selected publications academic article Lau, P., Lesne, P., Grebenok, R. J., Rangel, J., & Behmer, S. T. (2022). Assessing pollen nutrient content: a unifying approach for the study of bee nutritional ecology. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 377(1853), 20210510. Smith, D., Rangel, J., Bouga, M., & Parejo, M. (2022). Special issue on stingless bees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 61(5), 577-577. Lau, P., Payne, A. N., Khan, O., Buchman, M. B., & Rangel, J. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 on beekeepers in Texas and Louisiana. Journal of Apicultural Research. 61(3), 309-314. Reams, T., & Rangel, J. (2022). Understanding the Enemy: A Review of the Genetics, Behavior and Chemical Ecology of Varroa destructor, the Parasitic Mite of Apis mellifera. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE. 22(1), 18-. Walsh, E. M., Janowiecki, M. A., Zhu, K., Ing, N. H., Vargo, E. L., & Rangel, J. (2021). Elevated Mating Frequency in Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Queens Exposed to the Miticide Amitraz During Development. Annals of the Entomological Society of America: devoted to the interest of classical entomology. 114(5), 620-626. Malawey, A. S., Zhang, H., McGuane, A. S., Walsh, E. M., Rusch, T. W., Hjelmen, C. E., ... Tomberlin, J. K. (2021). Interaction of age and temperature on heat shock protein expression, sperm count, and sperm viability of the adult black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. 7(1), 21-33. Rangel, J., Shepherd, T. F., Gonzalez, A. N., Hillhouse, A., Konganti, K., & Ing, N. H. (2021). Transcriptomic analysis of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) queen spermathecae reveals genes that may be involved in sperm storage after mating. PLoS One. 16(1), e0244648-e0244648. Rangel, J., Traver, B., Stoner, M., Hatter, A., Trevelline, B., Garza, C., ... Wenzel, J. (2020). Genetic diversity of wild and managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and prevalence of the microsporidian gut pathogens Nosema ceranae and N. apis. Apidologie. 51(5), 802-814. Montoya, J., Arnold, M. A., Rangel, J., Stein, L. R., & Palma, M. A. (2020). Pollinator-attracting Companion Plantings Increase Crop Yield of Cucumbers and Habanero Peppers. HORTSCIENCE. 55(2), 164-169. Walsh, E. M., Sweet, S., Knap, A., Ing, N., & Rangel, J. (2020). Queen honey bee (Apis mellifera) pheromone and reproductive behavior are affected by pesticide exposure during development. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 74(3), 33. Payne, A. N., Shepherd, T. F., & Rangel, J. (2020). The detection of honey bee (Apis mellifera)-associated viruses in ants. Scientific Reports. 10(1), 2923. Corby-Harris, V., Bowsher, J. H., Carr-Markell, M., Carroll, M. J., Centrella, M., Cook, S. C., ... St. Clair, A. (2019). Emerging Themes from the ESA Symposium Entitled Pollinator Nutrition: Lessons from Bees at Individual to Landscape Levels. Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World. 96(1), 3-9. Rangel, J., & Fisher, A. (2019). Factors affecting the reproductive health of honey bee (Apis mellifera) drones-a review. Apidologie. 50(6), 759-778. Ma, R., Rangel, J., & Grozinger, C. M. (2019). Honey bee (Apis mellifera) larval pheromones may regulate gene expression related to foraging task specialization. BMC GENOMICS. 20(1), 592. Payne, A. N., Walsh, E. M., & Rangel, J. (2019). Initial Exposure of Wax Foundation to Agrochemicals Causes Negligible Effects on the Growth and Winter Survival of Incipient Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Colonies. Insects. 10(1), 19-19. Lau, P., Bryant, V., Ellis, J. D., Huang, Z. Y., Sullivan, J., Schmehl, D. R., Cabrera, A. R., & Rangel, J. (2019). Seasonal variation of pollen collected by honey bees (Apis mellifera) in developed areas across four regions in the United States. PLoS One. 14(6), e0217294-e0217294. Fisher, A., Colman, C., Hoffmann, C., Fritz, B., & Rangel, J. (2018). The Effects of the Insect Growth Regulators Methoxyfenozide and Pyriproxyfen and the Acaricide Bifenazate on Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Forager Survival. