Diane Alston

Publications | Books

• Wagner, K.M, Olsen, S.H, Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Murray, M., Hunter, B., (2014). A guide to common organic gardening questions. USU Extension

Publications | Book Chapters

• Steinitz, T., Wagner, K.M, Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Hunter, B., Nischwitz, C., Ramirez, R., Allen, L., Barnhill, J.V, Frame, D., Pace, M., Durward, C., Reeve, J., Jewkes, M., Heflebower, R.F, (2014). A Guide to Common Organic Gardening Questions. USU Extension *
• Beddes, T., Drost, D.T, Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., Bunn, B., (2014). Sweet Corn Production: Utah Vegetable Production and Pest Management Guide. Utah State University

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Reeve, J., Black, B.L, Ransom, C., Alston, D.G, (2019). Orchard floor management practices for establishing organic peaches in the Intermountain West. eOrganic
• Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2019). Common stink bugs of Utah. Utah State University Extension *
• Hansen, S., Black, B.L, Alston, D.G, Maughan, T., Heflebower, R.F, (2020). Selecting summer-bearing raspberry cultivars for northern Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2020). Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman). Utah State University Extension *
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2019). Peach Twig Borer Mating Disruption.
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2019). Peach Twig Borer in Utah Orchards (update). *
• Schumm, Z., Hotlhouse, M.C, Minzuno, Y., Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2019). Parasitoid wasps of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in Utah. Utah State University Extension *
• Rodman, T., Spears, L., Alston, D.G, Cannon, C., Watson, K., Caputo, J., (2019). Velvet longhorned beetle Trichoferus campestris (Faldermann). Utah State University Extension
• Caron, M., Davis, R., Hansen, S., Beddes, T., , Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., (2018). Redberry Mite on Blackberry. Utah State University Fact Sheet *
• Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2018). European cherry fruit fly [Rhagoletis cerasi (Linnaeus)]. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Spears, L., Alston, D.G, Murray, M., (2018). Brown marmorated stink bug management for fruits and vegetables in Utah. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Alston, D.G, (2018). Leafminers of vegetable crops. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Thomsen, E., Culumber, C.M, Reeve, J., Cardon, G., Alston, D.G, Black, B.L, Ransom, C., (2018). Strategies for managing soil fertility and health in organic orchards. USU Extension
• Alston, D.G, Davis, R., McAvoy, D., Spears, L., Malesky, D., Hebertson, L., (2018). Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Advanced Fact Sheet. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, Davis, R., McAvoy, D., Spears, L., Malesky, D., Hebertson, L., (2018). Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Basic Fact Sheet. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and Utah State University Extension
• Thomsen, E., Reeve, J., Alston, D.G, Cardon, G., (2017). Simple soil tests for onsite evaluation of soil health in orchards. Utah State University Extension
• Spears, L., Cannon, C., Alston, D.G, Davis, R., Stanley-Stahr, C., Ramirez, R., (2017). Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Holthouse, M.C, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., Petrizzo, E., (2017). Brown marmorated stink bug in Utah. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Thomsen, E., Alston, D.G, Reeve, J., Cardon, G., Black, B.L, (2016). Improving organic peach orchard fertility with nitrogen-fixing ground covers in Capitol Reef National Park: a case study. Utah State University Extension
• Muntz, H., Miller, R.L, Alston, D.G, Alternative Pest Control Methods.
• Muntz, H.E, Miller, R.L, Alston, D.G, Understanding Pesticide Risks: Toxicity and Formulation.
• Alston, D.G, (2015). Rose stem girdler (Agrilus cuprescens). Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Muntz, H., Miller, R.L, Alston, D.G, A Guide to Understanding Pesticide Groups for Homeowners.
• Alston, D.G, Barbour, J.D, Steffan, S.A, Pace, M., (2015). California prionus (Prionus californicus Motschulsky). Orchard Pest Management Online, Washington State University
• Hunter, B., Heflebower, R.F, Olsen, S.H, Black, B.L, Alston, D.G, Lindstrom, T., (2015). A comparison of 16 summer-bearing raspberry cultivars for northern Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, Murray, M., Barnhill, J.V, (2015). Walnut Husk Fly [Rhagoletis completa (Cresson)]. Utah State University Extension
• Heflebower, R.F, Hunter, B., Olsen, S.H, Black, B.L, Alston, D.G, Lindstrom, T., (2013). A comparison of ten fall bearing raspberry cultivars for northern Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Baker, F.A, Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., (2012). Important Pests of Ornamental Aspen. Utah State University Cooperative Extension *
• Alston, D.G, Reding, M.E, (2011). Campylomma bug (Mullein plant bug). Utah State University Extension *
• Terry, L.I, Alston, D.G, (2011). Western flower thrips. Utah State University Extension *
• Alston, D.G, Reding, M.E, (2011). Western tentiform leafminer. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, Olsen, S.H, Barnhill, J.V, (2011). Corn earworm. USU Extension, ENT-156-98
• Alston, D.G, Reding, M.E, (2011). European red mite. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Murray, M., Reding, M.E, (2011). San Jose scale. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Reding, M.E, (2011). Web spinning spider mites. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Reding, M.E, (2011). White apple leafhopper. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Tebeau, A., (2011). European earwig. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
