Cornell University Department of Entomology at Ithaca
A department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University

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Michael P. Hoffmann

Director, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
CUAES ~ 241 Roberts Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-5905
Phone: (607) 255-2552

Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
241 Roberts Hall
Phone: (607)255-2552

Professor of Entomology
190 Insectary Building
Phone: (607)255-1327
Email: mph3@cornell.edu

Links
http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/Faculty_Staff/Hoffmann
http://www.cuaes.cornell.edu/CUAESWeb/home.htm
http://www.cals.cornell.edu

Page Contents

Background
Representative Academic Responsibilities
Representative Professional Activities
Representative Professional Contributions
Professional Overview & Objectives
Research, Instructional, Extension, and Outreach Publications
Books & Book Chapters
Extension Publications, Factsheets, etc., ...

Background Back to top

Education

Year Degree Institution
1990 Ph.D. University of California, Davis, Entomology
1978 M.S. University of Arizona, Entomology
1975 B.S. University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, Ecosystems

Academic Ranks

Professor: Department of Entomology, 2003

Associate Professor: Department of Entomology, 1996

Assistant Professor: Department of Entomology, 1990

Primary Departmental/Unit Program Area

Professor of Entomology (20%): Responsible for the development and implementation of IPM strategies for vegetable crops. Program emphasis is on insect population dynamics, biological control, development and application of insect behavior modifying chemicals, and alternative pest management tactics.

Areas Of Expertise

Integrated pest management, biological control, insect ecology, pheromones, vegetables

Professional Experience

2005-present Director, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

2003-2005 Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension

2003-present Professor, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1999-2005 Director, NY State Integrated Pest Management Program

1996-2003 Associate Professor, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1990-1996 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1982-1990 Staff Research Associate IV, Dept. of Entomology, Univ. of Calif., Davis

1978-1982 Staff Research Associate II, Dept. of Ent. Cooperative Ext., UC, Riverside

1975-1978 Research Assistant, Dept. of Entomology, University of Arizona, Tucson

Honors And Awards

Entomological Foundation Professional Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management, 2006. Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch.

Outstanding New Extension Publication Recognition. NRAES-123 Pumpkin Production Guide. NYS Association of County Agricultural Agents.

Outstanding Extension Publication Award. Outstanding Book Award for 2003. For NRAES-123 “Pumpkin Production Guide”. The American Society for Horticultural Science,

Environmental Quality Award 2002, US EPA, presented to NYS IPM Program

CSREES, ESCOP/ACOP Leadership Program, 2000-2001

Outstanding IPM-Related [Web] Site, 2000. Consortium for International Crop Protection

Outstanding display award, 1999. Entomological Society of America, Section E.

Outstanding New Extension Publication 1994. NY Association of County Agric. Agents

Univ. of Calif., Davis, Administrative and Professional Staff Achievement Award, 1988.

Univ. of Calif., Davis, Chancellor's Special Performance Award for Staff, 1987.

Jastro-Shields Graduate Research Scholarship 1984-85, 1985-86.

Representative Academic Responsibilities Back to top

Current Administrative Responsibilities

Effective 9/1/05: Associate Dean and Director of the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (80%): As Director, oversee the allocation of Federal Formula Fund research funding, respond to the needs of applied research and extension, and act as liason to several state committees, programs, and agencies relevant to the mission of CALS, and the colleges of Human Ecology and Veterinary Medicine. As Associate Dean, serve as a member of the leadership team of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, contribute to strategic planning; help to determine the allocation of resources for college programs; represent the college to college and university groups; provide advice on diverse college initiatives; and oversee coordination of farm and greenhouse/growth chamber facilities and personnel.

Until 9/1/05: Associate Director for Agriculture and Food Systems, Cornell Cooperative Extension (40%): Responsibilities focus on improving relationships among faculty in College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Associations and Educators in counties and Cooperative Extension Administration. Liaison between Cornell Cooperative Extension and government agencies and agricultural industry groups.

Until 2/1/06: Director of the NY State Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension (40%): Direct the activities of IPM specialists across the state. The mission of the NYS IPM Program is to develop and deliver a sustainable approach to managing pests in agricultural and non-agricultural arenas that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks. This goal is achieved in cooperation with Cornell University personnel and through continuous dialogue with stakeholders in the agricultural and non-agricultural sector of our society.

