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Robert C. Venette

Research Biologist

Northern Research Station

0000-0002-3181-8214

robert.c.venette@usda.gov

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Pheylan A Anderson, Robert C. Venette, Bruce D Potter, Robert L Koch. 2026. Cold tolerance of field-collected soybean gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) under laboratory overwintering conditions
Clarissa Moore, Brian H Aukema, Julia B Leone, Robert M Jetton, Toby R. Petrice, Angie Ambourn, Robert C. Venette. 2025. Survival of elongate hemlock scale (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) with prolonged cold exposure: overwintering mortality risk across North America
Michael J. Smanski, Amy Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2025. Dynamic timelines required for development of new insect genetic pest control technologies
Jenna Zukswert, Robert C. Venette, Therese M. M. Poland. 2025. Forest health publications, 2024: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station
Susan J. Frankel, Matteo Garbelotto, Chris Jones, Niklaus J. Grünwald, Robert C. Venette. 2025. The perils of naïve use of open-source data: A comment on “Spatiotemporal distribution of sudden oak death in the US and Europe”
M. M. Weber, A. Gupta, N. B. Phelps, D. A. Jensen, Robert C. Venette. 2024. Invasive species common names: Working towards more inclusive invasive species education and outreach
Robert C. Venette, Angie Ambourn, Brian H. Aukema, Robert M. Jetton, Toby R. Petrice. 2024. Hosts and impacts of elongate hemlock scale (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): A critical review
H. Ferris, Robert C. Venette, S. Sánchez Moreno. 2023. Corrigendum to “Population energetics of bacterial-feeding nematodes: Stage-specific development and fecundity rates” [Soil Biology and Biochemistry 28 (3) 271–280, 1996]
Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2023. Mitigating invasive insect species: eradication, long-term management, and the importance of sampling and monitoring
Douglas Lawton, Anders S. Huseth, George G. Kennedy, Amy C. Morey, William D. Hutchison, Dominic D. Reisig, Seth J. Dorman, DeShae Dillard, Robert C. Venette, Russell L. Groves, John J. Adamczyk, Izailda Barbosa Dos Santos, Tracey Baute, Sebe Brown, Eric Burkness, Ashley Dean, Galen P. Dively, Hélène B. Doughty, Shelby J. Fleischer, Jessica Green, Jeremy K. Greene, Krista Hamilton, Erin Hodgson, Thomas Hunt, David Kerns, Billy Rogers Leonard, Sean Malone, Fred Musser, David Owens, John C. Palumbo, Silvana Paula-Moraes, Julie A. Peterson, Ricardo Ramirez, Silvia I Rondon, Tracy L. Schilder, Abby Seaman, Lori Spears, Scott D. Stewart, Sally Taylor, Tyler Towles, Celeste Welty, Joanne Whalen, Robert Wright, Marion Zuefle. 2022. Pest population dynamics are related to a continental overwintering gradient
Jennifer L. Larson, Robert C. Venette, Diane L. Larson. 2022. Restoration for Resilience: The Role of Plant–Microbial Interactions and Seed Provenance in Ecological Restoration
Jacob T. Wittman, Brian H. Aukema, Jian J. Duan, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America
Larissa F. Ferreira, Christian S. A. Silva-Torres, Jorge B. Torres, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Potential displacement of the native Tenuisvalvae notata by the invasive Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in South America suggested by differences in climate suitability
A.C. Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2021. A participatory method for prioritizing invasive species: Ranking threats to Minnesota's terrestrial ecosystems
Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2021. Invasive Insect Species: Global Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities
Jennifer L. Larson, Diane L. Larson, Robert C. Venette. 2021. Balancing the need for seed against invasive species risks in prairie habitat restorations
Andrew M. Liebhold, Faith T. Campbell, Doria R. Gordon, Qinfeng Guo, Nathan P. P. Havill, Bradley Kinder, Richard A. MacKenzie, David R. Lance, Dean E. Pearson, Sharlene E. Sing, Travis Warziniack, Robert C. Venette, Denys Yemshanov. 2021. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research
Becky K. Kerns, Robert C. Venette, Toral Patel-Weynand, Deborah M. Finch, Allen Rowley, Deborah C. Hayes, Mike Ielmini, Therese M. M. Poland. 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities
