Research Presentations at Scientific Conferences/Meetings (after joining UH Manoa):
* Invited talks
*Cheng Z., M. Russo, J. Li, and M. Kellar. Biological and chemical control of coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros), a recent invasive pest on Oahu, Hawaii. XXVI International Congress of Entomology. July 17-22, 2022. Helsinki, Finland. (abstract accepted)
Russo, M., Z. Cheng, p. Waisen, and H. Lutgen. Chemical control of Hala Scale, Thysanococcus pandani, and its current geographic distribution on the Hawaiian Islands. XXVI International Congress of Entomology. July 17-22, 2022. Helsinki, Finland. (abstract accepted)
Cheng, Z. Management of turfgrass fungal disease leaf and sheath spot (mini ring) on Bermuda grass in Hawaii. 14th International Turfgrass Research Conference. July 10-15, 2022. Copenhagen, Denmark. (abstract accepted)
Cheng Z., M. Russo, and P. Waisen. Research updates on hala scale management and its statewide distribution in Hawaii. 2022 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 10-13, 2022. Santa Rosa, CA & Virtual.
Russo, M., Z. Cheng, K. Choi, and P. Waisen. Field evaluation of systemic insecticides against the coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, on Oahu Hawai’i. 2022 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 10-13, 2022. Santa Rosa, CA & Virtual.
*Cheng, Z., M. Kellar, M. Russo, and B. Bhandari. Modern chemical approaches in management of several key landscape pests in Hawaii. Pacifichem 2021 Congress (virtual). December 16-21, 2021.
Choi, K., P. Waisen, and Z. Cheng. Laboratory Efficacy of Low-Risk Insecticides and Entomopathogenic Fungi on the Oriental Flower Beetle Larvae, Protaetia orientalis (poster). 2021 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting. October 31 - November 03, 2021. Denver, CO & Virtual.
Cheng. Z., M. Russo, P. Waisen, and K. Choi. Research update on control of coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in Hawaii. 2020 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting (virtual). November 11-25, 2020.
Waisen, P., and Z. Cheng. Evaluating the effects of insecticides against lobate lac scale, Paratachardina peudolobata (Hemiptera: Kerriidae) on hibiscus. 2020 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting (virtual). November 11-25, 2020.
Choi, K., P. Waisen, and Z. Cheng. Laboratory Efficacy of Low-Risk Insecticides on the Oriental Flower Beetle Larvae, Protaetia orientalis (virtual poster). 2020 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting (virtual). November 11-25, 2020.
Russo, M., Z. Cheng, K. Mitsuda, J. Li, and M. Kellar. Potential use of local strains of entomopathogenic fungus to control the coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, on Oahu, Hawai‘I (virtual poster). 2019 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting. November 17-20, 2019. St. Louis, MO.
Cheng, Z. Effectiveness of fungicide programs against turfgrass fungal disease leaf and sheath spot (mini ring) on Bermuda grass in Hawaii. 2019 American Phytopathological Society (APS) annual meeting. August 3-7, 2019. Cleveland, OH.
Russo, M., Z. Cheng, K. Mitsuda, J. Li, and M. Kellar. Potential use of local strains of entomopathogenic fungus to control the coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, on Oahu, Hawai‘I (virtual poster). 2019 Entomological Society of America (ESA) International Branch annual meeting. April 8-10, 2019. Virtual Symposium.
Cheng, Z., M. Kellar, B. Bhandari, and M. Russo. Hosts, distribution, and management of lobate lac scale, a recently established landscape pest in Hawaii. 2018 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting. November 11-14, 2018. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Russo, M., Z. Cheng, J. Li, M. Kellar, and K. Mitsuda. Potential use of local strains of entomopathogenic fungus to control the coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, on Oahu, Hawaii. 2018 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting. November 11-14, 2018. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
*Cheng, Z. Application of principal component analysis in ecological nematology research: A hands-on demonstration. 2018 Annual Society of Nematologists Meeting. July 22-25, 2018. Albuquerque, NM.
Waisen, P., K.-H. Wang, Z. Cheng, and B. Sipes. Managing plant-parasitic nematodes and soil health through ecological based biofumigation using brown mustard and oil radish. 2018 Annual Society of Nematologists Meeting. July 22-25, 2018. Albuquerque, NM.
Alhussaini, A., B. Sipes, K.-H. Wang, and Z. Cheng. Identification of the bacterial symbiont from entomopathogenic nematode (Oscheius) and its biological control potential (poster). 2018 Annual Society of Nematologists Meeting. July 22-25, 2018. Albuquerque, NM.
*Cheng, Z., M. Kellar, K. Mitsuda, R. Manandhar, and J. Li. Research updates on chemical and biological control of coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in Hawaii. XVI Pacific Entomology Conference. December 5-7, 2017. Honolulu, HI.
*Cheng, Z., B. Bhandari, and M. Kellar. Management of key pests attacking Ficus trees in Hawaii’s urban landscapes. XVI Pacific Entomology Conference. December 5-7, 2017. Honolulu, HI.
Cheng, Z., M. Kellar, and B. Bhandari. Management of key insect pests of Ficus trees in Hawaii. 2017 Annual Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting. November 5-8, 2017. Denver, CO.