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(2), 510-516. Lau, P., Bryant, V., & Rangel, J. (2018). Determining the minimum number of pollen grains needed for accurate honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony pollen pellet analysis. PALYNOLOGY. 42(1), 36-42. Rangel, J., & Ward, L. (2018). Evaluation of the predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus for the biological control of the honey bee ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor. Journal of Apicultural Research. 57(3), 425-432. Fisher, A., & Rangel, J. (2018). Exposure to pesticides during development negatively affects honey bee (Apis mellifera) drone sperm viability. PLoS One. 13(12), e0208630-e0208630. Rangel, J., Gonzalez, A., Stoner, M., Hatter, A., & Traver, B. E. (2018). Genetic diversity and prevalence of Varroa destructor, Nosema apis, and N-ceranae in managed honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in the Caribbean island of Dominica, West Indies. Journal of Apicultural Research. 57(4), 541-550. Ma, R., Villar, G., Grozinger, C. M., & Rangel, J. (2018). Larval pheromones act as colony-wide regulators of collective foraging behavior in honeybees. Behavioral Ecology. 29(5), 1132-1141. Powell, J. E., Eiri, D., Moran, N. A., & Rangel, J. (2018). Modulation of the honey bee queen microbiota: Effects of early social contact. PLoS One. 13(7), e0200527-e0200527. Walsh, E., & Rangel, J. (2018). Queen Pheromones and Mandibular Gland Dissection. Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World. 95(1), 3-5. Fisher, A., Harrison, K., Love, C., Varner, D., & Rangel, J. (2018). Spatio-Temporal Variation in Viability of Spermatozoa of Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, Drones in Central Texas Apiaries. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST. 43(2), 343-356. Payne, A. N., & Rangel, J. (2018). The effect of queen insemination volume on the growth of newly established honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Apidologie. 49(5), 594-605. Gonzalez, A. N., Ing, N., & Rangel, J. (2018). Upregulation of antioxidant genes in the spermathecae of honey bee (Apis mellifera) queens after mating. Apidologie. 49(2), 224-234. Fisher, A., Coleman, C., Hoffmann, C., Fritz, B., & Rangel, J. (2017). The Synergistic Effects of Almond Protection Fungicides on Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Forager Survival. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(3), 802-808. Kulhanek, K., Steinhauer, N., Rennich, K., Caron, D. M., Sagili, R. R., Pettis, J. S., ... vanEngelsdorp, D. (2017). A national survey of managed honey bee 2015-2016 annual colony losses in the USA. Journal of Apicultural Research. 56(4), 328-340. Rangel, J., Brczky, K., Schal, C., & Tarpy, D. R. (2016). Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Queen Reproductive Potential Affects Queen Mandibular Gland Pheromone Composition and Worker Retinue Response. PLoS One. 11(6), e0156027-e0156027. Rangel, J., Giresi, M., Pinto, M. A., Baum, K. A., Rubink, W. L., Coulson, R. N., & Johnston, J. S. (2016). Africanization of a feral honey bee (Apis mellifera) population in South Texas: does a decade make a difference?. Ecology and Evolution. 6(7), 2158-2169. Seitz, N., Traynor, K. S., Steinhauer, N., Rennich, K., Wilson, M. E., Ellis, J. D., ... vanEngelsdorp, D. (2016). A national survey of managed honey bee 2014-2015 annual colony losses in the USA. Journal of Apicultural Research. 54(4), 292-304. Ma, R., Mueller, U. G., & Rangel, J. (2016). Assessing the role of beta-ocimene in regulating foraging behavior of the honey bee, Apis mellifera. Apidologie. 47(1), 135-144. Rangel, J., & Tarpy, D. R. (2016). In-Hive Miticides and their Effect on Queen Supersedure and Colony Growth in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera). Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology. 2016(03), Walsh, E., & Rangel, J. (2016). Local Honey Bee Queen Production and Quality. Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World. 93(2), 30-32. Rangel, J., Baum, K., Rubink, W. L., Coulson, R. N., Johnston, J. S., & Traver, B. E. (2016). Prevalence of Nosema species in a feral honey bee population: a 20-year survey. Apidologie. 