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red ginger       ARTHROPODS and PESTICIDES

                      ANTS (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)

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  • Hara, A.H. R.Y. Niino-DuPonte and S.K. Cabral. 2014. Best Management Practices to Prevent and Control the Little Fire Ant. Text published in Landscape Hawaii (May/June 2014). Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, pp. 20-22.
  • Hara, A.H., S.K. Cabral, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte and J.M. Miyashiro. 2014 (rev March 2014). Little Fire Ant Products Available for HOMEOWNER Use. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI.
  • Hara, A.H., S.K. Cabral, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, and J.M. Miyashiro. 2014 (rev May 2014). Little Fire Ant Products Available for LANDSCAPE, GOLF COURSE and NURSERY Use. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI.
  • Hara, A.H., K.L. Aoki, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and J. Zarders. 2013. Best Management Practices: White-footed ant Technomyrmex albipes. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Hara, A.H., K.L. Aoki, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and J. Zarders. 2013. Best Management Practices: Little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Hara, A. H., S. K. Cabral, R. Y. Niino-DuPonte, C. M. Jacobsen and K. Onuma. 2011. Bait insecticides and hot water drenches against the little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) infesting containerized nursery plants. Florida Entomol. 94: 517-526.
  • Hara, A. H. and S. K. Cabral. 2011. Knock-down and residual efficacy of Phantom and Termidor SC against little fire ant, 2009. Arthropod Manage. Tests 36: (J1).
  • Cabral, S., A.H. Hara, and R. Niino-DuPonte. 2011. Knock-down and residual efficacy of contact insecticides against the little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) Hymepoptera: Formicidae. Proceedings of the 2011 Imported Fire Ant Conference, Texas A&M AgriLIFE. Galveston, TX. April 4-7, 2011. pp. 43-46.
  • Hara, A.H., S.K. Cabral, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, C.M. Jacobsen, and K. Onuma. 2010. Bait insecticides and hot water drenches against the little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) infesting containerized nursery plants. Proceedings of the 2010 Imported Fire Ant and Invasive Ant Conference, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Little Rock, AR. April 19-22, 2010. pp. 135-140.
  • Hawaii Ant Group. Hara, A.H. 2010 rev. Stop the little fire ant (Alien Pest Alert). UH CTAHR CES OCS IP-24.
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and S.G. Chun. 2006. Efficacy of Discus, Safari and Tristar against insects infesting red ginger flowers, 2005. Arthropod Manage. Tests 31: (G61). (ants, aphids)
  • Niino-DuPonte R. Y. & A. H. Hara (co-editors)  2004.  Identifying the little fire ant A new Invasive species on Kauai.  Hawaii Ant Group; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hawaii Dept. of Agriculutre, Plant Pest Control Branch, University of Hawaii, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit and Dept. of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Kauai Invasive Species Committee.  Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Insect Pests May 2004 IP-16, 2 pp
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara and J. T. Yogi.  2001.  Acetamiprid, fenoxycarb and chlopyrifos against mealybugs and other pests of red ginger flowers, 1999.  Arthropod Manage.Tests 26: (G44). (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara and J. T. Yogi. 2000.  Soil applied fipronil and chlorpyrifos against ants on red ginger flowers, 1999.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 25: 120-121 (E43).
  • Jacobsen, C M., A. H. Hara, T.Y. Hata and J. T. Yogi.  1999.  Efficacy of acetamiprid and carbaryl against pests of red ginger flowers, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 24: 137-138 (E47). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scale)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, and C. M. Jacobsen.  1998.  Efficacy of Merit 75 WP, Pinpoint 15 G and Dursban 50 W against pests of red ginger, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Test 23: 106-107 (46E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scale)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata and B. K. S. Hu.  1997.  Field insecticide trial against various pests of red ginger, 1995.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 133-134 (57E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink, B. K. S. Hu and R. T. Kaneko.  1996.  Postharvest heat treatment of red ginger flowers as a possible alternative to chemical insecticidal dip.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 7: 137-144. (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Field insecticidal trial against certain pests of red ginger, HI, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 297 (47G). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara, B. K. S. Hu, R. T. Kaneko & V. L. Tenbrink.  1995.  Excluding pests from red ginger flowers with insecticides and pollinating, polyester or polyethylene bags.  J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 393-397. (ants, aphids, thrips)
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994. A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Postharvest insecticidal dips for control of insect pests on red ginger, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:354 (5I). (ants, aphids, mealybug, scale)
  • Hara, A.H. and T.Y. Hata.  1992.  Ant control on protea in Hawai‘i.  Scientia Horticulturae 51: 155-163.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara.  1992.  Evaluation of insecticides against pests of red ginger in Hawai‘i.  Trop. Pest Mgmt. 38(3): 234-236. (ants, aphids, mealybug)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992. Control of insect pests on red ginger, Hawai‘i, 1990. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 17:350-351 (64G). (ants, aphids, mealybug)
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, E.B. Jang, L.S. Imaino, B.K.S. Hu, and V.L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Pest management before harvest and insecticidal dip after harvest as a systems approach to quarantine security for red ginger.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2310-2316. (ants, aphids, earwigs, mealybugs, thrips)
 

