Bypass Navigation | MHCR&EC
Home |Directions | Faculty
and Staff | Programs | Mission
& History | NCSU | NC
Cooperative Extension
Responsibilities
Work with Jim
Walgenbach on research in entomology,
with focus on:
- Evaluation of the "whole-farm" approach to mating
disruption used in apple orchards.
- Evaluation of selected reduced risk mating disruption
methods used in the "whole-farm" approach
in apple orchards.
- Assessment of biological control of codling moth
eggs by natural enemies in apple orchards using
mating disruption.
Professional Experience
- Post Doctoral Research Associate, Department
of Entomology, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research
and Extension Center, March 2007 - present.
- Post Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech,
May 2006-February 2007.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech, May
2002-May 2006.
- Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wyoming,
December 1997-May 2001.
- Graduate Research Assistant, University of California
at Davis, September 1994-December 1997.
- Research Assistant, University of California
at Davis, 1993-1994.
- Natural Enemies Collection Curator, University
of California at Davis, IPM Education and Publications,
June-September 1993.
- Research Assistant, University of California
at Berkeley, 1990-1991.
Education
- Ph.D., May 2006, Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University.
- M.S., June 1997, Plant Protection and Pest Management,
University of California at Davis.
- B.S., May 1993, Biological Sciences with special
emphasis in entomology, San Jose State University.
Publications
Papers in Refereed Journals
- Barlow, V. M., A. D. Bratsch,
T. P. Kuhar, & C. C. Brewster. 2007. Using
the biological control agent, Trichogramma ostriniae in
bell pepper under organic and conventional pesticide
regimes. J. Econ. Entomol. Submitted 1-29-07.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar & P.
Schultz. 2007. Compatibility of spinosad and methoxyfenozide
with the biological control organism Trichogramma
ostriniae. J. Biol. Control. Submitted 3-28-07.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar & M.
P. Hoffmann. 2007. Optimizing Trichogramma
ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
release rates in field bell peppers. Biological
Control. In prep.
- Barlow, V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2007. Non-destructive method to determine the leaf
area index of bell pepper using easily obtained
computer software. J. Entomol. Sci. In prep.
- Speese J. III, T. P. Kuhar, A. D. Bratsch, B.
A. Nault, V. M. Barlow, R. J.
Cordero, Z. X. Shen. 2005. Efficacy and economics
of fresh-market Bt transgenic
sweet corn in Virginia. Crop Prot. 24: 57-64.
- Barlow V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2004. Within-plant distribution of European corn
borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera:
Crambidae) egg masses on bell pepper. J. Entomol. Sci.
39: 670 – 672.
- Kuhar, T. P. V. M. Barlow,
M. P. Hoffmann, S. J. Fleischer, E. Groden, J.
Gardner, R. V. Hazzard, M. G. Wright, S. A. Pitcher,
J. Speese III & P. Westgate. 2004. Potential
of Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
for biological control of European corn borer (Lepidoptera:
Crambidae) in solanaceous crops. J. Econ.
Entomol. 97: 1209 – 1216.
- Olson, T.E. & V. Barlow.
2001. Utilizing
image processing techniques to compute herbivory.
Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 37:39 -397.
Barlow, V. M., L.D. Godrey & R.
F. Norris. 1999. Population dynamics of Lygus
hesperus (Heteroptera: Miridae) on selected
weeds in comparison with alfalfa. J. Econ.
Entomol. 92: 846-852.
- Campbell, J. & V. M. Barlow.
1998. The practice of IPM can become more than
intelligent pesticide management. In Important
issues in ecologically sound integrated pest management.
Paul Whitaker (ed.). Am. Entomol. 44: 151-152.
Numbered Extension Bulletins
- Barlow V. M. & R. D. Fell.
2006. Sampling methods for varroa mite that infest
the domesticated honeybee. Virginia Cooperative
Extension Publication #444-103. 2006.
- Barlow V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2005. Fall armyworm in sweet (bell) pepper. Virginia
Cooperative Extension Publication #444-015.
2005.
- Barlow V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2004. Pepper maggot in sweet (bell) pepper. Virginia
Cooperative Extension Publication #444-005. 2004.
- Barlow V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2004. European corn borer in sweet (bell) pepper.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication #444-006.
2004.
Research Reports
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty, A. Chapman & V.
M. Barlow. 2007. Evaluation of foliar
insecticides on bell peppers in Virginia, 2006.
