X.P., Kemerait, R.C., Scocco, E.A., Eger, J.E., Ruberson, J.R., Sikora, E.J., Herber, Jr. D.A., Campana, C., Halbert, S., Stewart, S.S., Buntin, G.D., Toews, M.D., and Bargeron, C.T. 2013. Confirmed Distribution and Occurrence of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in the Southeastern United States. J. Entomol. Sci. 48(2): 118-127. http://eorder.sheridan.com/3_0/display/index.php?flashprint=2649
Wu*, H., Appel, A.G. and Hu, X.P. 2013. Instar determination of Blaptic dubia (Blattodea: Blaberidae) using Gaussian mixture model. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 106(3): 323-328. pdf
Xu*, Y., Held, D.W. and Hu, X.P. 2013. Dietary choices and their implication for survival and development of omnivorous mole crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae). 71:65-71. pdf
Yuan, Z. and Hu, X.P. 2012. Repellent, antifeedant, and toxic activities of Lantana camara leaf extract against Reticulitermites flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(6): 2115-2121. pdf
Xu*, Y., Held, D.W. and Hu, X.P. 2012. Potential negative effects of earthworm prey on damage to turfgrass by ominivorous mole crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae). Environmental Entomology. 41(5): 1139-1144. pdf
Pugh* DG and Hu, XP. 2012. Mange mite infestation and control in New World Camelids (Artiodactyla: Camelidae). Proceedings of International Camelid Health Conference for Veterinarians. pp: SA:60-66.
Quarcoo*, FY., Hu, XP., Appel, AG. 2012. Effects of non-repellent termiticides on the tunneling and walking ability of the eastern subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Pest Management Science. 68: 1352-1359. DOI: 10.1002/ps.3302 pdf
Appel, AG., Hu, XP., Zhou J., Qin, Z., Zhu H., Chang X., Wang Z., Liu, X. and Liu M. 2012. Observation of the biology and ecology of the black-winged termite, Odontotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Termitidae) in camphor, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) (Lauraceae). Psyche. Volume2012, Article ID 123102. DOI: 10.1155/2012/123102. pdf
Yuan, Z. and Hu, X.P. 2011. Evaluation of differential antitermitic activities of Lantanan camara oven-dried tissues against Reticulitermes virginicus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Insect Science 18 (2): 1-11 (Online: DOI 10.1111/j.1744-7917.2010.01400). pdf
Hu, X.P., Song*, D.L., and Gao, X.W. 2010. Biological changes in the Eastern Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) and its protozoa profile following starvation. Insectes Sociaux 58(1): 39-45 (Online: DOI 10.1007/s00040-010-0114-1). pdf
Ding, W. and Hu, X.P. 2010. Antitermitic effects of the Lantana camara L. plant on subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitide). Insect Science. 17 (5): 427-433. pdf
Quarcoo* F., Appel, A. and Hu, X.P. 2010. Effects of indoxacarb concentration and exposure time on the onset of abnormal behaviors and death in the eastern subterranean termite. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103 (3): 762-769. pdf
Quarcoo*, F., Appel, A. and Hu, X.P. 2010. Descriptive study of non-repellent insecticide-induced behaviors in Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitide). Sociobiology. 55(1B): 217-227. pdf
Hu, X.P. and Ding, W. 2009. Do mound disturbance and bait placement affect bait removal and treatment efficacy in red imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) at different seasons? International Journal of Insect Science. 1: 3-9. pdf
Hu, X.P. 2008. Differential effects of mound disturbance and bait placement on bait foraging activity by the red imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in cold weather. Sociobiology. 53: 169-176.
Hu, X.P. and Song*, D. 2007. Behavioral reactions of two subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotemitidae) to instant freezing or chilling temperatures – cold avoidance and survival strategy. Environmental Entomology 36(6): 1450-1456. pdf
Hu, X.P. and Song*, D. 2007. Field evaluation of label-rate broadcast treatment with bait products for controlling the Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology 50(3): 1107-1116.
Hu, X.P., Song*, D. and Anderson, C. 2007. Effect of imidacloprid granule on subterranean termite foraging activity in ground-touching non-structural wood. Sociobiology 50(3): 861-866.
Hu, X.P. and Hickman, B. 2006. Exterior perimeter plus limited interior treatments with fipronil as an IPM option for subterranean termite management. International Pest Control 48(4) 200-203.
Song, D and Hu, X.P. 2006. Effects of dose, donor-recipient interaction time and ratio on fipronil transmission among the Formosan subterranean termite nestmates (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 48(1): 237-246. pdf
Shelton, G, Hu, X. P., Appel, A.G. and Wagner, T.L. 2006. Flight speed of Tethered Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidea) alates. Journal of Insect Behavior 19(1): 115-128.
Song*, D., Hu, X.P., and N.-Y. Su. 2006. Survivorship, cannibalism, body weight loss, necrophagy, and entombment in laboratory groups of the Formosan subterranean termite, coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, under starvation. Sociobiology 47(1):27-39.
Hu, X.P., Song*, D. and Scheler, C. 2005. Transfer of indoxacarb among workers of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): effects of dose, donor/recipient ratio, and post-exposure time. Pest Management Science 61:1209-1214. pdf
Hu, X.P. and Xu, Y. 2005. Morphological embryonic development of the eastern subterranean termite. Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhnotermitidae). Sociobiology 45(3):573-586.
Hu, X.P. 2005. Evaluation of the efficacy and non-repellency of indoxacarb and fipronil treated soil at various concentrations and thicknesses against two subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhnotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 98(2):509-517. pdf
Appel, A. and Hu, X.P. 2005. Perception of trail-following substances by Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) using behavioral bioassays. Sociobiology 45(1):151-162.
Hu, X.P., Appel, A. and Vester, R. 2005. Asian cockroach "invades" Alabama. Pest Control. January:41-42.
Hu, X.P. and Oi, F. 2004. Disrtribution and establishment of Formosan subterranean termite in Alabama. Sociobiology 44(1):35-47.
Hu, X.P. and Appel, A.G. 2004. Seasonal variation of critical thermal limits and temperature tolerance in two subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Environmental Entomology 33(2):197-205. pdf
Hu, X.P., Appel, A.G. an Traniello, J.F.A. 2003. Behavioral response of two subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) to vibration stimulu. Journal of Insect Behavior 16(5):703-715.