         APHIDS (HOMOPTERA: APHIDAE)

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  • Hara, A. H., S. K. Cabral and K. R. Aoki. 2011. Efficacy of spirotetramat against aphids and mealybugs on red ginger, 2009. Arthropod Manage. Tests 36: (G19).
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and S.G. Chun. 2006. Efficacy of Discus, Safari and Tristar against insects infesting red ginger flowers, 2005. Arthropod Manage. Tests 31: (G61). (aphids, ants)
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara and J. T. Yogi.  2001.  Acetamiprid, fenoxycarb and chlopyrifos against mealybugs and other pests of red ginger flowers, 1999.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 26: (G44). (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hara, A. H.  2000.  Aphid, mealybug and scale management strategies: panel discussion, pp. 119-123, In A. I. King & I. D. Greene (eds.), Proceedings for the 16th Conference on Insect & Disease Management on Ornamentals, Society of American Florist, San Jose, CA. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Jacobsen, C M., A. H. Hara, T.Y. Hata and J. T. Yogi.  1999.  Efficacy of acetamiprid and carbaryl against pests of red ginger flowers, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 24: 137-138 (E47). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, and C. M. Jacobsen.  1998.  Efficacy of Merit 75 WP, Pinpoint 15 G and Dursban 50 W against pests of red ginger, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Test 23: 106-107 (46E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata and B. K. S. Hu.  1997.  Field insecticide trial against various pests of red ginger, 1995.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 133-134 (57E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Sato, D. M., J. Beardsley & A. H. Hara.  1997.  Taro root aphid.  University of Hawaii CTAHR Fact Sheet Insect Pest no. 1, 2pp.
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink, B. K. S. Hu and R. T. Kaneko.  1996.  Postharvest heat treatment of red ginger flowers as a possible alternative to chemical insecticidal dip.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 7: 137-144. (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Field insecticidal trial against certain pests of red ginger, HI, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 297 (47G). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara, B. K. S. Hu, R. T. Kaneko & V. L. Tenbrink.  1995.  Excluding pests from red ginger flowers with insecticides and pollinating, polyester or polyethylene bags.  J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 393-397. (ants, aphids, thrips)
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994. A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Postharvest insecticidal dips for control of insect pests on red ginger, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:354 (5I). (ant, aphids, mealybug, scale)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992.  Control of insect pests on red ginger, Hawai‘i, 1990. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 17:350-351 (64G). (ant, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara.  1992.  Evaluation of insecticides against pests of red ginger in Hawai‘i.  Trop. Pest Mgmt. 38(3): 234-236. (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Insecticidal dips for disinfesting commercial tropical cut flowers and foliage.  Trop. Pest Manage. 38: 245-249. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Vapor Heat: A potential treatment to disinfest tropical cut flowers and foliage.  HortScience 26: 139-143. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, E.B. Jang, L.S. Imaino, B.K.S. Hu, and V.L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Pest management before harvest and insecticidal dip after harvest as a systems approach to quarantine security for red ginger.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2310-2316. (ants, aphids, earwigs, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hansen, J.D., A.H. Hara, H.T. Chan, Jr., and V.L. Tenbrink.  1991.  Efficacy of hydrogen cyanide fumigation as a treatment for pests of Hawaiian cut flowers and foliage after harvest.  J. Econ. Entomol. 84(2): 532-536. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips, weevil)
  • Hara, A.H. and S. Matayoshi.  1990.  Parasitoids and predators of insect pests on chrysanthemums in Hawai‘i. Proceedings, Hawaiian Entomological Soc. 30:53-58. (aphids, caterpillars, leafminers)
  • Tenbrink, V.L. J.D. Hansen, and A.H. Hara. 1990.  Postharvest control of banana aphid using dips, 1989. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 15:338-339 (41G).
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1989.  Control of western flower thrips and green peach aphid, 1988. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 14:318 (17G). (aphids, thrips)

        BEETLES (COLEOPTERA) (see also WEEVILS AND BORERS)

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  • Hara, A.H., B.R. Kumashiro, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, C. Martin, and J.A. Zarders. 2014. Palm Pest Alert: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Oryctes rhinoceros. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI.
  • Oi, D.H., G. Ueunten, A. Yamaguchi, M.A. Nagao, A.H. Hara, W.T. Nishijima.  1991.  Quick tree decline: a new problem of macadamia in Hawai‘i.  HortSci 26(5): 560-561.
  • Hara, A.H., T.Y. Hata, A. Yamaguchi, and G. Ueunten. 1990. Control of ambrosia beetles, 1988. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 15:68-69 (10D).

