Publications
PUBLICATIONS (REFEREED)
-1Pechal, J.L., J. Austin, R. Gold, and J.K. Tomberlin. Accepted 2008. Genetic analysis of Periplaneta americana (Blattodea: Blattidae) in central Texas using the ITS1 region. J. Agric. Urban Entomol.
-Tomberlin, J.K., P.H. Adler, and H. Myers. 2009. Development of black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in relation to temperature. Environ. Entomol. 38: 930-934.
-Boyd, E.S., J.K. Tomberlin, T.R. McDermott, and G.G. Geesey. 2009.Methylmercury enters an aquatic food web through acidophilic microbial mats in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Environ. Microbiol. 11: 950-959.
-1Liu, Q., J. Brady, 2M.R. Sanford, Z. Yu, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2008. Black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae reduce Escherichia coli in dairy manure. Environ. Entomol. 37: 1525-1530.
-Tomberlin, J.K., G.C. Rains, and M.R. Sanford. Invited paper. 2008. A review of associative learning by Microplitis croceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): potential for development of biological sensors. Entomol. Exper. Appl. 128: 249-257.
-Rains, G.C., J.K. Tomberlin, and D. Kulasiri. Invited paper. 2008. Using insect sniffing devices for detection. Trends Biotechnol. 26: 288-294.
-Tomberlin, J.K., D. Richman, and H.M. Myers. 2008. Susceptibility of Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from broiler facilities in Texas, U.S.A. to four insecticides. J. Econ. Entomol. 101: 480-483.
-1Myers, H., J.K. Tomberlin, B. Lambert, and D. Kattes. 2008. Development of the black soldier fly on dairy manure. Environ. Entomol. 37: 11-15.
-1Pechal, J.L., J. Austin, R. Gold, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2007. Epidemiology and spatial relationship of bacteria associated with Periplaneta americana (Blattodea: Blattidae) in central Texas. J. Agric. Urban Entomol. 24: 205-216.
-Tomberlin, J.K., K.H. Lohmeyer, and D. Kattes. 2007. Treatment of pastures with diflubenzeron suppresses horn fly, Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) development. J. Agric. Urban Entomol. 24: 95-101.
-St-Hilaire, S., K. Cranfill, M.A. McGuire, E.E. Mosley, J.K. Tomberlin, L. Newton, W. Sealey, C. Sheppard, and S. Irving. 2007. Fish offal recycling by the black soldier fly produces a foodstuff high in Omega-3 fatty acids. J. World Aqua. Soc. 38: 309-313.
-St-Hilaire, S., C. Sheppard, J.K. Tomberlin, M. McGuire, E.E. Mosley, S. Irving, L. Newton, R. Hardy, and W. Sealey. 2007. Fly Prepupae as a feedstuff for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. J. World Aqua. Soc. 38: 59-67.
-Tomberlin, J.K., A.M. Albert, J.H. Byrd, and D.W. Hall. 2006. Interdisciplinary workshop yields new entomological data for forensic sciences: Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) established in North Carolina, U.S.A. J. Med. Entomol. 43: 1287-1288.
-Tomberlin, J.K., G.C. Rains, S.A. Allan, M.R. Sanford2, and W.J. Lewis. 2006. Associative learning of odor with food or blood-meal by Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). Naturwissenschaften 93: 551-556.
-Tomberlin, J.K, M. Tertuliano, G.C. Rains, and W.J. Lewis. 2005. Conditioned Microplitis croceipes Cresson (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) detect and respond to 2,4-DNT: development of a biological sensor. J. For. Sci. 50: 1187-1190.
-Tertuliano, M., J.K. Tomberlin, Z. Jurkevic, G. Rains, D. Wilson, and W.J. Lewis. 2005. Fungal age and media type affect the ability of conditioned Microplitis croceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to distinguish between aflatoxin and non-aflatoxin fungus strains. Chemoecol. 15: 89-95.
-Tomberlin, J.K., D.C. Sheppard, and J.A. Joyce. 2005. Colonization of pig carrion by the black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). J. For. Sci. 50: 152-153.
-Rains, G.C., J.K. Tomberlin, M. D’Alessandro, and W.J. Lewis. 2004. Limits of volatile chemical detection of a parasitoid wasp, Microplitis croceipes, and an electronic nose: a comparative study. Trans. of the ASAE 47: 2145-2152.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2004. Biological control and invasive species management in the United States: a student debate. American Entomol. 49: 238-249.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and D.C. Sheppard. 2002. Factors influencing mating and oviposition of black soldier flies (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in a colony. J. Entomol. Sci. 37: 345-352.
-Sheppard, D.C., J.K. Tomberlin, J.A. Joyce, B.C. Kiser, and S.M. Sumner. 2002. Rearing and colony maintenance of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae). J. Med. Entomol. 39: 695-698.
