International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry provides a multi-disciplinary and international platform in which researchers can present their work on all aspects of agricultural and forest to other researchers, policy makers and professionals. The journal welcomes primary research papers, reviews and short communications on Agriculture and Forestry research.

James Dutcher

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Professor, Entomology Department, University of Georgia, USA

Research Areas

Entomology, Ecology, Experimental Statistics and Sampling, Insecticides

Education

1972B. S.Biology, Michigan State University
1973B. S.Entomology, Michigan State University
1975M. S.Entomology, Michigan State University
1978Ph.D Entomology, University of Georgia

Experience

1978-1983Assistant Professor, University of Georgia, Entomology Department
1983-1992Associate Professor, University of Georgia, Entomology Department
1992-presentProfessor, University of Georgia, Entomology Department

Academic Achievement

Pecan South, Associate Editor, Texas Pecan Growers Assoc., Bryan, TX
S-1017 Regional Research Project-Secretary 2005, Vice Chairman, 2006, Chairman 2007, Project Rewrite Committee, 2009-2010
Entomological Society of America-Member-at-Large for Southeastern Branch 2006-2009; Georgia Entomological Society-2006-2010 Committees for Nominations, Local Arrangements, O. I. Snapp Award (Chairman), Photosalon, GES Scholarship (Chair)
Sigma Xi-Tift Chapter Distinguished Service Award, 2002
Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Senior Scientist Award, 2003
Southeastern Pecan Growers Association, Gold Seal Green Ribbon Award for Research, 2005
University of Georgia-Tifton Campus, Excellence in Teaching Award, 2006
Alabama Pecan Growers Association, Excellence in Research Award, 2006
Georgia Entomological Society, Fellow, 2007

Membership

Sigma Xi; Entomological Society of America; Georgia Entomological Society
Southeastern Pecan Growers Association; Georgia Pecan Growers Association