       CATERPILLARS, MOTHS (LEPIDOPTERA)

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  • Hara, A.H., J. Zarders, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and K.L. Aoki. 2013. Best Management Practices: Banana moth Opogona sacchari. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Siderhurst, M.S., E.B. Jang, A.H. Hara, and P. Conant. 2007. n-Butyl (E)-7,9-decadienoate: sex pheromone component of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 125(1): 63-69..
  • Chun, S., A. Hara, W. Nagamine, P. Conant, C. Hirayama, and R. Niino-DuPonte.  2005.  Stinging nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Publication IP-22.
  • Chun, S. G., A. H. Hara & C. M. Jacobsen.  2004.  Efficacy of insecticides against an invasive limacodid nettle caterpillar, 2003.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 29: (L4).
  • Nagao, M.A., H.M.C. Leite, A.H. Hara and R.Y. Niino-DuPonte.  2004.  Mangosteen caterpillar.  Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Insect Pests Jan. 2004 IP-14, 3 pp.
  • Conant, P., A. H. Hara, L. M. Nakahara and R. A. Heu.  2001. (rev. Sept 2008)  Nettle caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae).  Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture, New Pest Advisory No. 01-03, 1 pp.
  • Deputy, J. and A. Hara.  2000.  Destructive turf caterpillars in Hawaii.  University of Hawaii, CTAHR, CES IP-5, 14pp.
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994.  A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Purcell, M., M.W. Johnson, L.M. Lebeck, and A.H. Hara.  1992.  Biological control of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) with Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in corn used as a trap crop. Environ. Entomol. 21(6): 1441-1447.
  • Hara, A.H. and S. Matayoshi.  1990.  Parasitoids and predators of insect pests on chrysanthemums in Hawai‘i. Proceedings, Hawaiian Entomological Soc. 30:53-58. (aphids, caterpillars, leafminers)
  • Hara, A.H. and H.K. Kaya.  1983.  Development of the entomogenous nematode, Neoaplectana carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), in insecticide-killed beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).  J. Econ. Entomol. 76:423-426.
  • Kaya, H.K. and A.H. Hara.  1980.  Differential susceptibility of lepidopterous pupae to infection by the nematode Neoaplectana carpocapsae.  J Invert Path 36: 389-393.

        EARWIGS (DERMAPTERA)

        LEAFMINERS (DIPTERA: AGROMYZIDAE)

  • Hara, A.H. and S. Matayoshi.  1990.  Parasitoids and predators of insect pests on chrysanthemums in Hawai‘i. Proceedings, Hawaiian Entomological Soc. 30:53-58. (aphids, caterpillars, leafminers)
  • Johnson, M.W. and A.H. Hara.  1987.  Influence of host crop on parasitioids (Hymenoptera) of Liriomyza spp. (Diptera: Agromyzidae).  Environ. Entomol. 16:339-344.
  • Hara, A.H.  1986.  Effects of certain insecticides on Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) and its parasitoids on chrysanthemums in Hawai‘i.  Proc., Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 26:65-70 (Mar 1, 1986).

        MEALYBUGS (HEMIPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE)