• Petrizzo, E., Alston, D.G, (2011). Brown marmorated stink bug. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab *
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2011). The backyard orchardist - fruit pests: apple. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2011). The backyard orchardist - fruit pests: peach and nectarine. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2011). The backyard orchardist - fruit pests: plum. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Steffan, S., Pace, M., (2010). Prionus Root Borer. Utah State University Extension *
• Davis, R., Alston, D.G, Stanley-Stahr, C., (2010). Spotted wing drosophila. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Kopp, K., (2010). Turgrass cultural practices and insect pest management. Utah State University Cooperative Extension *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Freundlich, G., Schaeffer, R., Tebeau, A., Black, B.L, Ransom, C., Alston, D.G, Reeve, J., (2023). Organic orchard floor management in peach: effects on arthropods and associated fruit injury in the Intermountain West. Journal of Economic Entomology, 116:6, 2052-2061. doi: 10.1093/jee/toad185
• Richardson, K., Holthouse, M.C, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., Landscape effects on native and exotic Trissolcus spp. (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) in northern Utah. Environmental Entomology
• Scalici, M., McCabe, L., Alston, D.G, Peterson, S., Yost, M., Pitts-Singer, T., (2023). Blue orchard bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) origin and orchard growing region affect female retention at artificial nest sites in cherry orchards. Environmental Entomology, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad057
• Scalici, M., McCabe, L., Alston, D.G, Pitts-Singer, T., (2023). Effects of geographic origin and temperature on survival, development, and emergence of the managed pollinator, Osmia lignaria. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 11, doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2023.1083448
• Richardson, K., Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2023). Adventive population of Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae), parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), discovered in southwestern Idaho. Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 14:1, 1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmad005
• Richardson, K.V, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2023). Efficacy of kairomone lures to attract parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys. Insects, 14:2, 125. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14020125
• Illan, J.G, Walgenbach, J.F, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., Crowder, D.W, (2022). Evaluating invasion risk and population dynamics of the brown marmorated stink bug across the conterminous USA. Pest Management Science, doi: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ps.7113
• Hotlhouse, M.C, Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2021). Comparison of yellow and blue sticky cards for detection and monitoring parasitoid wasps of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Insect Science, 21:5, 1-10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieab062
• Hansen, S., Black, B.L, Alston, D.G, Lindstrom, T., Olsen, S., (2021). A comparison of nine primocane fruiting raspberry cultivars for suitability to a high-elevation, arid climate. International Journal of Fruit Science / Taylor and Francis, 21:1, 500-508. doi: doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2021.1897921
• Schumm, Z.R, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2021). Behavior of the brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae; Halyomorpha halys Stal) in the Utah agricultural landscape based on trap captures and visual sampling studies. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 123:1, doi: 10.4289/0013-8797.123.1.206
• Holthouse, M.C, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2021). Urban host plant utilization by the brown marmorated stink bug, Halymorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in northern Utah. NeoBiota, 64, 87-101. doi: doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.64.60050
• Holthouse, M.C, Schumm, Z., Talamas, E., Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2020). Surveys in northern Utah for egg parasitoids of Halymorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) detect Trissolcus japonicus (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Biodiversity Data Journal, 8:e53363, doi: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e53363
• Schumm, Z.R, Alston, D.G, Spears, L., Manlove, K., (2020). Impact of brown marmorated stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) feeding on tart cherry (Rosales: Rosaceae) quality and yield in Utah. Journal of Economic Entomology, 113:5, 2328-2334. doi: doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa143
• Schumm, Z., Alston, D.G, Holthouse, M.C, Spears, L., (2020). Non-sib male guarding behavior observed in Trissolcus euschisti (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). ScienceMatters, 202004000005
• Thomsen, E., Reeve, J., Culumber, C.M, Alston, D.G, Newhall, R., Cardon, G., (2019). Simple soil tests for on-site evaluation of soil health in orchards. Sustainability, 11, 6009. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su11215881
