International Presentations
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2016. Surveys for spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, in strawberries and other small fruits in Alachua Co. Florida. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., N. Benda, and O. E. Liburd. 2016. Monitoring and distribution of blueberry gall midge, Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson, in rabbiteye blueberries in FLorida. XI International Vaccinium Symposium. Orlando, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2007. The effect of treatment threshold and variety on thrips populations in Florida southern highbush blueberries. Annual Meeting of the Colombian Entomological Society (SOCOLEN), Cartagena, Columbia.
National Presentations
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2019. The effect of variety and cover crop on twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae on two organic strawberry farms in north-central Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO.
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2017. Spotted wing drosophila monitoring and distribution on organic strawberries in Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Denver, CO.
- Rhodes, E. M., O. E. Liburd, and C. Chase. 2015. Arthropod pest management on organic strawberries in Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN.
- Phodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2014. Clear sticky sheets for monitoring blueberry gall midge, Dasineura oxycoccana (Johnson), and parasitoid rearing from flower and leaf buds. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Portland, OR.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2013. Managing yellow margined leaf beetle (Microtheca ochroloma Stål) in organic cole crops with trap cropping. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2012. Evaluation of traps for monitoring blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) and using SADIE analysis to model midge and parasitoid distribution in rabbiteye blueberries. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Knoxville, TN
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2010. Modeling the relationship between southern highbush blueberry flower density and flower thrips abundance. Entomological Society of America 2010 annual meeting. San Diego, CA.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2009. Changes in flower thrips spatial distribution over time on a southern highbush blueberry field in North-central Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2008. Examining flower thrips distribution in southern highbush blueberries utilizing geostatistical methods to improve monitoring techniques. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Reno, NV.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2007. Steps toward determining an economic injury level (EIL) for thrips on southern highbush blueberries in Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
- Rhodes, E. M., O. E. Liburd, and C. Kelts. 2005. Comparison of single and combination treatments of P. persimilis, N. californicus, and Acramite for control of twospotted spider mite in Florida strawberries. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M. and O. E. Liburd. 2004.Control of twospotted spider mites on strawberry in North Florida with predatory mites and Acramite. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Local and Regional Presentations
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2019. Movement and spatial distribution of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii in organic strawberries in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Jupiter, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2019. Spotted wing drosophila spatial distribution and movement on an organic strawberry farm in Florida Entomological Sociey of America Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting, Mobile, AL.
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2018. Ecology and management of the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, in organic strawberries in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting, St. Augustine, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., C. A. Chase, X. Zhao, and O. E. Liburd. 2018. The effect of cover crop and variety on twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, and its natural enemies in organic strawberries. Entomological Sociey of America Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., S. Sharma, H. Alborn, N. Benda, and O.E. Liburd. 2015. A trap and lure for monitoring blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) in Florida blueberries. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Ft. Myers, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O.E. Liburd. 2014. Blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) monitoring in rabbiteye blueberries in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Jupiter, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2013. Monitoring blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson) and mapping the distribution of the midge and its parasitoids in rabbiteye blueberries. Presentation given at the Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Naples, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., O. E. Liburd, H. Fadamiro, and R. Balusu. 2012. Trap cropping for management of the yellow margined leaf beetle (Microtheca ochroloma Stal) in organic cruciferous crops. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Jupiter Beach, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and R. F. Mizell. 2011. Potential attractants for the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) Eichhoff. Florida Entomological SOciety Annual Meeting. Ft. Meyers Beach, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2010. The effect of adjacent plant communities on the development of flower thrips populations in southern highbush blueberries in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Jupiter Beach, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2009. Flower thrips (Frankliniella spp.) dispersal into blueberry fields over space and time. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Ft. Meyers Beach, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2008. The effect of southern highbush blueberry variety on thrips numbers and fruit injury in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Jupiter Beach, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2007. The effect of variety, treatment threshold, and insecticides on flower thrips management in Florida southern highbush blueberries. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Sarasota, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., C. Kelts, and O. E. Liburd. 2005. Controlling Twospotted Spider Mite (Tetraenuchus urticae Koch) in Florida with combination treatments of Phytoseiulus persimlis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Acramite. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Ft. Myers, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M., and O. E. Liburd. 2004. Evaluation of predatory mites and reduced-risk miticide for control of twospotted spider mites in north-central Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Extension Presentations
- Rhodes, E. M. 2016. Basic Entomology for master Gardeners. Master Gardeners Class 9/7/2016. Ocala, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M. 2016. Thrips, mite, and beetle update. Strawberry Pest Management Workshop, Bradford Co. Extension Office, Starke, FL. Feb. 18, 2016.
- Rhodes, E. M. 2015. Developing an IPM strategy. Managing Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle (YMLB). eOrganic webinar. Dec. 9, 2015.
- Rhodes, E. M. 2015. Basic Entomology for master Gardeners. Master Gardeners Class 9/2/2015. Ocala, FL.
- Rhodes, E. M. 2008. Sprayer calibration, chemical application, and precision agricultural technologies. Extension training workshop, South Florida Community College, Avon Park, FL.