KellarKellar, M., and Z. Cheng. Efficacy of Systemic Insecticides against Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in Lab Assays (poster). 2017 Annual ESA meeting. November 5-8, 2017. Denver, CO.
*Cheng, Z., B. Bhandari, and M. Kellar. Management of stem and leaf gall wasps and lobate lac scale on Ficus in Hawaii. 2017 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference. September 19-22, 2017. Waikoloa, HI.
Lindsey, A., J. DeFrank, and Z. Cheng. Response of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon), and goosegrass (Eleusine indica) to post-emergence herbicides (poster). 2017 ASHS Annual Conference. September 19-22, 2017. Waikoloa, HI.
Marquez, J., K.‐H.Wang, B. S. Sipes, and Z. Cheng. Improving soil conditions for entomopathogenic nematodes with no‐till cover cropping. 2017 The Society of Nematologists Conference. August 13-16, 2017. Williamsburg, VA.
Waisen, P., K.‐H. Wang, Z. Cheng, and B. S. Sipes. Effective termination methods of Brassica cover crops for suppression of plant‐parasitic nematodes while enhancing soil health. 2017 The Society of Nematologists Conference. August 13-16, 2017. Williamsburg, VA.
Cheng, Z., M. Kellar, A. Hara, and R. Manandhar. Coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) and its management effort on Oahu in Hawaii. 2016 XXV International Congress of Entomology. September 25-30, 2016. Orlando, FL.
*Wang, K.-H., S. Ching, J. Marquez, S. Mishra, P. Waisen, and Z. Cheng. Relationships between cover crop plant available nitrogen mineralization rate and nematode soil health indicators (poster). 2016 Joint Meeting of The Society of Nematologists (SON) and The Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA). July 17-22, 2016. Montreal, Canada.
Waisen, P., K.-H. Wang, Z. Cheng, and B.S. Sipes. Developing effective management strategies against plant-parasitic nematodes using oil radish in Hawaii. 2016 Joint Meeting of The Society of Nematologists (SON) and The Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA). July 17-22, 2016. Montreal, Canada.
Marquez, J., K.-H.Wang, B.S. Sipes, and Z. Cheng. Understanding the roles of soil water conservation on indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi in a no-till organic mulching system (poster). 2016 Joint Meeting of The Society of Nematologists (SON) and The Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA). July 17-22, 2016. Montreal, Canada.
Cheng, Z., B. Bhandari, A. Hara, and M. Kellar. Research updates on several important landscape pests in Hawaii: Management of coconut rhinoceros beetle, lobate lac scale, and banyan gall wasps. 2016 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 03-06, 2016. Honolulu, HI.
Kellar, M., and Z. Cheng. Lab assay of systemic insecticides on the coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) (poster). 2016 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 03-06, 2016. Honolulu, HI.
Manandhar, R., M. Kellar, and Z. Cheng. Survey of entomaopathogenic nematodes on Oahu: potential for the biological control of coconut rhinoceros beetle (poster). 2016 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 03-06, 2016. Honolulu, HI.
*Cheng, Z. Management effort on Brachymyrmex spp., a nuisance pest in Hawaii’s golf courses. 2015 Annual ESA meeting. November 15-18, 2015. Minneapolis, MN.
*Cheng, Z., B.P. Bhandari, P.S. Grewal, and D.S. Richmond. Turf management and the structure of the urban soil food web. 2015 Annual ESA meeting. November 15-18, 2015. Minneapolis, MN.
Bhandari, B.P., and Z. Cheng. Evaluation of trunk injected systemic insecticides to control stem and leaf gall wasps, Josephiella species (Agaonidae, Hymenoptera) on Ficus microcarpa in Hawai’i. 2015 Annual ESA meeting. November 15-18, 2015. Minneapolis, MN.
*Wang, K.-H., G. Chen, Z. Cheng, M. Quitanilla-Tornel, and C.R.R. Hooks. Contribution of no-till cover cropping to greenhouse gas remediation: Can nematodes tell the tale? 2015 The Society of Nematologists Conference. July 19-24, 2015. East Lansing, MI.
*Cheng, Z., and B.P. Bhandari. Research updates on management of brachymyrmex spp. and lobate lac scale, two challenging pests of Hawaii’s turfgrass and landscape plants, respectively. XV Pacific Entomology Conference. April 1-3, 2015. Honolulu, HI.
Bhandari, B.P., and Z. Cheng. Management of stem and leaf gall wasps, Josephiella species, on Ficus microcarpa in Hawaii using systemic insecticides. XV Pacific Entomology Conference. April 1-3, 2015. Honolulu, HI.
Cheng, Z. and B. Bhandari. Management of invasive insect pests attacking Ficus tree species in Hawaii. 2014 Annual ESA meeting. November 15-19, 2014. Portland, OR.
Cheng, Z. and B. Bhandari. Controlling stem and leaf galling wasps on Chinese banyan in Hawaii. 2014 Annual ESA Pacific Branch meeting. April 06-09, 2014. Tucson, AZ.
Bal, H.K., N. Acosta, Z. Cheng, P.S. Grewal, and C.W. Hoy. Dispersal and spatial distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in an agroecosystem with a modified soil management system. 2013 The Society of Nematologists Conference. July 14-17, 2013. Knoxville, TN.