             SEE ALSO ROOT MEALYBUGS

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  • Hara, A.H., J. Zarders, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and K.L. Aoki. 2013. Best Management Practices: Coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI.
  • Hara, A.H., J. Zarders, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and K.L. Aoki. 2013. Best Management Practices: Palm mealybug Palmicultor palmarum. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Hara, A. H., S. K. Cabral and K. R. Aoki. 2011. Efficacy of spirotetramat against aphids and mealybugs on red ginger, 2009. Arthropod Manage.Tests 36: (G19).
  • Hara, A.H. and C.M. Jacobsen. 2005. Hot water immersion for surface disinfestations of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 98(2): 284-288.
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara & S. G. Chun  2004.  Efficacy of insecticides against the pink hibiscus mealybugs, 2003.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 29: (L3).
  • Jacobsen, C. M. and A. H. Hara.  2003.  Control of coconut mealybug infesting fishtail palms with acetamiprid, chlorpyrifos and thiamethoxam, 2002.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 28: (G29)
  • Jacobsen, C. M. and A. H. Hara.  2003.  Irradiation of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae), for phytosanitation of agricultural commodities.  J. Econ. Entomol. 96(4):1334-1339.
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and H.M.C. Leite. 2002.  Foliar applications of chlorpyrifos, acetamiprid, pyriproxyfen, and imidacloprid to control coconut mealybugs on fishtail palms, 2001. Arthropod Mgmt Tests 27: G53.
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara and J. T. Yogi.  2001.  Acetamiprid, fenoxycarb and chlopyrifos against mealybugs and other pests of red ginger flowers, 1999.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 26: (G44). (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hara, A. H.  2000.  Aphid, mealybug and scale management strategies: panel discussion, pp. 119-123, In A. I. King & I. D. Greene (eds.), Proceedings for the 16th Conference on Insect & Disease Management on Ornamentals, Society of American Florist, San Jose, CA. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Jacobsen, C M., A. H. Hara, T.Y. Hata and J. T. Yogi.  1999.  Efficacy of acetamiprid and carbaryl against pests of red ginger flowers, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 24: 137-138 (E47). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, and C. M. Jacobsen.  1998.  Efficacy of Merit 75 WP, Pinpoint 15 G and Dursban 50 W against pests of red ginger, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Test 23: 106-107 (46E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata and B. K. S. Hu.  1997.  Field insecticide trial against various pests of red ginger, 1995.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 133-134 (57E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, B. K. S. Hu and M. M. C. Tsang1997.  Hot-air induced thermotolerance of red ginger flowers and mealybugs to postharvest hot-water immersion.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 12: 101-108.
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata & B. K.-S. Hu.  1996.  Control of the palm mealybug with insecticides, Hawaii, 1995.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 21: 381-382 (3I).
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink, B. K. S. Hu and R. T. Kaneko.  1996.  Postharvest heat treatment of red ginger flowers as a possible alternative to chemical insecticidal dip.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 7: 137-144. (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Field insecticidal trial against certain pests of red ginger, HI, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 297 (47G). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994. A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Postharvest insecticidal dips for control of insect pests on red ginger, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:354 (5I). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Insecticidal dips for disinfesting commercial tropical cut flowers and foliage.  Trop. Pest Manage. 38: 245-249. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Vapor Heat: A potential treatment to disinfest tropical cut flowers and foliage.  HortScience 26: 139-143. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992. Control of insect pests on red ginger, Hawai‘i, 1990. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 17:350-351 (64G). (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara.  1992.  Evaluation of insecticides against pests of red ginger in Hawai‘i.  Trop. Pest Mgmt. 38(3): 234-236. (ants, aphids, mealybugs)
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, E.B. Jang, L.S. Imaino, B.K.S. Hu, and V.L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Pest management before harvest and insecticidal dip after harvest as a systems approach to quarantine security for red ginger.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2310-2316. (ants, aphids, earwigs, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hansen, J.D., A.H. Hara, H.T. Chan, Jr., and V.L. Tenbrink.  1991.  Efficacy of hydrogen cyanide fumigation as a treatment for pests of Hawaiian cut flowers and foliage after harvest.  J. Econ. Entomol. 84(2): 532-536. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips, weevil)
  • Tenbrink, V.L. J.D. Hansen, and A.H. Hara. 1991. Postharvest control of mealybugs using dips, 1991. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 16:258 (29G).

        MIDGES (DIPTERA)

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        MITES (ACARI)

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  • Hara, A. H. and C. M. Jacobsen. 2007. Efficacy of Judo, Tetrasan, Avid and Ultiflora against Pacific flat mite infesting dendrobium orchids, 2005. Arthropod Manage. Tests 32: (G47).
  • Kawabata, A.F., A. Hara, B. Bushe, and C.Jacobsen. 2005.  Mite Control Chart. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. CTAHR Miscellaneous Pests Publication MP-4L. Sept. 2005. 2 pp.
  • Hara, A. H., J. Tavares, and M. Couture.  2001.  Voracious mite damages Hawaii’s Hibiscus.  Hawaii Landscape 5: 12.
  • Hara, A. H., D. Tsuda, J. Tavares, J. Yogi and D. Hensley.  2001.  Hibiscus erineum mite.  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, Insect Pests April 2001 IP-7, 2 pp.
  • Yogi, J.T., A.H. Hara, C.M. Jacobsen, T.Y. Hata, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, and R. Kaneko. 2000. Efficacy of Avid, Dicofol, and Joust against citrus red mite (CRM) on anthurium, 1998. Arthropod Manage. Tests 25: 345 (G1).
  • Yogi, J. T., C. M. Jacobsen and A. H. Hara.  2000.  Efficacy of cinnamite, conserve, avid and floramite against citrus red mite on anthuriums, 1999. Arthropod Manage. Tests 25:345-346 (G2).
  • Jones, V.P., A. Hara, C. Hashimoto, R.J. Rathman, J.A. McMurtry.  1992.  Occurrence of the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), in the Hawaiian islands.  Proc., HI Entomol. Soc. 31: 255-256 (Dec 31, 1992).
  • Hara, A.H., W.T. Nishijima, J.D. Hansen, B.C. Bushe, and T.Y. Hata. 1990.  Reduced pesticide use in an IPM program for anthuriums. Journal of Economic Entomology 83(4): 1531-1534. (mites, thrips,IPM)
  • Hara, A.H., K.T. Sewake, and B.C. Bushe.  1990.  Red and black flat mite on anthurium. HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 082, 1 p.