Hu, X.P. and Zhu*, F. 2003. Aggressive relationship between two subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Acta Zoologica Sinica 49(3):295-302.
Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Woodson, W.D., Lax, A.R., Hu, X.P., Freytag, E. D. and Mao, L. 2001. The first two years of an area wide management program for the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Sociobiology 37(2): 293-300.
Ring, D. R., Morgan, A. L., Woodson, D., Hu, X. P., Lax, A., Freytag, E. and Mao, L. 2000. An area-wide pilot test for management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Sociobiology. 36: 2-8.
Prokopy, J.R., Wright, S. Black, J. Hu, X.P. and McGuire, M.R. 2000. Attracticidal spheres for controlling apple maggot flies: commercial-orchard trials. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 97: 293-299.
Prokopy, J.R., Jacome, I., Pinero, J., Guillen, L., Fleischer, F.D., Hu, X.P. and Aluja, M. 2000. Post-alighting responses of Mexican fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to different insecticides in paint on attractive spheres. Journal of Applied Entomology 124: 239-244.
Hu, X.P., Prokopy, R.J. and Clark, J. 2000. Toxicity and residual effectiveness of insecticides on insecticide-treated spheres for controlling apple maggot flies, Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 93(2): 403-411.
Liburd, O.E., Gut, L.J., Hu, X.P., Prokopy, R.J. 1999. Mortality of Rhagoletis species encountering pesticide-treated spheres. Journal of Economic Entomology 92: 1151-1156.
Hu, X.P., Prokopy, R. J. and Averill, A. 1999. Effect of pH on feeding responses in the apple maggot fly, Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Insect Physiology 45: 151-157.
Prokopy R.J., Hu, X.P., Jang, E.B., Vargas, R.I. and Warthen, J.D. 1998. Attraction of Ceratitis capitata females to 2-heptanone, a component of coffee fruit odor. Journal of Chemical Ecology 24(8): 1293-1304.
Hu, X.P., Duan, J.J., and Prokopy, R.J. 1998. Effects of sugar/flour spheres coated with paint and insecticide on female Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies. Florida Entomologist 81: 318-325.
Hu, X.P. and Prokopy, R.J. 1998. Lethal and sublethal effects of imidacloprid on apple maggot fly Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Applied Entomology 122: 37-42.
Hu, X.P., Shasha, B.S., McGuire, M.R. and Prokopy, R.J. 1998. Controlled release of sugar from a novel device for controlling pest insects. Journal of Controlled Release 50 (1-3): 257-265.
Hu, X.P., Prokopy, R.J. and Mason, J. 1996. Populations of predatory and pest mites in first- and second-level commercial apple orchard blocks in Massachusetts. Journal of Applied Entomology 120: 47-51.
Hu, X.P., Duan, J.J., Mason, J. and Prokopy, R.J. 1996. Removal of drops from apple orchards: potential impact on buildup of apple maggot flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Proc. Entomol. Soc. Ontario 127: 107-114.
Hu, X.P., Li, S. and Prokopy, R.J. 1995. Studies on the morphology and taxonomy of the males of Beesoniidae. Israel Journal of Entomology XXIX: 85-92.
Yang, J.K. and Hu, X.P. 1994. A new species of Kuwania on Chinese osmanthus from Guangxi (Hom. Margarodidae). Guangxi Science 1(2): 29-31.
Hu, X.P. and Li, S. 1994. Revision of the family Kermesidae (Hom. Cocco.) in China. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 25(1): 39-45.
Hu, X.P. and Li., S. 1993. Bionomics of Pryeria sinica (Lepidoptera: Psychoidea: Zygaenidae) and its control. Forest Research 6: 151-153.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1993. Biology of Diaphania perspectalis (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutoidae), a pest of littleleaf box. Forest Pest and Disease 3:21-23.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1993. On a newly recorded genus and a new species of Kermesidae (Homoptera) from China. Scientia Silvae Sinicae 29(2): 110-114.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1993. Biology and control of Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli (Cooley) on ornamental plants. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 24(1): 99-101.
Hu. X.P., Li, S. Huang G. 1992. Morphological studies of Kuwanaspis howardii (Cooley). Bamboo study (2): 9-13.
Hu. X.P. 1992. Aspidiotus pothos Takaki - a new record in the mainland of China. Journal of Shandong Forestry Science and Technology (2): 10.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1992. Biologics and morphology of Kermes taishanensis Hu (Kermesidae). Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 23(1): 41-45.
Hu. X.P., Huang, S. Y. 1992. Control of Kuwanaspis howardii (Cooley) (Homo. Coc.). Journal of Hubei Forestry Science and Technology 3: 37-39.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1991. Study on morphology of Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli (Cooley). Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 22(3): 221-226.
Hu. X.P. and Li, S. 1991. Studies on gray ermine moth, Yponomeuta griseatus Moriuti, attacking euonymus. Forestry Pest and Disease 2: 18-19.
Hu, X.P. 1990. A brief picture on the control of scale insects on shade and ornamental trees. Journal of Shandong Forestry Science and Technology 3: 45-49.
Hu, X.P. and Li, S. 1990. Preliminary study on Nidularia japonica Kuwana. Forest Pest and Disease 4: 3-4.
Hu, X.P. 1990. A recent advance in the study of gall-like scale insects. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 21(3): 20-23.
Hu, X.P. 1989. A key to identify Kermes species in the field. Journal of Shandong Forestry Science and Technology 2: 16-17.
Hu, X.P.1989. Identification of species of Curculionidae in mulberry forests. Shandong Sericulture 2:13-14.
Li, S. and Hu, X.P. 1989. An advanced method of controlling Kermes miyasakii Kuwana. Proceeding of Shandong Sericulture 6: 9-13.
Hu, X.P. and Li, S. 1988. The life table of Kermes taishanensis Hu and its control. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 19(4): 46-51.
Hu, X.P. 1988. The occurrence of scale insects in garden. Journal of Shandong Forestry Science and Technology 2: 1-4.
Hu. X.P. 1987. Identification of thrips on Banyan. Forest Pest and Disease 3: 25-26.
Hu, X.P. and Li, S. 1986. A new species of the genus Beesonia from Shandong, China. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 17(4): 75-80.
Hu, X.P. 1986. Studies on gall-like scale insects, with descriptions of three new species from Shandong, China. Entomotaxonomia VII (4): 291-316.
Hu, X.P. 1986. Studies on the gall-like scale, Kermes miyasakii Kuwana. Journal of Shandong Agricultural University 17(1): 1-10

