Callie Anne Prater

MS Candidate

Dept. of Entomology

S-225 Ag Science Center N.

Lexington, KY 40546

Work: (859) 257-7475

Email: calianne67@hotmail.com

Current Research

Microbial control of the black cutworm(Agrotis ipsilon) in turfgrass using a naturally occurring baculovirus.

Qualifications

B.S. (Biology-major Animal Science-minor) 2002 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Memberships

Entomological Society of America 2003-present

Secretary-Harrison Garmon Entomology Club 2003-2004

Donations Chairperson-Ducks Unlimited, East KY Ladies Chapter

National Rifle Association 2003-present

Bluegrass Sportsman’s Club

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Research Assistant

(Feb 2001-present) Entomology Department, UK

Assist graduate students with research projects in turf and landscape entomology. Various research projects include calico scale on woody ornamentals, insecticide efficacy tests, rose variety tests for Japanese beetle resistance, typhia parasitoid as a means of controlling white grubs, and evaluating the use of companion planting as a deterrence for Japanese beetles.

Research Assistant

(May 2000- Jan 2001) Biology Department, UK

Assisted Dr. Hong Y. Yan and Dr. Tim Sparkes with research on condition-dependent acoustics signals in a vocalizing fish. Responsibilities included running experimental trials, recording and analyzing data, and general care of fish.

Research Assistant

(Jan 1997-Aug1997) Animal Sciences Department, UK

Assisted Dr. Debbie Powell with research on equine nutrition and exercise. Responsibilities included care of horses, barn maintenance, exercising of horses, and assisting in blood work of research horses.

COMPETITIVE GRANTS

UK Nursery Industries Endowment Grant, 2001. Is companion planting a strategy for protecting roses against Japanese beetles? Awarded: $1500.00. Authors: Philip Gonsiska, Callie Prater, David Held, and Daniel Potter.

PUBLICATIONS

Abstracts

Sparkes TC, Yan HY, Prater C, Akamatsu T, (2000) Condition-dependent acoustic signals and their importance for resolving aggressive conflicts in the skunk loach (Botia morleti): integrating sensory and behavioral approaches. American Zoologist, Dec. 2000 v40 i6 p1217

Sparkes TC, Prater C, Akamatsu T, Yan HY (2001) Acoustic signals and aggressive conflicts in the skunk loach (Botia morleti): integrating sensory and behavioral approaches. Bioacoustics (In Press).

Yan HY, Sparkes TC, Prater C, Scholik A (2002) Effects of noise exposure on hearing and modulation of agonistic behavior in the skunk loach (Botia morleti). Bioacoustics (In Press).

Refereed

Krupa J.J., Workman J, Lloyd C, Bertram L, Horral A, Dick K, Brewer K, Valentine A, Shaw C, Clemons C, Prater C, Clemons J, Campbell N, Arnold B, Jones N, Clark A. Habitat preference, abundance, and distribution of the Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister) in an isolated, mix-mesophytic forest in southeastern Kentucky. In review American Midland Naturalist.

Sparkes TC, C.A. Prater, Scholik, Yan HY. Effects of noise exposure on hearing sensitivity and social behavior in a sound-producing fish (skunk loach, Botia morleti). To be submitted to The Journal of Fish Biology.

Non-refereed

Gonsiska P, C.A. Prater, D.W. Held, D.A. Potter.(2001) Is companion planting a strategy for protecting roses against Japanese beetles? UK Nursery and Landscape Program: 2001 Research Report.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Prater C.A., T.C. Sparkes, H.Y. Yan (2000) Effects of hearing loss on aggressive contest dynamics in a vocalizing fish (skunk loach, Botia Morleti). Kentucky Academy of Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY.

Sparkes T.C., H.Y. Yan, C.A. Prater, T. Akamatsu (2001) Condition-dependent acoustic signals and their importance for resolving conflicts in the skunk loach. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Chicago, IL.

Sparkes T.C., H.Y. Yan, C.A. Prater, T. Akamatsu (2001) Acoustic signals and aggressive conflicts in the skunk loach (Botia morleti): integrating sensory and behavioral approaches. International Conference on Fish Bioacoustics, Loyola University, Chicago, IL.

Yan HY, T.C. Sparkes, C.A. Prater, A.Scholik. (2001) Effects of noise exposure on hearing and modulation of agonistic behavior in the skunk loach (Botia morleti). XVIII Meeting of the International Bio-Acoustic Council, Cogne, Italy.

Potter D.A., D.W. Held, M.E. Rogers., C.A. Prater. (2002) Black turfgrass ataenius outbreaks and organic fertilizers revisited….is there a connection? ESA National Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Hubbard J.B., D. A. Potter, M.S.Yek, C.A. Prater, M Stephens. (2002) Ecology and management of calico scale, an outbreaking insect on Kentucky horse farms. ESA National Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Prater, C.A. and D.A. Potter (2003) Biological control of the Black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) on Central Kentucky golf courses. ESA National Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.

EXTENSION PRESENTATIONS

Prater, C.A. (2003) Biological control of turf infesting Lepidoptera. National Turf Entomologist Meeting. Phoenix, AZ.

Prater, C.A. and D.A. Potter. (2003) Turf Insect Update. Monthly meeting of the

Bluegrass Golf Course Superintendents. Lexington, KY.

Prater, C.A. (2003). Research Update: Determining the species complex of Lepidopteran turf pests and their natural enemies. University of Kentucky Turf Field Day, Lexington, KY.

Prater, C.A. and R.M Maier (2004) Turf insect biology and control. Turf and Landscape Management Short Course. Louisville, KY.

SERVICE

2002, 2003 Gave educational talks about insects to elementary and preschool children in Fayette and Scott County.

Lab

Dr. Daniel A. Potter. Turf and Ornamental Entomology