       ROOT MEALYBUGS (HEMIPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE)

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        SCALES (HEMIPTERA)

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  • Hara, A.H., S.K. Cabral, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, K.L. Aoki, and J. Zarders. 2013. Best Management Practices: Hibiscus snow scale Pinnaspis strachani. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Hara, A.H., R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, C.M. Jacobsen, S. Chun, T. McDonald, W.T. Nagamine, and R.A. Heu. 2005. Cycad scale on Sago palm. Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Publication IP-23.
  • Kawate, M., J. Kam, J. Coughlin, A. H. Hara C. M. Jacobsen, S G. Chun.  2004.  Evaluation of white peach scale control in papaya with Applaud, 2003.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 29: (C17).
  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara & S. G. Chun  2003.  Control of white peach scales infesting papaya with petroleum oil, pyriproxyfen, and pelargonic acid, 2002.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 28: (C14).
  • Hara, A.H., J.A. Yalemar, E.B. Jang, and J.H. Moy.  2002.  Irradiation as a possible quarantine treatment for green scale Coccus viridis (Green) (Homoptera: Coccidae). Postharvest Biol. Technol. 25(3): 349-358.
  • Hara, A. H.  2000.  Aphid, mealybug and scale management strategies: panel discussion, pp. 119-123, In A. I. King & I. D. Greene (eds.), Proceedings for the 16th Conference on Insect & Disease Management on Ornamentals, Society of American Florist, San Jose, CA. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hollingsworth, R.G. and A.H. Hara. 2000. Post-harvest pesticide dips for control of coffee green scale on cape jasmine, 1999.  Arthropod Mgmt Tests 25:386-387 (G61).
  • Jacobsen, C M., A. H. Hara, T.Y. Hata and J. T. Yogi.  1999.  Efficacy of acetamiprid and carbaryl against pests of red ginger flowers, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 24: 137-138 (E47). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Jacobsen, C M., A. H. Hara, T.Y. Hata and J. T. Yogi.  1999.  Efficacy of imidacloprid formulations against the green scale, 1998. Arthropod Manage. Tests 24:374-375 (G70).
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, and C. M. Jacobsen.  1998.  Efficacy of Merit 75 WP, Pinpoint 15 G and Dursban 50 W against pests of red ginger, 1998.  Arthropod Manage. Test 23: 106-107 (46E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink, B. K. S. Hu and R. T. Kaneko.  1996.  Postharvest heat treatment of red ginger flowers as a possible alternative to chemical insecticidal dip.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 7: 137-144. (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Control of green scale on cape jasmine with imidacloprid, Hawaii, 1993.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 299 (50G).
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994. A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Postharvest insecticidal dips for control of insect pests on red ginger, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:354 (5I). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, B. K.-S. Hu, R. T. Kaneko & V. L. Tenbrink.  1994.  Hot-water immersion of cape jasmine cuttings for disinfestation of green scale (Homoptera: Coccidae).  J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 1569-1573.
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, B.. K. S. Hu & V. L. Tenbrink.  1993 Hot-water immersion as a potential quarantine treatment against Pseudaulacaspis cockerellii (Homoptera: Diaspididae).  J. Econ. Entomol. 86: 1167-1170.
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Insecticidal dips for disinfesting commercial tropical cut flowers and foliage.  Trop. Pest Manage. 38: 245-249. (aphids, mealybugs, scales)
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Vapor Heat: A potential treatment to disinfest tropical cut flowers and foliage.  HortScience 26: 139-143. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T,Y, and A.H. Hara. 1992. Control of armored scales on bird of paradise, Hawai‘i, 1990.  Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 17:317 (8G).
  • Hansen, J.D., A.H. Hara, H.T. Chan, Jr., and V.L. Tenbrink.  1991.  Efficacy of hydrogen cyanide fumigation as a treatment for pests of Hawaiian cut flowers and foliage after harvest.  J. Econ. Entomol. 84(2): 532-536. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips, weevil)

