The list of peer-reviewed publications below begins with the most recent articles an goes back to the beginning of Dr. Jones’ career in Entomology. All attempts were made to provide you with a link to the online article, the pdf download link, or both. Since the source of many of the provided links lie outside of this website, we have no control over their availability over time.
Additional scholarly works by Dr. Jones can be found using the links to the left under Publications.
Refereed Publications
- Blaauw BR, VP Jones, AL Nielsen. 2016. Utilizing immunomarking techniques to track Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) movement and distribution within a peach orchard. PeerJ 4:e1997; DOI: 10.7717/peerj.1997
- Jones VP, NJ Mills, JF Brunner, DR Horton, EH Beers, TR Unruh, PW Shearer, JD Goldberger, S Castagnoli, N Lehrer, E Milickzy, SA Steffan, KG Amarasekare, U Chambers, AN Gadino, RK Gallardo, WE Jones. 2016. From planning to execution to the future: An overview of a concerted effort to enhance biological control in apple, pear, and walnut orchards in the western U.S. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press). doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.03.013
- Jones VP, DR Horton, NJ Mills, TR Unruh, CC Baker, TD Melton, E. Milickzy, SA Steffan, PW Shearer, KG Amarasekare. 2016. Evaluating herbivore-induced plant volatiles and floral volatiles for monitoring natural enemies in apple, pear and walnut orchards. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press). doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2015.03.009
- Jones VP, DR Horton, NJ Mills, TR Unruh, E Miliczky, PW Shearer, KG Amarasekare, CC Baker, TD Melton. 2016. Using Plant Volatile Traps to Develop Phenology Models for Natural Enemies: An example using Chrysopa nigricornis (Burmeister) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Biological Control, Special Issue (in press).
- Mills NJ, VP Jones, CC Baker, TD Melton, SA Steffan, TR Unruh, DR Horton, PW Shearer, KG Amarasekare, E. Milickzy. 2016. Using plant volatile traps to estimate the diversity of natural enemy communities in orchard ecosystems. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press) DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.05.001
- Shearer PW, KG Amaarasekare, SP Catagnoli, EH Beers, VP Jones, NJ Mills. 2016. Large-plot field studies to assess impacts of newer insecticides on non-target arthropods in Western U.S. Orchards. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press) DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.05.004
- Unruh TR, ER Miliczky, DR Horton, K Thomsen-Archer, L. Ray, VP Jones. 2016. Gut content analysis of arthropod predators of codling moth in Washington apple orchards. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press) doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.05.014
- Gadino AN, JF Brunner, U Chambers, WE Jones, S Castagnoli, VP Jones. 2016. A perspective on the extension of research-based information to orchard management decision-makers: lessons learned and potential future directions. Biological Control, Special Issue (in press) dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2015.11.013
- Chambers U, VP Jones. 2015. Effect of over-tree evaporative cooling in orchards on microclimate and accuracy of insect model predictions. Environ. Entomol.
- Steffan SA, Y Chikaraishi, DR Horton, E. Miliczky, JE Zalapa, VP Jones, N. Ohkouchi. 2015. Beneficial or not? Decoding carnivore roles in plant protection. Biological Control 91:34-41. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2015.07.002
- Peck GW, HJ Ferguson, VP Jones, SD O’Neal, DB Walsh. 2014. Use of a highly sensitive immunomarking system to characterize face fly (Diptera: Muscidae) dispersal from cow pats. Environ. Entomol. 43(1): 116-122.
- Steffan SA, Y Chikaraishi, DR Horton, N Ohkouchi, ME Singleton, EJ Bosak, E Milicyky, DB Hogg, VP Jones. 2013. Trophic hierarchies unmasked via amino acid isotopic analysis. PLOS ONE 8: 1-10.
- Jones VP, R Hilton, JF Brunner, WJ Bentley, DG Alston, B Barrett, RA Van Steenwyk, LA Hull, JF Walgenbach, WW Coates, TJ Smith. 2013. Predicting emergence of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on a degree-day scale in North America. Pest. Management Sci. 69:1393-98. DOI 10.1002/ps.3519
- Jones VP, NG Wiman. 2013. Age-based mating success in codling moth and obliquebanded leafroller (pdf). J. Insect Sci. 13: 34. available online:
- Wiman NG. VP Jones. 2013. Attack biology and egg maturation strategy of two tachinid parasitoids of leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) pests in tree fruit. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 106: 485-490.
