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Carl T. RedmondCarl T. Redmond

Ph.D. Candidate | Daniel Potter Laboratory

 

Department of Entomology
S-225 Agricultural Science Center N
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Ph: 859.257.7475
Fax: 859.323.1120
Email: ctredm00@uky.edu

EDUCATION

  • Candidate: Doctor of Philosophy – Entomology, University of Kentucky
    (Projected completion in 2009). Dissertation Research: Native and invasive white grub complexes and their natural enemies.
  • Master of Science – Entomology, Univ. of KY, 1990.
    Thesis Research: The evaluation of Bacillus popilliae, major causal agent of milky disease for the biological control of Japanese beetle grubs
  • Bachelor of Science - Agronomy (Integrated Pest Management minor) Univ. of KY, 1986.

 

RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Research Analyst
    Turf & Landscape Entomology Lab, University of Kentucky
    2004—Present
  • Research Analyst
    Plant Cell Biology Lab, University of Kentucky
    1993—2004
  • Field Development Representative
    Biosys Pesticide Company, Columbus Ohio
    1990—1993
  • Principal Lab Technician
    Turf & Ornamental Entomology Lab, University of Kentucky
    1987—1990
  • Research Technician
    Legume Genetics Lab, University of Kentucky
    1983—1986

 

SELECTED REFEREED ARTICLES

  • Seagraves, B.L., K.F. Haynes, C.T. Redmond, S.Tittle, and D.A.Potter. 2008. Seasonal biology and management of the maple shoot borer, Proteoteras aesculana in production nurseries. Pest Manag. Sci. 64: 1040-49.
  • Potter, D.A., J.T. Stokes, C.T. Redmond, D.G. Panaccione, and C.L. Schardl. 2008. Contribution of ergot alkaloids to suppression of a grass-feeding caterpillar assessed with gene-knockout endophytes in perennial ryegrass. Entomo. Exp. Appl. 126:138-147.
  • George, J, C.T. Redmond, N. Royalty and D.A. Potter. 2007. Residual effects of imidacloprid on Japanese beetle (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae) oviposition, egg hatch, and larval viability in turfgrass. J. Econ. Entomol. 100: 431-439.
  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2006. Silicon fertilization elevates silica in creeping bentgrass but not resistance to black cutworms and white grubs. App. Turfgrass Sci. on-line (Turfgrass Science doi:10.1094/ATS-2006-1110-01-RS).
  • Meurer, C.A., R.D. Dinkins, C.T. Redmond, K.P. McAllister, D.T. Tucker, D.R. Walker, W.A. Parrott, H.N. Trick, J.S. Essig, H.M. Franz, J.J. Finer and G.B. Collins. 2001. Embryogenic response of multiple soybean cultivars across three locations. In Vitro Cell Dev. 37: 62-67.
  • Reddy, M.S.S., S.A. Ghabrial, C.T. Redmond, R.D. Dinkins and G.B. Collins. 2001. Resistance to bean pod mottle virus in transgenic soybean lines expressing the caspid polyprotein. Virology 91: 831-838.
  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 1995. Lack of efficacy of in vivo- and putatively in vitro-produced Bacillus popilliae against field populations of Japanese beetle grubs in Kentucky. J. Econ. Entomol. 88: 846-854.
  • Potter, D.A., P.G. Spicer, C.T. Redmond and A.J. Powell. 1994. Toxicity of pesticides to earthworms in Kentucky bluegrass turf. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 52: 176-181.
  • Potter, D.A., C.G. Patterson and C.T. Redmond. 1992. Influence of turfgrass species and tall fescue endophyte on feeding ecology of Japanese beetle and southern masked chafer grubs. J. Econ. Entomol. 85: 900-909.
  • Potter, D.A., M.C. Buxton, C.T. Redmond, C.G. Patterson and A. J. Powell. 1990. Toxicity of pesticides to earthworms and effect on thatch degradation in Kentucky bluegrass turf. J. Econ. Entomol. 83: 2362-2369.
  • Potter, D.A. and C.T. Redmond. 1989. Early spring defoliation, secondary leaf flush, and leaf miner outbreaks on American holly. Oecologia (Berlin) 81: 192-197.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Dinkins R.D., M.S.S. Reddy, CA. Meurer, C.T. Redmond, and G.B. Collins. 2003. Recent advances in soybean transformation. In: Focus on Biotechnology Vol 10B, Applied Genetics of Leguminosae Biotechnology. (eds: P. K. Jaiwal & R. P. Singh). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Great Britain, pp. 3-21.