Articles in Proceedings and Bulletins (35)

Non-refereed Research Articles in Magazines and Reports (32)

Extension Publications (148, selected)

2014. Kudzu bug control in residential areas. ANR-2163
2014. Fly control for Alabama cattle operations. ANR-2083
2013. Battling bed bugs - knowing the enemy. ANR1464
2013. Control of parasitic Chorioptic mange mites on the horse, donkey and mule. ANR-1444
Timely Pest Alerts website
Hu, X.P. 2012. Mosquitos in and around Homes. ANR-1116
Housefly buzzing. Alabama IPM Communicator
Consequence of mound disturbance. Pest Control Technology
Asian cockroach, a new pest in urban environment. ANR-1322. ACES
The brown recluse spider. ANR-1043, ACES
Carpenter Bees - Biology and Management. ANR-1302. ACES Circular
Asian cockroach "invades" Alabama. Pest Control
Subterranean termite control products for Alabamians. ACES Circular ANR-1252
Formosan Subterranean Termites. ACES Circular ANR-1035
The black widow. Outdoor Alabama.
IPM tactics for subterranean termite control. ACES CircularANR-1022.
Protecting new homes against foreign grain beetles. ACES Circular ANR-1203
Managing Indian Meal Moth. ACES Circular ANR-1197

Last Updated: October 20, 2014