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Detection and description of four Vespa mandarinia (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) nests in western North America [PDF]

Journal of Hymenoptera Research, 2023
Vespa mandarinia Smith 1852 is a semi-specialized predator of other social Hymenoptera and one of the two largest species of Vespa. Several individuals of this predatory wasp were detected in Canada and the United States in 2019, including an entire nest
Chris Looney, Brant Carman, Jenni Cena, Cassie Cichorz, Vikram Iyer, Jessica Orr, Nathan Roueché, Karla Salp, Jacqueline M. Serrano, Landon Udo, Paul van Westendorp, Telissa M. Wilson, Rian Wojahn, Sven-Erik Spichiger   +13 more
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Identifying Farming Strategies Associated With Achieving Global Agricultural Sustainability

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Sustainable agroecosystems provide adequate food while supporting environmental and human wellbeing and are a key part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Olivia M. Smith, Olivia M. Smith, Olivia M. Smith, Dowen M. I. Jocson, Benjamin W. Lee, Robert J. Orpet, Joseph M. Taylor, Alexandra G. Davis, Cassandra J. Rieser, Abigail E. Clarke, Abigail L. Cohen, Abigail M. Hayes, Connor A. Auth, Paul E. Bergeron, Adrian T. Marshall, John P. Reganold, David W. Crowder, Tobin D. Northfield, Tobin D. Northfield   +18 more
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Seasonal Use of Dairies as Overnight Roosts by Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)

Birds, 2023
The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is an invasive bird species in North America that can cause damage to dairies. Starlings roost in structures on dairies overnight, defecating on cows, feed, and supplies.
Callan Lichtenwalter, Karen Steensma, Marcos Marcondes, Kyle Taylor, Craig McConnel, Amber Adams Progar   +5 more
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Parkinsonism Signs and Symptoms in Agricultural Pesticide Handlers in Washington State [PDF]

Journal of Agromedicine, 2017
Examine associations between pesticide exposure and signs or symptoms of parkinsonism.Prior to the 2014 pesticide spray season, the authors examined 38 active pesticide handlers aged 35 to 65 (median: 43.5) who participated in the State of Washington's cholinesterase monitoring program in the Yakima Valley, where cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides ...
Susan, Searles Nielsen, Shu-Ching, Hu, Harvey, Checkoway, Maria, Negrete, Pablo, Palmández, Theresa, Bordianu, Brad A, Racette, Christopher D, Simpson   +7 more
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Soil and Climate Geographic Information System Data-Derived Risk Mapping for Grape Phylloxera in Washington State

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
Grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, syn. Viteus vitifoliae), a destructive root and foliar pest of grapevines, occurs in almost all viticulture regions worldwide.
Abhilash K. Chandel, Abhilash K. Chandel, Michelle M. Moyer, Markus Keller, Lav R. Khot, Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel   +5 more
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Heat‐related illness in Washington State agriculture and forestry sectors [PDF]

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2014
BackgroundWe sought to describe heat‐related illness (HRI) in agriculture and forestry workers in Washington State.MethodsDemographic and clinical Washington State Fund workers' compensation agriculture and forestry HRI claims data (1995–2009) and Washington Agriculture Heat Rule citations (2009–2012) were accessed and described.
June T, Spector, Jennifer, Krenz, Edmund, Rauser, David K, Bonauto   +3 more
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Diversity and Traits of Multiple Biotic Stressors Elicit Differential Defense Responses in Legumes

Agriculture, 2023
In agroecosystems, plants frequently confront multiple biotic stressors, including herbivores and pathogens. The nature of these interactions plays a crucial role in mediating the activation of plant defense mechanisms.
Saumik Basu, Natalia Moroz, Benjamin W. Lee, Kiwamu Tanaka, Liesl Oeller, Chase W. Baerlocher, David W. Crowder   +6 more
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Humic and Acetic Acids Have the Potential to Enhance Deterioration of Select Plastic Soil-Biodegradable Mulches in a Mediterranean Climate

Agriculture, 2022
The perceived variability of plastic soil-biodegradable mulch (BDM) degradation has generated concerns about its functionality and sustainability, especially in climates and regions where biodegradation may be limited. This study evaluated the effects of
Brenda Madrid, Huan Zhang, Carol A. Miles, Michael Kraft, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, Lisa Wasko DeVetter   +5 more
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Blood α-synuclein in agricultural pesticide handlers in central Washington State [PDF]

Environmental Research, 2015
Epidemiologic studies suggest that occupational exposure to pesticides might increase Parkinson disease risk. Some pesticides, such as the organophosphorus insecticide chlorpyrifos, appear to increase the expression of α-synuclein, a protein critically involved in Parkinson disease.
Susan, Searles Nielsen, Harvey, Checkoway, Jing, Zhang, Jonathan N, Hofmann, Matthew C, Keifer, Michael, Paulsen, Federico M, Farin, Travis J, Cook, Christopher D, Simpson   +8 more
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Perceptions of Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards Among Agricultural Workers in Washington State [PDF]

AAOHN Journal, 2009
This study describes agricultural workers' perceptions of environmental and occupational health issues. Interviews were conducted with 389 agricultural workers in the Yakima Valley of central Washington State in the summers of 2004 and 2005. Undergraduate students from the community conducted interviews in Spanish or English.
Hofmann, Jonathan N, Crowe, Jennifer, Postma, Julie, Ybarra, Vickie, Keifer, Matthew C   +4 more
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