Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Changlu Wang, Assistant Extension Specialist

email: cwang@AESOP.Rutgers.edu

Blake Hall Room 215

Phone: 848-932-9552

Fax: 732-932-9751

Education:

1998 Ph.D. West Virginia University

1988 M.S. Chinese Academy of Forestry

1985 B.S. Beijing Forestry University

Abstract: My research program focuses on developing new and improved urban pest management technologies through the study of biology, behavior, and ecology of urban pests. The goal is to identify cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that will immediately benefit the consumers. My extension program delivers research-based urban pest management technologies to pest management professionals and the public through presentations, field demonstrations, and extension publications.

Research Interest and Expertise: Insect behavior, Insecticide resistance, Urban pest management (ants, termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, etc), Ant systematics.

Research Projects:

Development and implementation of new reduced-risk insect management strategies for urban pests (cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, termites)

Insecticide resistance management in the German cockroach and bed bugs

Use of attractants and repellents for pest monitoring and control

Urban ant community structure in relation to disturbance and pesticide applications

Professional Experience:

Research Assistant Professor. 2007-2008. Department of Entomology, Purdue University.

Research Entomologist. 2002-2006. Department of Entomology, Purdue University.

Post-Doctoral Research Entomologist. 1998-2001. USDA-ARS Formosan Subterranean Research Unit.

Research Entomologist. 1988-1994. Research Institute of Forest Protection, Chinese Academy of Forestry.

Publications:

Book and book chapter

1. Wang, C., and R. Cooper. 2011. Environmentally sound bed bug management solutions. In P. Dhang (ed.), Urban Pest Management: An Environmental Perspective. CABI International. pp. 44-63. pdf

2. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2010. Least toxic strategies for managing German cockroaches. In C. Peterson and D. Stout II (eds.). Pesticides in Household, Structural and Residential Pest Management. American Chemical Society. pp. 125-141. pdf

3. Wang, C. 2005. Cockroach and ant management --- current status and prospects. pp. 435-447. In Liu, T.-X. and L. Kang (Eds.). 2005. Entomological Research: Progress and Perspectives. Science Press, Beijing. pp. 433-445.

4. Wang, C., and Y. Zhang. 2005. Dendrolimus punctatus Walker. Forestry Compendium. 2005 Edition. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK.

5. Wu, J., and C. Wang. 1995. The ants of China. China Forestry Publishing House. pp.214.

6. Wu, J., and C. Wang. 1992. Hymenoptera: Formicidae. In “Iconography of Hunan Forest Insects” pp.1301-1320

Refereed journal articles

1. Wang, C., N. Singh, R. Cooper, C. Liu, and G. Buckowski. 2013. Evaluation of an insecticide dust band treatment method for controlling bed bugs. Journal of Economic Entomology 106: 347-352. pdf

2. Wang, C., L. Lu, and M. Xu. 2012. Carbon dioxide fumigation for control of bed bugs. Journal of Medical Entomology 49: 1076-1083. pdf

3. Booth, W., V. Saenz, R. G. Santangelo, C. Wang, C. Schal, and E. L. Vargo. 2012. Molecular markers reveal infestation dynamics of the bed bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) within apartment buildings. Journal of Medical Entomology 49: 535-546. pdf

4. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, T. Gibb, and G. Bennett. 2012. Comparison of three bed bug management strategies in a low-income apartment building. Insects 2012: 402-409. pdf

5. Singh, N., C. Wang, R. Cooper, and C. Liu. 2012. Interactions among carbon dioxide, heat and chemical lures in attracting the bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Psyche. doi:10.1155/2012/273613 pdf

6. Husseneder, C., D. M. Simms, J. R. Delatte, C. Wang, J. K. Grace,and E. L. Vargo. 2011. Genetic diversity and colony breeding structure in native and introduced ranges of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. Biological Invasions 8: DOI 10.1007/s10530-011-0087-7. pdf

7. Wang C., Wen X. 2011. Bed Bug Infestations and Control Practices in China: Implications for Fighting the Global Bed Bug Resurgence. Insects. 2:83-95 pdf

8. Wang, C., W. Tsai, R. Cooper, and J. White. 2011. Effectiveness of bed bug monitors for detecting and trapping bed bugs in apartments. Journal of Economic Entomology 104: 274-278. pdf

9. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, E. Chin, G. W. Bennett, T. Gibb. 2010. Characteristics of Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) infestation and dispersal in a high-rise apartment building. Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 172-177 pdf

10. Wang, C., X. Zhou, S. Li, M. Schwinghammer, M. E. Scharf, G. Buczkowski, and G. W. Bennett. 2009. Survey and Identification of Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Indiana. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 102: 1029-1036. pdf

11. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2009. Cost and effectiveness of community-wide integrated pest management for German cockroach, cockroach allergen, and insecticide use reduction in low-income housing. Journal of Economic Entomology 102: 1614-1623. pdf

