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Dr. James "Jamie" D. Ellis, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Entomology
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory (HBREL)
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: (352) 392-1901 x130
E-mail: jdellis@ufl.edu
Curriculum Vitae [174 KB pdf]

Jamie Ellis

Jamie Ellis

Hannah E. O'Malley
Research Coordinator
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory (HBREL)
University of Florida Entomology Nematology Department
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
E-Mail: hadonai@ufl.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Hannah O'Malley
Hannah O'Malley

 

Michael K. O'Malley
Extension Coordinator
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory (HBREL)
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
E-mail: omalleym@ufl.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Mike O'Malley

Mike O'Malley

 

 

Eddie Atkinson
Graduate Student in Entomology
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
E-mail: eddie@ufl.edu
Curriculum Vitae [58 KB pdf]

Recent publication: Mankin, R.W., Smith, M.T., Tropp, J.M., Atkinson, E.B., and Jong, D.Y. 2008. Detection of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera:
Cerambycidae) larvae in different host trees and tissues by automated analyses of sound-impulse frequency and temporal patterns. Journal of Economic Entomology 101: 838-849.

Eddie Headshot
Eddie Bees

 


Jason Graham
Graduate Student in Entomology
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
E-mail: jgraham3154@msn.com
Curriculum Vitae [46 KB pdf]
Research Abstract [20 KB pdf]



Tricia Toth
Graduate Student in Entomology
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
E-mail: ptoth24@ufl.edu
Curriculum Vitae [34 KB pdf]

In general, Tricia’s research deals with using honey bee biomarkers to learn more about the chemicals we release in to our environment. A biomarker is an abnormal response (could be behavioral, physiological, etc…) to a chemical obtainable in our environment. Learning about how pesticides can affect honey bees is important because of how beneficial honey bees are to agriculture.

More specifically, she measures the presence of an interaction between sub-lethal levels of a pesticide and honey bee susceptibility to ectoparasites. To test this, she will treat honey bee larvae with increasing concentrations of pesticides and then expose the treated bee brood to varroa mite-infested colonies. She will then determine the number of mites per bee and the amount of mite reproduction that occurs in each cell. The results of her research will be important for designing better management practices important for sustainable living.

Tricia is also a member of the Tri-gators, UF’s triathlon team, and enjoys a number of outdoor activities including surfing. She plans to graduate with her Master of Science degree in December 2008.

Tricia Headshot
Tricia Bees

 


Renee Cole
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
Email: reneeyah@ufl.edu
Major: Photojournalism

Renee’s interests include traveling and sailing; she’s considering a graduate degree in law or counseling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meredith Cenzer
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Entomology Nematology Department
Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory
PO Box 110620
Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: 352/392-1901 x189
Major:

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