Arthropod Management Tests. 32:E28.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty, E. Hitchner, A. Chapman,
M. Cassell & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Evaluation of seed-applied insecticide treatments
on potatoes in Virginia, 2006. Arthropod Management
Tests. 32:E28.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty, E. Hitchner, A. Chapman,
M. Cassell & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Evaluation of insecticide treatments for
control of wireworm and above-ground insects on
potatoes in Virginia, 2006. Arthropod Management
Tests. 32:E29.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Evaluation of foliar insecticides on fall
tomatoes in Virginia, 2006. Arthropod Management
Tests. 32:E52.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Evaluation of insecticide treatments applied
as a drench on tomatoes in Virginia, 2006. Arthropod
Management Tests. 32:E53.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Evaluation of miticides on spring tomatoes
in Virginia, 2006. Arthropod Management Tests.
32:E54.
- Kuhar, T., H. Doughty & V. M. Barlow.
2007. Lab bioassay of insecticides for the control
of green stink bugs, 2006. Arthropod Management
Tests. 323:L1.
- Kuhar, T., A. Chapman, J. Whalen, S. Fleischer,
T. Leslie, G. Dively, M. Embry, V. Barlow,
P. Schultz & H. Doughty. 2007. Reducing FQPA-targeted
Pesticide Use In Peppers. EPA SAI Progress Report #4.
- Kuhar,
T., J. Speese III, R. Cordero, V. Barlow, & E.
Hitchner. 2005. Arthropod Pest Management Research
on Vegetables in Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University Eastern Shore (AREC) Report #305.
- Cordero, R. J., T. P. Kuhar,
J. Speese, & V.
M. Barlow. 2005. Evaluation of insecticides
in collards, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests.
30:E22.
- Cordero, R. J., T. P. Kuhar,
J. Speese, & V.
M. Barlow. 2005. Evaluation of insecticides
in sweet corn, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests.
30:31.
- Kuhar, T. P., J. Speese, R. J. Cordero, & V.
M. Barlow. 2005. Evaluation of insecticides
in pumpkins, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests.
30:E70.
- Kuhar, T., J. Speese III, R. Cordero, V. Barlow, & E.
Hitchner. 2004. Arthropod Pest Management Research
on Vegetables in Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University Eastern Shore (AREC) Report #304.
- Cordero, R. J., Kuhar T., J.
Speese III, & V. M. Barlow.
2004. Evaluation of insecticides for control of
insect pests in sweet corn, Corn (sweet): Zea mays L.,
'Seneca Horizon', Arthropod Management Tests. 29:E29.
- Kuhar, T., J. Speese III, Cordero, R.
J., & V. M. Barlow. 2004.
Evaluation of insecticides for controlling cucumber
beetles in melons, Melon (gallia): Cucumis melo L.,
'Gallicum', Arthropod Management Tests. 29:E49.
- Barlow, V. M., Kuhar T., J.
Speese III, & Cordero, R.
J. 2004. Evaluation of foliar insecticides for
control of lepidopterous pests in peppers, 2003.
Pepper: Capsicum annuum L.,
'Paladin'. Arthropod Management Tests. 29:E52.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, R.
J. Cordero, & V.
M. Barlow. 2004. Evaluation of foliar
insecticides for control of lepidopteran pests
in tomato, Tomato:
Lycopersicon esculentum Miller, 'Florida
47'. Arthropod Management Tests. 29:E82.
- Kuhar, T., J. Speese III, R. Cordero & V.
Barlow. 2003. Arthropod Pest Management
Research on Vegetables in Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & State
University Eastern Shore (AREC) Report #303.
- Kuhar T.,
J. Speese III, R. Y. Venkata, R.
J. Cordero & V. M. Barlow.
2003. Evaluation of foliar insecticides for control
of lepidopteran pests in tomato, Tomato: Lycopersicon
esculentum Miller, 'Florida 47'. Arthropod
Management Tests. 28:E78.
- Kuhar T., R. Y. Venkata, R. J. Cordero, V.
M. Barlow & J. Speese III. 2003. Evaluation
of foliar insecticides for control of aphids in
tomato, Tomato: Lycopersicon esculentum L.,
'Florida 47. Arthropod Management Tests. 28:E77.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, R. J. Cordero & V.