Robert C. Venette, Doria R. Gordon, Jennifer Juzwik, Frank H. H. Koch, Andrew M. Liebhold, Robert K. D. Peterson, Sharlene E. Sing, Denys Yemshanov. 2021. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Chris J. K. MacQuarrie, Frank H. H. Koch, Ning Liu, Robert C. Venette, Krista Ryall. 2020. Optimal planning of multi‐day invasive species surveillance campaigns
Amy Morey, Robert C. Venette. 2020. Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Spatial Transferability: Challenges in Constructing a Useful Model of Potential Suitability for an Invasive Insect
Larissa F. Ferreira, Christian S.A. Silva‐Torres, Robert C. Venette, Jorge B. Torres. 2020. Temperature and prey assessment on the performance of the mealybug predator Tenuisvalvae notata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Robert C. Venette, Amy C. Morey. 2020. Advances in understanding the ecology of invasive crop insect pests and their impact on IPM
Samuel F. Ward, Erika L. Eidson, Aubree M. Kees, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2020. Allopatric populations of the invasive larch casebearer differ in cold tolerance and phenology
Theresa M. Cira, Kathy Quick, Robert C. Venette. 2019. Watch your Language: Consequences of Linguistic Uncertainty for Insect Management
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Cuicui Chen, Ning Liu, Christian J. K. MacQuarrie, Frank H. H. Koch, Robert C. Venette, Krista Ryall. 2019. Managing biological invasions in urban environments with the acceptance sampling approach
Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2019. Susceptibility of Eurasian Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris L., to the aggressive North American mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Ning Liu, Cuicui Chen, Chris J.K. MacQuarrie, Krista Ryall, Robert C. Venette, Frank H. H. Koch. 2019. Acceptance sampling for cost-effective surveillance of emerald ash borer in urban environments
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. H. Koch, Robert C. Venette, Tom Swystun, Ronald E. Fournier, Mireille Marcotte, Yongguang Chen, Jean J. Turgeon. 2019. Optimizing surveillance strategies for early detection of invasive alien species
Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing
Samuel F. Ward, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2018. Cold tolerance of the invasive larch casebearer and implications for invasion success
Theresa M. Cira, Robert L. Koch, Eric C. Burkness, William D. Hutchison, Robert C. Venette. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance
Andrea R. Hefty, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette, Mark V. V. Coggeshall, Jim McKenna, Steve J. Seybold. 2018. Reproduction and potential range expansion of walnut twig beetle across the Juglandaceae
Dylan Tussey, Brian Aukema, Anthony Charvoz, Robert C. Venette. 2018. Effects of Adult Feeding and Overwintering Conditions on Energy Reserves and Flight Performance of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
Lindsey Christianson, Robert C. Venette. 2018. Modest Effects of Host on the Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer
Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2018. Development of an aggressive bark beetle on novel hosts: Implications for outbreaks in an invaded range
Arne Arnberger, Martin Ebenberger, Ingrid E. Schneider, Stuart Cottrell, Alexander C. Schlueter, Eick von Ruschkowski, Robert C. Venette, Stephanie Snyder, Paul H. H. Gobster. 2018. Visitor preferences for visual changes in bark beetle-impacted forest recreation settings in the United States and Germany
Arne Arnberger, Ingrid E. Schneider, Martin Ebenberger, Renate Eder, Robert C. Venette, Stephanie Snyder, Paul H. H. Gobster, Ami Choi, Stuart Cottrell. 2017. Emerald ash borer impacts on visual preferences for urban forest recreation settings
Robert C. Venette. 2017. Climate analyses to assess risks from invasive forest insects: Simple matching to advanced models
Andrea R. Hefty, Steve J. Seybold, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette. 2017. Cold Tolerance of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Northern California
Derek W. Rosenberger, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette. 2017. Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle among novel eastern pines: A potential for trade-offs in an invaded range?