 

SELECTED MAGAZINE ARTICLES AND EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2007. “Silicon fertilization dos not enhance creeping bentgrass resistance to cutworms and white grubs” in Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online, U. S. Golf Association.
  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter.2007. “Does silicon fertilization enhance creeping bentgrass resistance to insects?” in Golf Course Management, Golf Course Superintendents Association.
  • Potter, D.A., B. Seagraves, S. Tittle, C.T. Redmond, and K.F. Haynes. 2007. Managing maple shoot borer: implementation in Kentucky production nurseries. Univ. of KY Agriculture Experiment Station Nursery and Landscape Program Report PR-554.
  • Potter, D.A., C.T. Redmond and L. Hanks. 2007. Systemic control of calico scale with bark- or soil-applied Dinotefuron (Safari®). Univ. of KY Agriculture Experiment Station Nursery and Landscape Program Report PR-554.
  • Potter, D.A., B. Miller-Seagraves, C.T. Redmond, A. Fulcher, D. Hayden and R. McNiel. 2006. Managing flatheaded apple tree borer in nursery-grown maples. Univ. of KY Agriculture Experiment Station Nursery and Landscape Program Report PR-537.

 

SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2008. Natural enemies and site characteristics affecting native and invasive white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) on transition-zone golf courses. Entomological Society of America (E.S.A.) National Meeting, Reno, NV.
  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2007. Incidence of turfgrass-damaging white grubs and their natural enemies in Kentucky. E.S.A. National Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Stokes, T., D.A. Potter, and C.T. Redmond. 2006. Ergot alkaloid effects on food preference and performance of black cutworms as assessed with gene-knockout endophytes in perennial ryegrass. E.S.A. National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.
  • George, J., C.T. Redmond, N. Royalty and D.A. Potter. 2005. Sublethal effects of imidacloprid (Merittm) on Japanese beetle ovipositional behavior, egg viability, and larval feeding. E.S.A. National Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2005. Can augmenting soil silicon enhance structural defenses and insect resistance of turfgrasses? E.S.A. National Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Dinkins, R.D., C.T. Redmond and G.B. Collins. 1996. A solid media based regeneration method for soybean somatic embryogenesis. Agronomy Society of America National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

 

SELECTED EXTENSION PRESENTATIONS

  • Redmond, C.T. and D.A. Potter. 2008. Natural enemies of white grubs in Kentucky turfgrass. Kentucky Turfgrass Conference (K.T.C.) Annual Meeting, Bowling Green, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2008. Survey of Kentucky white grubs. Ohio Valley Buckeye Horticulture Extension Meeting, McConnell Springs Park, Lexington, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2008. Kentucky turfgrass pesticide and white grub survey research update. Turfgrass Field Day, Univ. of KY Spindletop Research Farm, Lexington, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2008. Controlling turf and ornamental pests. Turf and Landscape Management Short Course – Commercial Lawn Care Program, Louisville, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2007. White grub survey update. K.T.C. Annual Meeting, Bowling Green, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2007. Natural enemies of white grubs. Ohio Valley Buckeye Horticulture Extension Meeting, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2007. Insect pests in turf, trees and shrubs. Turf and Landscape Management Short Course – Commercial Lawn Care Program, Louisville, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2006. Kentucky turfgrass entomology research update. Turfgrass Field Day, Univ. of KY Spindletop Research Farm, Lexington, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2006. Insect pests in turf, trees and shrubs. Turf and Landscape Management Short Course – Commercial Lawn Care Program, Louisville, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2005. Kentucky turfgrass insect update. K.T.C. Annual Meeting, Bowling Green, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2005. Use of silicon for turfgrass insect control. Ohio Valley Buckeye Horticulture Extension Meeting, Three Chimneys Farm, Lexington, KY.
  • Redmond, C.T. 2005. New grub control products. Turfgrass Field Day, Univ. of KY Spindletop Research Farm, Lexington, KY.
  • Redmond C.T. 2005. Kentucky turfgrass insect update. Turf and Landscape Management Short Course – Commercial Lawn Care Program, Louisville, KY.