47(4), 561-571. Rangel, J., Strauss, K., Seedorf, K., Hjelmen, C. E., & Johnston, J. S. (2015). Endopolyploidy changes with age-related polyethism in the honey bee, Apis mellifera. PLoS One. 10(4), e0122208-e0122208. Rangel, J., & Tarpy, D. R. (2015). The combined effects of miticides on the mating health of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queens. Journal of Apicultural Research. 54(3), 275-283. Rangel, J., Reeve, H. K., & Seeley, T. D. (2013). Optimal colony fissioning in social insects: testing an inclusive fitness model with honey bees. Insectes Sociaux. 60(4), 445-452. Rangel, J., Traver, B. E., Stevens, G., Howe, M., & Fell, R. D. (2013). Survey for Nosema spp. in Belize apiaries. Journal of Apicultural Research. 52(2), 62-66. Rangel, J., Keller, J. J., & Tarpy, D. R. (2013). The effects of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queen reproductive potential on colony growth. Insectes Sociaux. 60(1), 65-73. Rangel, J., & Seeley, T. D. (2012). Colony fissioning in honey bees: size and significance of the swarm fraction. Insectes Sociaux. 59(4), 453-462. Rangel, J., Griffin, S. R., & Seeley, T. D. (2010). An oligarchy of nest-site scouts triggers a honeybee swarm's departure from the hive. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 64(6), 979-987. Rangel, J., Griffin, S. R., & Seeley, T. D. (2010). Nest-Site Defense by Competing Honey Bee Swarms During House-Hunting. Ethology. 116(7), 608-618. Rangel, J., Mattila, H. R., & Seeley, T. D. (2009). No intracolonial nepotism during colony fissioning in honey bees. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 276(1674), 3895-3900. Rangel, J., & Seeley, T. D. (2008). The signals initiating the mass exodus of a honeybee swarm from its nest. Animal Behaviour. 76(6), 1943-1952. Nieh, J. C., Contrera, F., Rangel, J., & Imperatriz-Fonseca, V. L. (2003). Effect of food location and quality on recruitment sounds and success in two stingless bees, Melipona mandacaia and Melipona bicolor. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 55(1), 87-94. conference paper Jr, M. J., Arnold, M. A., Rangel, J., Palma, M., & Stein, L. A. (2019). Evaluating Perennial and Annual Companion Plantings for Pollinator Enhancement of Yield in Small-Scale Vegetable Production. HORTSCIENCE. S80-S81. Montoya, J. E., Arnold, M., Rangel, J., Stein, L. A., & Palma, M. (2017). Preliminary Data Indicates Annual and Perennial Pollinator Attracting Plants Differentially Affect Yield of Cucumbers and Habanero Peppers. HORTSCIENCE. S256-S256. Rangel, J., & Meissner, R. A. (2014). Proceedings of the american bee research conference. AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 453-461.
principal investigator on Biological and environmental factors influencing the health of the honey bee, Apis mellifera awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2024 Sustainable Solutions to Problems Affecting Bee Health awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2024 Queen Superedure in Honey Bees: How Do Agricultural Pesticides Impair Fertility in Queens and Drones? awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2015 - 2019 Texas A&M University Tech-transfer Team to monitor honey bee colony health in Texas awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2015 - 2017
teaching activities EEBL681 Seminar Instructor ENTO291 Research Instructor ENTO300 Field Studies: Dominica Instructor ENTO320 Honey Bee Biology Instructor ENTO321 Beekeeping Instructor ENTO450 Caribbean Conservation: Dom Instructor ENTO451 Caribbean Rsch Seminar: Dom Instructor ENTO485 Directed Studies Instructor ENTO491 Research Instructor ENTO632 Prof Grant & Contract Writing Instructor ENTO681 Seminar Instructor ENTO685 Directed Studies Instructor ENTO689 Sptp: Prof Grant & Cont Writin Instructor ENTO691 Research Instructor GENE491 Hnr-research Instructor
education and training Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University - (Ithaca, New York, United States) 2010
awards and honors Lewis and Clark Fund Field Scholars, conferred by American Philosophical Society - (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States), 2008