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Professional Societies

Entomological Society of America

International Organization of Biological Control

National Sweet Corn Breeders Association

New York Agricultural Society

New York State Turfgrass Association

Sigma Xi

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Editorial Boards

Editor: J. of Entomological Science (1995-1998)

Editorial Board, Biological Control: Theory and Application in Pest Management, Academic Press, 2001-2003.

Committee Assignments

International/National:

China-US Scholar Exchange - 1996

USDA, CSREES, Agriculture and Natural Resource NY Rep.

Regional/State/Local (including state and local government agencies):

NY State Planning Committee for Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey

NRCS, Technical committee

New York State Invasive Species Task Force 2005, Technical Working Group for Agriculture

NE Region Research, Extension & Academic Prog. Com.-IPM

NE Region Integrated Pest Management Center Steering & Advisory Committee

NRAES Executive Committee

NECC-1008, Improving sweet corn: genetics and management

Reg. Proj. NC 205, Ecology and management of European corn borer and other Lepidoptera pests of corn

Regional Project NCR 125, Biological Control of Arthropods and Weeds

Executive Committee, Northeast Sun Grant Institute of Excellence.

Steering Committee, Northeast SUN Grant Initiative

Commodity and other Stakeholder:

Statewide IPM Grower Advisory Committee

Community IPM Coordinating Council

College:

CALS Environmental Taskforce, co-chair

CALS Centennial Steering Committee

Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center Management Committee

CALS Communication Taskforce

CALS Outreach and Policy committee, ex officio

Department:

Insectary & Greenhouse

Representative Professional Contributions Back to top

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/IN-SERVICE PARTICIPATION

Program Planning Committee (Chair) and Steering Committee (co-Chair) Fourth National IPM Symposium/Workshop, Indianapolis, IN. April 2003.

RECENT INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Augmentative Biological Control with Trichogramma ostriniae: Accomplishments and Challenges. International Organization of Biological Control. Magog, Quebec. May 2005.

CALS Planned Giving Committee. Agricultural Innovation Center and New York Farm Viability Institute. Cornell University. May 2004.

National Plant Board annual meeting. IPM and the Regulatory Interface. Buffalo, NY. Aug. 2004

IPM – A US Perspective. New Zealand Sustainable Farming Fund Workshop: IPM and Beyond. Hamilton, NZ. Aug. 2004

RESEARCH AND EXTENSION GRANT REVIEW PANELS

NYS IPM grants program, Chair of Executive Committee (research and extension)

Western Regional IPM Grants Program – 2005

Professional Overview And Objectives Back to top

As a professor of entomology my goal is advance the integrated pest management (IPM) strategy through mission-oriented research and extension. My research program is directed at improving our understanding of pest biology and ecology in vegetable crop systems and applying that information to develop practical, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive pest management tactics. The goal of my extension program is to ensure that new knowledge is delivered to the end-user and adapted to their needs. As Director of the NYS IPM Program my goal was to help advance IPM in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. To make this happen, I along with program staff, engage a wide audience of stakeholders to make sure that we are accountable and effectively accomplishing our mission. To help the program grow I pursue all funding opportunities including those through New York State, foundations, and competitive grants. To enhance coordination of IPM efforts across states I have taken a lead role in the regional IPM efforts and actively contribute to IPM discussions at the national level. As Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension for Agriculture and Food Systems I helped enhance connectivity among extension staff and programming on campus and in the counties and act as liaison with agricultural and related industries and organizations. Now as the Director of the CUAES, I oversee the allocation of Federal Formula Fund funding, respond to the needs of applied research and extension, and act as liaison to several to agencies and the colleges of Human Ecology and Veterinary Medicine. As Associate Dean, I serve as a member of the leadership team of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, contribute to strategic planning; help to determine the allocation of resource for college programs; represent the college to college and university groups; provide advice on diverse college initiatives; and oversee coordination of farm and greenhouse/growth chamber facilities and personnel.