• Acebes-Doria, A., Agnello, A., Alston, D.G, Andrews, H., Beers, E., Bergh, C., Bessin, R., Blaauw, B., Buntin, G.D, Burkness, E., Chen, S., Cottrell, T., Daane, K., Fann, L., Fleischer, S., Guedot, C., Gut, L., Hamilton, G., Hilton, R., Hoelmer, K., Hutchison, W., Jentsch, P., Krawcyzk, G., Kuhar, T., Lee, J., Milnes, J., Nielsen, A., Patel, D., Short, B., Sial, A., Spears, L., Tatman, K., Toews, M., Walgenbach, J., Welty, C., Wiman, N., van Zoeren, J., Leskey, T., (2019). Season-long monitoring of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stal) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), throughout the United States using commercially available traps and lures. Journal of Economic Entomology/Entomological Society of America, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz240
• Culumber, M., Reeve, J., Black, B.L, Ransom, C., Alston, D.G, (2019). Organic orchard floor management influence on soil quality indicators: nutrient fluxes, microbial biomass and activity . Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 115:1, 101-115. doi: DOI 10.1007/s10705-019-10007-2
• Barbour, J., Alston, D.G, Walsh, D., Pace, M., (2019). Mating disruption for managing Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in sweet cherry and hop. Journal of Economic Entomology/Entomological Society of America, 112:3, 1130-1137. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy430
• Tebeau, A.S, Alston, D.G, Ransom, C., Black, B.L, Reeve, J., Culumber, C.M, (2017). Effects of floor vegetation and fertility management on weed biomass and diversity in organic peach orchards. Weed Technology, 31:3, 404-415.
• Buckland, K., Alston, D.G, Reeve, J., Nischwitz, C., Drost, D.T, (2017). Trap Crops in Onion to Reduce Onion Thrips and Iris Yellow Spot Virus. Southwestern Entomologist, 42:1, 73-90. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3958/059.042.0108
• Hunter, B., Cardon, G., Olsen, S.H, Alston, D.G, McAvoy, D., (2017). Preliminary screening of the effect of biochar properties and soil incorporation rate on lettuce growth to guide research and educate the public through extension. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 9:1, 1-4.
• Reeve, J., Culumber, M., Black, B.L, Ransom, C., Tebeau, A., Alston, D.G, (2017). Establishing organic and integrated peach orchards in Utah. Scientia Horticulturae, 214, 242-251.
• Yee, W.L, Alston, D.G, (2016). Sucrose mixed with spinosad enhances kill and reduces oviposition of Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae) under low-food availability. Journal of Entomological Science, 51:2, 101-112.
• Black, B.L, Lindstrom, T., Hunter, B., Olsen, S.H, Heflebower, R.F, Alston, D.G, Maughan, T., (2015). Adaptability of floricane-fruiting raspberry cultivars to a high-elevation arid climate. Journal of Amercian Pomological Society, 69:2, 74-83.
• Schwartz, H.F, Alston, D.G, Drost, D.T, (2014). Onion ipmPIPE: A coordinated effort to improve the management of onion thrips and iris yellow spot virus for the US onion industry.. Plant Health Progress, 15:4, 172-183.
• Reeve, J., Black, B.L, Ransom, C., Culumber, M., Alston, D.G, Tebeau, A., (2013). Developing organic stone-fruit production options for Utah and the Intermountain West United States. Acta Horticulturae, Proceedings # 1001, 65-72.
• Buckland, K., Reeve, J., Alston, D.G, Drost, D.T, (2013). Effects of nitrogen fertility and crop rotation on onion growth and yield, thrips densities, and Iris yellow spot virus and soil properties. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and the Environment, 177, 63-74.
• Jones, V., Hilton, R., Brunner, J., Bentley, W., Alston, D.G, Barrett, B., van Steenwyk, R., Hull, L., Walgenbach, J., Smith, T., (2013). Predicting the emergence of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), on a degree-day scale in North America. Pest Management Science, doi: (wileyonlinelibrary.com) DOI 10.1002/ps.3519
• Black, B.L, Lindstrom, T., Heflebower, R.F, Hunter, B., Olsen, S.H, Alston, D.G, (2013). Adaptability of primocane raspberry cultivars to a high-elevation arid climate. Journal of Amercian Pomological Society, 67:1, 47-56.
• Yee, W.L, Alston, D.G, (2012). Control of Rhagoletis indifferens using thiamethoxam and spinosad baits under external fly pressure and its relation to rapidity of kill and residual bait activity. Crop Protection, 41, 17-23.
• Yee, W.L, Alston, D.G, (2011). Behavioral responses, rate of mortality, and oviposition of western cherry fruit fly exposed to malathion, zeta-cypermethrin, and spinetoram. Journal of Pest Science, doi: DOI: 10.1007/s10340-011-0388-8Online First™
• Barbour, J.D, Millar, J.G, Rodstein, J., Ray, A.M, Alston, D.G, Rejzek, M., Dutcher, J.D, Hanks, L.M, (2011). Synthetic 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid serves as a general attractant for multiple species of Prionus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 104:3, 588-593.
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Field efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes targeting caged last-instar plum curculio (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Michigan cherry and apple orchards. Environmental Entomology, 38 (4), 1126-1134.
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Reproductive maturity of cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in managed and natural habitats. Environmental Entomology, 38 (4), 955-961.
• Rangel, D.E, Alston, D.G, Roberts, D.W, (2008). Effects of physical and nutritional stress conditions during mycelial growth on conidial germination speed, adhesion to host cuticle, and virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus. Mycological Research, 112:Pt 11, 1355-61.
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Suppression of plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar, Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by entomopathogenic nematodes in residential fruit trees of northern Utah. Journal of Economic Entomology, submitted.