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Dutcher, J. D., R. E. Worley, P. Conner, and S. Dove. 2001. Pecan varietal differences in Hemipteran kernel damage. J. Entomol. Sci. 36: 445-452.
[2]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001. Insect Pests. In. Fouad M. Basiouny and David G. Himelrick eds. Muscadine Grapes. Amer. Soc. Hortic. Sci. Horticultural Crop Production Series. Softcover ISBN: 0-97975546-0-4
[3]  Krewer, G., J. D. Dutcher and C. J. Chang. 2002. Imidacloprid slows the development of Pierce's disease in bunch grapes. J. Entomol. Sci. 37: 101-112.
[4]  Dutcher, J. D. 2002. Insect damage impact estimates for 'Stuart' pecan nutlets from nut set to shell-hardening in insecticide-treated and untreated trees. J. Entomol. Sci. 37: 259-269.
[5]  Dutcher, J, W. Hudson and H. C. Ellis. 2003. Recent advances in pecan pest management in improved and seedling pecan orchards. Southw. Entomol. Suppl. No. 27 (Dec. 2003): 21-38.
[6]  Stevenson, D. E., A. E. Knutson, W. Ree, J. A. Jackman, A. Dean, J. H. Mathis, J. McVay, M. Nesbitt, R. Mizell, J. Dutcher, W. Reid, M. Hall, D. Barlow, M. T. Smith, P. Mulder, M. W. Smith, J. G. Millar, and M. K. Harris. 2003. Pecan nut casebearer pheromone monitoring and degree-day model validation across the pecan belt. Southw. Entomol. Suppl. No. 27:57-74.
[7]  Dutcher, J. D., M. K. Harris, and D. A. Dean. (Eds.) 2003. Integration of Chemical and Biological Insect Control in Native, Seedling, and Improved Pecan Production. Southw. Entomologist. Suppl. No. 27. 142 pp.
[8]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Habitat manipulation for enhancement of aphidophagous insects in pecan orchards. Invitational Paper. 27 pages 4 tables. International J. Ecol. Environ. Sci. 30: 13-22
[9]  Dutcher, J. D., Gerard Krewer and Ben Mullinix. 2005. Imidacloprid insecticide slows development of phony peach and plum leaf scald. HortTechnology 15(3): 642-645
[10]  Dutcher, J. D. and R. W. Beaver. 2005. 2-(2-butoxyethoxy) ethyl acetate as an ant repellent in pecan trees to restrict red imported fire ant foraging in the tree crown. J. Entomol. Sci. 40(4): (in press).
[11]  Shapiro-Ilan, J. D. Dutcher and M. Moheen. 2005. Recycling potential and fitness in steinernematid nematodes cultured in Curculio caryae J. Nematology 37: (in press).
[12]  Dutcher, J. D. and G. Krewer. 2006. Biology and control of XLB vectors in fruit and nut crops. IN G. Saxena ed. Management of Nematode and Insect-borne Diseases. The Haworth Press Inc., New York, NY.
[13]  Dutcher, J. D., E. G. Fonsah, and W. G. Hudson. 2006. Management of insect and mite pests in pecan orchards. Recent Res. Develop.Entomol. 5: 95-109.
[14]  Dutcher, J. D. 2007. A Review of Resurgence and Replacement Causing Pest Outbreaks in IPM. p. 43-59 IN A. Ciancio & K. G. Mukerji (eds.) General Concepts in Integrated Pest and Disease Management. Springer Publishers, The Netherlands. ASIN: B001E6RBIS
[15]  Dutcher, J. D. 2007. Impact of predatory mite releases on the abundance of pecan leaf scorch mite. J. Entomol. Sci. 42: 517-524.
[16]  Dutcher, J. D., E. G. Fonsah and W. G. Hudson. 2009. Integration of bifenazate and western predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) for control of pecan leaf scorch mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in pecan (Fagales: Juglandaceae) orchards. J. Entomological Science. 44(2): 98-110.
[17]  Dutcher, J. D., M. L. Wells, T. B. Brenneman, M. G. Patterson. 2010. Integration of insect and mite, disease, and weed management to improve pecan production. IN A. Cianco & K. G. Mukerji (eds.) Integrated Management of Arthropod Pests and Insect Borne Diseases (Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases vol. 5) Springer Publishers. Dordrecht. ISBN-10: 9048124638
[18]  Williams, R. N., D. S. Fickle, P. S. Grewel and J. D. Dutcher. 2011. Field efficacy against the grape root borer, Vitacea polistiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) and persistence of Heterorhabaditis zealandica and H. bacteriophora (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) in vineyards. Biological Conrol 52: (in press) [DOI:10:1016/j.biocontrol.2009.11.004]
[19]  Karar, H., G. Abbas and J. D. Dutcher. 2011. Pecan cultivar differences in aphid reproduction and abundance. Research Not. J. Entomol. Science. (in press, accepted 11 July 2011).
[20]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001-2010. Pecan Insects. [Website reporting, from April through November, the current insect monitoring information for pecan producing areas in southern Georgia]. URL-http://www.jimdutcher.com Hits~ 8, 500/year.
[21]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001-2010. Pecan Insect and Mite Control Research Results-Annual Reports. self published reports of research primarily as information for the cooperative extension specialist and the research committee of the GACC for Pecans.
[22]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001. Advances in Pecan Pest Management. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower.12(3):16-17.
[23]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001. Pecan Variety is an Important Factor in Kernel Spot Caused By Sting Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. 12(4):20-21.
