Jamee Lee Hubbard   University of Kentucky  Department of Entomology  S-203 Ag. Science Center North  Lexington, KY  40546  jlhubb2@uky.edu

• M. S. Entomology. Auburn University, Alabama. Spring 2000
• B. S. Biology.  Central Missouri State University, Missouri.  Fall 1995

Expertise and Research Interests
My work at Auburn University, under the advisement of Dr. Kathy Flanders, encompassed studies of green June beetle, Cotinis nitida, and other soil-dwelling insects found in pastures.  I am currently working in horticultural entomology, under the advisement of Dr. Daniel A. Potter. 

Current Research 
I am currently studying the biology and ecology of calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, and am in the process of determining the best management practices for this scale in urban landscapes.  Eulecanium cerasorum has increasingly become a major pest of many ornamental trees in Central Kentucky in the past 10 years.  I am working primarily on outbreaks ocurring on horsefarms in Central Kentucky.  Trees in urban horsefarm landscapes and other landscapes are often only surrounded by turf, with little other vegetation surrounding the trees.  This may create island habitats.  Parasitoids and predators may be slow to build up in these island habitats, thus possibly allowing populations of scale insects to build up to outbreak status.  Other environmental factors may allow for an increase in scale abundance.  I am working on experiments to test a few of the environmental factors that may affect E. cerasorum populations.  Additionally, horsefarms pose a challenge regarding management practices.  Typical management regimes may not be feasible around sensitive animals, such as horses and other livestock; therefore,  I am investigating various management techniques, alternative to spraying highly toxic chemicals, in these settings. 

Memberships

• National Science Teachers Association, member since 2003
• Gamma Sigma Delta; inducted 2000
• Entomological Society of America, 1997-Present
• Harrison Garman Entomology Club, 2000-Present
• Alpha Sigma Alpha, 1994-Present

Honors and Awards

• Winner of the 2002 Gloria Singletary Continuing Education for Women Scholarship, One of three recipients university-wide.
• Graduate Research Assistantship, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, 2000-present
• Gamma Sigma Delta, Auburn University Chapter
• Outstanding M. S. Graduate Student Award, Department of Entomology, Auburn University, 1999
• Graduate Research Assistantship, Department of Entomology, Auburn University, 1997-2000.
• Regent’s Scholarship, Central Missouri State University
• (1989/90 Spring, 1990/91 Fall/Spring, 1993/94 Spring, 1994/95 Fall)
• Departmental Achievement Award, Department of Biology, Central Missouri State University (1991/92 Fall/Spring, 1993/94 Fall/Spring, 1994/95 Fall/Spring)
• Dr. Sam P. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Foundation Award, Department of Biology, Central Missouri State University, 1994

Zhang, M., R. L. Crocker, R. W. Mankin, K. L. Flanders, J. L. Brandhorst-Hubbard.  2003.  Acoustic estimation of infestations and populations densities of white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae).  J. Econ. Entomol.  96:1770-1779.

Zhang, M., R. L. Crocker, R. W. Mankin, K. L. Flanders, J. L. Brandhorst-Hubbard.  2003.  Acoustic identification and measurement of activity patterns of white grubs in soil.  J. Econ. Entomol.  96:1704-1710.

Foss, L. K., C. H. Gorham, J. L. Hubbard, S. E. Quinton, C. N. Rucker, C. E. Sarmiento-M., and A. C. Staley.  2003.  Releasing insects that have been genetically modified to be incapable of vectoring human diseases is safe and ethical, pro position. pp. 45-46.  In A. F. Huberty [ed.], Current issues surrounding the utilization of genetically modified organisms: a student debate.  Am. Entomol. 49: 38-46.

 Brandhorst-Hubbard, J. L., K. L. Flanders, and A. G. Appel. 2001.  Oviposition site and food preference of the green June beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae).  J. Econ. Entomol.  94(3):628-633.