• Rangel, D.E, Alston, D.G, Roberts, D.W, (2008). Effects of physical and nutritional stress conditions during mycelial growth on conidial germination speed, adhesion to host cuticle, and virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus.. Mycological research, 112:Pt 11, 1355-61.
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Effects of physical and nutritional stress conditions during culture on conidial germination speed, adhesion to host cuticle, and virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus. Mycological Research, 2008, doi: 10.1016.
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Potential of two entomopathogenic nematodes for suppression of plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar, Coleoptera: Curculionidae) life stages in northern climates. Environmental Entomology, 37 (5), 1272-1279.
• Alston, D.G, (2007). Effects of the insecticide phosmet on solitary bee foraging and nesting in orchards of Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Environmental Entomology, 36 (4), 811-816.
• Alston, D.G, (2007). Orchard pollination in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, U.S.A. Honeybees or native bees?. Biodiversity and Conservation, DOI 10.1007/s10
• Alston, D.G, (2006). Effects of spinosad, spinosad bait, and chloronicotinyl insecticides on mortality and control of adult and larval western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 99, 1722-1732.
• Alston, D.G, Rangel, D.E, Lacey, L.A, Golez, H.G, Kim, J.J, Roberts, D.W, (2005). Evaluation of novel fungal and nematode isolates for control of Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) larvae. Biological Control, 35:2, 163-171.
• Alston, D.G, (2005). Evaluation of novel fungal and nematode isolates for control of Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larvae. Biological Control, 35:163-171
• Alston, D.G, (2005). Susceptibility of southern and northern populations of Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to microbial pathogens in laboratory and field bioassays. Biological Control, 35, 163-171.
• Alston, D.G, (2004). Effects of fungicide residues on the survival, fecundity, and predation of the mites Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Galendromus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 97 (3), 950-956.
• Alston, D.G, (2003). Inter-cycle cover crops for management of plant parasitic nematodes and root-rotting organisms in papaya. International Journal of Nematology, 13(2), 163-172.
• Alston, D.G, (2003). Interactive effects of Rotylenchulus reniformis and Phytophthora palmivora on papaya (Carica papaya L.) survival and growth in greenhouse pots. Nematropica, 33, 69-81.
• Alston, D.G, (2001). Association of powdery mildew and spider mite populations in apple and cherry orchards. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 84, 177-186.
• Alston, D.G, (2000). Acibenzolar-S-methyl induces the accumulation of defense-related enzymes in apple and protects from fire blight. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 106, 8-Jan.
• Alston, D.G, (2000). INRA and Apple Disease Research in the Loire Valley Region of France. Plant Disease, 84, 928-936.
• Alston, D.G, (1999). Influence of Age of Apple Flowers on Growth of Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae, 489, 525-528.
• Alston, D.G, (1998). Factors influencing adoption and educational outreach of integrated pest management.. J. of Extension, 36(3), 6 p
• Alston, D.G, (1997). Reproductive biology of purple coneflower in southwestern North Dakota. The Prairie Naturalist 28:91-102
• Alston, D.G, (1995). Spittlebug (Homoptera: Cercopidae) life cycle on buffelgrass in Northwestern Mexico. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 88: 471-478
• Alston, D.G, (1995). Sublethal effects of carbaryl bran bait on nesting performance, parental investment, and offspring size and sex ratio of the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae).. Environmental Entomology 24: 34-39
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Bees and bran bait: Is carbaryl bran bait lethal to alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) adults or larvae?. J. Econ. Entomol. 87:311-317
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Effect of apple orchard floor vegetation on density and dispersal of phytophagous and predaceous mites in Utah. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 50:73-84
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Survey of azinphosmethyl resistance in codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington and Utah. J. Econ. Entom. 87:285-292
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Multiple pest interactions in soybean: Effects on Heterodera glycines egg populations and crop yield. J. Nematol. 25:42-49
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Impact of population density of Heterodera glycines on soybean canopy growth and weed competition. Pl. Dis. 75:1016-1018
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Oviposition by the Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephrititidae) in relation to host development. J. Kan. Entomol. Soc. 64:197-208
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Relationship of Heliothis zea predators, parasitoids and entomopathogens to canopy development in soybean as affected by Heterodera glycines and weeds. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 58:278-288
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Response of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) populations to canopy development in soybean as influenced by Heterodera glycines (Nematoda:Heteroderidae) and annual weed population densities. J. Econ. Entomol. 84:267-276