        SPIDERS (ARACHNIDAE)

  • Yates, J.R. III, A.H. Hara, and T.Y. Hata.  1990.  Spiny-backed spider.  Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Urban Pest Press No. 12, 2 pp.
  • Yates, J.R. III, A.H. Hara, and T.Y. Hata. 1989. Toxicity of insecticides and other agents, 1988. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 14:367-368 (10J). (crab spider)

        THRIPS (THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE)

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  • Jacobsen, C. M., A. H. Hara & S. G. Chun. 2008. Granular acephate compared with foliar application of dimethoate and malathion against thrips infesting potted anthurium. Arthropod Manage.Tests 33: (G31).
  • Jacobsen, C. M. and A. H. Hara. 2007. Controlled release granular acephate against thrips infesting potted dendrobium orchid, 2004. Arthropod Manage. Tests 32: (G48).
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara and S.G. Chun. 2005.  Precise and Talstar against thrips infesting potted anthurium, 2004.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 30: G1.
  • Hara, A.H., C.M. Jacobsen, and R.Y. Niino-DuPonte. 2002. Anthurium thrips damage to ornamentals in Hawai‘i. UH CTAHR IP-9. 4 pp.
  • Hara, A.H., R.F.L. Mau, R. Heu, C. Jacobsen, and R.Y. Niino-DuPonte. 2002. Banana rust thrips – damage to banana and ornamentals in Hawai‘i. UH CTAHR IP-10. 4 pp.
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and H.M.C. Leite. 2002. Efficacy of pyrethroids against thrips on ‘Marian Seefurth’ anthuriums, 2001. Arthropod Mgmt Tests 27: G1.
  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and H.M.C. Leite. 2002. Spinosad and dimethoate against western flower thrips infesting dendrobium orchids, 2001. Arthropod Mgmt Tests 27: G36
  • Hollingsworth, R. G., A.H. Hara and K. T. Sewake.  2001.  Scouting for thrips in orchid flowers.  Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa, Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, Insect Pests May 2001 IP-8, 4 pp.
  • Yalemar, J. A., A. H. Hara, S. H. Saul, E. B. Jang and J. H. Moy.  2001.  Effects of gamma irradiation on the life stages of yellow flower thrips, Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Ann. Appl. Biol. 138: 263-268.
  • Tenbrink, V.L., A.H. Hara, T.Y. Hata, B.K.S. Hu, and R. Kaneko.  rev. 1998 (1994).  The Berlese funnel, a tool for monitoring thrips on orchids.  Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Insect Pests, IP-3, 2 pp. (was originally HITAHR 108, 1994)
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata and B. K. S. Hu.  1997.  Field insecticide trial against various pests of red ginger, 1995.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 133-134 (57E). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hara, A. H., B. K. S. Hu and T. Y. Hata1997.  Efficacy of hot air as a postharvest disinfestation treatment against thrips in cut chrysanthemums, Hawaii, 1996.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 399(1I).
  • Hara, A. H., V. L. Tenbrink, B.K.S. Hu and T. Y. Hata.  1997.  Postharvest treatments against thrips in pincushion protea, 1996.  Arthropod Manage. 22: 399(2I).
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink, B. K. S. Hu and R. T. Kaneko.  1996.  Postharvest heat treatment of red ginger flowers as a possible alternative to chemical insecticidal dip.  Postharvest Biol. Tech. 7: 137-144. (ants, aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y., A. H. Hara & B.K.S. Hu.  1996.  Insecticidal trials against vanda thrips on orchids, Hawaii, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 21: 381 (2I).
  • Hara, A. H., T. Y. Hata, V. L. Tenbrink and B. K. S. Hu.  1995.  Postharvest treatments against western flower thrips [Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)] and melon thrips (Thrips palmi Karny) on orchids.  Ann. Appl. Biol. 126: 403-415.
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Efficacy of insecticides against thrips on dendrobium, HI, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 295-296 (45G).
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara, B. K. S. Hu, R. T. Kaneko & V. L. Tenbrink.  1995.  Excluding pests from red ginger flowers with insecticides and pollinating, polyester or polyethylene bags.  J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 393-397. (ants, aphids, thrips)
  • Hata, T. Y., A. H. Hara & B. K.-S. Hu.  1995.  Field insecticidal trial against certain pests of red ginger, HI, 1994.  Arthropod Manage. Tests 20: 297 (47G). (ants, aphids, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hansen, J. and A. Hara. 1994. A review of postharvest disinfestations of cut flowers and foliage with special reference to tropicals.  Postharvest Biology & Technology 4: 193-212. (ants, aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Evaluation of pyrethroids against thrips on anthurium, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:299 (1G).
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1993. Control of thrips on anthurium, HI, 1992. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 18:304 (3G).
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, B.K.S. Hu, R.T. Kaneko, and V.L. Tenbrink. 1993.  Field sprays and insecticidal dips after harvest for pest management of Frankliniellla occidentalis and Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on orchids.  J. Econ. Entomol. 86 (5): 1483-1489.
  • Hansen, J. D., A. H. Hara & V. L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Vapor Heat: A potential treatment to disinfest tropical cut flowers and foliage.  HortScience 26: 139-143. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992.  Anthurium thrips, Chaetanaphothrips orchidii (Moulton): biology and insecticidal control in Hawai‘i.  Trop. Pest Mgmt. 38(3): 230-233.
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, E.B. Jang, L.S. Imaino, B.K.S. Hu, and V.L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Pest management before harvest and insecticidal dip after harvest as a systems approach to quarantine security for red ginger.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2310-2316. (ants, aphids, earwigs, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hansen, J.D., A.H. Hara, H.T. Chan, Jr., and V.L. Tenbrink.  1991.  Efficacy of hydrogen cyanide fumigation as a treatment for pests of Hawaiian cut flowers and foliage after harvest.  J. Econ. Entomol. 84(2): 532-536. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips, weevil)
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, and J.D. Hansen.  1991.  Feeding preference of melon thrips on orchids in Hawai‘i.  HortSci 26(10): 1294-1295.
  • Hara, A.H., W.T. Nishijima, J.D. Hansen, B.C. Bushe, and T.Y. Hata. 1990.  Reduced pesticide use in an IPM program for anthuriums. Journal of Economic Entomology 83(4): 1531-1534. (mites, thrips, IPM)
  • Hara, A.H., K.T. Sewake, and T.Y. Hata. 1990. Anthurium thrips.  HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 086, 1 p.
  • Tsuda, D.M. and A.H. Hara.  1990.  Cardamom thrips on flowering ginger.  HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 083, 2 pp.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1989.  Control of western flower thrips and green peach aphid, 1988. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 14:318 (17G). (aphids, thrips)
  • Hara, A.H., W.T. Nishijima, and D.M. Sato.  1988.  Impact on anthurium production of controlling an orchid thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), an anthurium whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), and a burrowing nematode (Tylenchida: Tylenchidae) with certain insectide-nematicides.  J. Econ. Entomol. 81(2): 582-585. (burrowing nematode, thrips, whitefly)
  • Hara, A.H. R.F.L. Mau, D.M. Sato, and B.C. Bushe.  1987.  Effect of seasons and insecticides on orchid thrips injury of anthuriums in Hawai‘i.  HortSci 22(1):77-79.
 