-Wells, J.D., M.L. Goff, J.K. Tomberlin, and H. Kurahashi. 2002. Molecular systematics of the endemic Hawaiian blowfly genus Dyscritomyia Grimshaw, (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Med. Entomol. Zool. 53: 231-238.
-Tomberlin, J.K., D.C. Sheppard, and J.A. Joyce. 2002. Susceptibility of the black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) to four pesticides. J. Econ. Entomol. 95: 598-602.
-Tomberlin, J.K., D.C. Sheppard, and J.A. Joyce. 2002. A comparison of selected lifehistory traits of the black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) when reared on three diets. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 95: 379-387.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and D.C. Sheppard. 2001. Lekking behavior of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Flor. Entomol. 84: 729-730.
-Tomberlin, J.K., W.K. Reeves, and D.C. Sheppard. 2001. First record of Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Georgia, USA. Flor. Entomol. 84: 300-301.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and P.H. Adler. 1998. Colonization and decomposition of rat carrion in water and on land in South Carolina. J. Med. Entomol. 35: 704-709.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 1997. Mating behavior of Dasymutilla occidentalis (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae). Entomol. News 108: 310-311.
1M.S. student advisor, 2Ph.D. student advisor, 3served on graduate committee, 4Undergraduate student research.
PUBLICATIONS (NONREFEREED)
-Tomberlin, J.K., J. Wallace, and J.H. Byrd.October 2006. Forensic entomology: myths busted! Forensic Magazine.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and K.H. Loehmeyer. 2006. Suppressing stable fly and horn fly populations. The Cattleman Magazine 92(11): 8-9.
-Sheppard, C., J.K. Tomberlin, and G.L. Newton. 1998. Use of soldier fly larvae to reduce manure, control house fly larvae, and produce high quality feedstuff. Proc. Nat. Poultry Waste Management Symposium 6: 405-409.
PROCEEDINGS (REFEREED)
-Benbow, M.E., J.K. Tomberlin, and R. Mohr. 2009. A new framework for guiding research in forensic entomology: improving the science relevant to PMI estimation. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 267-268.
-Boatright, S.A. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Associative learning of Cochliomyia macellaria in response to larval resource: inter- and intraspecific resource interaction, and present of inter- and intraspecific larvae on a resource. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 272-273.
-Bright, L.A., J.K. Tomberlin, and R. Gold. 2009. Feeding patterns of American (Periplaneta americana) and German (Blattella germanica) cockroaches on pig skin. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 270-271.
-Brundage, A.L. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Attraction of two forensically important fly species: Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart) and Cochliomyia macellaria (Fabricius) to inter- and intraspecific eggs. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 271.
-Cammack, J.A., P.H. Adler, J.K. Tomberlin, Y. Arai, and W.C. Bridges. 2009. The effect of soil compaction on pupation depth of Lucilia sericata in soil. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 270.
-Christiansen, J.R. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Three dimensional polygonal model visualization of Lucilia sericata from SEM and stereomicroscopic data. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 274.
-Dooley, M.K. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Attraction aqnd repellance of blow flies to intra- and interspecific fecal bacteria. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 273-274.
-Mohr, R.M. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Pattern of adult blow fly attraction to carrion over time. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 269-270.
-Ortiz, F.I. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Effects of resource age and sterilization on the attraction of Cochliomyia macellaria (Fabricius) and Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart). Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 271-272.
-Pechal, J.L., A.L. Brundage, E.T. Brandt, C.L. Parks, J.K. Tomberlin, and J. Melbye. 2009. First insect succession study on a human cadaver in Texas. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 285.
-Rains, G.C., B. Alexander, J.K. Tomberlin, and J. Melbye. 2009. Comparison of biological sensors to detect human remains: canine versus hymenopteran. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 285-286.
-Sanford, M.R., J.L. Pechal, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Rehydrating dried blow fly larvae to reclaim their usefulness in forensic investigations. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 15: 269.
-Albert, M., J.K. Tomberlin, and C. Johnson. 2006. Observations of decomposition in southern coastal North Carolina. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 12: 309.
-Kimbirauskas, R.K., R.W. Merritt, E.M. Benbow, J.R. Wallace, and J.K. Tomberlin.2005. An instructional dvd on collecting entomological evidence for court. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 11: 254-255.
-Tomberlin, J.K. A.M. Albert, J.H. Byrd, and D.W. Hall. 2005. Interdisciplinary forensic science workshops: a venue for data collection. Pro. Amer. Foren. Sci. 11: 334.
-Tomberlin, J.K., J. Wallace, and J.H. Byrd. 2004. The state of forensic entomology.Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 10: 257-258.
