Robert C. Venette
Research Biologist
Biological and Environmental Influences on Forest Health and Productivity
1561 Lindig Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States
Phone
651-649-5028
Featured Publications
- Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Horie, Tetsuya; Mehta, Shefali V.; Smith, David J.; Venette, Robert C.. 2011. Assessing the cost of an invasive forest pathogen; A case study with oak wilt
- Walter, A. J.; Venette, R. C.; Kells, S. A.; Seybold, S. J.. 2010. Walking response of the Mediterranean pine engraver, Orthotomicus erosus, to novel plant odors host in a laboratory olfactometer
- Venette, Robert C.; Kriticos, Darren J.; Magarey, Roger D.; Koch, Frank H.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Worner, Susan P.; Gomez Raboteaux, Nadilia N.; McKenney, Daniel W.; Dobesberger, Erhard J.; Yemshanov, Denys; De Barro, Paul J.; Hutchison, William D.; Fowler, Glenn; Kalaris, Tom M.; Pedlar, John. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement
- Walter, Abigail J.; Kells, Stephen A.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2010. Boring in response to bark and phloem extracts from North American trees does not explain host acceptance behavior of Orthotomicus erosus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
- Walter, A.J.; Venette, R.C.; Kells, S.A.. 2010. Acceptance and suitability of novel trees for Orthotomicus erosus, an exotic bark beetle in North America
Other Publications
- Wittman, Jacob T.; Aukema, Brian H.; Duan, Jian J.; Venette, Robert C.. 2021. Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America
- Ferreira, Larissa F.; Silva-Torres, Christian S. A.; Torres, Jorge B.; Venette, Robert C.. 2021. Potential displacement of the native Tenuisvalvae notata by the invasive Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in South America suggested by differences in climate suitability
- Hanson, Anthony A.; Venette, Robert C.; Lelito, Jonathan P.. 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)
- Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D.. 2021. Invasive Insect Species: Global Challenges, Strategies & Opportunities
- Morey, A.C. ; Venette, R.C.. 2021. A participatory method for prioritizing invasive species: Ranking threats to Minnesota's terrestrial ecosystems
- Larson, Jennifer L.; Larson, Diane L.; Venette, Robert C.. 2021. Balancing the need for seed against invasive species risks in prairie habitat restorations
- Kerns, Becky K.; Poland, Therese M.; Venette, Robert C.; Patel-Weynand, Toral ; Finch, Deborah M.; Rowley, Allen ; Hayes, Deborah C.; Ielmini, Mike. 2021. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities
- Liebhold, Andrew M.; Campbell, Faith T.; Gordon, Doria R.; Guo, Qinfeng ; Havill, Nathan ; Kinder, Bradley ; MacKenzie, Richard ; Lance, David R.; Pearson, Dean E.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Warziniack, Travis ; Venette, Robert C.; Yemshanov, Denys. 2021. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research
- Venette, Robert C.; Gordon, Doria R.; Juzwik, Jennifer ; Koch, Frank H.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Peterson, Robert K. D.; Sing, Sharlene E.; Yemshanov, Denys. 2021. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; MacQuarrie, Chris J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Liu, Ning ; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista. 2020. Optimal planning of multi day invasive species surveillance campaigns
- Morey, Amy ; Venette, Robert C.. 2020. Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Spatial Transferability: Challenges in Constructing a Useful Model of Potential Suitability for an Invasive Insect
- Ferreira, Larissa F.; Silva‐Torres, Christian S.A.; Venette, Robert C.; Torres, Jorge B.. 2020. Temperature and prey assessment on the performance of the mealybug predator Tenuisvalvae notata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
- Venette, Robert C.; Morey, Amy C.. 2020. Advances in understanding the ecology of invasive crop insect pests and their impact on IPM
- Ward, Samuel F.; Eidson, Erika L.; Kees, Aubree M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2020. Allopatric populations of the invasive larch casebearer differ in cold tolerance and phenology
- Cira, Theresa M.; Quick, Kathy ; Venette, Robert C.. 2019. Watch your Language: Consequences of Linguistic Uncertainty for Insect Management
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2019. Susceptibility of Eurasian Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris L., to the aggressive North American mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins
- Ward, Samuel F.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2018. Cold tolerance of the invasive larch casebearer and implications for invasion success
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Chen, Cuicui ; Liu, Ning ; MacQuarrie, Christian J. K.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert ; Ryall, Krista. 2019. Managing biological invasions in urban environments with the acceptance sampling approach
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Liu, Ning ; Chen, Cuicui ; MacQuarrie, Chris J.K.; Ryall, Krista ; Venette, Robert ; Koch, Frank H.. 2019. Acceptance sampling for cost-effective surveillance of emerald ash borer in urban environments
- Yemshanov, Denys ; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Venette, Robert C.; Swystun, Tom ; Fournier, Ronald E.; Marcotte, Mireille ; Chen, Yongguang ; Turgeon, Jean J.. 2019. Optimizing surveillance strategies for early detection of invasive alien species