12. Wang, C., T. Gibb, G. W. Bennett, and S. McKnight. 2009. Bed bug attraction to pitfall traps baited with carbon dioxide, heat, and chemical lure. Journal of Economic Entomology 102: 1580-1585. pdf

13. Wang, C., T. Gibb, G. W. Bennett. 2009. Evaluation of two least toxic integrated pest management programs for managing bed bugs (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) with discussion of a bed bug intercepting device. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46: 566-571. pdf

14. Wang, C., M. M. Abou El-Nour. G. W. Bennett. 2008. Survey of pest infestation, asthma, and allergy in low-income housing. Journal of Community Health 33: 31-39. pdf

15. Buczkowski, G., C. Wang, G. W. Bennett 2007. Immunomarking reveals food flow and feeding relationships in the eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar). Environment Entomology. 36: 173-182. pdf

16. Wang, C., M. E. Scharf, G. W. Bennett. 2006. Genetic basis for resistance to gel baits, fipronil, and sugar-based attractants in German cockroaches (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 99: 1761-1767. pdf

17. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2006. Comparative study of integrated pest management and baiting for German cockroach management in public housing. Journal of Economic Entomology 99: 879-885. pdf

18. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2006. Comparison of cockroach traps and attractants for monitoring German cockroaches (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). Environmental Entomology 35: 765-770. pdf

18. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2006. Efficacy of noviflumuron gel bait for control of the German cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) – laboratory studies. Pest Management Science 62: 434-439. pdf

20. Ameen, A., C. Wang, W. Kaakeh, G. W. Bennett, J. E. King, L. L. Karr, and J. Xie. 2005. Residual activity and population effects of noviflumuron for German cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) Control. Journal of Economic Entomology 98: 899-905. pdf

21. Wang, C., M. Scharf, and G. W. Bennett. 2004. Behavioral and physiological resistance of the German cockroach to gel baits (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 97: 2067-2072. pdf

22. Wang, C., J. Powell. 2004. Cellulose bait improves the effectiveness of Metarhizium anisopliae as a microbial control of termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Biological Control 30: 523-529. pdf

23. Wang, C., and J. Powell, and B. OConnor. 2002. Mites and nematodes associated with three subterranean termite species (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Florida Entomologist 85: 499-506. pdf

24. Wang, C., J. Powell, and K. Nguyen. 2002. Laboratory evaluations of four entomopathogenic nematodes for control of subterranean termites. Environmental Entomology 31: 381-387. pdf

25. Wang, C., and J. Powell. 2001. Survey of termites in the Delta experimental forest of Mississippi. Florida Entomologist 84: 222-226. pdf

26. Wang, C., J. Strazanac, and L. Butler. 2001. Association between ants and habitat characteristics in oak dominated mixed forests. Environmental Entomology 30: 842-848. pdf

27. Wang, C., J. Strazanac, and L. Butler. 2001. A comparison of pitfall traps with bait traps for studying leaf litter ant communities. Journal of Economic Entomology 94: 761-765. pdf

28. Wang, C., J. Strazanac, and L. Butler. 2000. Abundance, diversity, and activity of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in oak-dominated mixed Appalachian forests treated with microbial pesticides. Environmental Entomology 29: 579-586. pdf

29. Wang, C., G. Wang, Q. He, and Y. Chen. 1995. A study on the generation differentiation of pine caterpillar-Dendrolimus punctatus (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). Scientia Silvae Sinicae 31(6): 559-564. (In Chinese)

30. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1994. Second revisionary studies on genus Camponotus Mayr of China (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Beijing Forestry University (English Ed.) 3(1): 23-34.

31. Wu, J., and C. Wang. 1994. A new genus of ants from Yunnan, China (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Formicinae). Journal of Beijing Forestry University (English Ed.) 3(1): 35-38. (In Chinese)

32. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1993. A key to the genera of subfamily Myrmicinae (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from China. Forest Research Vol. 6. Mem. 60-64 pp. (In Chinese)

33. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1992. A study on the population dynamics and reproduction of Camponotus japonicus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Beijing Forestry University 14(3): 69-74. (In Chinese)

34. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1992. Ants of Jianfengling forest region in Hainan Province (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Ibid. 28(6): 561-564. (In Chinese)

35. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1992. A new species of the ant genus Acropyga (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in China. Scientia Silvae Sinicae 28(3): 226-229. (In Chinese)

36. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1991. Taxonomic studies on the genus Polyrhachis Mayr of China (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Forest Research. 4(6): 596-601. (In Chinese)

37. Wang, C., and J. Wu. 1991. A study on Formica japonica Motschulsky (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), a predatory enemy of Dendrolimus punctatus (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). Forest Science and Technology No. 4: 24-26. (In Chinese)

38. Wang, C., J. Wu, and G. Xiao. 1991. A study on the bionomics and predatory effect of Camponotus japonicus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) against Dendrolimus punctatus (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). Forest Research 4(4): 405-408. (In Chinese)