- NG Wiman, VP Jones. 2013. Influence of oviposition strategy of Nemorilla pyste and Nilea erecta (Diptera: Tachinidae) on parasitoid fertility and host mortality. Biol. Control 64:195-202.
- Horton DR, E. Miliczky, VP Jones, C Baker, TR Unruh. 2012. Diversity and phenology of the generalist predator community in apple orchards of Central Washington State (Insecta, Araneae) Can. Entomol. 144: 691-710.
- Jones VP, NG Wiman 2012. Modeling the interaction of physiological time, seasonal weather patterns, and delayed mating on population dynamics of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Popul. Ecology 54: 421-429.
- Unruh TR, RS Phannenstiel, C Peters, JF Brunner, VP Jones. 2012. Parasitism of leafrollers in Washington fruit orchards is enhanced by perimeter plantings of rose and strawberry. Biol. Control. 62: 162-172.
- Jones VP, TD Melton, CC Baker. 2011. Optimizing immunomarking systems and development of a new marking system based on wheat. J. Insect Sci. 11:87. Available online at: insectscience.org/11.87 doi: 10.1673/031.011.8701
- Jones VP, SA Steffan, NG Wiman, DR Horton, E Miliczky, QH Zhang, CC Baker. 2011. Evaluation of herbivore-induced plant volatiles for monitoring green lacewings in Washington apple orchards. Biol. Control. 56: 98-105.
- Krupke, CH, VP Jones, JF Brunner. 2011. Evaluating aggregation membership and copulatory success in the stinkbug, Euschistus conspersus, using field and laboratory experiments. J. Insect Sci. 11:2. Available online at: insectscience.org/11.2
- Singh, S, M Bergerman, J Cannons, B Grocholsky, B Hamner, G Holguin, L Hull, V Jones, G Kantor, H Koselka, G Li, J Owen, J Park, W Shi, J Teza. 2010. Comprehensive automation of specialty crops: Year 1 results and lessons learned. Intel. Serv. Robotics. 3: 245-262. DOI: 10.1007/s11370-010-0074-3
- Jones VP, SA Steffan, LA Hull, JF Brunner, DJ Biddinger. 2010. Effects of the loss of organophosphate pesticides in the US: Opportunities and needs to improve IPM programs. Outlooks in Pest Management (invited paper) 21:161-166.
- Jones VP, JF Brunner, GG Grove, B Petit, GV Tangren, WE Jones. 2010. A web-based decision support system to enhance IPM programs in Washington tree fruit. Pest Management Sci. 66:587-595. DOI: 10.1002/ps.1913
- JR Hagler, Jones VP. 2010. A protein-based approach to mark arthropods for mark-capture type research. Entomol. Exper. et Applic. 135-177-192. DOI: 10.1111/j.1570-7458.2010.00980.x
- Grieshop MJ, JF Brunner, VP Jones, NM Bello. 2010. Recapture of codling moth males: influence of lure type and pheromone background. J. Econ. Entomol. 103: 1242-1249.
- Jones VP, TR Unruh, DR Horton, NJ Mills, JF Brunner, EH Beers, PW Shearer. 2009. Tree fruit IPM programs in the Western United States: the challenge of enhancing biological control through intensive management. Pest Management Sci. In Focus article. 65: 1305-1310. DOI: 10.1002/ps.1839
- Horton, DR, VP Jones, TR Unruh. 2009. Use of a new immunomarking method to assess movement by generalist predators between a cover crop and tree canopy in a pear orchard. Am. Entomol. 55:49-56.
- Jones VP, NG Wiman, JF Brunner. 2008. Comparison of the effect of delayed female mating on reproductive biology of codling moth and obliquebanded leafroller. Env. Entomol, 37: 679-684.
- Jones VP, NG Wiman. 2008. Longevity of adult codling moth and obliquebanded leafroller in Washington apple orchards. J. Insect Sci. 8:14 available online: insectscience.org/8.14
- Krupke, CH, JF Brunner, VP Jones. 2008. Factors influencing mate choice in Euchistus conspersus Uhler (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Env. Entomol. 37: 192-197.
- Jones VP, JR Hagler, JF Brunner, CC Baker, TD Wilburn. 2006. An inexpensive immunomarking technique for studying movement patterns of naturally occurring insect populations. Env. Entomol. Forum section 35:827-836.
