M. Haylett

Detection of bifenthrin, bifenazate, etoxazole resistance in Tetranychus urticae collected from mint fields and hop yards using targeted sequencing and TaqMan approaches

The paper uses TaqMan qPCR and targeted sequencing to detect miticide resistance mutations in Tetranychus urticae from mint and hop fields, showing the method's accuracy but highlighting challenges in mixed populations.

Multiplex PCR reveals unique trends in pathogen and parasitoid infestations of alfalfa leafcutting brood cells.

The study uses multiplex PCR to identify pathogens and parasitoids in alfalfa leafcutting bee brood cells, revealing co-infections and new species.

Examining historical rates of leafcutting bee cell pathogens to establish baseline infectivity rates for alfalfa seed growers

The paper analyzes historical infection rates of pathogens and parasitoids in alfalfa leafcutting bee cells to establish baseline infectivity rates for managing bee health.