Research, Instructional, And/Or Extension/Outreach Publications Back to top

Wright, M. G., T. P. Kuhar, M. P. Hoffmann, S. A. Pitcher and J. Gardner. Efficacy of inoculative releases of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) against European corn borer Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in field corn. Biological control 36:345-349.

Lobdell, C. E., T. H. Yong, and M. P. Hoffmann. Host color preferences and short-range searching behavior of the egg parasitoid Trichogramma ostriniae . Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 116:127-134.

Wright, M. G., M. P. Hoffmann, T. P. Kuhar, J. Gardner and S. A. Pitcher. 2005. Evaluating Risks of biological control introductions: a probabilistic risk-assessment approach. Biological control. 35:338-347

Morris, B. D., R. R. Smyth, S. P. Foster, M. P. Hoffmann, W. L Roelofs, S. Franke and W. Francke. 2005. Vittatalactone, alpha, beta-lactone from the striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum. J. Nat. Prod. 68:26-30.

Kuhar, T. P., V. M. Barlow, M. P. Hoffmann, S. J. Fleischer, E. Groden, J. Gardner, R. Hazzard, M. G. Wright, S. A. Pitcher, J. Speese III, and P. Westgate. 2004. Potential of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for biological control of European corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in solanaceous crops. J. Econ. Entomol. 97: 1209-1216.

Frantz, J. D., J. Gardner, M. P. Hoffmann, and M. M. Jahn. 2004. Greenhouse screening of Capsicum accessions for resistance to green peach aphid (Myzus persicae ). HortScience 39: 1332-1335.

Frantz, J. D., J. Gardner, M.P. Hoffmann and M. M. Jahn. 2004. Greenhouse screening of Capsicum accessions for resistance to European corn borer (Oistrinia nubilalis) HortScience. 39: 1336-1338.

Curtis, P. D., E. D. Rowland, P. Jensen, M. P. Hoffmann, and J. M. Baird. 2004. Obstructive non-woven fiber barriers for reducing red-winged blackbird damage to sweet corn. Crop Protection. 23: 819-823.

Hoffmann, M. P., R. Ayyappath, and J. Gardner. 2003. Effect of striped cucumber beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) foliar feeding on pumpkin yield. J. Entomol. Sci. 38: 439-448.

Stivers-Young, L. J., T. P. Kuhar, and M.P. Hoffmann. 2003. Pesticide use changes in New York vegetables: 1978 to 1998. J. Extension. 41: www.joe.org/joe/2003april/rb2.shtml

Smyth, R. R., M. P. Hoffmann, and A. M. Shelton. 2003. Effects of host plant phenology on oviposition preference of Crocidolomia pavonana [F.] (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Environ. Entomol. 32: 756-764.

Smyth, R. R., M. P. Hoffmann, and A. M. Shelton. 2003. Larval performance in relation to labile oviposition preference of Crocidolomia pavonana [F.] (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) among phenological stages of cabbage. Environ. Entomol. 32: 765-770.

Smyth, R. R. and M. P. Hoffmann. 2003 A male-produced aggregation pheromone facilitating Acalymma vittatum [F.] (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) early season host plant colonization. J. Insect Behavior 16 (3) 347 - 359.

Kuhar, T. P., M. P. Hoffmann, and L. J. Stivers-Young. 2003. Potato leafhopper economic injury levels on early-stage snap and dry kidney beans. HortTech. 13: 647-649.

Kuhar, T. P., M. P. Hoffmann and M. G. Wright. 2003. Controlling European corn borer in vegetables with a parasitic wasp. Pesticide Outlook. 14: 99-101.

Anderson, P. L., M. J. Weiss, R. L. Hellmich, M. P. Hoffmann, and M. G. Wright. 2003. Millet preference, effects of planting date on infestation, and adult and larval use of proso millet by Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Econ. Entomol. 96: 361-369.

Tilmon, K. J. and M. P. Hoffmann. 2003. Biological control of Lygus lineolaris by Peristenus spp. in strawberry. Biological Control. 26: 287-292.

Hoffmann, M. P., M. G. Wright, S. A. Pitcher, and J. Gardner. 2002. Inoculative releases of Trichogramma ostriniae for suppression of Ostrinia nubilalis (European corn borer) in sweet corn: Field biology and population dynamics. Biological Control 25: 249-258.