Public or Trade Journal

• Alston, D.G, (2010). Pear ester for codling moth monitoring and management. Good Fruit Grower, 61 (5), 40-41. *
• Alston, D.G, (2006). Onion Thrips Research in Utah: Contributions of Life Stage Survival and Adult Dispersal to Populations on Onion. Onion World, November/December *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

Video

• Alston, D.G, (2011). Trapping Codling Moth, Earwigs, and Paper Wasps. Utah Pests Video Fact Sheet, Utah State University Extension *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

AES Reports

• Alston, D.G, (1997). Integrated pest management research report to the Kaysville Agricultural Experiment field day.. *
• Alston, D.G, (1996). Influence of fungicides on mildew control and spider mite populations. Research Report to Rohm and Haas Company. *

Research Reports

• Alston, D.G, (2008). Survey for Entomopathogens in Orchard and Vineyard Soils of Northwest Michigan. Research Report *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Great Basin Insect Outbreaks. Collaborative Management and Research in the Great Basin - Examining the Issues and Developing a Framework for Action *
• Alston, D.G, (2002). Development of alternative controls for the quarantine fruit insect pest, plum curculio, in northern Utah. Community and University Research Initiative Project Report *
• Alston, D.G, (2000). Plum curculio Biology, Host Range, Distribution and Control in Utah. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, Apple Entomology Research Review, Wenatchee, WA *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Development of a resistance management program for the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) in Utah dry bulb onion production. Progress report, Western Region Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. Dec. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2017). European cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis cerasi). National Pest Alert. North Central IPM Center.
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2014). Peach Twig Borer Mating Disruption. *
• Alston, D.G, Murray, M., Nischwitz, C., (2012). Utah Home Orchard Pest Management Guide. USU Cooperative Extension *

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Alston, D.G, (2012). Beyond bug spray: Use integrated pest management to protect your trees. Tree Farmer *