39. Wu, J., C. Wang, and L. Ren. 1990. A preliminary study on the arthropod fauna in crop-paulownia inter-cropped fields. Paulownia and Agroforestry No. 2: 57-61, 63. (In Chinese)

40. Wu, J., C. Wang, and Z. Ye. 1990. A preliminary study on the ant fauna in Massonia stands and its effect against pine caterpillar in Anqing Region, Anhui province. Journal of Anhui Forest Science and Technology No. 2: 20-23. (In Chinese)

41. Wu, J., and C. Wang. 1990. A taxonomic study on the genus Tetraponera Smith in China (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Scientia Silvae Sinicae. 26(6): 515-518. (In Chinese)

42. Wang, C., G. Xiao, and J. Wu. 1989. Taxonomic studies on the genus Camponotus Mayr in China (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Forest Research 2(3): 221-228; 2(4): 321-328. (In Chinese)

Non-refereed journal articles

1. Wang, C., and R. Cooper. 2012. The future of bed bug monitoring. Pestworld 2012 (January/February): 1-6.

2. Wang, C., Richard Cooper. 2011. Detection tools and technologies. Pest Control Technology 39(8): 72, 74, 76, 78-79, 112. pdf

3. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, E. Chin, G. W. Bennett, T. Gibb. 2010. Understanding bed bug infestations and dispersal patterns. Pest Control Technology 38(3): 94-96. pdf

4. Wang, C., T. J. Gibb., and G. W. Bennett. 2009. Interceptors assist in bed bug monitoring. Pest Control Technology 37(4): 112, 114. pdf

5. Wang, C., X. Yang, M. Aboul El-Nour, and G. W. Bennett. 2008. Factors affecting secondary kill of the German cockroach by gel baits. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Urban Entomology, Budapest, Hungary. July 13-16, 2008. 153-159 pp. pdf

6. Wang, C., M. M. Abou El-Nour, G. W. Bennett. 2007. Controlling bed bugs in apartments – A case study. Pest Control Technology 35(11): 64, 66, 68, 70. pdf

7. Wang, C., G. W. Bennett, and C. Scherer. 2007. Maximizing cockroach control with baits. Pest Control Technology 35(7): 126, 128.

8. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2006. Cockroach IPM and public housing. Pest Control Technology 34(7): 78, 80-82, 84. pdf

9. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2005. Efficacy of Nibor-D dust for control of the German cockroach, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests Vol. 30. L1.

10. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2005. Efficacy of Niban-FG granular bait for control of the German cockroach, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests Vol. 30. L2.

11. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2005. Efficacy of two gel baits for control of the brown-banded cockroach, 2004. Arthropod Management Tests Vol. 30. L3.

12. Wang, C., and G. W. Bennett. 2004. Palatability and efficacy of a new gel bait for control of German cockroaches in a field setting, pp. 93-94. In T. Sutphin, D. Miller, and R. Kopanic (eds.), Proceedings, 2004 National Conference on Urban Entomology, 20-22 May 2004, Phoenix, AZ. National Conference on Urban Entomology.

13. Wang, C., J. Powell, and R. H. Scheffrahn. 2003. Abundance and distribution of subterranean termites in southern Mississippi forests (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 42: 533-542. pdf

14. Wang, C., J. Powell. 2003. Isolation and evaluation of Beauveria bassiana for control of Coptotermes formosanus and Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 41: 369-381. pdf

15. Ameen, A., W. Kaakeh, C. Wang, and G. Bennett. 2002. Laboratory and field efficacy of noviflumuron formulations against the German cockroach. In S. C. Jones et al. [eds.], Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Urban Pests. 147-153. Charleston, SC. Pocahontas Press, Inc. pdf

16. Wang, C., J. Powell, and Y. Liu. 2002. A literature review of the biology and ecology of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in China. Sociobiology 40: 343-364.

17. Wang, C. 1994. Collecting ants for medicinal purposes - ecological consequences and strategy. Newsletter of Forest Pests and Disease. No. 4: 36-38. (In Chinese)

18. Wang, C. 1993. Research and utilization of forest ants. World Forest Research 6(5): 35-40. (In Chinese)

Fact Sheets

1. Wang, C., G. Hamilton. 2012. Carpet beetles. FS 1181.

2. Wang, C., G. Hamilton. 2012. Clothes moths. FS 1182.

3. Wang, C. 2010. Spiders of medical importance. FS 1121.

4. Wang, C. 2010. Termite prevention and control. FS 338

5. Wang, C. 2010 Detecting Bed Bugs Using Bed Bug Monitors FS 1117

6. Wang, C. 2009 Bed Bugs FS1098

7. Hamilton, G, C. Wang 2009 Carpenter Ants and Their Control FS1101

Patent

1. McKnight, S. and C. Wang. 2009. Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method. United Kingdom patent number GB2473358.

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