Specialization and Areas of Particular Interest:

• Major Research Interests: Adelgids and Spider Mites.
• Responsible for IPM and affiliated entomological education programs for all agricultural crops in western Washington, including livestock (statewide); however, in some years, the greatest program emphasis is on urban entomology which addresses both ornamental pests and pests of humans (medical), pets (veterinary), structures, etc.
• Also responsible for supporting Pesticide Education and Master Gardener programs and is Manager of Plant Problem Diagnostic Clinic in Puyallup.

Education:

• B.S./Biology - Seattle University (1967)
• M.S./Zoology - Central Washington State College (1969)
• Ph.D./Entomology - University of Idaho (1974)

Selected Publications:

• 2007. Suomi, D.A., A.L. Antonelli and C. R. Foss. Structural Pest Inspector Training Manual. WSU - Misc 0562. 90 pp.
• 2006. Antonelli, A.L., J. Stark and G. Chastagner. An Unknown Twig Borer in Grand Fir Christmas Trees. Christmas Tree Lookout. Winter. Vol. 39, pp 18-19.
• 2006. Stahnke, G.K., A.L. Antonelli, E.D. Miltner and M.J. Johns. Controlling Crane Fly Larvae in the Pacific Northwest. Golf Course Management. May 2006, pp 111-116.
• 2005. Stahnke, G.K., A.L. Antonelli, E.D. Miltner, M.J. Johns, P.R. Corpuz and N. P. Aviles. Application Timing of Insecticides to Control European and Common Crane Fly Larvae in the Pacific Northwest. Internat. Turf-grass Soc. Sports Journ. Vol. 10. 5 pp. (in press).
• 2003. Vetter, R.S., A.H. Roe, R.G. Bennett, C.R. Baird, L.A. Royce, W.T. Lanier, A. L. Antonelli and P.E. Cushing. Distribution of the Medically-implicated Hobo Spider (Araneae: Agelenidae) and a Benign Congener: Tegenaria duellica in the United States and Canada. Journal of Med. Entomology. Vol. 40, No. 2:159-164.
• 2002. Chastagner, G.A., A. Antonelli and K. Riley. Management of aphid transmitted virus diseases of ornamental bulb crops in the Pacific Northwest. Acta Horticulturae. 507: 297-300.
• 1999. Landolt, P.J., H.C. Reed, J.R. Aldrich, A.L. Antonelli and C. Dickey. Social Wasps (HYMENOPTHERA: Vespidae) Trapped With Acetic and Isobutanol. Florida Entomol. 82(4):609-14.
• 1999. Antonelli A.L. Sustainable Gardening. Master Gardener Handbook. Chapter 14, Basic Entomology. pp 301-316.
• 1998. Antonelli, A.L., T.L. Whitworth, R.D. Akre, G.L. Thomasson and C.A. Ramsay. Pest Management Study Manual for Pest Control Operators. WSU Misc.0096 147 pp. (major rev.).
• 1997. Landolt, P.J. and A.L. Antonelli. The Paper Wasp Polistes dominulus (Christ) (Hymanoptera: Vespidae) in the State of Washington. Pan-Pacific Ent. 75(1):58-59.
• 1997. Chastanager, G.A., R.S., Byther, A.L. Antonelli, J. DeAngeles and C. Landgren. Christmas Tree Diseases, Insects, and Disorders in the Pacific Northwest: Identification and Management. WSU - Misc 0186. 154 pp.
• 1996. Byther, R.S., C.R. Foss, A.L. Antonelli, R.R. Maleike and V.M. Bobbitt. Landscape Plant Problems - a pictorial diagnostic guide. WSU-DOE. Pollard Printing. 152 pp.
  

Awards:

• 2003, Entomological Society of America Recognition Award in Urban Entomology
  
• 2003, WSU Master Gardner Foundation Award for the "World's Most Experienced Faculty Instructor of WSU Master Gardeners"
• 1999, Interstate Professional Applicators Association President's Award
• 1999, Entomological Society of America Distinguished Award in Extension- Pacific Branch
• 1996-1997, Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service

Teaching Activities:

ENTOM 380 - Urban Entomology

ENTOM 460 - Entomology for Science Teachers

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