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1 Aiea Heights Drive Aiea, Hawaii USA John J. McHugh, Jr. Phone (808) Fax (808) Education University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii B. S. General Tropical Agriculture University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii M. S. Horticulture! Teaching Assistant in Horticulture Department Purdue University W. Lafayette, Indiana PhD. Entomology! Graduate Research Assistant and Research Fellow Professional Experience Sumida Farm, Inc. Aiea, Hawaii Farm Manager! Watercress farmer Hawaiian Sugar Planters Ass. Aiea, Hawaii Assistant Horticulturist! Research program for vegetable crops Sugarland Farms Kunia, Hawaii Horticulturist! Crop improvement for 5,000 acres of watermelon, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers on Oahu and Molokai Publications and/or Seminars/Courses McHugh, J. J., Jr Tomato Pest Control Recommendations. Knowledge Master, web-based information resource, Department of Entomology, University Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. McHugh, J. J., Jr Pepper Pest Control Recommendations. Knowledge Mast web-based information resource, Department of Entomology, University of Hawa at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. McHugh, J. J., Jr Cucurbits Pest Control Recommendations. Knowledge Master, web-based information resource, Department of Entomology, University Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. McHugh, J. J., Jr. & R. F. L. Mau Cole Crops Pest Control Recommendations. Knowledge Master, web-based information resource, Department of Entomology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. McHugh, J. J., Jr. & R. F. L. Mau Onions Pest Control Recommendations. Knowledge Master, web-based information resource, Department of Entomology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.

2 McHugh, J. J., Jr Vegetable Variety Trials. Diversified Crops Report 13, Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association, Honolulu, HI, 15 pp. McHugh, J. J., Jr. and H. R. Valenzuela The Business of Production Agriculture. In J. Sullivan and J. Hollyer (eds.), This Hawaii Product Went to Market. University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Honolulu, HI. McHugh, J. J., Jr Vegetable Research at HSPA. In Proceedings of Hawaii Agriculture: Positioning for Growth, pp College of Tropical Agricult & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI. McHugh, J. J., Jr Vegetable crop diversification. Hawaiian Sugar Planter Association, 1994 Annual Report: Schenck, S., J. J. McHugh, Jr., and M. T. Austin Evaluation of Asparagus a New Crop for Hawaii. Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, December 1998, Annual Report. Valenzuela, H., J. J. McHugh, Jr., C. R. Hooks, and S. Riede Zucchini Eli Vegetable Crops Update, HITAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 6(3): 1-8. McHugh, J. J., Jr., S. K. Fukuda, and K. Y. Takeda Hawaii Watercress Production. HITAHR Research Extension Series 088. McHugh, J. J., Jr., S. K. Fukuda, and K. Y. Takeda Watercress production in Hawaii. Research Extension Series 012. University of Hawaii. Kobayashi, K. D. and J. J. McHugh, Jr Predicting watercress yield. HITAHR Research Extension Series 076. Nakahara, L. M., J. J. McHugh, Jr., C. K. Otsuka, G. Y. Funasaki, and P. Y. Lai Integrated control of diamondback moth and other insect pests using an overhead sprinkler system, an insecticide, and biological control agents, on a watercress farm in Hawaii. In N. S. Talekar and T. C. Griggs (eds.), Diamondbac Moth Management: Proceedings of the First International Workshop, pp Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center, Shanhua, Taiwan. McHugh, J. J., Jr. and R. E. Foster The influence of macronutrient fertilization on diamondback moth infestation on head cabbage. J. Veg. Crop Prod 1(2): McHugh, J. J., Jr. and R. E. Foster Reduction of diamondback moth infestation (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in head cabbage by overhead irrigation. J. Econ. Entomol. 88: McHugh, J. J., Jr. and R. E. Foster Effect of intercropping on diamondbac moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), infestation in watercress. Proc. Hawn. Entomol. Soc. (Submitted). McHugh, J. J., Jr. and R. K. Nishimoto Effect of overhead sprinkler irrigation on watercress yield, quality, and leaf temperature. HortScience 15(6): Mau, R. F. L., L. R. Gusukuma-Minuto and J. J. McHugh, Jr Evaluation of insecticides for melon thrips control, ESA Arthropod Management Tests, Volume 22. The Food Quality Protection Act, A Class for Recertification of Private Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. June 28, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Puhi Plant, Kauai.