Smyth, R. R., D. W. Tallamy, J. A. Renwick, and M. P. Hoffmann. 2002. Effects of age, sex, and dietary history on response to cucurbitacin in Acalymma vittatum . Entomol. Exp. Applicata. 104: 69-78.

Smyth, R. R. and M. P. Hoffmann. 2002 Correspondence between rates of host plant consumption and responses to the Acalymma vittatum male-produced pheromone. Physiological Entomology (27) 235 - 242.

Kuhar, T. P., M. G. Wright, M. P. Hoffmann, S. A. Chenus. 2002. Life table studies of European corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) with and without inoculative releases of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Environ. Entomol. 31: 482-489.

Ayyappath, R., M. P. Hoffmann, and J. Gardner. 2002. Effect of striped cucumber beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) foliar feeding on winter squash injury and yield. J. Entomol. Sci. 37: 236-243.

Pitcher, S. A., M. P. Hoffmann, J. Gardner, M. G. Wright and T. P. Kuhar. 2002. Cold storage of Trichogramma ostriniae reared on Sitotroga cerealella eggs. BioControl. 47: 525-535.

Petzoldt, C. S., S. Reiners and M. P. Hoffmann. 2002. Making New York vegetable crop and pest management systems information available in a user-friendly format. Hort. Tech. 12: 369-371.

Wright, M. G., T. P. Kuhar, M. P. Hoffmann, and S. A. Chenus. 2002. Effect of inoculative releases of Trichogramma ostriniae on populations of Ostrinia nubilalis and damage to sweet corn and field corn. Biological Control 23: 149-155.

Kuhar, T. P., L. J. Stivers-Young, M. P. Hoffmann, and A. G. Taylor. 2001. Control of corn flea beetle and Stewart's wilt in sweet corn with imidacloprid and thiamethoxam seed treatments. Crop Protection 21: 25-31.

Hoffmann, M. P., T. P. Kuhar, J. M. Baird, J. Gardner, P. Schwartz, and A. M. Shelton. 2001. Non-woven fiber barriers for control of cabbage maggot and onion maggot (Diptera: Anthomyiidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 94: 1485-1491.

Gardner, J., M. P. Hoffmann, M. E. Smith and M. G. Wright. 2001. Influence of plant age and genotype on resistance to European corn borer in sweet corn. Maydica. 46:111-116.

Wright, M. G., M. P. Hoffmann, S. A. Chenus and J. Gardner. 2001. Dispersal behavior of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in sweet corn fields: implications for augmentative releases against Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Biological Control. 22: 29-37.

Hoffmann, M. P., P. R. Ode, D. L. Walker, J. Gardner, S. van Nouhuys and A. M. Shelton. 2001. Performance of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) reared on factitious hosts including the target host, Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Biological Control. 21: 1-10.

Hoffmann, M. P., J. J. Kirkwyland and J. Gardner. 2000. Impact of western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on sweet corn and evaluation of insecticidal and cultural control options. J. Econ. Entomol. 93: 805-812.

Gardner, J., M. P. Hoffmann and M. E. Smith. 2000. Resistance to European corn borer in processing sweet corn. HortScience. 35: 871-874.

Schroeder, P. C., A. M. Shelton. C. S. Ferguson, M. P. Hoffmann and C. H. Petzoldt. 2000. Application of synthetic pheromone for management of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in cabbage. Entomol. Exp. Applicata. 94: 243-248.

Hoffmann, M. P., R. Ayyappath and J. J. Kirkwyland. 2000. Yield response of pumpkin and winter squash to simulated cucumber beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) feeding injury. J. Econ. Entomol. 93: 136-140.

Tilmon, K. J., B. N. Danforth, W. H. Day and M. P. Hoffmann. 2000. Determining parasitoid species composition in a host population: a molecular approach. Ann. Entomol. Soc. of Am. 93: 640-647.

Rajalahti, R. M., R. R. Bellinder and M. P. Hoffmann. 1999. Time of hilling and interseeded affects weed control and potato yield. Weed Science. 47: 215-225.