Newsletter

• Alston, D.G, (2021). Extended drought may cause acceleration of Ips bark beetles in spruce and pine. Utah State University Extension *
• Richardson, K., Holthouse, C., Alston, D.G, Spears, L., (2020). Native and exotic parasitoid wasps of brown marmorated stink bug in Utah. Utah Pests News/Utah State University Extension *
• Alston, D.G, (2020). Spider mites active with hot, dry conditions. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2020). Despite COVID-19, the Utah Pests Team is Still Here for You!. Utah Pests Quarterly Newsletter
• Schumm, Z., Holthouse, M.C, Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2019). Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Holthouse, M.C, Schumm, Z., Spears, L., Alston, D.G, (2019). Seasonal development and occurrence of brown marmorated stink bug in Utah. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2016). The mystery of the hummingbirds and 'chigger' bites. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, Murray, M., (2016). Utah orchard leafroller survey. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2015). Growing cover crops for pest management. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2015). "The other" raspberry cane-borers. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2015). What does a warm, dry winter mean for insect populations?. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, Reeve, J., Thomsen, E., (2015). Collaborative organic orchard research with the National Park Service. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension *
• Alston, D.G, (2014). Six years of raspberry horntail research, berry condensed. Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory *
• Alston, D.G, (2014). Insect population outbreaks - why do they occur?. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2014). Apple maggot in Utah. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2014). Systems-based onion pest management in Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2013). Barriers and exclusion techniques for arthropods. Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and Utah State University Extension *
• Alston, D.G, Nischwitz, C., Petrizzo, E., (2012). Insect vectors of vegetable virus diseases. Utah State University Extension *
• Alston, D.G, (2012). Basic pest management for home orchards. Utah Pests News, USU Extension *
• Alston, D.G, Pace, M., (2012). Pheromone technologies to manage prionus root borer. Utah Pests News, USU Extension *
• Alston, D.G, (2011). Raspberry cane damage abundant in 2011. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, Tebeau, A., (2011). European earwig functional roles in peach orchards. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2011). Attract-and-kill stations for managemente of cherry fruit fly. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2011). Invasive Pest Highlight: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Utah Pests News, Utah State University Extension

Newspaper

• Alston, D.G, (2015). Ask a specialist: controlling grasshoppers in the yard and garden. USU Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2013). Ask a specialist: spooky spiders no cause for alarm. Utah State University Extension News Release
• Alston, D.G, (2013). Ask a specialist: are earwigs damaging to my garden plants?. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2013). Ask a specialist: what can I do to control wasps around my home?. Utah State University Extension
• Alston, D.G, (2012). How can I control grasshoppers in my yard and garden?. Utah State University Extension News Release