Aubree M. Kees, Andrea R. Hefty, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold, Brian H. Aukema. 2017. Flight Capacity of the Walnut Twig Beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on a Laboratory Flight Mill
Samuel J. Fahrner, Mark Abrahamson, Robert C. Venette, Brian H. Aukema. 2017. Strategic removal of host trees in isolated, satellite infestations of emerald ash borer can reduce population growth
Derek W. Rosenberger, Robert C. Venette, Mitchell P. Maddox, Brian H. Aukema, Gadi V.P. Reddy. 2017. Colonization behaviors of mountain pine beetle on novel hosts: Implications for range expansion into northeastern North America
Erica Nystrom Santacruz, Robert C. Venette, Christine Dieckhoff, Kim Hoelmer, Robert L. Koch. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. H. Koch, Bo Lu, Robert C. Venette, Ronald E. Fournier, Jean J. Turgeon. 2017. Robust surveillance and control of invasive species using a scenario optimization approach
Andrea R. Hefty, Mark V. Coggeshall, Brian H. Aukema, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2016. Reproduction of walnut twig beetle in black walnut and butternut
Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, Erica C. Nystrom Santacruz, Laurel A. Mosca, W. D. Hutchison. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect
Theresa M. Cira, Robert C. Venette, John Aigner, Thomas Kuhar, Donald E. Mullins, Sandra E. Gabbert, W. D. Hutchison. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales
A.R. Stephens, M.K. Asplen, W.D. Hutchison, Robert C. Venette. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults
Robert C. Venette, Tom W. Coleman, Steve J. Seybold. 2015. Assessing the risks posed by goldspotted oak borer to California and beyond
Denys Yemshanov, Robert G. Haight, Frank H. H. Koch, Bo Lu, Robert C. Venette, D. Barry Lyons, Taylor Scarr, Krista Ryall, Brian Leung. 2015. Optimal allocation of invasive species surveillance with the maximum expected coverage concept
Robert C. Venette. 2015. The challenge of modelling and mapping the future distribution and impact of invasive alien species
Laurel J. Haavik, Mary L. Flint, Tom W. Coleman, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer effects on tree health and colonization patterns at six newly-established sites
T.W. Coleman, M.I. Jones, S.L. Smith, Robert C. Venette, M.L. Flint, Steve J. Seybold. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus
Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Mary Louise Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2014. Densities of Agrilus auroguttatus and other borers in California and Arizona oaks
L.J. Haavik, A.D. Graves, T.W. Coleman, F.L. Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2014. Suitability of native and ornamental oak species in California for Agrilus auroguttatus
Anthony A. Hanson, Robert C. Venette, Jonathan P. Lelito. 2013. Cold tolerance of Chinese emerald ash borer parasitoids: Spathius agrili Yang (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), and Oobius agrili Zhang and Huang (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)
Robert C. Venette. 2013. Incorporating climate change into pest risk models for forest pathogens: a role for cold stress in an era of global warming?
Amy C. Morey, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2013. Could natural selection change the geographic range limits of light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in North America?