Broadway, R. M., C. Gongora, W. C. Kain, J. P. Sanderson, J. A. Monroy, K. C. Bennet, J. B. Warner and M. P. Hoffmann. 1998. Novel chitinolytic enzymes with biological activity against herbivorous insects. J. Chem. Ecol. 24: 985-998.

Riggs, Dale I. M., Michael P. Hoffmann and Larry C. Thetford. 1998. Treatment thresholds for European corn borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infestations in early-season fresh market sweet corn. J. Entomol. Sci. 33: 393-399.

McDonald, D. G., C. J. Glynn, M. P. Hoffmann and C. H. Petzoldt. 1997. Effects of grower participation on onion IPM demonstrations. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 66: 131-138.

Vasquez, L. A.., A. M. Shelton, M. P. Hoffmann and R. T. Roush. 1997. Laboratory evaluation of commercial Trichogrammatid products for potential use against Plutella xylostella . J. Biological Control 9:143-148.

Hoffmann, M. P., M. S. Orfanedes, L. H. Pedersen, J. J. Kirkwyland and E. R. Hoebeke. 1997. Survey of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in sweet corn using yellow sticky cards. J. Entomol. Sci. 32: 358-369.

Pickett, C. H., S. E. Schoenig and M. P. Hoffmann. 1996. Establishment of the squash bug parasitoid, Trichopoda pennipes Fabr. (Diptera: Tachinidae), in northern California. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 72: 220-226.

Shelton, A. M., M. K. Kroening, S. D. Eigenbrode, C. Petzoldt, M. P. Hoffmann, J. A. Wyman, W. T. Wilsey, R. J. Cooley, and L. H. Pedersen. 1996. Diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) contamination of cabbage transplants and the potential for insecticide resistance problems. J. Entomol. Sci. 31: 347-354.

Hoffmann, M. P., J. J. Kirkwyland, R. F. Smith and R. F. Long. 1996 Field tests with kairomone-baited traps for cucumber beetles and corn rootworms in cucurbits. Environ. Entomol. 25: 1173-1181.

Hoffmann, M. P., J. P. Nyrop, J. J. Kirkwyland, D. M. Riggs, D. O. Gilrein and D. D. Moyer. 1996. A sequential sampling plan for use in scheduling control of lepidopterous pests of fresh market sweet corn. J. Econ. Entomol. 89: 386-395.

Hoffmann, M. P., R. W. Robinson, M. M. Kyle and J. J. Kirkwyland. 1996. Defoliation and infestation of Cucurbita pepo genotypes by diabroticite beetles. HortScience. 31: 439-442.

Schroeder, P. C., C. S. Ferguson, A. M. Shelton, W. T. Wilsey, M. P. Hoffmann and C. H. Petzoldt. 1996. Greenhouse and field evaluations of entomopathogenic nematodes (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) for control of cabbage maggot (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) on cabbage. J. Econ. Entomol. 89: 1109-1115.

Hoffmann, M. P., D. L. Walker and A. M. Shelton. 1995. Biology of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) reared on Ostriniae nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and survey for additional hosts. Entomophaga. 40: 387-402.

Hoffmann, M. P., J. J. Kirkwyland, and P. M. Davis. 1995. Spatial Distribution of Adult Corn Flea Beetles, Chaetocnema pulicaria (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Sweet Corn and Development of a Sampling Plan. J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 1324-1331.

Hoffmann, M. P., C. H. Petzoldt, C. R. MacNeil, J. J. Mishanec, M. S. Orfanedes, and D. H. Young. 1995. Evaluation of an Onion Thrips Pest Management Program for Onions in New York. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 55: 51-60.

Hoffmann, M. P., F. G. Zalom, L. T. Wilson, J. M. Smilanick, L. D. Malyj, J. Kiser, V. A. Hilder and W. M. Barnes. 1992. Field evaluation of transgenic tobacco containing genes encoding Bacillus thuringiensis δ-endotoxin or cowpea trypsin inhibitor: Efficacy against Helicoverpa zea. J. Econ. Entomol. 85: 2516-2522.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson, F. G. Zalom and R. J. Hilton. 1991. Dynamic sequential sampling plan for Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) eggs in processing tomatoes: parasitism and temporal patterns. Environ. Entomol. 20: 1005-1012.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson and F. G. Zalom. 1991. Area-wide pheromone trapping of Helicoverpa zea and Heliothis phloxiphaga (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys of California. J. Econ. Entomol. 84: 902-911.

