Russell H Messing
Entomologist
Department of Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences
University of Hawaii
United States of America
Biography
Education : B.S. Biology, Rutgers University M.S. & Ph.D, Entomology, Oregon State University Post-doc, INRA, Antibes France
Research Interest
Biological Control of invasive pest species; Integrated Pest Management - Using detailed studies of parasitoid behavioral ecology, population dynamics, and life history parameters we try to identify aspects of natural enemy/ host interactions that will maximize efficacy against target pests while having minimal impact against non-target organisms. We carry out the nuts and bolts of classical biocontrol projects: including determination of appropriate target organisms, foreign exploration, quarantine testing, field release and evaluation.
Publications
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Sime, K. R., K.M. Daane, A. Kirk, J. W. Andrews, M. W. Johnson & R. H. Messing Psyttalia ponerophaga (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) as a potential biological control agent for the olive fruit fly in California. Bulletin of Entomological Research, submitted.
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Sime, K. R., K.M. Daane, R. H. Messing & M. W. Johnson. Comparison of two laboratory cultures of Psyttalia concolor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), as a parasitoid of the olive fruit fly. Biological Control, in press.
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Mondor, E. B., M. N. Tremblay & R. H. Messing. Direct vs. inclusive fitness in the evolution of aphid cornicle length. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, in review.
