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• Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Horie, Tetsuya; Mehta, Shefali V.; Smith, David J.; Venette, Robert C. 2011. Assessing the cost of an invasive forest pathogen; A case study with oak wilt.
• Walter, A. J.; Venette, R. C.; Kells, S. A.; Seybold, S. J. 2010. Walking response of the Mediterranean pine engraver, Orthotomicus erosus, to novel plant odors host in a laboratory olfactometer.
• Venette, Robert C.; Kriticos, Darren J.; Magarey, Roger D.; Koch, Frank H.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Worner, Susan P.; Gomez Raboteaux, Nadilia N.; McKenney, Daniel W.; Dobesberger, Erhard J.; Yemshanov, Denys; De Barro, Paul J.; Hutchison, William D.; Fowler, Glenn; Kalaris, Tom M.; Pedlar, John. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement.
• Walter, Abigail J.; Kells, Stephen A.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2010. Boring in response to bark and phloem extracts from North American trees does not explain host acceptance behavior of Orthotomicus erosus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).
• Walter, A.J.; Venette, R.C.; Kells, S.A. 2010. Acceptance and suitability of novel trees for Orthotomicus erosus, an exotic bark beetle in North America.

Publications

• Morey, A.C. ; Venette, R.C. . 2021. A participatory method for prioritizing invasive species: Ranking threats to Minnesota's terrestrial ecosystems.
• Larson, Jennifer L.; Larson, Diane L.; Venette, Robert C. 2021. Balancing the need for seed against invasive species risks in prairie habitat restorations.
• Venette, Robert C.; Gordon, Doria R.; Juzwik, Jennifer ; Koch, Frank H.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Peterson, Robert K. D.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Yemshanov, Denys . 2021. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses.
• Kerns, Becky K.; Poland, Therese M.; Venette, Robert C.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.; Rowley, Allen ; Hayes, Deborah C.; Ielmini, Mike . 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities.
• Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2021. Invasive Insect Species: Global Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities.
• Liebhold, Andrew M.; Campbell, Faith T.; Gordon, Doria R.; Guo, Qinfeng ; Havill, Nathan ; Kinder, Bradley ; MacKenzie, Richard ; Lance, David R.; Pearson, Dean E.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Warziniack, Travis ; Venette, Robert C.; Yemshanov, Denys . 2021. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research.
• Venette, Robert C.; Morey, Amy C. 2020. Advances in understanding the ecology of invasive crop insect pests and their impact on IPM.
• Ward, Samuel F.; Eidson, Erika L.; Kees, Aubree M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2020. Allopatric populations of the invasive larch casebearer differ in cold tolerance and phenology.
• Morey, Amy ; Venette, Robert C. 2020. Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Spatial Transferability: Challenges in Constructing a Useful Model of Potential Suitability for an Invasive Insect.
• Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; MacQuarrie, Chris J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Liu, Ning ; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista . 2020. Optimal planning of multi day invasive species surveillance campaigns.
• Ferreira, Larissa F.; Silva‐Torres, Christian S.A.; Venette, Robert C.; Torres, Jorge B. 2020. Temperature and prey assessment on the performance of the mealybug predator Tenuisvalvae notata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).
• Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Liu, Ning ; Chen, Cuicui ; MacQuarrie, Chris J.K.; Ryall, Krista ; Venette, Robert ; Koch, Frank H. 2019. Acceptance sampling for cost-effective surveillance of emerald ash borer in urban environments.
• Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Chen, Cuicui ; Liu, Ning ; MacQuarrie, Christian J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista . 2019. Managing biological invasions in urban environments with the acceptance sampling approach.
• Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert C.; Swystun, Tom ; Fournier, Ronald E.; Marcotte, Mireille ; Chen, Yongguang ; Turgeon, Jean J. 2019. Optimizing surveillance strategies for early detection of invasive alien species.
• Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing.
• Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2019. Susceptibility of Eurasian Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris L., to the aggressive North American mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins.
• Cira, Theresa M.; Quick, Kathy ; Venette, Robert C. 2019. Watch your Language: Consequences of Linguistic Uncertainty for Insect Management.
• Ward, Samuel F.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2018. Cold tolerance of the invasive larch casebearer and implications for invasion success.
• Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2018. Development of an aggressive bark beetle on novel hosts: Implications for outbreaks in an invaded range.