Hoffmann, M. P., N. A. Davidson, L. T. Wilson, L. E. Ehler, W. A. Jones, and F. G. Zalom. 1991. Imported wasp helps control southern green stinkbug. Calif. Agric. 35 (3): 20-22.

Aldrich, J. R., M. P. Hoffmann, J. P. Kochansky, W. R. Lusby, J. E. Eger, and J. A. Payne. 1991. Identification and attractiveness of a major pheromone component for Nearctic Euschistus spp. stink bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Environ. Entomol. 20: 477-483.

Davidson, N. A., L. T. Wilson, M. P. Hoffmann and F. G. Zalom. 1990. Comparison of temperature measurements from local weather stations and the tomato plant canopy: Implications for crop and pest forecasting. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 115: 861-869.

Zalom, F. G., C. V. Weakley, M. P. Hoffmann, L. T. Wilson, J. I. Grieshop, and G. Miyao. 1990. Monitoring tomato fruitworm eggs in processing tomatoes. Calif. Agric. 44: 12-15.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson, F. G. Zalom, R. Coviello, M. Murray, P. Goodell and D. Rough. 1990. Trapping tomato fruitworm in the Central Valley. Calif. Agric. 44: 33-35.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson, F. G. Zalom and R. J. Hilton. 1990. Parasitism of Heliothis zea (Boddie) eggs: Effect on pest management decision rules for processing tomatoes in the Sacramento Valley of California. Environ. Entomol. 19:753-763.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson, F. G. Zalom, R. J. Hilton and C. V. Weakley. 1990. Parasitoid helps control fruitworm in Sacramento Valley processing tomatoes. Calif. Agric. 44: 20-23.

Awan, M. S., L. T. Wilson and M. P. Hoffmann. 1990. Comparative biology of three geographic populations of Trissolcus basalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae:). Environ. Entomol. 19: 387-392.

Awan, M. S., L. T. Wilson and M. P. Hoffmann. 1989. Prey location by Oechalia schellembergii (Guérin-Meneville) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Entomol. Expt. and Appl. 51: 225-231.

Aldrich, J. R., W. R. Lusby, B. E. Marron, K. C. Nicolaou, M. P. Hoffmann and L. T. Wilson. 1989. Pheromone blends of green stinkbugs and possible parasitoid selection. Naturwissenschaften. 76: 173-175.

Wilson, L. T., J. M. Smilanick, M. P. Hoffmann, D. L. Flaherty, and S. M. Ruiz. 1988. Leaf nitrogen and position in relation to population parameters of Pacific spider mite, Tetranychus pacificus (McGregor) on grape plantings. Environ. Entomol. 17: 964-968.

Bailey, J. B., K. N. Olsen, L. M. McDonough and M. P. Hoffmann. 1988. Possible new race of Amorbia cuneana discovered in avocado. Calif. Agric. 42: 11-12.

Bailey, J. B., M. P. Hoffmann, L. M. McDonough and K. N. Olsen. 1988. Field-testing the sex pheromone for Amorbia cuneana in avocados. Calif. Agric. 42: 17-18.

Bailey, J. B., M. P. Hoffmann and K. N. Olsen. 1988. Blacklight monitoring of two avocado insect pests. Calif. Agric. 42: 26-27.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson and F. G. Zalom. 1987. The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula , [Heteroptera: Pentatomidae]; new location. Pan Pacific Entomologist 64: 333.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson and F. G. Zalom. 1987. Control of stink bugs in tomatoes. Calif. Agric. 41: 4-6.

McDonough, L. M., J. B. Bailey, M. P. Hoffmann, B. A. Leonhardt, D. F. Brown, C. L. Smithhisler, and K. Olsen. 1986. Sabulodes caberata Guenee (Lepidoptera: Geometridae): Components of its sex pheromone gland. J. Chem. Ecology. 12: 2107-2116.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. T. Wilson, F. G. Zalom, and L. M. McDonough. 1986. Lures and traps for monitoring tomato fruitworm. Calif. Agric. 40: 17-18.