- Krupke, C. H., VP Jones, JF Brunner. 2006. Diel periodicity of Euschistus conspersus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) aggregation, mating, and feeding. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 99:169-174.
- Doerr, MD, JF Brunner, VP Jones. 2005. Phenology of Lacanobia subjuncta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Washington and Oregon apple orchards. J. Econ. Entomol. 98: 2100-2106.
- Jones VP, CC Eastburn, TD Wilburn, JF Brunner. 2005. Instar specific phenology of Pandemis pyrusana and Choristoneura rosaceana in Washington apple orchards. J. Econ. Entomol. 98:862-874.
- Jones VP, Doerr MD, Brunner JF, Baker CC, Wilburn TD, Wiman NG. 2005. A synthesis of the temperature dependent development rate for the obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana. J.Insect Sci. 5:24.
- Tomaszewska, E, VR Hebert, JF Brunner, VP Jones. 2005. Volatile collection system for evaluating pheromone release from commercial solid matrix dispensers. J. Ag. Chem. Soc. 53: 2399-2405.
- MT Johnson, PA Follett, AD Taylor, VP Jones. 2005. Non-target impact of biological control and invasive species on the non-target native Hawaiian koa bug. Oecologia (Online First, DOI: 10.1007/s00442-004-1754-5; paper version Oecologia 142: 529-540.)
- Beers, EH, VP Jones. 2004. Fixed precision sampling plans for white apple leafhopper, Typhlocyba pomaria McAtee (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on apple. J. Econ. Entomol. 97: 1752-55.
- Follett, PA, P Anderson-Wong, MT Johnson, VP Jones. 2003. Revegetation of fern dieback areas in Hawaiian forests and watersheds. Pac. Sci. 57: 347-357.
- Doerr, MD, JF Brunner, VP Jones. 2002. Temperature-dependent development of Lacanobia subjuncta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environ. Entomol. 31 (6): 995-999.
- Jones VP, NN Finson, D Tsuda. 2002. Attraction of Stoeberhinus testaceus to oriental fruit moth pheromone. Proc. Haw. Entomol. Soc. Sci. Notes Section 35: 129-131.
- Jones VP, DM Westcott. 2002. The effect of seasonal changes on Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and Trissolcus basalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) in Hawaii. Biol. Control 23:115-120.
- Jones VP, DM Westcott, NN Finson, RK Nishimoto. 2001. Relationship between community structure and its effect on southern green stinkbug damage to macadamia. Env. Entomol. 30: 1028-1035.
- Jones VP, M Aihara-Sasaki 2001. Demographic analysis of delayed mating in mating disruption: a case study with Cryptophelbia illepida (Butler) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Forum section, J. Econ. Entomol. 94: 785-792.
- Johnson MT, P Yang, J Huber, VP Jones. 2001. Egg parasitoids of Sophonia rufofascia (Homoptera: Cicadell idae) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Biological Control 22: 9-15.
- Borth, WB, VP Jones, DE Ullman, JS Hu. 2001. Effects of synthetic cercropin analogs on in vitro growth of Acholeplasma laidlawii. Antimicrobial agents and Chemotherapy 45:1894-95.
- Jones VP, P Anderson-Wong, PA Follett, P Yang, JS Hu, D Westcot, DE Ullman. 2000. Feeding damage of the introduced leafhopper, Sophonia rufofascia (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), to plants in forests and watersheds of the Hawaiian Islands. Environ. Entomol. 29:171-180.
- Follett PA, C Empy-Campora, VP Jones. 2000. Imidachloprid as a protectant from Sophonia rufofascia (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) for endangered plants in Hawaii. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 34: 199-201.
- Follett PA, J Duan, RH Messing, VP Jones. 2000. Parasitoid drift after biocontrol introductions: Re-examining Pandora’s box. Amer. Entomol. 46: 82-94.
- Yang P, PA Follett, VP Jones, D Foote. 2000. Oviposition behavior and egg parasitoids of I (Homonptera: Cicadellidae) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Proc. Haw. Entomol. Soc.34: 135-139.
- Borth WB, DE Ullman, VP Jones, F Zee, JS Hu. 1999. Elimination of phytoplasmas as causal agents of macadamia decline and non-ripening of papaya. Trop. Agric. (Trinidad) 76: 36-44.
