Phillip E. Kaufman

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External Parasites of Dairy Cattle

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

External Parasites on Beef Cattle

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

Horn Fly Haematobia irritans irritans (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae)

Dan Fitzpatrick and Phillip E. Kaufman

External Parasites of Sheep and Goats

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

Brown Dog Tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae)

Yuexun Tian, Cynthia C. Lord, and Phillip E. Kaufman

Sticktight Flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and P. E. Kaufman

This document provides an overview of the sticktight flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea, which affects dogs, cats, poultry, and other animals. It describes the flea's biology, behavior, and appearance, noting its small size and lack of combs. The article highlights the health effects of flea infestations, including secondary infections and anemia in young animals. Control measures include manual removal, application of flea products, and environmental treatments to prevent reinfestation. The document emphasizes the importance of proper treatment to avoid further complications and ensure the well-being of affected animals. Publication date: October 1991.

Hide beetle Dermestes maculatus DeGeer

Brianna Shaver and Phillip Kaufman

External Parasites around Animal Facilities

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

Dog Flea Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) (Insecta: Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)

Krista R. Seraydar and Phillip E. Kaufman

This document provides an overview of the dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis, including its biology, distribution, and medical significance. It details the flea’s life cycle, from egg to adult, and highlights its role as an ectoparasite on various mammalian hosts. The article also discusses the flea’s ability to transmit parasitic worms and cause allergic reactions in pets. Management and prevention strategies for controlling flea infestations are outlined, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and the use of chemical treatments.

Lyme Disease

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, J. F. Butler, and A. Chaskopoulou

Cheese (or Ham) Skipper, Piophila casei (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Piophilidae)

Caitlin A. Lewis and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Asian Longhorned Tick Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae)

Yuexun Tian and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Horn Fly Management

P. E. Kaufman and E. N. I. Weeks

Horn flies are one of the livestock pests with the greatest impact on the health and productivity of cattle. Economic losses due to horn fly damage are estimated at $36 million annually in Florida alone. In the U.S.A. annual losses total between $700 million and $1 billion, with up to $60 million spent on insecticidal control. Horn fly damage is caused by blood feeding. The flies feed frequently and exclusively on blood, piercing the skin of cattle with their proboscis and taking around 20 small blood meals each day. Pain and irritation due to the constant presence of the flies and their bites causes defensive behavior in the cattle that prevents adequate food consumption and rest.

Horse Bots

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler

This document provides an overview of horse bots, Gasterophilus spp., which are internal parasites of horses. It details their biology, life cycle, and seasonal abundance, highlighting the symptoms and damage they cause, such as stomach ulcers and esophageal paralysis. The article also discusses control measures, including grooming, insecticides, and veterinary treatments, to effectively manage horse bot infestations. Originally published as Livestock Protection Pointer Number 8, 1976.

Northern Fowl Mite

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, J. F. Butler, and H. L. Cromroy

Eye Gnats, Grass Flies, Eye Flies, Frit Flies Liohippelates spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Chloropidae)

Erika Machtinger and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Mosquito Psorophora ciliata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Ephraim V. Ragasa and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

External Parasites of Poultry

P. E. Kaufman

Cattle Tail Lice

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

Lone Star Tick Amblyomma americanum (Linnaeus) (Acari: Ixodidae)

Christopher J. Holderman and Phillip E. Kaufman

This document provides an overview of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, detailing its distribution, life cycle, and medical significance. It highlights the tick’s ability to transmit various pathogens, including those causing ehrlichiosis, rickettsiosis, tularemia, and theileriosis. The article also discusses the tick’s habitat preferences, host associations, and management practices to control its population. Emphasis is placed on the tick’s expanding range and its role in public health concerns.