• Tussey, Dylan ; Aukema, Brian ; Charvoz, Anthony ; Venette, Robert C. 2018. Effects of Adult Feeding and Overwintering Conditions on Energy Reserves and Flight Performance of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
• Cira, Theresa M.; Koch, Robert L.; Burkness, Eric C.; Hutchison, William D.; Venette, Robert C. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance.
• Christianson, Lindsey ; Venette, Robert . 2018. Modest Effects of Host on the Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer.
• Hefty, Andrea R.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Coggeshall, Mark V; McKenna, James R.; Seybold, Steven J. 2018. Reproduction and potential range expansion of walnut twig beetle across the Juglandaceae.
• Arnberger, Arne; Ebenberger, Martin; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Cottrell, Stuart; Schlueter, Alexander C.; von Ruschkowski, Eick; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H. 2018. Visitor preferences for visual changes in bark beetle-impacted forest recreation settings in the United States and Germany.
• Venette, Robert C. 2017. Climate analyses to assess risks from invasive forest insects: Simple matching to advanced models.
• Hefty, Andrea R.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C. 2017. Cold Tolerance of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Northern California.
• Nystrom Santacruz, Erica; Venette, Robert C.; Dieckhoff, Christine; Hoelmer, Kim; Koch, Robert L. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug.
• Rosenberger, Derek W.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C. 2017. Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle among novel eastern pines: A potential for trade-offs in an invaded range.
• Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Maddox, Mitchell P.; Aukema, Brian H.; Reddy, Gadi V.P. 2017. Colonization behaviors of mountain pine beetle on novel hosts: Implications for range expansion into northeastern North America.
• Arnberger, Arne; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Ebenberger, Martin; Eder, Renate; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H.; Choi, Ami; Cottrell, Stuart. 2017. Emerald ash borer impacts on visual preferences for urban forest recreation settings.
• Kees, Aubree M.; Hefty, Andrea R.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H. 2017. Flight Capacity of the Walnut Twig Beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on a Laboratory Flight Mill.
• Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert C.; Fournier, Ronald E.; Turgeon, Jean J. 2017. Robust surveillance and control of invasive species using a scenario optimization approach.
• Fahrner, Samuel J.; Abrahamson, Mark; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H. 2017. Strategic removal of host trees in isolated, satellite infestations of emerald ash borer can reduce population growth.
• Cira, Theresa M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aigner, John; Kuhar, Thomas; Mullins, Donald E.; Gabbert, Sandra E.; Hutchison, W. D. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales.
• Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Nystrom Santacruz, Erica C.; Mosca, Laurel A.; Hutchison, W. D. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect.
• Hefty, Andrea R.; Coggeshall, Mark V.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2016. Reproduction of walnut twig beetle in black walnut and butternut.
• Venette, Robert C.; Coleman, Tom W.; Seybold, Steve. 2015. Assessing the risks posed by goldspotted oak borer to California and beyond.
• Stephens, A.R.; Asplen, M.K.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, Robert C. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults.
• Haavik, Laurel J.; Flint, Mary L.; Coleman, Tom W.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer effects on tree health and colonization patterns at six newly-established sites.
• Coleman, T.W.; Jones, M.I.; Smith, S.L.; Venette, R.C.; Flint, M.L.; Seybold, S.J. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus.
• Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert; Lyons, D. Barry; Scarr, Taylor; Ryall, Krista; Leung, Brian. 2015. Optimal allocation of invasive species surveillance with the maximum expected coverage concept.
• Venette, Robert C. 2015. The challenge of modelling and mapping the future distribution and impact of invasive alien species.
• Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2014. Densities of Agrilus auroguttatus and other borers in California and Arizona oaks.
• Haavik, L.J.; Graves, A.D.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, F.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J. 2014. Suitability of native and ornamental oak species in California for Agrilus auroguttatus.
• Haavik, L.J.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, M.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J. 2013. Agrilus auroguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) seasonal development within Quercus agrifolia (Fagales: Fagaceae) in southern California.
• Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2013. Could natural selection change the geographic range limits of light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in North America.
• Venette, Robert C. 2013. Incorporating climate change into pest risk models for forest pathogens: a role for cold stress in an era of global warming.