       WASPS (HYMENOPTERA)

       

  • Xu, T., C.M. Jacobsen, A.H. Hara, J. Li and Q.X. Li. 2009. Efficacy of systemic insecticides on the gall wasp Quadrastichus erythrinae in wiliwili trees (Erythrina spp.). Pest Management Science 65:163.-169.
  • Xu, T., C.M. Jacobsen, I.K. Cho, A.H. Hara, and Q.X. Li. 2006. Application of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the analysis of imidacloprid in wiliwili tree, Erythrina sandwicensis O. Deg, for control of the wasp Quadrastichus erythrinae. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54: 8444-8449.

       WEEVILS AND BORERS (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)

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  • Hara, A.H., J. Zarders, R.Y. Niino-DuPonte, S.K. Cabral, and K.L. Aoki. 2013. Best Management Practices: Ambrosia beetles  Xyleborus perforans, Xyleborus affinis, Xyleborus ferrugineus. University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo, HI
  • Giblin-Davis, R., R. Gries, B. Crespi, L. Robertson, A. Hara, G. Gries, C. O’Brien and H. Pierce, Jr.  2000.  Aggregation pheromones of two geographical isolates of the New Guinea sugarcane weevil, Rhabdoselus obscurus.  J. Chem. Ecol. 26: 2763-2780.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1994. Residual activity of insecticides on dendrobium for control of orchid weevils, 1993. Arthropod Management Tests 19:369 (2L).
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992. Control of orchid weevils on dendrobium, Hawai‘i, 1991. Insecticide & Acaricide tests 17:348-349 (60G).
  • Hansen, J.D., A.H. Hara, H.T. Chan, Jr., and V.L. Tenbrink.  1991.  Efficacy of hydrogen cyanide fumigation as a treatment for pests of Hawaiian cut flowers and foliage after harvest.  J. Econ. Entomol. 84(2): 532-536. (aphids, mealybugs, scales, thrips, weevil)
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1991. Control of orchid weevils on dendrobium, Hawai‘i, 1990. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 16:252 (18G)
  • Hara, A.H. and K.T. Sewake.  1990.  Black twig borer on anthurium.  HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 089, 2 p.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1989. Control of black twig borers, 1988. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 14:309 (2G).
  • Hara, A.H. and R.F.L. Mau.  1986.  The orchid weevil, Orchidophilus aterrimus (Waterhouse): insecticidal control and effect on vanda orchid production.  Proc., HI Entomol. Soc 26 : 71-75 (March 1, 1986).
  • Hara, A.H. and J.W. Beardsley, Jr. 1979.  The biology of the black twig borer.  Proc. HI Entomol. Soc 13(1): 55-70 (April 1979).