M. Barlow. 2003. Evaluation of foliar
insecticides for controlling green peach aphids
in spinach, Spinach: Spinacia
oleracea L., 'Decatur'. Arthropod Management
Tests. 28:E68.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, V. M. Barlow,
R. J. Cordero & R. Y. Venkata,. 2003. Evaluation
of soil-applied insecticides for controlling wireworm
in potato, Potato: Solanum tuberosum L.,
'Superior'. Arthropod Management Tests. 28:E59.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, V. M. Barlow,
R. J. Cordero & R. Y. Venkata,. 2003. Evaluation
of in-furrow and seed piece insecticides for controlling
insects in potato, Potato: Solanum tuberosum L.,
'Superior'. Arthropod Management Tests. 28:E58.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, R. J. Cordero, R. Y.
Venkata & V.
M. Barlow. 2003. Evaluation of foliar
insecticides for control of lepidopterous pests
in peppers, Pepper: Capsicum
annuum L., 'Paladin'. Arthropod Management
Tests. 28:E37.
- Kuhar T., J. Speese III, V. M. Barlow,
R. J. Cordero & R. Y. Venkata. 2003. Evaluation
of insecticides for control of insect pests in
sweet corn, Corn (sweet): Zea mays L.,
'Seneca Horizon', Arthropod Management Tests. 28:E24.
- Kuhar T., R. J. Cordero, V. M. Barlow,
R. Y. Venkata, & J. Speese III. 2003. Evaluation
of foliar insecticides for controlling lepidopterous
pests in cabbage, Cabbage: Brassica oleracea L.,
'Bronco'. Arthropod Management Tests. 28:E10.
- Kuhar, T., J. Speese III, V. Barlow,
R. Cordero & V. Ramesh. 2002. Arthropod Pest
Management Research on Vegetables in Virginia. Virginia
Polytechnic Institute & State University Eastern
Shore (AREC) Report #302.
Newsletter Articles
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar, & John
Speese III. 2004. Chemical control of European
corn borer in bell pepper. Vegetable, Small Fruit
and Specialty Crops. Sept. 2004. 3:5.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/commhort/2004-09/sept2004.html#L7.
Accessed August 10, 2007.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar, & John
Speese III. 2004. Sampling for European corn borer
in Bell pepper Vegetable, Small Fruit and Specialty
Crops, July 2004. 3:4. http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/commhort/2004-07/july2004.html#L3.
Accessed August 10, 2007.
- Barlow, V. M., Kuhar,
T. P., & J. Speese, III. 2002. Bt sweet
corn: What is it and why should we use it? Vegetable,
Small Fruit and Specialty Crops, July 2002. 1:7. http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/commhort/2002-07/2002-07-01.html.
Accessed August 2007.
Internet Web Documents
Papers presented at professional meetings
- Barlow, V. M. & J. Walgenbach.
2007. First year’s results evaluating the
feasibility of the whole-farm approach to pest
management in eastern apple production. National
Meeting of the Entomological Society of America,
San Diego, CA. Dec. 9 – 12.
Barlow, V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2006. Optimizing Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera:
Trichogrammatidae) release rates in field bell
pepper. National Meeting of the Entomological Society
of America, Indianapolis, IN. Dec. 10 – 13.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Kuhar, M.
Hoffmann, S. Fleischer, R. V. Hazzard, & P.
Westgate. 2006. Field efficacy of Trichogramma
ostriniae for
suppression of European corn borer in sweet pepper.
22nd Annual Research Symposium and Exposition,
Blacksburg, VA. March 29.
- Barlow, V. M., A. D. Bratsch,
T. P. Kuhar. 2006. Use of Trichogramma ostriniae in
an integrated pest management system for European
corn borer in bell pepper. Eastern Branch Meeting
of the Entomological Society of America, Charlottesville,
VA. March 12 – 14.
- Barlow, V. M., A. D. Bratsch,
T. P. Kuhar, S. Zheng-Xing, & C.C. Brewster.
2005. Integrated pest management of European corn
borer in colored sweet (bell) pepper production
systems. National Meeting of the Entomological
Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL. December
15 – 18.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar,
E. E. Lewis, R. V. Hazzard, S. J. Fleischer, & M.
P. Hoffman. 2005 Efficacy of spinosad in combination
with inundative releases of Trichogramma ostriniae
to control European corn borer in bell pepper.
Eastern Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society
of America, Harrisburg, PA. March 20 – 22.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar,
E. E. Lewis, R. V. Hazzard, S. Fleischer, & M.
Hoffmann. 2004. Integrating inundative releases
of Trichogramma
ostriniae with spinosad in bell pepper to
control European corn borer. National Meeting of
the Entomological Society of America, Salt Lake
City, UT. November 14 – 17.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Kuhar, M.
Hoffmann, S. Fleischer, R. V. Hazzard, & P.