Darren J. Kriticos, Robert C. Venette, Richard H.A. Baker, Sarah Brunel, Frank H. H. Koch, Trond Rafoss, Wopke van der Werf, Susan P. Worner. 2013. Invasive alien species in the food chain: Advancing risk assessment models to address climate change, economics and uncertainty
A.A. Hanson, Robert C. Venette. 2013. Thermocouple design for measuring temperatures of small insects
L.J. Haavik, T.W. Coleman, M.L. Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2013. Agrilus auroguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) seasonal development within Quercus agrifolia (Fagales: Fagaceae) in southern California
Tetsuya Horie, Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Robert C. Venette. 2013. Optimal strategies for the surveillance and control of forest pathogens: A case study with oak wilt
Michael E. Ostry, Melanie J. Moore, Christel C. Kern, Robert C. Venette, Brian J. J. Palik. 2012. Multiple diseases impact survival of pine species planted in red spine stands harvested in spatially variable retention patterns
Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Yigen Chen, Micheal I. Jones, Robert C. Venette, Mary L. Flint, Steve J. Seybold. 2012. First occurrence of the goldspotted oak borer parasitoid, Calosota elongata (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), in California
Laurel J. Haavik, Tom W. Coleman, Mary Louise Flint, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2012. Agrilus auroguttatus exit hole distributions on Quercus agrifolia boles and a sampling method to estimate their density on individual trees
Robert C. Venette, Abigail J. Walter. 2012. Connecting overwintering success of eastern larch beetle to health of tamarack. Chapter 16
Brian J. J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Ebrahim Abdela. 2012. Tree regeneration in black ash (Fraxinus nigra) stands exhibiting crown dieback in Minnesota
A.C. Morey, W.D. Hutchison, Robert C. Venette, E.C. Burkness. 2012. Cold hardiness of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae
Brian J. J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Kathleen T. Ward. 2012. Assessment of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) Decline in Minnesota. Chapter 12
Brian J. J. Palik, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Ebrahim Abdela. 2011. Fraxinus nigra (black ash) dieback in Minnesota: Regional variation and potential contributing factors
Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Jennifer Juzwik. 2011. Decline as a disease category: Is it helpful?
Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Tetsuya Horie, Shefali V. Mehta, David J. Smith, Robert C. Venette. 2011. Assessing the cost of an invasive forest pathogen; A case study with oak wilt
Robert C. Venette, Mark Abrahamson. 2010. Cold hardiness of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis: a new perspective
A. J. Walter, Robert C. Venette, S. A. Kells, Steve J. Seybold. 2010. Walking response of the Mediterranean pine engraver, Orthotomicus erosus, to novel plant odors host in a laboratory olfactometer
Robert C. Venette, Darren J. Kriticos, Roger D. Magarey, Frank H. H. Koch, Richard H.A. Baker, Susan P. Worner, Nadilia N. Gomez Raboteaux, Daniel W. McKenney, Erhard J. Dobesberger, Denys Yemshanov, Paul J. De Barro, William D. Hutchison, Glenn Fowler, Tom M. Kalaris, John Pedlar. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement
A.J. Walter, Robert C. Venette, S.A. Kells. 2010. Acceptance and suitability of novel trees for Orthotomicus erosus, an exotic bark beetle in North America
Abigail J. Walter, Stephen A. Kells, Robert C. Venette, Steve J. Seybold. 2010. Boring in response to bark and phloem extracts from North American trees does not explain host acceptance behavior of Orthotomicus erosus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
Karrie A. Koch, Gina L. Quiram, Robert C. Venette. 2010. A review of oak wilt management: a summary of treatment options and their efficacy
Robert C. Venette. 2009. Implication of global climate change on the distribution and activity of Phytophthora ramorum
Robert G. Haight, S.V. Mehta, T. Horie, D.J. Smith, Robert C. Venette, F.R. Homans, A.J. Walter. 2009. An economic impact assessment for oak wilt in Anoka County, Minnesota
N.N. G&#243;mez, Robert C. Venette, J.R. Gould, D.F. Winograd. 2009. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures
Kathleen T. Ward, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Brian J. J. Palik, Mark H. Hansen, Mark A. Hatfield. 2009. Assessment of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) decline in Minnesota
Robert C. Venette, Michael E. Ostry, Kathleen M. Ward. 2008. Regional site-selection models for hybrid poplars
Shefali V. Mehta, Robert G. Haight, Frances R. Homans, Stephen Polasky, Robert C. Venette. 2007. Optimal detection and control strategies for invasive species management
Robert C. Venette, Susan D. Cohen. 2006. Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Phytophthora ramorum within the contiguous United States
Robert L. Koch, Robert C. Venette, William D. Hutchison. 2006. Invasions by Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Western Hemisphere: implications for South America
Tina Seeland, Michael E. Ostry, Robert C. Venette, Jennifer Juzwik. 2006. An annotated bibliography of invasive tree pathogens Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum, Phytophthora alni, and Phytophthora quercina and a regulatory policy and management practices for invasive species

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