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D.. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing
- Cira, Theresa M.; Koch, Robert L.; Burkness, Eric C.; Hutchison, William D.; Venette, Robert C.. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance
- Christianson, Lindsey ; Venette, Robert. 2018. Modest Effects of Host on the Cold Hardiness of Emerald Ash Borer
- Tussey, Dylan ; Aukema, Brian ; Charvoz, Anthony ; Venette, Robert C.. 2018. Effects of Adult Feeding and Overwintering Conditions on Energy Reserves and Flight Performance of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Coggeshall, Mark V; McKenna, James R.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2018. Reproduction and potential range expansion of walnut twig beetle across the Juglandaceae
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2018. Development of an aggressive bark beetle on novel hosts: Implications for outbreaks in an invaded range
- Arnberger, Arne; Ebenberger, Martin; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Cottrell, Stuart; Schlueter, Alexander C.; von Ruschkowski, Eick; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H.. 2018. Visitor preferences for visual changes in bark beetle-impacted forest recreation settings in the United States and Germany
- Arnberger, Arne; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Ebenberger, Martin; Eder, Renate; Venette, Robert C.; Snyder, Stephanie A.; Gobster, Paul H.; Choi, Ami; Cottrell, Stuart. 2017. Emerald ash borer impacts on visual preferences for urban forest recreation settings
- Venette, Robert C.. 2017. Climate analyses to assess risks from invasive forest insects: Simple matching to advanced models
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.. 2017. Cold Tolerance of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) From Northern California
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.. 2017. Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle among novel eastern pines: A potential for trade-offs in an invaded range
- Fahrner, Samuel J.; Abrahamson, Mark; Venette, Robert C.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2017. Strategic removal of host trees in isolated, satellite infestations of emerald ash borer can reduce population growth
- Kees, Aubree M.; Hefty, Andrea R.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.; Aukema, Brian H.. 2017. Flight Capacity of the Walnut Twig Beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) on a Laboratory Flight Mill
- Rosenberger, Derek W.; Venette, Robert C.; Maddox, Mitchell P.; Aukema, Brian H.; Reddy, Gadi V.P.. 2017. Colonization behaviors of mountain pine beetle on novel hosts: Implications for range expansion into northeastern North America
- Nystrom Santacruz, Erica; Venette, Robert C.; Dieckhoff, Christine; Hoelmer, Kim; Koch, Robert L.. 2017. Cold tolerance of Trissolcus japonicus and T. cultratus, potential biological control agents of Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug
- Hefty, Andrea R.; Coggeshall, Mark V.; Aukema, Brian H.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2016. Reproduction of walnut twig beetle in black walnut and butternut
- Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert C.; Fournier, Ronald E.; Turgeon, Jean J.. 2017. Robust surveillance and control of invasive species using a scenario optimization approach
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Nystrom Santacruz, Erica C.; Mosca, Laurel A.; Hutchison, W. D.. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect
- Cira, Theresa M.; Venette, Robert C.; Aigner, John; Kuhar, Thomas; Mullins, Donald E.; Gabbert, Sandra E.; Hutchison, W. D.. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales
- Stephens, A.R.; Asplen, M.K.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, Robert C.. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults
- Venette, Robert C.; Coleman, Tom W.; Seybold, Steve. 2015. Assessing the risks posed by goldspotted oak borer to California and beyond
- Yemshanov, Denys; Haight, Robert G.; Koch, Frank H.; Lu, Bo; Venette, Robert; Lyons, D. Barry; Scarr, Taylor; Ryall, Krista; Leung, Brian. 2015. Optimal allocation of invasive species surveillance with the maximum expected coverage concept
- Venette, Robert C.. 2015. The challenge of modelling and mapping the future distribution and impact of invasive alien species
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Flint, Mary L.; Coleman, Tom W.; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer effects on tree health and colonization patterns at six newly-established sites
- Coleman, T.W.; Jones, M.I.; Smith, S.L.; Venette, R.C.; Flint, M.L.; Seybold, S.J.. 2015. Goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2014. Densities of Agrilus auroguttatus and other borers in California and Arizona oaks
- Haavik, L.J.; Graves, A.D.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, F.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J.. 2014. Suitability of native and ornamental oak species in California for Agrilus auroguttatus
- Venette, Robert C.; Abrahamson, Mark. 2010. Cold hardiness of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis: a new perspective
- Venette, Robert C.. 2013. Incorporating climate change into pest risk models for forest pathogens: a role for cold stress in an era of global warming
- Morey, Amy C.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D.. 2013. Could natural selection change the geographic range limits of light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in North America