Zalom, F. G., L. T. Wilson, and M. P. Hoffmann. 1986. Impact of feeding by the tomato fruitworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie) and the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) on processing tomato fruit quality. J. Econ. Entomol. 79: 822-826.

Bailey, J. B., L. M. McDonough, and M. P. Hoffmann. 1986. Western avocado leafroller, Amorbia cuneana (Walsingham), (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Discovery of populations utilizing different ratios of sex pheromone components. J. Chem. Ecol. 12: 1239-1245.

Smithhisler, C. L., L. M. McDonough, J. B. Bailey and M. P. Hoffmann. 1985. Sex pheromone gland of the omnivorous looper, Sabulodes caberata Guenee (Lepidoptera: Geometridae). Southwestern Entomologist 10:7-14.

Hoffmann, M. P., L. M. McDonough, and J. B. Bailey. 1983. Field test of the sex pheromone of Amorbia cuneana (Walsingham). Environ. Entomol. 12: 1387-1390.

Wilson, L. T., F. G. Zalom, R. Smith, and M. P. Hoffmann. 1983. Monitoring for fruit damage in processing tomatoes: Use of a dynamic sequential sampling plan. Environ. Entomol. 12: 835-839.

Zalom, F. G., L. T. Wilson, M. P. Hoffmann, W. H. Lange and C. V. Weakley. 1983. A sampling plan for monitoring fruit damaged by Lepidopterous pests in processing tomatoes. Calif. Agric. 37: 25-26.

Sances, F. V., N. C. Toscano, M. P. Hoffmann, L. F. LaPre, M. W. Johnson, and J. B. Bailey. 1982. Physiological responses of avocado leaves to avocado brown mite feeding injury. Environ. Entomol. 11: 516-518.

McDonough, L. M., M. P. Hoffmann, B. A. Bierl-Leonhardt, C. L. Smithhisler, J. B. Bailey, and H. G. Davis. 1982. Sex pheromone of the avocado pest, Amorbia cuneana (Walsingham) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Chem. Ecol. 8: 255-265.

Sances, F. V., N. C. Toscano, M. P. Hoffmann, L. F. LaPre, M. W. Johnson, and J. B. Bailey. 1982. Radioactive measurement of brown mite injury on avocados. Calif. Agric. 36: 22-24.

Huber, R. T., and M. P. Hoffmann. 1979. Development and evaluation of an oil trap for use in pink bollworm pheromone mass trapping and monitoring programs. J. Econ. Entomol. 72: 695-697.

Huber, R. T., L. Moore, and M. P. Hoffmann. 1979. Feasibility study of area-wide pheromone trapping of male pink bollworm moths in a cotton insect pest management program. J. Econ. Entomol. 72: 222-227.

Books & Book Chapters Back to top

Hoffmann, M. P., F. G. Zalom and T.P. Kuhar. 2006. Integrated pest management. In Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.: Chichester. http://www.els.net/

Wright, M. G. & Hoffmann, M.P. 2002. Vegetable crop pest management (insects and mites). Encyclopedia of pest management. D. Pimentel (ed.).

Lorbeer, J. W., T. P. Kuhar, and M. P. Hoffmann. 2002. Monitoring and forecasting for disease and insect attack in onions within IPM strategies. pp. 293-309. In H. D. Rabinowitch and L. Currah (eds.) Allium Crop Science: Recent Advances. CABI. 576 pp.

Ridgway, R. L., M. P. Hoffmann, M. N. Inscoe & C. S. Glenister (eds.) 1998. Mass-reared natural enemies: Application, regulation and needs. Proceedings: Thomas Say Pub. in Entomology. Entomol. Soc. America. Lanham, MD. 332 pp.

Glenister, C. S. & M. P. Hoffmann. 1998. Mass reared natural enemies: Scientific, technological and informational considerations. pp. 242-267. In R. Ridgway, M. Hoffmann, M. Inscoe & C. Glenister (eds.) Mass-reared natural enemies: Application, regulation and needs. Proceedings: Thomas Say Pub. in Entomology. Entomol. Soc. America. Lanham, MD. 332 pp.