3 The Worker Protection Standard, A Train the Trainer class for recertification of Private Applicators and Commercial Category 3 of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. June 21, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Puhi Plant, Kauai. Pesticide Calibration, A Class for Laotian Farmers in Kahuku. J. J. McHugh, Jr. June 18, 2000, in cooperation with Mutual Assistance Association, Kahuku, HI Pesticide Residue and Tolerance, A Class for Laotian Farmers in Kahuku. J. J. McHugh, Jr. May 25, 2000, in cooperation with Mutual Assistance Association, Kahuku, HI. The Food Quality Protection Act, A Class for Recertification of Private Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. May 17, 2000, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Aiea, HI. The Worker Protection Standard, A Train the Trainer class for recertification of Private Applicators and Commercial Category 3 of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. May 10, 2000, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Aiea, HI. Pesticide Label Interpretation, A Class for Recertification of Private McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. February 23, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Puhi Plant, Kauai. Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment, A Class for Recertification of Private Applicators and Commercial Category 3 of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. February 23, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Puhi Plant, Kauai. Proper Application of Admire, A Class for Laotian Farmers in Kunia. J. J. McHugh, Jr. January 28, 2000, in cooperation with Mutual Assistance Association, Kunia, HI. Pesticide Label Interpretation, A Class for Recertification of Private McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. January 18, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Honolulu, HI. Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment, A Class for Recertification of Private Applicators and Commercial Category 3 of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. January 11, 2000, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Honolulu, HI. Proper Application of Admire, A Class for Laotian Farmers in Kahuku. J. J. McHugh, Jr. December 29, 1999, in cooperation with Mutual Assistance Association, Kahuku, HI. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. April 20, April 27, May 4, May 18, May 25, June 1, 1999, University of Hawaii Extension Conference Room, Kainaliu, Kona, HI. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. January 19, January 26, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, 1999, Brewer Environmental Industries, LLC, Lihue, Kauai, HI.

4 McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. October 15, October 22, November 24, December 1, December 15, December 22, 1998, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Aiea, HI. Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. August 17-22, 1998, Hilo and Waimea, HI. A Primer: Application of imidacloprid through drip lines. Benefits, costs, and limitations. J. J. McHugh, Jr. Extension Agent Conference/Workshop on IPM. July 29-30, Pearl City, HI. Secrets to Managing Pests and Diseases in Tomatoes. J. J. McHugh, Jr. Extension Agent Conference/Workshop on IPM. July 29-30, Pearl City, HI. IPM in Hawaiian Grown Bell Peppers. Extension Agent Conference/Workshop on IPM. July 29-30, Pearl City, HI. Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. July 20 July 25, 1998, Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company, Puunene, Maui, HI. Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 1998, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Aiea, HI. Field tomato production in Hawaii. J. J. McHugh, Jr. Hort 200, General Horticultural Practices, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Field Trip, November 28, Integrated pest management in large acreage vegetable and melons in Hawaii. J. J. McHugh, Jr. and L. N. Kaneshiro. Presentation to University of Hawaii County Extension Agents at Larry Jefts/Waikele Farms, Kunia, HI, September 25, Melon thrips control on peppers and watermelon. R. F. L. Mau, L. Gusukuma- Minuto and J. J. McHugh, Jr University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service, Annual Meeting, Hilo, HI, Diversified Agriculture in Central Oahu. John J. McHugh, Jr. Ag 100, Agricultural Orientation, Windward Community College, Field Trip, April 5, Cropping Practices at Waikele Farms. John J. McHugh, Jr. Hort 300, Horticultural Cropping Systems, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Field Trip, March 14, Vegetable Research at the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association. John J. McHugh, Jr. Hawaii Agriculture: Positioning for Growth, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 5, Management of Diamondback Moth. John J. McHugh, Jr. Cabbage growers, Kula, Maui, Hawaii, March 22, Nurse Cropping: A Cultural Technique for Management of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on watercress in Hawaii. John J. McHugh, Jr. Entomological Society of America-North Central Branch Meeting, Springfield, Illinois, March 14, 1994.

5 Nurse Cropping: A Cultural Technique for Management of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on watercress. John J. McHugh, Jr. and Rick E. Foster. Pacific Entomology Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, February 17, The use of Irrigation for Management of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on Head Cabbage. John J. McHugh, Jr. and Rick E. Foster. Entomological Society of America, National meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 13, Irrigation as a Tool for Diamondback Moth Management (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on Head Cabbage. John J. McHugh, Jr. and Rick E. Foster. Entomological Society of America-North Central Branch, Fargo, North Dakota, March Integrated Management of Insect Pests on Watercress, Nasturtium officinale (R. Br.), in Hawaii. John J. McHugh, Jr. Sixth Annual Forum for Student Paper Competition, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, October 29, Additional Professional Activities present General partner/member, co-founder, Crop Care Hawaii, LL Crop Consulting and Integrated Pest Management Education present Gubernatorial appointee, Governor s Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Term from July 1, 1999 to June 30, Chairman, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, Environmental Stewardship Committee Professional Memberships Gamma Sigma Delta, Agriculture Honor Society, University of Hawaii Chapter Gamma Sigma Delta, Agriculture Honor Society, Purdue University Chapter present Phi Kappa Phi, Purdue University Chapter present Member, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation present Member, Entomological Society of America present Member, Hawaiian Entomological Society Languages English References Dr. Robert V. Osgood Research Director Hawaii Agricultural Research Center Aiea Heights Dr. Aiea, HI (808) Dr. Roy K. Nishimoto (M.S. Major Professor) University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Horticulture St. John Plant Sci. Bldg. Honolulu, HI (808) Dr. Ronald F. L. Mau University of Hawaii Department of Entomology

6 3050 Maile Way, Rm. 310 Honolulu, HI (808) Dr. Rick E. Foster (Ph.D. Major Professor) Purdue University Department of Entomology 1158 Entomology Hall W. Lafayette, IN (317)

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