Featured Publications

• Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Tetsuya Horie, Shefali V. Mehta, David J. Smith, Robert C. Venette. 2011. Assessing the cost of an invasive forest pathogen; A case study with oak wilt
• A. J. Walter, R. C. Venette, S. A. Kells, S. J. Seybold. 2010. Walking response of the Mediterranean pine engraver, Orthotomicus erosus, to novel plant odors host in a laboratory olfactometer
• Robert C. Venette, Darren J. Kriticos, Roger D. Magarey, Frank H. Koch, Richard H.A. Baker, Susan P. Worner, Nadilia N. Gomez Raboteaux, Daniel W. McKenney, Erhard J. Dobesberger, Denys Yemshanov, Paul J. De Barro, William D. Hutchison, Glenn Fowler, Tom M. Kalaris, John Pedlar. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement
• Abigail J. Walter, Stephen A. Kells, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold. 2010. Boring in response to bark and phloem extracts from North American trees does not explain host acceptance behavior of Orthotomicus erosus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
• A.J. Walter, R.C. Venette, S.A. Kells. 2010. Acceptance and suitability of novel trees for Orthotomicus erosus, an exotic bark beetle in North America

Other Publications

• Robert C. Venette, Angie Ambourn, Brian H. Aukema, Robert M. Jetton, Toby R. Petrice. 2024. Hosts and impacts of elongate hemlock scale (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): A critical review
• M. M. Weber, A. Gupta, N. B. Phelps, D. A. Jensen, R. C. Venette. 2024. Invasive species common names: Working towards more inclusive invasive species education and outreach
• Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2023. Mitigating invasive insect species: eradication, long-term management, and the importance of sampling and monitoring
• H. Ferris, R.C. Venette, S. Sánchez Moreno. 2023. Corrigendum to “Population energetics of bacterial-feeding nematodes: Stage-specific development and fecundity rates” [Soil Biology and Biochemistry 28 (3) 271–280, 1996]
• Jennifer L. Larson, Robert C. Venette, Diane L. Larson. 2022. Restoration for Resilience: The Role of Plant–Microbial Interactions and Seed Provenance in Ecological Restoration
• Douglas Lawton, Anders S. Huseth, George G. Kennedy, Amy C. Morey, William D. Hutchison, Dominic D. Reisig, Seth J. Dorman, DeShae Dillard, Robert C. Venette, Russell L. Groves, John J. Adamczyk, Izailda Barbosa Dos Santos, Tracey Baute, Sebe Brown, Eric Burkness, Ashley Dean, Galen P. Dively, Hélène B. Doughty, Shelby J. Fleischer, Jessica Green, Jeremy K. Greene, Krista Hamilton, Erin Hodgson, Thomas Hunt, David Kerns, Billy Rogers Leonard, Sean Malone, Fred Musser, David Owens, John C. Palumbo, Silvana Paula-Moraes, Julie A. Peterson, Ricardo Ramirez, Silvia I Rondon, Tracy L. Schilder, Abby Seaman, Lori Spears, Scott D. Stewart, Sally Taylor, Tyler Towles, Celeste Welty, Joanne Whalen, Robert Wright, Marion Zuefle. 2022. Pest population dynamics are related to a continental overwintering gradient
• Robert C. Venette, Doria R. Gordon, Jennifer Juzwik, Frank H. Koch, Andrew M. Liebhold, Robert K. D. Peterson, Sharlene E. Sing, Denys Yemshanov. 2021. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses
• Andrew M. Liebhold, Faith T. Campbell, Doria R. Gordon, Qinfeng Guo, Nathan Havill, Bradley Kinder, Richard MacKenzie, David R. Lance, Dean E. Pearson, Sharlene E. Sing, Travis Warziniack, Robert C. Venette, Denys Yemshanov. 2021. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research
• Becky K. Kerns, Therese M. Poland, Robert C. Venette, Toral Patel-Weynand, Deborah M. Finch, Allen Rowley, Deborah C. Hayes, Mike Ielmini. 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities
• Jennifer L. Larson, Diane L. Larson, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Balancing the need for seed against invasive species risks in prairie habitat restorations
• A.C. Morey, R.C. Venette. 2021. A participatory method for prioritizing invasive species: Ranking threats to Minnesota's terrestrial ecosystems
• Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2021. Invasive Insect Species: Global Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities
• Larissa F. Ferreira, Christian S. A. Silva-Torres, Jorge B. Torres, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Potential displacement of the native Tenuisvalvae notata by the invasive Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in South America suggested by differences in climate suitability
• Jacob T. Wittman, Brian H. Aukema, Jian J. Duan, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America