Westgate. 2004. Field efficacy of Trichogramma
ostriniae for
suppression of European corn borer in sweet pepper.
Eastern Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society
of America, New Haven, CT. March 7 – 9.
- Barlow, V. M., T.
Kuhar, E. Lewis, & M. Hoffmann.2003. Using Trichogramma
ostriniae for suppression of European corn
borer in sweet pepper. National Meeting of the
Entomological Society of America, Cincinnati,
OH. October 26 – 29.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar, & E.
E. Lewis. 2003. Control of wireworms in potato
using entomopathogenic nematodes. Rocky Mountain
Conference of Entomologists. Woodland Park, CO.
August 3 –7.
- Barlow, V. M., T. P. Kuhar, & E.
E. Lewis. 2003. Using entomopathogenic nematodes
to control wireworms in potato. Virginia Academy
of Science. Charlottesville, VA. May 28 - 30.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Kuhar, & E.
Lewis. 2003. Control of wireworms in potato with
entomopathogenic nematodes. Eastern Branch Meeting
of the Entomological Society of America, Harrisburg,
PA. March 16 – 18.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Bratsch, T.
Kuhar, C. Slade, & J. Speese III 2002. Performance
and public perception of BT transgenic
sweet corn,
Zea mays L. in Virginia. National Meeting
of the Entomological Society of America, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. November 16 – 21.
- Barlow, V. M., C. Prosser, G.
Anderson, & D.
Kazmer. 2000. Altering plant architecture in leafy
spurge, Euphorbia esula L. sensu lato
infestations as a method for improving Aphthona spp.
flea beetle establishment. Joint Annual Meeting
of the Entomological Society of Canada and the
Entomological Society of America, Montreal, Québec,
Canada. December 3 – 7.
- Barlow, V. M. & D. Kazmer.
1999. Evaluating the effects of genetic variability
of leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula L. sensu
lato (Family: Euphorbiaceae) on the biology of
the Aphthona nigriscutis flea
beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). National Meeting
of the Entomological Society of America, Atlanta,
GA. December 12 - 16.
- Barlow, V. M. & L. D. Godrey.
1997. Influence of spring weeds on the western
tarnished plant bug, Lygus hesperus Knight
(Hemiptera: Miridae) in the alfalfa hay cropping
system. Pacific Branch Meeting of the Entomological
Society of America, San Jose, CA. June 22 - 25.
- Barlow, V. M. & L. D. Godfrey.1996.
Influences of spring weeds on lygus bug and natural
enemy population dynamics in alfalfa hay. National
Meeting of the Entomological Society of America,
Louisville, KY. December 8 - 12.
- Barlow, V. M. 1995. Influences
of early spring weeds on lygus bug populations
in the alfalfa hay cropping system. National meeting
of the Entomological Society of America, Las Vegas,
NV. December 17 - 21.
Presentations — Outreach
- Barlow, V. M. & J. Walgenbach.
2007. Mating disruption for codling moth management.
Pre-harvest apple tour. R. Staton Orchard - Henderson
County, NC.
- Barlow, V. M. & J. Walgenbach.
2007. What the whole-farm mating disruption program
hopes to accomplish. DuPont agricultural demonstration
day. R. Staton Orchard - Henderson County, NC.
- Schoof, S. & Barlow, V. M.
2007. Functions of a fruit and vegetable entomology
laboratory. T. C. Roberson High School biological
and chemical technologies curriculum, Fletcher,
NC.
- Barlow, V. M. 2007. Natural
Enemies in and Around the Garden. Virginia Cooperative
Extension Master Gardner Training Program. Painter,
VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2006. Decision making for insect control. Virginia
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Program
for Accomack & North Hampton Counties. Painter,
VA.
- Chapman, A., Barlow, V. M., & T.
P. Kuhar. 2006. Integrated pest management and biological
control of European corn borer in pepper and potato.
Eastern Shore Agricultural Research & Extension
Center (AREC) Annual Research Field Day. Painter,
VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & T. P. Kuhar. 2004. Thrips
control in snap beans using seed treatments. Eastern
Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center
(AREC) Snap-Bean Research Field Day. Painter, VA.
- Barlow, V. M. 2004. Chemical
and biological control options for European corn
borer control in bell pepper. Cabarrus Co. Cattle
Association of North Carolina. Painter, VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & T. P. Kuhar.
2004. Integrating Spinosad with a parasitic wasp
that controls European corn borer. Eastern Shore
Agricultural Research & Extension Center (AREC)
Annual Research Field Day. Painter, VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & B. Barlow.