       WHITEFLIES (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE)

 

  • Jacobsen, C.M., A.H. Hara, and H.M.C. Leite. 2002.  Distance against spiraling whiteflies infesting frangipani trees, 2001. Arthropod Manage.Tests 27: G42.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1993. Control of whiteflies on anthurium, HI, 1992. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 18:303 (2G).
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1992.  Anthurium whitefly, Aleurotulus anthuricola Nakahara: biology and control in Hawai‘i.  Trop. Pest Mgmt. 38(2): 152-154.
  • Hara, A.H., K.T. Sewake, and T.Y. Hata. 1990. Anthurium whitefly.  HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 087, 1 p.
  • Hata, T.Y. and A.H. Hara. 1989. Control of whitefly, 1987. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 14:309 (1G).
  • Hara, A.H., W.T. Nishijima, and D.M. Sato.  1988.  Impact on anthurium production of controlling an orchid thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), an anthurium whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), and a burrowing nematode (Tylenchida: Tylenchidae) with certain insectide-nematicides.  J. Econ. Entomol. 81(2): 582-585. (burrowing nematode, thrips, whitefly)

        VARIOUS PESTS

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       SYSTEMS APPROACH, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, AND

            QUARANTINE TREATMENTS 

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  • Hara, A.H.  2005.  Disinfestation treatments for cut flowers and potted ornamentals.  In Proceedings, 2004 Hawai‘i Floriculture Conference, Kahului, HI, 2004.  K.W. Leonhardt and P. Nakao, Eds. University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, CTAHR, CTAHR Proceedings April 2005 P-04/05, pp. 21-24. (Cold, Heat, Chemical, Irradiation, Systems Approach)
  • Hollingsworth, R. G., A. H. Hara and K. T. Sewake.  2000.  Pesticide use and grower perceptions of pest problems on ornamental crops.  J. Extension 38: 1-11. http://www.joe.org/joe/2000february/rb1.html.
  • Hara, A.  2000.  Popular insecticides banned…with few alternatives.  Hawaii Landscape 4(5): 7.
  • Hara, A. H.  2000.  Biological insecticides kill pests naturally.  Hawaii Landscape 4(2): 6.
  • Hara, A. H.  2000.  New insecticides to fight old pests introduced.  Hawaii Landscape 4(1): 5.
  • Hara, A. H.  1999.  Finding alternative ways to control alien pests.  Hawaii Landscape 3(6): 3.
  • Hara, A.H. 1994.  Ornamentals and Flowers, Chapter 17. In Paull, R.E. and Armstrong, J.W. Eds., Insect Pests and Fresh Horticultural Products: Treatments and Responses. CAB Interational, Wallingford, UK. pp. 329-347. (Cold, Heat, Chemical, Irradiation, Systems Approach)
  • Hara, A.H., T.Y. Hata, V.L. Tenbrink, and B.K.S. Hu. 1993. A systems approach to eliminating quarantine pests on floral ginger. HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 108. 12/93. Honolulu, HI. 2 pp.
  • Hata, T.Y., A.H. Hara, E.B. Jang, L.S. Imaino, B.K.S. Hu, and V.L. Tenbrink.  1992.  Pest management before harvest and insecticidal dip after harvest as a systems approach to quarantine security for red ginger.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85(6): 2310-2316. (ants, aphids, earwigs, mealybugs, thrips)
  • Hara, A.H., W.T. Nishijima, J.D. Hansen, B.C. Bushe, and T.Y. Hata. 1990.  Reduced pesticide use in an IPM program for anthuriums. Journal of Economic Entomology 83(4): 1531-1534. (mites, thrips,IPM)
  • Sewake, K.T., A.H. Hara, W.T. Nishijima, and B.C. Bushe. 1990.  Questions and answers about integrated pest management (IPM).  HITAHR, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HITAHR Brief No. 088, 3 pp.
  • Young, C. and A. Hara. 2012. The Good Guys. In C. Dacus and C.M. Dacus (eds). Hawaii Landscape. Dec 2011/Jan 2012. Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii.

 
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