- Jones VP, PA Follett, RM Messing, WB Borth, JS Hu, DE Ullman. 1998. Effect of Sophonia rufofascia (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on guava production in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 91: 693-698.
- Shearer PW, VP Jones. 1998. Suitability of selected weeds and ground covers as host plants of Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Proc. Haw. Entomol. Soc. 33:75-82.
- Jones VP, CHM Tome, LC Caprio. 1997. Life tables for the koa seedworm (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) based on degree-day demography. Environ. Entomol. 26: 1291-1298.
- Varela LG, PW Shearer, VP Jones, H Riedl, SC Welter. 1997. Monitoring of insecticide resistance in Phyllonorycter mespilella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) in four Western states. J. Econ. Entomol. 90: 252-260.
- Shearer PW, VP Jones. 1996. Diel feeding pattern of southern green stinkbug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Environ. Entomol. 25: 599-602.
- Shearer PW, VP Jones. 1996. Suitability of macadamia nut as a host plant of Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 89: 996-1003.
- Jones VP. 1995. Sampling plans for Cryptophlebia spp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) attacking macadamia nuts and litchi in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 1337-1342.
- Shearer PW, VP Jones, H Riedl. 1995. Diel-periodicity and circadian control of Cryptophlebia illepida (Butler) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) oviposition. Environ. Entomol. 24: 1229-1333.
- Jones VP. 1995. Reassessing the role of predators and Trissolcus basalis in biological control of Southern green stinkbug in Hawai’i. Bio. Control 5: 566-572.
- Jones VP. 1994. Oviposition patterns of koa seedworm and litchi fruit moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on macadamia and litchi in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 87:1278-1284.
- Shearer PW, LG Varela, H. Riedl, SC Welter, VP Jones. 1994. Topical pheromone trap assay for monitoring insecticide resistance of Phyllonorycter elmaella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 1441-1449.
- Jones VP. 1994. Effect of feeding by Cryptophlebia illepida (Butler) and C. ombrodelta (Lower) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on macadamia nut abortion. J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 781-786.
- Jones VP, LC Caprio. 1994. Southern green stinkbug feeding on macadamia: the relative importance of damage occurring in the canopy and on the ground. J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 431-435.
- Delate KM, JW Armstrong, VP Jones. 1994. Postharvest control treatments for Hypothenemus obscurus (F.) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in macadamia nuts. J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 120-126.
- Varela LG, SC Welter, VP Jones, JF Brunner, H Riedl. 1993. Monitoring and characterization of insecticide resistance in codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in four Western states. J. Econ. Entomol. 86: 1-10.
- Jones VP, LL Burnham-Larish, LC Caprio. 1992. Effect of harvest interval and cultivar on damage to macadamia nuts caused by Hypothenemus obscurus (F.) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 85: 1878-1883.
- Jones VP, LC Caprio. 1992. Damage estimates and population trends of insects attacking seven macadamia cultivars in Hawaii. J. Econ. Entomol. 85: 1884-1890.
- Jones VP, AH Hara, C Hashimoto, R Rathman, JA McMurtry. 1992. Collections of the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), in the Hawaiian Islands. Proc. Haw. Ent. Soc. 31: 175-176.
- Jones VP, DG Alston, DW Davis, JF Brunner, ME Shelton. 1991. Phenology of Western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Utah & Washington. Ann. Ent. Soc. Am. 84: 488-492.
- Messina FJ, DG Alston, VP Jones. 1991. Oviposition by the Western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in relation to host development. J. Kansas Ent. Soc.64:197-208.
- Jones VP. 1991. Binomial sampling plans for tentiform leafminer (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) on apple in Utah. J. Econ. Entomol. 84: 484-488.
- Smith SL, VP Jones. 1991. Alteration of apple maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) adult emergence by cold period duration and rain. Environ. Entomol. 20: 44-47.
- Jones VP. 1990. Developing sampling plans for spider mites: those that don’t remember the past may have to repeat it. Forum section J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 1656-1664.
- Messina FJ, VP Jones. 1990. Relationship between fruit phenology and infestation by the apple maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Utah. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 83: 742-752.
- Jones VP. 1990. Does pesticide-induced activity of two-spotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) really contribute to population increases in orchards? J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 1847-1852.