2003. Insects and what they mean to us, Youth Agriculture
Field Day, Blacksburg, VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & T.
Kuhar. 2003. Biological control of European corn
borer using a parasitic wasp. Eastern Shore Agricultural
Research & Extension Center (AREC) Annual Research
Field Day. Painter, VA.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Bratsch, T.
Kuhar, C. Slade & J. Speese III 2002. Bt sweet
corn; what is it and why we should use it. Virginia
Tech-Kentland Farm Family Showcase. Blacksburg,
VA.
- Barlow, V. M., T. Bratsch, T.
Kuhar, C. Slade & J. Speese III. 2002. Bt sweet
corn; what is it and why we should use it. Tidewater
Agricultural Research & Extension Center (AREC)
Annual Research Field Day. Tidewater, VA.
- Barlow, V. M., T.
Kuhar & J. Speese III. 2002. Bt sweet
corn; What is it and why we should use it. Eastern
Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center
(AREC) Annual Research Field Day. Painter, VA.
- Barlow, V. M. & D.
Kazmer. 2000. Evaluating the effects of genetic
variability of leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula L.
sensu lato (Family: Euphorbiaceae) on the biology
of the Aphthona
nigriscutis flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).
Wyoming Weed & Pest Conference. Casper, WY.
- Barlow, V. M. 1997. University
of California at Davis Entomology Department public “Picnic
Day” demonstrations.
- Barlow, V. M. 1996. Influence
of weedy alfalfa on lygus bug population dynamics.
University of California at Davis, Pest Science
Conference.
- Barlow, V. M. 1996. University
of California at Davis, Entomology Department public “Picnic
Day” demonstrations.
Other presentations
- Barlow, V. M., C. Hollingsworth,
R. Ahern, A. V. Latchininsky, N. M. Zitani, & K.
VanDyke. 1998. University-based research and extension
personnel who, in their professional capacity,
consult with or have grants from private industry
should be prohibited from making professional recommendations
involving the product of that private industry. In Ethical
issues in Entomology and Plant Pathology: A graduate
student debate. National meeting of the Entomological
Society of America, Las Vegas, NV. November 8 – 12.
Invited Speaker
- Barlow, V. M., 2005. The importance
of mentorship in entomology. In The role
of mentors in science and their impact on student’s
lives symposium. National Meeting of the Entomological
Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL. December
16.
- Barlow, V. M. 2004. The importance
of outside funding to the graduate student as part
of their professional development and education.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scholarship
banquet. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. October
22.
Teaching Experience
- Insect Pest Management ENT 4254, Dept. Of Entomology,
Virginia Tech, Fall 2005.
- Insects and Human Society ENT 2004, Dept. of
Entomology, Virginia Tech, Fall & Spring 2002.
- Agroecology, AECL 1000 Laboratory,
Dept. of Plant Sciences. University of Wyoming,
Fall 2000.
Guest Lecturer
- Crops Industry Tour, HORT 4984, Virginia Tech,
Dept. of Horticulture, Summer 2004.
- Insect Pest Management, ENT 4254 (HRAREC), Virginia
Tech, Dept. of Entomology, Summer 2004.
- Introductory Parasitology, BIOL 3454, Virginia
Tech, Dept. of Biomedical Science, Fall 2004.
- Reaching across Wyoming: Horticulture Question-and-answer
sessions via compressed video. University of Wyoming,
Fall 2000. This collaborative teaching project
led to a paper that was published by Panter, K.
L. 2004. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 641:119-123.
Supervised Graduate Students
- Paul H. Davis – Project: Usefulness of
specialized pheromone and lure application technology
(SPLAT) in the apple orchard system to control
codling moth, Cydia pomonella L., Western Carolina
University, June – present, 2007.
Supervised Interns
- Kaitlyn A. Smoot – Project: Influence
of Prey Size on the Predatory Stink Bug, Eastern
Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center
(AREC), June - July 2003.
Research Grants
- Kuhar, T. P., V. M. Barlow, & A.
V. Chapman. 2006. Optimizing Trichogramma ostriniae releases
to control European corn borer in peppers. NSF
Center for IPM Grant. ($12,132).
- Virginia Tech Graduate Research Development
Project (GRDP) Grant, 2003 ($250).
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Phone: 828.684.3562 ~ Fax: 828.684.8715
Email: vonny_barlow@ncsu.edu
Web Crafter: Anne S. Napier ~ Email: anne_napier@ncsu.edu
Updated October 4, 2007