Brandhorst-Hubbard, J. L., K. L. Flanders, R. W. Mankin, E. A. Guertal, and R. L. Crocker.  2001.  Mapping of soil insect infestations sampled by excavation and acoustic methods.  J. Econ. Entomol.  94(6):1452-1458.

Mankin, R. W., J. L. Brandhorst-Hubbard, K. L. Flanders, M. Zhang, R. L. Crocker, S. L. Lapointe, C. W. McCoy, J. R. Fisher, D. K. Weaver.  2000.  Eavesdropping on insects hidden in soil and interior structures of plants. J. Econ. Entomol. 93(4):1173-1182.

Zhang, M., R. L. Crocker, R. Mankin, K. Flanders, R. Hickling, and J. Brandhorst-Hubbard.  2000. Inferring activities and incidental soilborne sounds of white grubs.  In Proc. XXI Int. Cong. Entomol., Book 1, p. 238, Iguazzu Falls, Brazil.

Mankin, R. W., C. W. McCoy, K. L. Flanders, J. Brandhorst, R. L. Crocker, and J. P. Shapiro.  1998.  Methods for acoustic detection of insect pests in soil, pp. 3-8,  In Proc. Soil Science Society Amer. Conference on Agroacoustics, Third Symposium, Buoyoucos, MS.  November 3-6, 1998.

Presentations:

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2004.  Chemical control of calico scale compatibility with natural enemy conservation.  NCB – Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting, Kansas City, MI. (Invited Symposium Presentation – scheduled for March 2004)

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2004.  Are natural enemies of calico scale affected by pesticides?  Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference, Louisville, KY.

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2004.  Research update on attractiveness of peonies to Tiphia wasps and control of eastern tent caterpillar on Kentucky horse farms.  Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference, Louisville, KY.

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2004.  Are natural enemies of calico scale affected by pesticides?  Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference, Louisville, KY.

Hubbard, J. L.  2003.  Update on calico scale research.  Ohio Buckeye/KY Arborists’ Association.  Spindletop Farm, Lexington, KY.

Hubbard, J. L.  2003.  Update on calico scale research.  UK Turfgrass Research Field Day.  Spindletop Farm, Lexington, KY.

Hubbard, J. L.  and D. A. Potter.  2003.  Is chemical control of calico scale compatible with conserving natural enemies? ESA national meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (Invited Symposium Presentation)

Hubbard, J. H.  2003.  Biology and management of calico scale on Central Kentucky horse farms.  The University of Kentucky Center for Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Spring Research Symposium.

Hubbard, J. H. and D. A. Potter.  2003.  Natural enemies of calico scale and effects of commonly used pesticides.  NCB-Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting, Madison, WI.  (Invited Symposium Presentation)

Hubbard, J. L.  2002.  Common scale insects on woody landscape plants.  Tri-State Nursery Landscape and Grounds Maintenance seminar, Sharonville, OH.  (Invited Workshop)

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2003.  Managing outbreaks of calico scale, a severe pest of trees.  Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference, Louisville, KY. 

Hubbard, J. L.  and D. A. Potter.  2002.  Ecology and management of calico scale, an outbreaking insect on Kentucky horse farms.  ESA national meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2002.  Biology and management of the calico scale on Kentucky horse farms.  Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference, Lexington, KY.

Hubbard, J. L.  2002.  Update on calico scale research.  Ohio Buckeye/KY Arborists’ Association.  Gainesborough Farm, Lexington, KY.

Hubbard, J. L.  2002.  Update on calico scale research.  UK Turfgrass Research Field Day.  Spindletop Farm, Lexington, KY.

Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2001.  Biology of calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, in Central Kentucky landscapes.  National Turfgrass Insect Workshop.  Madison, WI.

Brandhorst-Hubbard, J. L. and D. A. Potter.  2001.  Biology and management of calico scale, a pest of woody landscape plants.  ESA national meeting, San Diego, CA.

 
Laboratory
Dr. D. A. Potter, Landscape and Turf Entomology