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Current Studies: Research on pathogens of fruit tree and potato pest insects. Emphasis on pathogens of codling moth (Cydia pomonella), leafrollers, Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) and green peach aphid (Myzus persicae). Pathogen groups include nematodes (Steinernema spp. and Heterorhabditis spp.), virus (granulovirus and nucleopolyhedroviruses), bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis) and several Deuteromycete fungi. Research emphasis on formulation and environmental factors that enhance or limit pathogen virulence and effectiveness. Previous experience: Japanese Beetle Control Program, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, USDA, ARS
(Sept. 1989- Oct 1991). Planned, implemented and coordinated the biological
control component of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) control effort
on Terceira. Conducted operational research on the efficacy and feasibility
of several pathogens (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, virus) and parasites
(nematodes, insects) of the Japanese beetle for use in the control program.
Was responsible for lab construction and outfitting and development of
cottage production of pathogens and parasites for on-going use in the
program. Research Entomologist/Insect Pathologist, Insects Affecting Man and Animals Research Laboratory, USDA, ARS, Gainesville, Florida (March 1981-Feb. 1986). Formulation and evaluation of microbial control agents of Simuliidae and Culicidae; isolation and propagation of naturally occurring pathogens of Diptera; studies of factors affecting efficacy and occurrence of pathogens of medically important Diptera; management of IAMARL seminar series. Cooperative research was conducted on entomopathogens of vector insects in Malaysia and Brazil. Consultant, World Health Organization, Onchocerciasis Control Programme,
Volta Basin, West Africa (July - Nov. 1980). Evaluations of alternative
larvicides; studies on resistance of Simulium damnosum s.l. to temephos;
planning of insecticide evaluation laboratory. Lacey, L. A. (Ed.). 1997. Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology (L. A. Lacey, ed.). Academic Press, London. 409 pp. Lacey, L. A. and T. R. Unruh. 1998. Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth: effect of nematode species, dosage, temperature and humidity under laboratory and simulated field conditions. Biol. Contr. 13: 190-197. Lacey, L. A., D. R. Horton, R. L. Chauvin and J. M. Stocker. 1999. Comparative efficacy of Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis, and aldicarb for control of Colorado potato beetle in an irrigated desert agroecosystem and their effects on biodiversity. Entomol. Exp. Applic. 93: 189-200. Lacey, L. A. and H. K. Kaya (eds.). 2000. "Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology: Application and evaluation of pathogens for control of insects and other invertebrate pests." Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht. 911 pp. Lacey, L. A., R. Frutos, H. K. Kaya and P. Vail. 2001. Insect pathogens as biological control agents: Do they have a future? Biol. Contr. 21: 230-248. Mesquita, A. L. M. and L. A. Lacey. 2001. Interactions among the entomopathogenic fungus, Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes), the parasitoid, Aphelinus asychis (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) and their aphid host. Biol. Contr. 22: 51-59. Unruh, T. R. and L. A. Lacey. 2001. Control of codling moth, Cydia pomonella
(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) with Steinernema carpocapsae: effects of supplemental
wetting and pupation site on infection rate. Biol. Contr. 20: 48-56. Receipt of awards based on research. Pacific West Area EEO Award, ARS, Certificate of Merit, $1,000 (1999 "For his strong commitment and involvement in EEO and outreach activities, especially in the hiring and training of females and minorities"). ARS, Certificate of Merit, (1997 "In recognition of completing a multi-faceted 5 year research and service assignment at EBCL in a sustained outstanding manner in all aspects, effective cooperative research with French colleagues, mentoring several M.S. and Ph.D. students, and serving important roles in scientific societies"). ARS, Certificate of Merit, (1996 "In recognition of outstanding effort toward the implementation of biological control program of the Japanese beetle in the Azores"). ARS, Certificate of Merit, (1994 "for Initiating and Conducting a Massive Exploration Program for Natural Enemies of the Sweetpotato Whitefly" [Bemisia tabaci], European Biological Control Laboratory, Montpellier, France). ARS, Certificate of Merit, (1992 "for assisting the Azorean Department of Agriculture in developing a control program for the Japanese beetle"). OICD, International Honor Award, (1992 for "exemplary and resourceful performance as resident coordinator for the Japanese beetle suppression project, Terceira, Azores, Portugal"). Entomological Society of America, Outstanding Service as Section C Chair. November, 1998. Azorean Regional Government, Secretária Regional da Agricultura e Pescas, Certificate of Meritorious Service "Recognizing the meritorious service and outstanding performance of duties while serving as the lead investigator of the Japanese beetle project, Terceira, Açores, Portugal". University of California, Riverside Alumni Association, Public Service Award (1995-1996). Harry Scott Smith Award, Biological Control Division, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside (1977; outstanding graduate research in biological control). |
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