External Parasites on Horses

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

External Parasites on Swine

P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler

African Malaria Mosquito Anopheles gambiae Giles (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Sabrina A. White and Phillip E. Kaufman

Anopheles gambiae Giles is commonly called the African malaria mosquito because it is the most efficient vector of human malaria in the Afrotropical Region. They are considered to be one of the world’s most important human malaria vectors because of their susceptibility to the Plasmodium parasite, their preference for humans as a host, and their indoor-feeding behavior. Due to their short development time and their preference for developmental habitats near human dwellings, Anopheles gambiae are considered effective vectors of human malaria, as well as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)

Common Green Bottle Fly or Sheep Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Matthew Anderson and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Asian Bush Mosquito, Asian Rock Pool Mosquito Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Catherine Lippi, Phillip Kaufman, and Eva A. Buckner

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae)

Jordan Taheri, Phillip E. Kaufman, and Frank Slansky

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch, detailing its taxonomy, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, and impact on hosts. The bot fly is an obligate parasite of tree squirrels and chipmunks in eastern North America, causing noticeable swellings known as warbles. The document also discusses the bot fly's behavior, infestation symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing its role in the ecosystem and interactions with humans. Original publication date November 2007.

Southern Black Widow Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius) (Arachnida: Araneae: Theridiidae)

Amanda Eiden and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences

Self-Treatment Methods for Livestock—Backrubbers

E. N. I. Weeks, Edwin R. Burgess IV, and P. E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Mange in Companion Animals

E. N. I. Weeks, E. R. Burgess IV, and P. E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Vector-Borne Rickettsia Pathogens

Yuexun Tian, Phillip E. Kaufman, and Cynthia C. Lord

The genus Rickettsia contains species that are important in human health as they cause several serious diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This publication summarizes the human-disease-causing pathogens in the genus Rickettsia in the United States and delivers general knowledge of their vectors and the diseases they cause. Prevention and management of disease-causing Rickettsia species, mainly for vector control agencies and entities, are also discussed. This publication is written for audiences of all ages and with any educational background and serves as a resource for public education.

Buck moth Hemileuca maia (Drury)

Clare Scott and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Gulf Coast Tick, Amblyomma maculatum Koch (Acari: Ixodidae: Amblyomminae)

Jeffrey C. Hertz and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)

Maria C. Carrasquilla and Phillip E. Kaufman

The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the most severe form of the disease, and is fatal to the human or dog host if untreated.

American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Arachnida: Ixodida: Ixodidae)

Wai-Han Chan and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Forced-Use Dust Bags for Management of External Parasites

P. E. Kaufman, Edwin R. Burgess IV, and E. N. I. Weeks

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Catherine Zettel and Phillip Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Australian Cockroach Periplaneta australasiae Fabricius (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae)

Shiyao Jiang and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

A Sand Fly, Lutzomyia shannoni Dyar (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotomine)

Rajinder S. Mann, Philip E. Kaufman, and Jerry F. Butler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Rainbow Scarab Phaneaus vindex Macleay (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Thomson Paris, Barukh Rohde, and Philip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Flesh Fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis Macquart (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Lazaro A. Diaz and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Lesser Mealworm, Litter Beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

James C. Dunford and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Little Blue Cattle Louse Solenopotes capillatus (Enderlein) (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae)

Kevyn J. Juneau and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus (Insecta: Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Joseph W. Diclaro II and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Drone Fly, Rat-Tailed Maggot Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Syrphidae)

Margaret Pfiester and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Cattle Grub Management

P. E. Kaufman, E. R. Burgess IV, and E. N. I. Weeks

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Stable Fly Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae)

Phillip E. Kaufman, Edwin R. Burgess IV, and Emma N. I. Weeks

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Black Larder Beetle, Incinerator Beetle, Dermestes ater DeGeer (Insecta: Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Nurmastini S. Bujang and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Hister Beetle Carcinops pumilio (Erichson) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Histeridae: Dendrophilinae: Paromalini)

Matthew R. Moore and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Parasitoid Muscidifurax raptor Girault & Sanders (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)

Nicholas S. G. Tucker and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.