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Ann E. Hajek is affiliated with Cornell University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on agricultural and biological sciences, with significant contributions to environmental science.

The scientist's work covers several subfields of study including insect science, ecology, ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics, molecular biology, and plant science.

Core topics in their research include entomopathogenic microorganisms in pest control, forest insect ecology and management, hemiptera insect studies, insect-plant interactions and control, insect resistance and genetics, insect and arachnid ecology and behavior, and insect symbiosis and bacterial influences.

Frequent coauthors in their publications are:

  • Eric H. Clifton
  • Andrii P. Gryganskyi
  • David C. Harris
  • Brian Lovett
  • James K. Liebherr

They have published repeatedly in several journals, including:

  • Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
  • Environmental Entomology
  • Biological Control
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Insect Science

Recent papers by Ann E. Hajek include the following:

  • Summary of classical biological control introductions of entomopathogens and nematodes for insect control, 2020, BioControl
  • Inoculative Releases and Natural Spread of the Fungal Pathogen Entomophaga maimaiga (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae) into U.S. Populations of Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), 2021, Environmental Entomology
  • Applications of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) to Control Populations of Spotted Lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), in Semi-Natural Landscapes and on Grapevines, 2020, Environmental Entomology
  • Virulence of Commercialized Fungal Entomopathogens Against Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), 2020, Journal of Insect Science
  • The Early Terrestrial Fungal Lineage of Conidiobolus-Transition from Saprotroph to Parasitic Lifestyle, 2022, Journal of Fungi

Best Publications

  • INTERACTIONS BETWEEN FUNGAL PATHOGENS AND INSECT HOSTS

    A. E. Hajek;R. J. St

  • Suggestions for unifying the terminology in biological control

    J. Eilenberg;A. Hajek;C. Lomer

  • Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control

    Ann E. Hajek

  • BIZARRE INTERACTIONS AND ENDGAMES: Entomopathogenic Fungi and Their Arthropod Hosts

    Helen E. Roy;D.C. Steinkraus;Joergen Eilenberg;A.E. Hajek

  • Biology, ecology and pest management potential of entomophthorales.

    J. K. Pell;J. Eilenberg;A. E. Hajek;D. C. Steinkraus

  • Ecology and management of exotic and endemic Asian longhorned beetle Anoplophora glabripennis

    Jiafu Hu;Sergio Angeli;Stefan Schuetz;Youqing Luo

  • Ecology of Terrestrial Fungal Entomopathogens

    Ann E. Hajek

  • Fungal pathogens as classical biological control agents against arthropods

    Ann E. Hajek;Italo Delalibera

  • Colorado potato beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Effects of combinations of Beauveria bassiana with insecticides

    T. E. Anderson;A. E. Hajek;Donald W. Roberts;H. K. Preisler

  • A review of introductions of pathogens and nematodes for classical biological control of insects and mites

    Ann E. Hajek;Michael L. McManus;Italo Delalibera Junior

  • Entomopathogenic Fungi as Bioinsecticides

    Donald W. Roberts;Ann E. Hajek

  • Classical biological control of insect pests of trees: facts and figures

    Mare Kenis;Brett Phillip Hurley;Ann E. HAjek;Matthew J.W. Cock

  • Exotic biological control agents: A solution or contribution to arthropod invasions?

    Ann E. Hajek;Brett Phillip Hurley;Marc Kenis;Jeffrey R. Garnas

  • Pathology and Epizootiology of Entomophaga maimaiga Infections in Forest Lepidoptera

    Ann E. Hajek

  • Safety of fungal biocontrol agents.

    M. S. Goettel;A. E. Hajek;J. P. Siegel;H. C. Evans

  • Evaluation of non-target effects of pathogens used for management of arthropods.

    M. S. Goettel;A. E. Hajek

  • Ants defend aphids against lethal disease.

    Charlotte Nielsen;Anurag A. Agrawal;Ann E. Hajek

  • Introduction and Spread of the Fungal Pathogen Entomophaga maimaiga (Zygomycetes: Entomophthorales) Along the Leading Edge of Gypsy Moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) Spread

    Ann E. Hajek;Joseph S. Elkinton;Jeffrey J. Witcosky

  • Predators, parasitoids and pathogens.

    J. Brodeur;A. E. Hajek;G. E. Heimpel;J. J. Sloggett

  • Exotic biological control agents

    Ann E. Hajek;Brett P. Hurley;Marc Kenis;Jeffrey R. Garnas

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard A. Humber
Richard A. Humber Agricultural Research Service
Patrick C. Tobin
Patrick C. Tobin University of Washington
Joseph S. Elkinton
Joseph S. Elkinton University of Massachusetts Amherst
Andrew M. Liebhold
Andrew M. Liebhold Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Donald W. Roberts
Donald W. Roberts Boyce Thompson Institute
Deborah G. McCullough
Deborah G. McCullough Michigan State University
Matthew J.W. Cock
Matthew J.W. Cock CAB International
Tariq M. Butt
Tariq M. Butt Swansea University
Judith K. Pell
Judith K. Pell Rothamsted Research
Michael J. Wingfield
Michael J. Wingfield University of Pretoria

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