[24]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001. Technology Transfer is Important to a Successful Pecan Crop. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower.13(1):13.
[25]  Dutcher, J. D. 2001. Interactions Impact Pecan Insect Control in 2001. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. 13(2):25.
[26]  Dutcher, J. D. and W. Hudson. 2002. Pecan Nut Casebearer Control With Insect Growth Regulator Insecticides. Articles and Reports Southeastern Pecan Growers Assoc.
[27]  Dutcher, J. D. 2003. Keep pecan leaves healthy. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. V. 14(3): 10-11.
[28]  Dutcher, J. D. 2003. Pecan entomology field notes from 2002. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. V. 14(4): 17-18.
[29]  Dutcher, J. D. 2003. Environmental factors loom over orchard management. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. V. 15(1): 10.
[30]  Dutcher, J. D. 2003. Pecan leaf scorch mite, an increasingly important problem. Research Spotlight. The Pecan Grower. V. 15(2): 26-27.
[31]  Dutcher, J. D. and W. Hudson. 2003. Pecan Nut Casebearer Control with Insect Growth Regulator Insecticides. Southeastern Pecan Growers Proceedings-Articles & Information 96: 62-67.
[32]  Dutcher, J. D. 2003. Pecan leaf scorch mite control in 'Desirable'pecan trees. Articles and Information Southeastern Pecan Growers Assoc. 2004 Proc. 97: 73-77.
[33]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Research Spotlight. Trapping and scouting pecan insects. The Pecan Grower. 15(3): 18-19.
[34]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Research Spotlight. Pecan leaf scorch mite control experiments. The Pecan Grower. 15(4): 19.
[35]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Research Spotlight. Pecan nut drop and conservation of the nut crop.The Pecan Grower. 16(1): 22.
[36]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Research Spotlight. Leaf feeding insect and mite problems. The Pecan Grower. 16(2): 28-30.
[37]  Dutcher, J. D. 2004. Hickory Shuckworm and Pecan Nut Casebearer Control. 2004. Arthropod Management Tests. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 30:D09
[38]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Research Spotlight. Pecan spittlebugs-amazing insects and potential pests. The Pecan Grower. 16(3): 20-21.
[39]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Research Spotlight. Insect control with orchard floor management techniques. The Pecan Grower. 16(4): 40-41.
[40]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Research Spotlight. Mowing intercrops to move ladybeetles. The Pecan Grower. 17(1): 20-21.
[41]  Shapiro-Ilan, D. I., and J. D. Dutcher. 2005. To what extent can beneficial insect-killing nematodes reproduce in pecan weevil. The Pecan Grower 17(1): 15-18.
[42]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Research Spotlight. Chemical control of aphids on pecan. The Pecan Grower. 17(2): 46-47.
[43]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. New approaches to chemical and biological control of pecan insects and mites. Articles and Information Southeastern Pecan Growers, 2005 Proc. 98:20-23.
[44]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Chemical control of aphids on pecan foliage, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 30:D10
[45]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Chemical control of hickory shuckworm on pecan shucks, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 30:D11
[46]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Chemical control of pecan nut casebearer on pecan nutlets, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 30:D12
[47]  Dutcher, J. D. 2005. Biological control of pecan leaf scorch mite. Proc. National Pecan Workers Workshop. on CD-ROM. Prepared by Texas A&M University, Horticulture Department.
[48]  Dutcher, J. D. 2006. A summer of learning for interns and teachers in the pecan orchard. The Pecan Grower. 17(3): 22-23.
[49]  Dutcher, J. D. 2006. Integrated insect and mite management for pecan orchards. The Pecan Grower. 17(4): 40-41.
[50]  Dutcher, J. D. 2006. Budbreak spray for pecan phylloxera control also controls pecan spittlebug. The Pecan Grower. 18(1): 20-21.
[51]  Dutcher, J. D. 2006. Late season insect and mite nut pests continue to cause problems in pecan orchards. The Pecan Grower. 18(2): 16-17.
[52]  Dutcher, J. D. 2006. Pecan IPM Research 2005. Proc. Southeastern Pecan Growers Assoc. 99: 62-70.
[53]  Dutcher, J. D. 2009. Matching the reproductive capacityof the pest to the efficacy of the pest control method. The Pecan Grower 20(3): 24-27.
[54]  Dutcher, J. D. 2009. Tips for insect control in 2009. The Pecan Grower. 20(4): 50-51.
[55]  Dutcher, J. D., H. Karar and G. Abbas. 2010. Efficacy of two insecticides for control of foliage-feeding aphids of pecan. Arthropod Management Tests 35D.
[56]  Dutcher, J. D. and W. G. Hudson. 2010. Pecan leaf scorch mite control with miticides, 2009. Arthropod Management Tests 35D.
[57]  Dutcher, J. D. 2010. Hickory shuckworm control with insecticide sprays, 2007-2009. Arthropod Management Tests 35D.