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- Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
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- 1 979 845 6800
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Puckett, Robert Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Positions
- Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Entomology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Sawyer, S. J., Eubanks, M. D., Beasley, J. C., Barton, B. T., Puckett, R. T., Tomecek, J. M., & Tomberlin, J. K.
(2022).
Vertebrate and invertebrate competition for carrion in human-impacted environments depends on abiotic factors. Ecosphere.
13(7),
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Vatanparast, M., Puckett, R. T., Choi, D., & Park, Y.
(2021).
Comparison of gene expression in the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) under different temperature conditions. Scientific Reports.
11(1), 16476.
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Eyer, P., McDowell, B., Johnson, L., Calcaterra, L. A., Fernandez, M. B., Shoemaker, D., Puckett, R. T., & Vargo, E. L.
(2018).
Supercolonial structure of invasive populations of the tawny crazy ant Nylanderia fulva in the US. BMC Evolutionary Biology.
18(1), 209.
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Tinder, A. C., Puckett, R. T., Turner, N. D., Cammack, J. A., & Tomberlin, J. K.
(2017).
Bioconversion of sorghum and cowpea by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) larvae for alternative protein production. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed.
3(2), 121-130.
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Reynolds, W. C., Reynolds, D. S., Puckett, R. T., Wade, T., & Elmore, M. T.
(2016).
Monitoring Destructive Scarab Beetles(1) in Texas Turfgrasses. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST.
41(4), 921-931.
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Keefer, T. C., Puckett, R. T., Brown, K. S., & Gold, R. E.
(2015).
Field Trials With 0.5% Novaluron Insecticide Applied as a Bait to Control Subterranean Termites (Reticulitermes sp. and Coptotermes formosanus [Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae]) on Structures. Journal of Economic Entomology.
108(5), 2407-2413.
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Reed, J. J., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2015).
Induced Effects on Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Forager Size Ratios by Pseudacteon spp. (Diptera: Phoridae): Implications on Bait Size Selection. Environmental Entomology.
44(5), 1407-1416.
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Puckett, R. T., Espinoza, E. M., & Gold, R. E.
(2014).
Alate trap-based assessment of Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) dispersal flight phenology associated with an urbanized barrier island ecosystem. 43(4), 868-876.
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Puckett, R. T., Calixto, A. A., Reed, J. J., McDonald, D. L., Drees, B. B., & Gold, R. E.
(2013).
Effectiveness comparison of multiple sticky-trap configurations for sampling Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies (Diptera: Phoridae). Environmental Entomology.
42(4), 763-769.
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Puckett, R. T., McDonald, D. L., & Gold, R. E.
(2013).
Comparison of multiple steam treatment durations for control of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.). 69(9), 1061-1065.
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Puckett, R. T., Harris, M. K., & Gold, R. E.
(2012).
Habitat Associations of Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) and Introduced Populations of Pseudacteon spp. Phorid Flies. Sociobiology.
59(4), 1521-1534.
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Puckett, R. T., Keefer, T. C., & Gold, R. E.
(2012).
Performance of Ahriset (TM) (Chlorantraniliprole) Termiticide Against Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, in Laboratory Feeding Cessation and Collateral Transfer Trials, and Field Applications. Sociobiology.
59(4), 1427-1445.
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Puckett, R. T., Keefer, T. C., & Gold, R. E.
(2012).
Performance of Altriset (TM) (Chlorantraniliprole) Termiticide Against Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, in Laboratory Feeding Cessation and Collateral Transfer Trials, and Field Applications. Sociobiology.
59(2), 531-548.
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Keefer, T. C., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2012).
Performance of Termidor degrees HE High-Efficiency Termiticide Co-pack with Termidor degrees HE Technology Against Eastern Subterranean Termites Reticulitermes flavipes and Formosan Subterranean Termite Coptotermes formosanus in Laboratory Trials and Field Applications. Sociobiology.
59(4), 1547-1562.
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Neff, R., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2011).
Particle Size and Bait Preference of the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology.
58(2), 473-487.
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Swain, C. R., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2011).
Laboratory Evaluation of Feeding Preferences of Formosan Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), on Cultivars of Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, in Texas. Sociobiology.
57(1), 191-200.
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Keefer, T. C., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2011).
Effect of Imidacloprid Granules on Subterranean Termite Populations (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology.
57(1), 35-50.
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Puckett, R. T., Keefer, T. C., & Gold, R. E.
(2011).
Performance of Altriset (chlorantraniliprole) termiticide against formosan subterranean termites, coptotermes formosanus shiraki, in laboratory feeding cessation and collateral transfer trials, and field applications. Practice Nurse.
41(17), 531-548.
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Keefer, T. C., Puckett, R. T., & Gold, R. E.
(2010).
Effect of Premise (R) 75 WSP as Perimeter Treatments on Structures Infested with Reticulitermes flavipes and Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology.
56(3), 795-807.
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Puckett, R. T., & Harris, M. K.
(2010).
Phorid flies, Pseudacteon spp. (Diptera: Phoridae), affect forager size ratios of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Texas. Environmental Entomology.
39(5), 1593-1600.
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Busby, A. J., & Eckstein, G.
(2009).
Organophosphates, Friend and Foe: The Promise of Medical Monitoring for Farm Workers and Their Families. Ucla Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.
27(1), 39-69.
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Eckstein, G.
(2009).
Water Scarcity, Conflict, and Security in a Climate Change World: Challenges and Opportunities for International Law and Policy. Wisconsin International Law Journal.
27(3), 409-461.
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Gilbert, L. E., Barr, C. L., Calixto, A. A., Cook, J. L., Drees, B. M., Lebrun, E. G., ... Puckett, R. T.
(2008).
Introducing phorid fly parasitoids of red imported fire ant workers from South America to Texas: Outcomes vary by region and by pseudacteon species released. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST.
33(1), 15-29.
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Puckett, R. T., Calixto, A., Barr, C. L., & Harris, M.
(2007).
Sticky traps for monitoring Pseudacteon parasitoids of Solenopsis fire ants. Environmental Entomology.
36(3), 584-588.
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Puckett, R. T., & Cook, J. L.
(2004).
Physiological tolerance ranges of larval Caenis latipennis (Ephemeroptera : Caenidae) in response to fluctuations in dissolved oxygen concentration, pH and temperature. The Texas journal of science.
56(2), 123-130.
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Sawyer, S. J., Eubanks, M. D., Beasley, J. C., Barton, B. T., Puckett, R. T., Tomecek, J. M., & Tomberlin, J. K.
(2022).
Vertebrate and invertebrate competition for carrion in human-impacted environments depends on abiotic factors. Ecosphere.
13(7),
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institutional repository document
Teaching
teaching activities
- ENTO322 Insects In Human Society Instructor
- ENTO435 Case Studies Problem Slv Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Entomology, Texas A&M University at Galveston - (Galveston, Texas, United States) 2008
- M.S. in Biology, Sam Houston State University - (Huntsville, Texas, United States) 2003
- B.A. in Biology, Sam Houston State University - (Huntsville, Texas, United States) 2000
Contact
first name
- Robert
has last name
- Puckett
mailing address
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Entomology
2475 TAMUS
Bryan, TX 77806-2150
USA
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- rpuck@tamu.edu