- Kriticos, Darren J.; Venette, Robert C.; Baker, Richard H.A.; Brunel, Sarah; Koch, Frank H.; Rafoss, Trond; van der Werf, Wopke; Worner, Susan P.. 2013. Invasive alien species in the food chain: Advancing risk assessment models to address climate change, economics and uncertainty
- Hanson, A.A.; Venette, R.C.. 2013. Thermocouple design for measuring temperatures of small insects
- Ostry, M.E.; Moore, M.J.; Kern, C.C.; Venette, R.C.; Palik, B.J.. 2012. Multiple diseases impact survival of pine species planted in red spine stands harvested in spatially variable retention patterns
- Haavik, L.J.; Coleman, T.W.; Flint, M.L.; Venette, R.C.; Seybold, S.J.. 2013. Agrilus auroguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) seasonal development within Quercus agrifolia (Fagales: Fagaceae) in southern California
- Horie, Tetsuya; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Venette, Robert C.. 2013. Optimal strategies for the surveillance and control of forest pathogens: A case study with oak wilt
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Chen, Yigen; Jones, Micheal I.; Venette, Robert C.; Flint, Mary L.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2012. First occurrence of the goldspotted oak borer parasitoid, Calosota elongata (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), in California
- Haavik, Laurel J.; Coleman, Tom W.; Flint, Mary Louise; Venette, Robert C.; Seybold, Steven J.. 2012. Agrilus auroguttatus exit hole distributions on Quercus agrifolia boles and a sampling method to estimate their density on individual trees
- Venette, Robert C.; Walter, Abigail J.. 2012. Connecting overwintering success of eastern larch beetle to health of tamarack. Chapter 16
- Morey, A.C.; Hutchison, W.D.; Venette, R.C.; Burkness, E.C.. 2012. Cold hardiness of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pupae
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2012. Tree regeneration in black ash (Fraxinus nigra) stands exhibiting crown dieback in Minnesota
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Ward, Kathleen T.. 2012. Assessment of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) Decline in Minnesota. Chapter 12
- Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.C.; Juzwik, J.. 2011. Decline as a disease category: Is it helpful
- Palik, Brian J.; Ostry, Michael E.; Venette, Robert C.; Abdela, Ebrahim. 2011. Fraxinus nigra (black ash) dieback in Minnesota: Regional variation and potential contributing factors
- Koch, Karrie A.; Quiram, Gina L.; Venette, Robert C.. 2010. A review of oak wilt management: a summary of treatment options and their efficacy
- Venette, Robert C.. 2009. Implication of global climate change on the distribution and activity of Phytophthora ramorum
- Haight, Robert G.; Mehta, S.V.; Horie, T.; Smith, D.J.; Venette, R.C.; Homans, F.R.; Walter, A.J.. 2009. An economic impact assessment for oak wilt in Anoka County, Minnesota
- Gómez, N.N.; Venette, R.C.; Gould, J.R.; Winograd, D.F.. 2009. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures
- Ward, Kathleen; Ostry, Michael; Venette, Robert; Palik, Brian; Hansen, Mark; Hatfield, Mark. 2009. Assessment of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) decline in Minnesota
- Venette, Robert C.; Ostry, Michael E.; Ward, Kathleen M.. 2008. Regional site-selection models for hybrid poplars
- Venette, Robert C.; Cohen, Susan D.. 2006. Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Phytophthora ramorum within the contiguous United States
- Mehta, Shefali V.; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Polasky, Stephen; Venette, Robert C.. 2007. Optimal detection and control strategies for invasive species management
- Koch, Robert L.; Venette, Robert C.; Hutchison, William D.. 2006. Invasions by Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Western Hemisphere: implications for South America
- Seeland, T.M.; Ostry, M.E.; Venette, R.; Juzwik, J.. 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
Research Highlights
Mountain pine beetle: A real threat to pines of eastern North America
Year: 2017
The mountain pine beetle, an insect native to western states, has devastated pines in western North America and is spreading east through the Canadian boreal forest. For land managers, a key question was whether or not the insect could find suitable hosts and survive cold winters in eastern North Am...
"Stressing Out" about New Invasive Insects
Year: 2016
Some highly damaging invasive insects depend on forests to survive the winter. Forest Service scientists studied the effects of cold stress on two recent invaders, brown marmorated stink bug and spotted wing drosophila, to better forecast where these species might, and might not, overwinter.
Cold Winter Temperatures Set Emerald Ash Borer Back in Minnesota
Year: 2014
Emerald ash borer is the most devastating nonnative insect pest of trees in the United States. Overwintering larvae are unable to survive the winter if temperatures drop too low. During the winter of 2013-14, temperatures were sufficiently cold in portions of the Twin Cities to kill 60 to 70 percen...
Risk-Mapping Invasive Species
Year: 2010
Pest risk maps are vital tools to describe where exotic invasive species might arrive, establish, spread, or have unacceptable effects. They are an integral part of the Forest Service's strategic efforts to predict and prevent new invasions, yet, there is little scientific agreement on how such maps...