• Amy Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2020. Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Spatial Transferability: Challenges in Constructing a Useful Model of Potential Suitability for an Invasive Insect
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Chris J. K. MacQuarrie, Frank H. Koch, Ning Liu, Robert Venette, Krista Ryall. 2020. Optimal planning of multi‐day invasive species surveillance campaigns
• Samuel F. Ward, Erika L. Eidson, Aubree M. Kees, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2020. Allopatric populations of the invasive larch casebearer differ in cold tolerance and phenology
• Robert C. Venette, Amy C. Morey. 2020. Advances in understanding the ecology of invasive crop insect pests and their impact on IPM
• Larissa F. Ferreira, Christian S.A. Silva‐Torres, Robert C. Venette, Jorge B. Torres. 2020. Temperature and prey assessment on the performance of the mealybug predator Tenuisvalvae notata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
• Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. Koch, Robert C. Venette, Tom Swystun, Ronald E. Fournier, Mireille Marcotte, Yongguang Chen, Jean J. Turgeon. 2019. Optimizing surveillance strategies for early detection of invasive alien species
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Ning Liu, Cuicui Chen, Chris J.K. MacQuarrie, Krista Ryall, Robert Venette, Frank H. Koch. 2019. Acceptance sampling for cost-effective surveillance of emerald ash borer in urban environments
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Cuicui Chen, Ning Liu, Christian J. K. MacQuarrie, Frank H. Koch, Robert Venette, Krista Ryall. 2019. Managing biological invasions in urban environments with the acceptance sampling approach
• Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2019. Susceptibility of Eurasian Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris L., to the aggressive North American mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins
• Theresa M. Cira, Kathy Quick, Robert C. Venette. 2019. Watch your Language: Consequences of Linguistic Uncertainty for Insect Management
• Arne Arnberger, Martin Ebenberger, Ingrid E. Schneider, Stuart Cottrell, Alexander C. Schlueter, Eick von Ruschkowski, Robert C. Venette, Stephanie A. Snyder, Paul H. Gobster. 2018. Visitor preferences for visual changes in bark beetle-impacted forest recreation settings in the United States and Germany
• Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2018. Development of an aggressive bark beetle on novel hosts: Implications for outbreaks in an invaded range
• Andrea R. Hefty, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette, Mark V Coggeshall, James R. McKenna, Steven J. Seybold. 2018. Reproduction and potential range expansion of walnut twig beetle across the Juglandaceae
• Dylan Tussey, Brian Aukema, Anthony Charvoz, Robert C. Venette. 2018. Effects of Adult Feeding and Overwintering Conditions on Energy Reserves and Flight Performance of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
• Lindsey Christianson, Robert Venette. 2018. Modest Effects of Host on the Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer
• Theresa M. Cira, Robert L. Koch, Eric C. Burkness, William D. Hutchison, Robert C. Venette. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance
• Samuel F. Ward, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2018. Cold tolerance of the invasive larch casebearer and implications for invasion success
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. Koch, Bo Lu, Robert C. Venette, Ronald E. Fournier, Jean J. Turgeon. 2017. Robust surveillance and control of invasive species using a scenario optimization approach
• Erica Nystrom Santacruz, Robert C. Venette, Christine Dieckhoff, Kim Hoelmer, Robert L. Koch. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug
• Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Mitchell P. Maddox, Brian H. Aukema, Gadi V.P. Reddy. 2017. Colonization behaviors of mountain pine beetle on novel hosts: Implications for range expansion into northeastern North America
• Aubree M. Kees, Andrea R. Hefty, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold, Brian H. Aukema. 2017. Flight Capacity of the Walnut Twig Beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on a Laboratory Flight Mill
• Samuel J. Fahrner, Mark Abrahamson, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2017. Strategic removal of host trees in isolated, satellite infestations of emerald ash borer can reduce population growth
• Derek W. Rosenberger, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette. 2017. Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle among novel eastern pines: A potential for trade-offs in an invaded range?