Miscellaneous Extension

Miscellaneous-Extension

Other

• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2020). Codling Moth in Utah Orchards (update). Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
• Murray, M., Alston, D.G, (2020). Codling Moth Mating Disruption (update). Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2010). Pesticide product use and safety for consumers. Deseret News (newspaper) *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). New fruit fly pest rapidly expands its distribution in the West during 2009. Utah Berry Growers Association Newsletter *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Raspberry horntail (Hartigia cressonii). USU Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Raspberry Horntails Severe in 2009. Utah Pests News *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Ask a Specialist Press Release: How can I control grasshoppers in my yard and garden?. Utah State University Press Release *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Ask a Specialist: How can I protect myself against West Nile Virus?. Utah State University Press Release *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Natural Control of Invasive Wasp. Utah Pests News *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). The Right Trap for the Right Wasp. Utah Pests News *
• Alston, D.G, (2009). Sabbatical Research Experience with the NW Michigan Cherry Industry. Utah Pests News *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Sabbatical Research Experience with the NW Michigan Cherry Industry. Northwest Michigan Cherry Foundation Newsletter *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Squash Bug (Anasa tristis). Utah State University Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci). Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Western striped cucumber beetle and western spotted cucumber beetle. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2008). Utah Home Orchard Pest Management Guide (Updated). *
• Alston, D.G, (2007). California prionus. Orchard Pest Management Online *
• Alston, D.G, (2007). Greater Peachtree Borer. USU Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2007). Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella). USU Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2007). Pear Psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola). USU Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2006). Codling moth (Cydia pomonella). Utah State University Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2006). Japanese beetle. Utah State University Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2006). Western cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis indifferens). Utah State University Extension Utah Pests Fact Sheet *
• Alston, D.G, (2005). Prionus root borer (Prionus californicus). Utah State University Extension Publication Orchard IPM Series HG/Orchard *
• Alston, D.G, (2005). Speckled green fruitworm (Orthosia hibisci). Utah State University Extension Publication Orchard IPM Series HG/Orchard *
• Alston, D.G, (2004). Plum Curculio - Help Stop this Insect Pest!. Utah State University and Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food Fact Card *
• Alston, D.G, (2004). Red raspberry production in Utah. Utah State University Extension Publication *
• Alston, D.G, (2004). The Home Orchard Pest Management Guide. Utah State University Extension Publication *
• Alston, D.G, (2003). Apple and Pear Insect Control for Homeowners. Utah State University Extension Publication *
• Alston, D.G, (2000). Apple Aphids. Utah State University Extension Publication Orchard IPM Series *
• Alston, D.G, (2000). San Jose Scale. Utah State University Extension Publication Orchard IPM Series *
• Alston, D.G, (1999). Corn Earworm IPM Educational Program in Utah.. J. of Extension *
• Alston, D.G, (1999). Plum curculio - Is This Insect in Your Neighborhood?. Utah State University Extension Fact Card *
• Alston, D.G, (1998). Sustainable Orchard Management System for Intermountain Orchards. SARE Project Report *
• Alston, D.G, (1997). 1997 Utah Fruit Pest Control Handbook.. Utah State University Extension Bulletin HG299 *
• Alston, D.G, (1997). The Home Orchard Pest Management Guide. Utah State University Extension Bulletin *
• Alston, D.G, (1996). Pest Phenology Calendar, Apples.. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin HG/Orchard/01 *
• Alston, D.G, (1996). Pest Phenology Calendar, Pears.. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin EG/Orchard/02 *
• Alston, D.G, (1996). Utah Fruit Pest Control Handbook.. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin HG299. *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). 1995 Apple Aphicide Trial Results. Entomology and Plant Pathology Pestletter, Nov. *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). General Concepts of Biological Control. Utah State University Cooperative Extension IPM Fact Sheet No. 4 *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). Ground Cover Aids Orchard Pest Control. Utah Science 56:20-21 *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). Important components of a successful pest management program. Utah State University Cooperative Extension IPM Fact Sheet No. 2 *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). Pest management decision-making: The economic injury level concept. Utah State University Cooperative Extension IPM Fact Sheet No. 3 *
• Alston, D.G, (1995). The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Concept. Utah State University Cooperative Extension IPM Fact Sheet No. 1 *
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Control of Apple Aphids with Insecticides. Kaysville Experiment Station Field Day Reports. Kaysville Experiment Station Field Day Reports *
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Effect of insecticide spray timing and frequency on control of peach twig borer. Kaysville Experiment Station Field Day Reports *
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Raspberry crown borer and rose stem girdler. USU Entomology Fact Sheet No. 4 *
• Alston, D.G, (1994). Utah Fruit Pest Control Handbook. Utah State University Cooperative Extension. Bulletin EC299 *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Campylomma Bug, Campylomma Verbasci. USU Fact Sheet No. 81 *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Peach Silver Mite, Aculus comutus. USU Fact Sheet No. 83 *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Utah Fruit Pest Control Handbook. Cooperative Extension Service, Utah State University, 19 pp *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). Western Tentiform Leafminer, Phyllonorycter elmaella. USU Fact Sheet No. 7 (revised) *
• Alston, D.G, (1993). White Apple Leafhopper, Typhlocyba Pomaria. USU Fact Sheet No. 82 *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). 1992 research update from Kaysville fruit experiment station. USHA Fruit Notes, October *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). Codling Moth Control with Dimilin in Apple, 1991. 1992 Insecticide and Acaracide Tests 17:1 *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). High codling moth pressure in 1992 puts pheromone-based mating disruption to the test. USHA Fruit Notes. Dec. *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). The Mites are Off and Running in 1992. USHA Fruit Notes, July *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). Utah Orchard Pest Management Handbook. Produced as an information base using Views software developed by Folios Corp., Provo, UT *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). Western cherry fruit fly control on tart cherry, 1990 and 1991. Insecticide and Acaricide Tests 17:57 *
• Alston, D.G, (1992). Best Management of White Apple Leafhopper. USHA Fruit Notes, April *
• Alston, D.G, (1991). 1991 research update from Kaysville fruit research station. USHA Fruit Notes, September *
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Integrated Mite Management in Fruit Orchards. USHA Fruit Notes, April *
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Integrated pest management gains a foothold in fruit orchards. Utah Sci. 53:121-124 *
• Alston, D.G, (1991). Orchard Floor Vegetation Management. USHA Fruit Notes, January *
• Alston, D.G, (1990). IPM Results Convince Fruit Growers. Utah Science 51:64-65 *
• Alston, D.G, (1990). Orchard ground covers that favor beneficial mites and insects. Utah Science 51:70 *

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