 

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

  • Assisted in laboratory section and guest lecture, ENT360 Horticultural Entomology, Univ. of KY, 2005-08.
  • Class Coordinator, ABT101 Agricultural Biotechnology, Univ. of KY, 1999-2003.
  • Assisted in laboratory section, ENT360 Horticultural Entomology, Univ. of KY, 1987-89.

 

WORKSHOPS

  • Bugs are FUN! Introduction to Entomology. Madison County Redhouse Homeschool Enrichment Class, Richmond, Kentucky
  • Raven Run Night Insect Walk (Sponsored by the Entomology Department, Univ. of KY)
  • Enhancement 2004 - Biology High School teachers workshop, Univ. of KY Workshop
  • Univ. of KY Undergraduate Minority Research Program
  • G.I.R. – Girls In Research (Part of Girls In Science Project) – Univ. of KY
  • Univ. of KY Encounter Day – Biotech 102 Genetic Engineering
  • S.M.A.S.H. – Science and Mathematics Accelerated Sophomore Honorary, Univ. of KY

 

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

  • Entomological Society of America
  • National Turfgrass Insect Working Group
  • Univer. of KY Entomology Club
  • Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
  • Kentucky Turfgrass Council
  • Nematology Society of America

 

SELECTED COMMITTEES

  • Entomology Society of America – North Central Branch Student Affairs Committee
  • Department of Entomology Safety Procedures Committee
  • Agronomy Department Awards Selection Committee
  • College of Agriculture Information Technology Focus Group
  • Local Arrangements Committee for Symposium: Soy2000, 8th biennial Conference of the Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Soybean
  • Agronomy Department Blood Drive Committee
  • Univ. of KY Chancellors Award Selection Committee
  • Agronomy Department Safety Review Committee

 

AWARDS

  • Univ. of KY Chancellors Staff Award, Science and Technical Division
  • Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Masters Level, second place
  • American Registry of Professional Entomologist Student Paper Forum, Master’s Competition, third place

 

GRANTS AWARDED

  • D.A. Potter, B. Miller-Seagraves, A. Fulcher, D. Hayden, and C.T. Redmond. 2006. IR-4
    Ornamental Protocol 06-006 (Managing Coleopteran borers in woody ornamentals. U.S.D.A-A.R.S.
  • D.A. Potter, B. Miller-Seagraves, A. Fulcher, C. Redmond and R. McNiel. 2006. Preventive control of flatheaded apple tree borer in nursery-grown maples: What are the options now that Dursban and Lindane are gone? Univ. of KY Nursery / Landscape Endowment.
  • D.A. Potter and C.T. Redmond. 2006. Natural enemies affecting abundance of native and invasive white grubs and compatibility of golf course management practices with naturally-occurring biological controls. U.S. Golf Association.
  • D.A. Potter, B. Miller, A. Fulcher, D. Hayden, R.M. McNiel, K.F. Haynes, J. Hartman, and C.T. Redmond. 2004. Sustainable management of insect pests and diseases of nursery grown maples in Kentucky. U.S.D.A. - New Crop Opportunities Center Special Grant.
  • C.T. Redmond and G.B. Collins. 1994. Major Research Equipment Grant, Lexington Campus, Univ. of KY.

 

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