Jay F. Brunner
Graduate Faculty
Scientist, Entomologist, TFREC Director
Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA
Phone: (509) 663-8181 ext. 238
Education
- B.A. in Biology, Willamette University 1969
- M.S. in Entomology, Washington State University 1973
- Ph.D. in Entomology, Washington State University 1975
Specialization and Areas of Particular Interest
Integrated pest management of insect pests on tree fruit crops. This specialization includes development of sampling methods and action thresholds, development of predictive models of insect phenology, evaluating biological control agents of tree fruit pests and use of mating disruption as a tactic for management of Lepidoptera pests of tree fruit.
Professional Record:
- 1998-present: Director and Entomologist, Washington State University (WSU), Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC), Wenatchee;
- 1997-1998: Entomologist and Interim Superintendent, Washington State University (WSU), Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC), Wenatchee;
- 1982-1997: Associate Entomologist, WSU-TFREC, Wenatchee;
- 1978-1982: Assistant Entomologist, WSU-TFREC, Wenatchee;
- 1975-1978: Assistant Entomologist, Michigan State University;
- 1970-1975: Graduate Research Associate in the Department of Entomology, Washington State University.
Philosophical Foundation:
The approach I bring to my research position at WSU is based on my philosophy of mankind's responsibility as a steward of natural resources and accountability to society. Agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry represent segments of society with major responsibility for managing natural resources to produce food and fiber. This responsibility must be undertaken through good stewardship that maintains the quality of the land and sustains renewable resources. The revolution that occurred following World War II with the development of synthetic organic insecticides provided tremendous advances in the production of cheap food and fiber but at an ecological cost that we do not yet fully understand. I firmly believe that Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which is grounded in the principles of ecology, is the best stewardship blueprint for agriculture. Throughout my career I have developed a technology and knowledge base that supports the promotion and adoption of IPM in tree fruit production.
Recent Publications:
- Dunley, J.E., J.F. Brunner, M.D. Doerr and E.H. Beers. 2006. Resistance and cross-resistance in populations of Choristoneura rosaceana and Pandemis pyrusana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington apple. Journal of Insect Science, 6:14, Available online: insectscience.org/6.14.
- Curkovic, T., J.F. Brunner and P.J. Landolt. 2006. Evaluation of permethrin for attracticide development against Choristoneura rosaceana and Pandemis pyrusana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) males. Crop Protection. 25: 973-976.
- Curkovic, T. and J.F. Brunner. 2006. Courtship behavior in Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) and Pandemis pyrusana Kearfott (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 99(3): 617-624.
- Brunner, J.F., E.H. Beers, J.E. Dunley, M.D. Doerr and K.R. Granger. 2005. Role of neonicotinyl insecticides in Washington apple integrated pest management. Part I. Control of lepidopteran pests. insectscience.org/5.14. 10 pp.
- Beers, E.H., J.F. Brunner, J.E. Dunley, M. Doerr, and K.R. Granger. 2005. Role of neonicotinyl insecticides in Washington apple IPM. Part II. Nontarget effects on integrated mite control. insectscience.org/5.16. 15 pp.
- Curkovic, T. and J.F. Brunner. 2005. Residual and sublethal effects of an attracticide formulation on Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris), Pandemis pyrusana Kearfott, and Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Crop Protection 24(7): 637-641.
- Jones V.P., M.D. Doerr, J.F. Brunner, C.C. Eastburn, T.D. Wilburn and N.G. Wiman. 2005. A synthesis of temperature-dependent developmental rate for obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Insect Sci. 5:24, available online: insectscience.org/5.24.
- Jones V.P., C.C. Eastburn, T.D. Wilburn and J.F. Brunner. 2005. Instar specific phenology of Pandemis pyrusana and Choristoneura rosaceana in Washington apple orchards. J. Econ. Entomol. 98: 862-874.
- Tomaszewska, E., V.R. Hebert and J. Brunner. 2005. Evaluation of pheromone release from commercial mating disruption dispensers. J. Agric. Food Chem. 53: 2399-2405.
- Doerr, M.D., J.F. Brunner and V.P. Jones. 2005. Predictive phenology model for Lacanobia subjuncta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 98: 2100-2106.
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