- Jones VP. 1990. Sampling and dispersion of the two spotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) and the western orchard predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on tart cherry J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 1376-1380.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones, MS Malais, KM Heinz. 1989. Advances in sampling in ornamentals. Fla. Entomol. 72: 394-403.
- Jones VP, DW Davis. 1989. Evaluation of traps for apple maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations associated with cherry and hawthorn in Utah. Environ. Entomol. 18: 521-525.
- Jones VP, DW Davis, SL Smith and D. Allred. 1989. Phenology of apple maggot associated with cherry and hawthorn in Utah. J. Econ. Entomol. 82: 788-792.
- Jones VP. 1988. Longevity of apple maggot attractants under laboratory and field conditions. Environ. Entomol. 17: 704-708.
- Johnson MW, VP Jones, NC Toscano. 1987. Diel activity patterns of tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (F.) and cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni (Hübner) larvae. Environ. Entomol. 16: 25-29.
- Johnson MW, NC Toscano, VP Jones, JB Bailey. 1987. Modified ultrasonic actograph for monitoring activity of lepidopterous larvae. Proc. Hawaiian Ent. Soc. 27: 141-146.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones. 1987. The development of integrated pest management strategies in floricultural crops. Bull. Ent. Soc. Amer. 33: 28-34.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones, GD Christe. 1987. Feasibility of parasites for biological control of Liriomyza trifolii on commercially grown chrysanthemum. Environ. Entomol. 16: 832-837.
- Jones VP, NC Toscano, MW Johnson, SC Welter, RR Youngman. 1986. Pesticide effects on plant physiology: incorporation into pest management systems. Bull. Ent. Soc. Amer. 32: 103-109.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1986. Development of sampling strategies for larvae of Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in chrysanthemum. Environ. Entomol. 15: 268-273.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1986. The movement and dispersal of Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in a chrysanthemum greenhouse. Ann. Appl. Biol. 109: 33-39.
- Youngman RR, VP Jones, SC Welter, MM Barnes. 1986. Comparison of the feeding damage caused by 4 tetranychid mite species on gas-exchange rates of almond leaves. Environ. Entomol. 15: 190-193.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella, DR Hodel. 1986. Biological control of leafminers in greenhouse chrysanthemum. Calif. Agric. 40: 10-12.
- Youngman RR, NC Toscano, VP Jones, K Kido, ET Natwick. 1986. Correlations of the seasonal trap counts of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in southeastern California. J. Econ. Entomol. 79: 67-70.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones, RR Youngman, LM LeBeck. 1985. The effect of leaf mining and leaf stippling of Liriomyza sp. on photosynthetic rates of chrysanthemum. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 78: 90-93.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones. 1985. Yellow traps as monitoring tools for Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in chrysanthemum greenhouses. J. Econ. Entomol. 78: 53-56.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1984. Intra-tree regression sampling plans for Panonychus citri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) on lemons in southern California. J. Econ. Entomol. 77: 810-813.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1984. Presence-absence sampling of citrus red mite on lemons in southern California. Calif. Agric. 38: 30-32.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1984. Dispersion indices and sequential sampling plans for the citrus red mite, Panonychus citri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 77: 75-79.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1984. The sub-lethal effects of selected insecticides on life table parameters of Panonychus citri (Acari: Tetranychidae). Can. Entomol. 116: 1033-1040.
- Jones VP, JG Morse. 1984. A synthesis of temperature-dependent developmental studies done with the citrus red mite, Panonychus citri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae). Fla. Entomol. 67: 214-221.
- Parrella MP, VP Jones. 1984. Coping with the “leafminer crisis”. Calif. Agric. 38: 17-19.
- Jones VP, MP Parrella. 1983. The compatibility of 6 citrus pesticides with Euseius stipulatus (Athias-Henroit) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in Southern California. J. Econ. Entomol. 76: 942-944.
- Jones VP, RR Youngman, MP Parrella. 1983. Effect of selected acaricides on photosynthetic rates of orange and lemon leaves. J. Econ. Entomol. 76: 1178-1180.
- Jones VP, RD Brown. 1983. Reproductive responses of the broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae), to constant temperature-humidity regimes. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 76: 466-469.
- Brown RD, VP Jones. 1983. The broad mite on lemons in southern California. Calif. Agric. 37: 21-22.