Janis J. Reed Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology Bldg. 1051; 2143 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-2143 Email: janisreed@tamu.edu Phone: 512-970-3904 Education 2013 Ph.D. Entomology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Dec) Dissertation Title: Pseudacteon spp. Effect on Foraging Strategies of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formcidae) and Spatiotemporal Monitoring in Urban Habitats 2000 M.S. Entomology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (May) Thesis Title: A Study of the Food Preferences and Feeding Strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander) 1998 B.S. Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology (May) Research Interests Urban entomology Foraging and feeding habits of pest species Control strategies of pest species Termite behavior Bed bug control Professional Experience 2010 Present Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Urban and Structural Entomology. Primary research objectives: 1) Red imported fire ant (RIFA) feeding in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. flies, 2), Bait preference of RIFA exposed to phorid flies, 3) Changes in worker size class abundance in the presence of phorid flies, 4) Urban population levels of Pseudacteon spp. flies Supervisor: Dr. Roger E.Gold 2010-2013 Teaching Assistant, Insects in Human Society (ENTO 322). Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Responsibilities: present lectures, prepare exam questions, grade assignments, conduct exam reviews, lead field trips and
pinning sessions. Also served as the TA for the online version of ENTO 322. Supervisor: Roger E. Gold 2000-2010 Technical Director/Staff Entomologist, ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. Duties included training in pest management, safety, and integrated pest management. Quality control of service personnel. Evaluation of pest control products for use by 100+ service personnel. Publications Ph.D. Dissertation 2013 Pseudacteon spp. Effect on Foraging Strategies of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formcidae) and Spatiotemporal Monitoring in Urban Habitats M.S. Thesis 2000 A Study of the Food Preferences and Feeding Strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander) Publications (Peer-Reviewed) 2013 R.T. Puckett, A.A. Calixto, J.J. Reed, D.L. McDonald, B. Bart Drees, and R.E. Gold. Effectiveness Comparison of Multiple Sticky-Trap Configurations for sampling Pseudacteon spp. Phorid Flies (Diptera: Phoridae) Oral Presentations Invited Presentations 2013 67 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Fire ant interactions with Phorid flies in urban environments. 2013 67 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Rodent Control and Exclusion in Commercial Accounts. 2013 67 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. ACE Training, Stored Product Pests.
2012 66 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Pest Management in Commercial Kitchens. 2012 66 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Bat biology and control. 2012 66 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Effects of Phorid flies on red imported fire ant populations. 2011 Winfield Solutions, Houston, Texas. Delusory Parasitosis. 2011 ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. Negativity in the workplace. 2011 65 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Eckbom s Syndrome & Delusory Parasitosis. 2008 National Conference of Urban Entomology, Tulsa, OK. Control Methods for Rover ants (Brachymyrmex spp.) 2008 62 nd Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Bed Bug Control. Submitted Presentations 2012 60 th Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) forager sizes and granular ant bait grit size selection in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies 2012 60 th Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN. Virtual approaches used to teach introductory entomology courses. 2011 59 th Entomological Society of America, Reno, NV. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) forager sizes and granular ant bait grit size selection of the in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies 2010 Entomological Society of America, San Diego, CA. Special problems in bed bug control A management perspective Press/ Web/ Radio/ Television Interviews 2010 KVUE news, Austin, Texas. Don t let the bed bugs bite. 2010 UWire, Daily Texan, Austin, Texas. Bed bugs infest homes, sweep through nation.
2008 KVUE news, Austin, Texas. Rodent swarming season comes to central Texas 2006 Monster.com. Pest Control Technicians Hiring good people. 2003 News 8, Austin, Texas. Killing fleas and ticks. 2002 News 8, Austin, Texas. Rains bring mosquitoes, but you can control them. Teaching Experience 2013-Fall Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 700 (Distance education). Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. 2011-SummerTeaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 700 (Distance education). Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. Roger Gold 2013-Spring Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 700 (Distance education). Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. 2012-Fall Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas 2012-Spring Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas 2011-Fall Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas 2011-SummerTeaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas Robert Puckett. 2011-Spring Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas
2010-Fall Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas 2010-Spring Teaching Assistant Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society. Texas Awards and Honors 2013 COADC R.W. Jenkins Endownment Scholarship $2163.8 2013 Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship - $1920.95 2013 Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship - $2163.8 2012 COADC R.W. Jenkins Endownment Scholarship $2973.80 2012 Entomology Scholarship $1500.00 2012 COADC - Clayton Wright Endowment Scholarship. $450.00 2011 Joanne Roundtree Endowed Scholarship $1000.00 2011 Entomology Scholarship $2375.00 2011 COADC Alice & George Novy Memorial Scholarship $1000.00 2011 Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship - $600.00 2011 COADC R.W. Jenkins Endownment Scholarship $1154.97 2010 COADC Bill & Casey Clark Endowment Scholarship. $1000.00 2010 COADC - Clayton Wright Endowment Scholarship. $1613.80 Service 2010 Director, Entomological Society of America Certification Board 2005-2007 Member, Board of Directors, Texas Pest Control Association 2003 President, Austin Pest Control Association 2002 Vice President, Austin Pest Control Association Professional Organizations Entomological Society of America Texas Pest Control Association (2000-2010) Certifications 2000- Present Licensed Applicator, Texas Department of Agriculture. Pest, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, and Weed Control categories. 2007- Present Board Certified Entomologist, Entomological Society of America.
References Dr. Roger Gold Professor and Endowed Chair Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology 2143 TAMU College Station, TX 77845-2143 979-845-5855 r-gold@tamu.edu Ms. Wizzie Brown, BCE Extension Program Specialist- IPM Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 1600-B Smith Road Austin, TX 78721 512-854-9600 ebrown@ag.tamu.edu Mr. Chris Keefer Assistant Research Scientist Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology 2143 TAMU College Station, TX 77845-2143 979-845-5855 tckeefer@tamu.edu Dr. Bob Davis Market Development Specialist BASF Specialty Products 2605 Butler National Dr Pflugerville, TX 78660 512-989-5618 robert.davis@basf.com Dr. Robert Puckett Research Scientist Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology 2143 TAMU College Station, TX 77845-2143 979-845-5855 rpuck@tamu.edu