Janis J. Reed
Extension Program Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 2488 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2488 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, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Research Interests
Urban entomologyForaging and feeding habits of pest species Control strategies of pest species
Termite behavior and control Bed bug behavior and control
Professional Experience
2013 – Present Extension Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Plan and develop educational material in the Pesticide Safety Education Program, conduct and facilitate applicator certification programs, write and edit training manuals, develop audio and visual aids for training materials, work with web page design and internet based educational programs. Act as a subject matter specialist for County Extension Agents, governmental agencies and the public. Develop plans to deliver information and technologies on pesticide
education and pest management. Respond to county agent requests for educational materials and professional development training and assist these personnel in implementing and utilizing them. Serve as a technical information source on Federal and
State pesticide regulations involving pesticide safety, pest management, and integrated pest management.
2010 – 2013 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 (TA), 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. Dissertation2013 Pseudacteon spp. Effect on Foraging Strategies of Solenopsis invicta
(Hymenoptera: Formicidae) 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 67th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. Fire ant interactions with Phorid flies in urban environments. 67th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. Rodent Control and Exclusion in Commercial Accounts. 67th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. ACE Training, Stored Product Pests.
2012 66th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. Pest Management in Commercial Kitchens.
66th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. Bat biology and control.
66th 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.
ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. Negativity in the workplace.
65th 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.)
62nd Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M
University. Bed Bug Control.
Submitted Presentations
2012 60th 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
60th Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN. Virtual approaches
used to teach introductory entomology courses.
2011 59th 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.
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
2014-2015 Professor of Record – AGRO 3713: General Entomology. Prairie View A&M University. Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Human Ecology. 2013 Teaching Assistant (TA) – Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society,
section 700 (Distance education). Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record – Dr. Roger Gold.
2010-2013 Teaching Assistant (TA) – Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 500. Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record – Dr. Roger Gold.
1999 Teaching Assistant (TA) – Horticultural Entomology. Texas A&M
University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record – Dr. Marvin Harris.
1998 Teaching Assistant (TA) – Insect Morphology. Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record – Dr. Jerry Cook. Awards and Honors
2013 COADC – R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship 2012 COADC – R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship
Entomology Scholarship
COADC - Clayton Wright Endowment Scholarship 2011 Joanne Roundtree Endowed Scholarship
COADC – Alice & George Novy Memorial Scholarship $1000.00 Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship - $600.00 COADC – R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship – $1154.97 2010 COADC – Bill & Casey Clark Endowment Scholarship. $1000.00
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