• Andrea R. Hefty, Steven J. Seybold, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette. 2017. Cold Tolerance of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Northern California
• Robert C. Venette. 2017. Climate analyses to assess risks from invasive forest insects: Simple matching to advanced models
• Arne Arnberger, Ingrid E. Schneider, Martin Ebenberger, Renate Eder, Robert C. Venette, Stephanie A. Snyder, Paul H. Gobster, Ami Choi, Stuart Cottrell. 2017. Emerald ash borer impacts on visual preferences for urban forest recreation settings
• Theresa M. Cira, Robert C. Venette, John Aigner, Thomas Kuhar, Donald E. Mullins, Sandra E. Gabbert, W. D. Hutchison. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales
• Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, Erica C. Nystrom Santacruz, Laurel A. Mosca, W. D. Hutchison. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect
• Andrea R. Hefty, Mark V. Coggeshall, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold. 2016. Reproduction of walnut twig beetle in black walnut and butternut
• T.W. Coleman, M.I. Jones, S.L. Smith, R.C. Venette, M.L. Flint, S.J. Seybold. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus
• Laurel J. Haavik, Mary L. Flint, Tom W. Coleman, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer effects on tree health and colonization patterns at six newly-established sites
• Robert C. Venette. 2015. The challenge of modelling and mapping the future distribution and impact of invasive alien species
• Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. Koch, Bo Lu, Robert Venette, D. Barry Lyons, Taylor Scarr, Krista Ryall, Brian Leung. 2015. Optimal allocation of invasive species surveillance with the maximum expected coverage concept
• Robert C. Venette, Tom W. Coleman, Steve Seybold. 2015. Assessing the risks posed by goldspotted oak borer to California and beyond
• A.R. Stephens, M.K. Asplen, W.D. Hutchison, Robert C. Venette. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults
• L.J. Haavik, A.D. Graves, T.W. Coleman, F.L. Flint, R.C. Venette, S.J. Seybold. 2014. Suitability of native and ornamental oak species in California for Agrilus auroguttatus
• Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Mary Louise Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold. 2014. Densities of Agrilus auroguttatus and other borers in California and Arizona oaks
• Anthony A. Hanson, Robert C. Venette, Jonathan P. Lelito. 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)
• Tetsuya Horie, Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Robert C. Venette. 2013. Optimal strategies for the surveillance and control of forest pathogens: A case study with oak wilt
• L.J. Haavik, T.W. Coleman, M.L. Flint, R.C. Venette, S.J. Seybold. 2013. Agrilus auroguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) seasonal development within Quercus agrifolia (Fagales: Fagaceae) in southern California
• A.A. Hanson, R.C. Venette. 2013. Thermocouple design for measuring temperatures of small insects
• Darren J. Kriticos, Robert C. Venette, Richard H.A. Baker, Sarah Brunel, Frank H. Koch, Trond Rafoss, Wopke van der Werf, Susan P. Worner. 2013. Invasive alien species in the food chain: Advancing risk assessment models to address climate change, economics and uncertainty
• Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2013. Could natural selection change the geographic range limits of light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in North America?
• Robert C. Venette. 2013. Incorporating climate change into pest risk models for forest pathogens: a role for cold stress in an era of global warming?
• Brian J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Kathleen T. Ward. 2012. Assessment of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) Decline in Minnesota. Chapter 12
• Brian J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Ebrahim Abdela. 2012. Tree regeneration in black ash (Fraxinus nigra) stands exhibiting crown dieback in Minnesota
• A.C. Morey, W.D. Hutchison, R.C. Venette, E.C. Burkness. 2012. Cold hardiness of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae
• Robert C. Venette, Abigail J. Walter. 2012. Connecting overwintering success of eastern larch beetle to health of tamarack. Chapter 16
• Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Mary Louise Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steven J. Seybold. 2012. Agrilus auroguttatus exit hole distributions on Quercus agrifolia boles and a sampling method to estimate their density on individual trees
• Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Yigen Chen, Micheal I. Jones, Robert C. Venette, Mary L. Flint, Steven J. Seybold. 2012. First occurrence of the goldspotted oak borer parasitoid, Calosota elongata (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), in California
• M.E. Ostry, M.J. Moore, C.C. Kern, R.C. Venette, B.J. Palik. 2012. Multiple diseases impact survival of pine species planted in red spine stands harvested in spatially variable retention patterns
• Brian J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Ebrahim Abdela. 2011. Fraxinus nigra (black ash) dieback in Minnesota: Regional variation and potential contributing factors
• M.E. Ostry, R.C. Venette, J. Juzwik. 2011. Decline as a disease category: Is it helpful?
• Karrie A. Koch, Gina L. Quiram, Robert C. Venette. 2010. A review of oak wilt management: a summary of treatment options and their efficacy
• Robert C. Venette, Mark Abrahamson. 2010. Cold hardiness of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis: a new perspective
• Kathleen Ward, Michael Ostry, Robert Venette, Brian Palik, Mark Hansen, Mark Hatfield. 2009. Assessment of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) decline in Minnesota
• N.N. Gómez, R.C. Venette, J.R. Gould, D.F. Winograd. 2009. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures
• Robert G. Haight, S.V. Mehta, T. Horie, D.J. Smith, R.C. Venette, F.R. Homans, A.J. Walter. 2009. An economic impact assessment for oak wilt in Anoka County, Minnesota
• Robert C. Venette. 2009. Implication of global climate change on the distribution and activity of Phytophthora ramorum
• Robert C. Venette, Michael E. Ostry, Kathleen M. Ward. 2008. Regional site-selection models for hybrid poplars
• Shefali V. Mehta, Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Stephen Polasky, Robert C. Venette. 2007. Optimal detection and control strategies for invasive species management
• T.M. Seeland, M.E. Ostry, R. Venette, J. Juzwik. 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
• Robert L. Koch, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2006. Invasions by Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Western Hemisphere: implications for South America
• Robert C. Venette, Susan D. Cohen. 2006. Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Phytophthora ramorum within the contiguous United States

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