-Tomberlin, J.K., W.J. Lewis, M. D’Alessandro, M. Tertuliano. 2002 Detection of chemical signals by the parasistic wasp Microplitis croceipes. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci.8: 204.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 1998. Diptera colonization of rat carrion in submerged and terrestrial environments in upstate South Carolina. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 4:145.
PUBLICATIONS (EXTENSION)
-Tomberlin, J.K. and B. Drees. 2007. Poultry pest management. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2006. ER-026. Controlling blow flies. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2006. ER-025. Controlling house flies. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-1,3Sanford, M.R. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2006. EEE-00033. Preventing west nile virus infection in horses. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and G. Schuster. 2005. EEE-00032. Suppressing blow fly populations in homes and retail stores. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and C. Bogran. 2005. EEE-00031. Suppressing house fly populations in homes and retail stores. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and C. Bogran. 2004. E-224. Parasitoids for controlling house flies in confined animal facilities. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and G. Schuster. 2004. EEE-00011. Suppression of arthropod pests on small flocks of domestic fowl in Texas. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K., J.R. Wallace, and J.K. Olson. 2004. EEE-0004. Forensic entomology: proper collection, preservation, and shipment of entomological evidence. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K., J.R. Wallace, and J.K. Olson. 2004. EEE-0003. Forensic entomology: history and application of entomology in forensic investigations. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2004. EEE-0001. Black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (L.), in confined animal facilities. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2004. E-212. Suppression of stable fly populations on cattle. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2004. E-208. Suppression of horn fly populations on cattle. Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
DVD AND VIDEOS
-Kimbirauskas, R.K., R.W. Merritt, J.K. Tomberlin, M.E. Benbow, and J.R. Wallace, 2008. Forensic entomology: collection and preservation of entomological evidence for court.
BOOK CHAPTERS
-Byrd, J.H., W.D. Lord, J.R. Wallace, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Chapter 3: Collection of entomological evidence during legal investigations. 2nd ed. J.H. Byrd and J.L. Castner, eds. CRC Press, New York, New York. Pp. 127-176.
-Byrd, J.H., and J.K. Tomberlin. 2009. Chapter 4: Laboratory rearing of forensic insects. 2nd ed. J.H. Byrd and J.L. Castner, eds. CRC Press, New York, New York. Pp. 177-200.
-Tomberlin, J.K. and J. Talley. 2009. Chapter 15: Livestock entomology. 2nd ed. J.H. Byrd and J.L. Castner, eds. CRC Press, New York, New York. Pp. 481-496.
-Tomberlin, J.K. 2008. Chapter 3: Insects and Other Arthropods Associated with a Corpse. In Forensic Entomology: A Procedural Guide. 2nd ed. N. Haskell and R. Williams, eds. Joyce’s Printshop, Clemson, South Carolina. Pp. 40-60.
-Tomberlin, J.K., J.R. Wallace, and J.H. Byrd. 2007. Forensic Entomology. In Forensic Investigation: Inside the Yellow Tape. 1st ed. L. Farr, ed. Hayden-McNeil Publishing, Plymouth, Michigan. Pp 311-327.
FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES
-Sting operation. Science News: Magazine of the Society for Science & the Public. 27 September, 2008.
-Texas A&M’s forensics program is about more than what’s on ‘CSI’. The Daily Morning News, Dallas, Texas. 13 April, 2008.
-CSI: Degree in investigation sciences teaches skills for any career. Texas Aggie Magazine March/April 2008: 56-60.
-Texas State prof a living legend among the dead. The University Star, Texas State University. 30 March, 2006.
-Controlling Mosquitoes in an Urban Environment. Stephenville Tribune. 21 August, 2005.
-Grubby research promises environmental and economic benefits. April 2005. The Cattleman. 91: 76 and 78.
-Developing a mosquito abatement program in Texas: Monitoring and predicting insecticide resistance. July 2004. Regional IPM Center 1(4): 3.
-Phosphorous study funded. 29 July 2004. Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Stephenville,Texas.
-Training course covers CSI protocol. 16 July 2004. News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, NC.
-You can’t spray away flies. May 2004. Dairy Herd Management Magazine. Pages 34-36.
-Buggy, scientist studies insects to solve crimes. 1 May, 2004. The Big Sky: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Bozeman, Montana.
-Know your target. March 2003. Dairy Herd Management Magazine. Pages 45-48.
-Where the bugs are: forensic entomology. 2001. The Scientist 15: 10.
-Forensic scientists speak to students on their profession. 6 April, 2000. The Red & Black. Athens, Georiga.
-Entomologist probes bugs for clues in deaths. 13 February, 2000. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia.
-Solving crime with bugs, WALB, MSNBC. 3 February, 2000. Albany, Georgia.
-Maggots used for autopsies. 10 December, 1998. The Red & Black. Athens, Georgia.
-Decomposition may aid authorities. 25 October, 1995. The Messenger. Clemson, South Carolina.