• Kriticos, Darren J.; Venette, Robert C.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Brunel, Sarah; Koch, Frank H.; Rafoss, Trond; van der Werf, Wopke; Worner, Susan P. 2013. Invasive alien species in the food chain: Advancing risk assessment models to address climate change, economics and uncertainty.
• Horie, Tetsuya; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Venette, Robert C. 2013. Optimal strategies for the surveillance and control of forest pathogens: A case study with oak wilt.
• Hanson, A.A.; Venette, R.C. 2013. Thermocouple design for measuring temperatures of small insects.
• Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2012. Agrilus auroguttatus exit hole distributions on Quercus agrifolia boles and a sampling method to estimate their density on individual trees.
• Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Ward, Kathleen T. 2012. Assessment of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) Decline in Minnesota. Chapter 12.
• Morey, A.C.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, R.C.; Burkness, E.C. 2012. Cold hardiness of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae.
• Venette, Robert C.; Walter, Abigail J. 2012. Connecting overwintering success of eastern larch beetle to health of tamarack. Chapter 16.
• Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Chen, Yigen; Jones, Micheal I.; Venette, Robert C.; Flint, Mary L.; Seybold, Steven J. 2012. First occurrence of the goldspotted oak borer parasitoid, Calosota elongata (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), in California.
• Ostry, M.E.; Moore, M.J.; Kern, C.C.; Venette, R.C.; Palik, B.J. 2012. Multiple diseases impact survival of pine species planted in red spine stands harvested in spatially variable retention patterns.
• Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2012. Tree regeneration in black ash (Fraxinus nigra) stands exhibiting crown dieback in Minnesota.
• Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2011. Fraxinus nigra (black ash) dieback in Minnesota: Regional variation and potential contributing factors.
• Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.C.; Juzwik, J. 2011. Decline as a disease category: Is it helpful.
• Koch, Karrie A.; Quiram, Gina L.; Venette, Robert C. 2010. A review of oak wilt management: a summary of treatment options and their efficacy.
• Venette, Robert C.; Abrahamson, Mark. 2010. Cold hardiness of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis: a new perspective.
• Gómez, N.N.; Venette, R.C.; Gould, J.R.; Winograd, D.F. 2009. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures.
• Haight, Robert G.; Mehta, S.V.; Horie, T.; Smith, D.J.; Venette, R.C.; Homans, F.R.; Walter, A.J. 2009. An economic impact assessment for oak wilt in Anoka County, Minnesota.
• Ward, Kathleen; Ostry, Michael; Venette, Robert; Palik, Brian; Hansen, Mark; Hatfield, Mark. 2009. Assessment of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) decline in Minnesota.
• Venette, Robert C. 2009. Implication of global climate change on the distribution and activity of Phytophthora ramorum.
• Venette, Robert C.; Ostry, Michael E.; Ward, Kathleen M. 2008. Regional site-selection models for hybrid poplars.
• Mehta, Shefali V.; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Polasky, Stephen; Venette, Robert C. 2007. Optimal detection and control strategies for invasive species management.
• Seeland, T.M.; Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.; Juzwik, J. 2006. An annotated bibliography of invasive tree pathogens Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum, Phytophthora alni, and Phytophthora quercina and a regulatory policy and management practices for invasive species.
• Koch, Robert L.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D. 2006. Invasions by Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Western Hemisphere: implications for South America.
• Venette, Robert C.; Cohen, Susan D. 2006. Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Phytophthora ramorum within the contiguous United States.

Research Highlights

Highlight	Title	Year
NRS-2016-139	"Stressing Out" about New Invasive Insects Some highly damaging invasive insects depend on forests to survive the winter. Forest Service scientists studied the effects of cold stress on t ...	2016
NRS-2014-070	Cold Winter Temperatures Set Emerald Ash Borer Back in Minnesota Emerald ash borer is the most devastating nonnative insect pest of trees in the United States. Overwintering larvae are unable to survive the w ...	2014
NRS-2017-87	Mountain pine beetle: A real threat to pines of eastern North America The mountain pine beetle, an insect native to western states, has devastated pines in western North America and is spreading east through the Ca ...	2017
NRS-2010-010	Risk-Mapping Invasive Species Pest risk maps are vital tools to describe where exotic invasive species might arrive, establish, spread, or have unacceptable effects. They are ...	2010