Hoffmann, M. P., R. L. Ridgway, E. D. Show & J. Matteoni. 1998. Practical application of mass-reared natural enemies: Selected case histories. pp. 268-293. In R. Ridgway, M. Hoffmann, M. Inscoe & C. Glenister (eds.) Mass-reared natural enemies: Application, regulation and needs. Proceedings: Thomas Say Pub. in Entomology. Entomol. Soc. America. Lanham, MD. 332 pp.

Jones, W. A., L. E. Ehler, M. P. Hoffmann, N. A. Davidson, L. T. Wilson and J. W. Beardsley. 1995. Southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). pp. 81-83. In Nechols, J. R., L. A. Andres, J. W. Beardsley, R. D. Goeden and C. G. Jackson (eds.), Biological control in the western United States: Accomplishments and benefits of Regional Project W-84, 1964-1989. Univ. of Calif. Press, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Hoffmann, M. P., H. D. Thurston & M. E. Smith. 1993. Breeding for resistance to insects and plant pathogens. pp. 79-99. In Crop improvement for sustainable agricultural systems. M. B. Callaway & C. A. Francis, eds., University of Nebraska Press.

Extension Publications, Fact Sheets, etc. Back to top

Hoffmann, M. P. 2003. Insect and mite management. pp. 73-80. In D. I. M. Riggs (ed.) Pumpkin production guide. NRAES-123. Ithaca, NY.

Hoffmann, M., R. Hoebeke and H. Dillard. 1999. Flea beetle pests of vegetables. Cornell Cooperative Extension. Fact Sheet. 750.00.

Zitter, T. A., M. P. Hoffmann, M. T. McGrath, C. H. Petzoldt, A. J. Seaman and L. H. Pedersen. 1999. Cucurbit IPM scouting procedures. NYS Integrated Pest Management Program. IPM Bull. No. 113.

Petzoldt, C. H. & M. P. Hoffmann. 1996. Integrated pest management video for onions. 30 min. Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Hoffmann, M. P., C. H. Petzoldt & A. C. Frodsham. 1996. Integrated pest management for onions. Cooperative Extension, Cornell University. 78 pp.

Hoffmann, M. P., C. Petzoldt, D. Prostak, S. Fleischer, S. Spangler, S. Reiners, T. Zitter, R. Bellinder and A. Shelton. 1996. Integrated pest management for diversified fresh market vegetable producers in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania: An IPM Initiative Project. NY State IPM Publication No. 122.

Petzoldt, C. H. and M. P. Hoffmann. 1996. (co-editors) Fresh market sweet corn IPM scouting procedures. NYS Integrated Pest Management Program. Publ. No. 111FM.

Knodel, J. J., C. H. Petzoldt & M. P. Hoffmann. 1995. Pheromone traps - Effective tools for monitoring Lepidopterous insect pests of sweet corn. Cornell Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. 795.00

Klass, C. & M. P. Hoffmann. 1995. Attracting insects' natural enemies. Ecogardening, Dept. of Fruit & Vegetable Science, Cornell Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. 14

Hoffmann, M. P. & T. A. Zitter. 1994. Cucumber beetles, corn rootworms, and bacterial wilt in cucurbits. Cornell Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. 781.00.

Hoffmann, M. P. & A. Frodsham. 1993. Natural enemy database for northeastern US vegetable crops.

Hoffmann, M. P. & A. C. Frodsham. 1993. Natural enemies of vegetable insect pests. Cooperative Extension, Cornell University. 64 pp.

Hoffmann, M. & J. Sanderson. 1993. Melon Aphid. Cornell Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. 750.50. 2 pp.

Hoffmann, M. P. & A. C. Frodsham. 1993. Natural enemies of vegetable insect pests. Cooperative Extension, Cornell University. Slide set (91 slides)

Bailey, J. B., and M. P. Hoffmann. 1980. Amorbia: A California avocado insect pest. UC Leaflet 21156. 4 pp.

Bailey, J. B., and M. P. Hoffmann. 1979. Omnivorous looper on avocados in California. UC Leaflet 21101. 4 pp.


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