Erika Machtinger
Associate Professor of Entomology
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004A Chemical Ecology Lab
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802 - She/Her
- etm10@psu.edu
- 814 865-9162
Research Summary
Veterinary entomology, including vector-borne diseases. Focus is on ecology and behavior associated with host-parasite interactions to improve or develop new control methods.
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Diptera Muscidae Musca Domestica Horses Oviposition Stomoxys Calcitrans Parasitoids Hymenoptera Animals Houseflies Pathogens Larval Development Spalangia Cameroni Manure Linear Models Deer Animal Housing Insect Control Parasitoid Population Density Canada Pteromalidae Parasitism Biological Control Agents UrineMost Recent Publications
An integrative framework for tick management: the need to connect wildlife science, One Health, and interdisciplinary perspectives
Erika T. Machtinger, Karen C. Poh, Risa Pesapane, Danielle M. Tufts, 2024, Current Opinion in Insect Science
Resolution of Clinical Signs of Sarcoptic Mange in American Black Bears (Ursus americanus), in Ivermectin-Treated and Nontreated Individuals
Hannah Tiffin, Justin Brown, Mark Ternent, Brandon Snavely, Emily Carrollo, Ethan Kibe, Frances Buderman, Jennifer Koehl Mullinax, Erika Machtinger, 2024, Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Susceptibility of the adult house fly (Diptera: Muscidae) and 3 of its principal parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) to the GHA strain of Beauveria bassiana and 4 isolates from field-collected muscid flies
Alexandra A. Pagac, Christopher J. Geden, Gregory P. Martin, Paul H. Patterson, Erika T. Machtinger, 2023, Journal of Medical Entomology on p. 1364-1373
Parasitic control strategies: Bioactive crops and nutrition
Kashif Ishaq, Tanveer Ahmad, Mahvish Rajput, Mahvish Maqbool, Abhishek Gupta, Muhammad Imran, Erika T. Machtinger, 2023, on p. 136-150
Selection for, and characterization of, fluralaner resistance in the house fly, Musca domestica
Rachel H. Norris, Oshneil S. Baker, Edwin R. Burgess, Aaron Tarone, Alec Gerry, Rebecca T. Trout Fryxell, Nancy C. Hinkle, Cassandra Olds, David Boxler, Kenneth L. Wise, Erika T. Machtinger, Jeffrey G. Scott, 2023, Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology
Distribution of Biting Flies Associated with Swine Production Facilities in the Southeastern United States
Erika T. Machtinger, Edwin R. Burgess, Jessica E. Brown, 2023, Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology on p. 9-20
Parasitic Control Strategies: Bioactive Crops and Nutrition
Kashif Ishaq, Tanveer Ahmad, Mahvish Rajput, Mahvish Maqbool, Abhishek Gupta, Muhammad Imran, Erika Machtinger, 2023, on p. 136--150
Topical permethrin may increase blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) repellency but is associated with cutaneous irritation in horses
Karen Poh, Zoey Cole, Danielle N. Smarsh, Hayley R. Springer, K Kelly, L Kenny, Erika Machtinger, 2023, American Journal of Veterinary Research
An assessment of equine veterinarian knowledge and perceptions of ticks and tick-borne diseases in the United States to inform continuing education needs
Erika Machtinger, Danielle Smarsh, Laura B. Kenny, Karen C. Poh, Erin L. Orr-Gissinger, Brittani G. Kirkland, Hayley R. Springer, 2023, Equine Veterinary Education
Differential burdens of blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) on sympatric rodent hosts
Jessica Brown, Hannah Tiffin, Alexandra Pagac, Karen Poh, Jesse Evans, Taylor Miller, Brian Herrin, Trey Tomlinson, Cameron Sutherland, Erika Machtinger, 2023, Journal of Vector Ecology on p. 44--52
Most-Cited Papers
House fly (Diptera: Muscidae): biology, pest status, current management prospects, and research needs
C. J. Geden, D. Nayduch, J. G. Scott, E. R. Burgess, A. C. Gerry, P. E. Kaufman, J. Thomson, V. Pickens, E. T. Machtinger, 2021, Journal of Integrated Pest Management on p. 39
Deer keds (Diptera: Hippoboscidae: Lipoptena and Neolipoptena) in the United States and Canada: New state and county records, pathogen records, and an illustrated key to species
Michael J. Skvarla, Erika T. Machtinger, 2019, Journal of Medical Entomology on p. 744-760
Effects of four commercial fungal formulations on mortality and sporulation in house flies (M usca domestica) and stable flies (S tomoxys calcitrans)
E. N.I. Weeks, E. T. Machtinger, S. A. Gezan, P. E. Kaufman, C. J. Geden, 2017, Medical and Veterinary Entomology on p. 15--22
Use of pupal parasitoids as biological control agents of filth flies on equine facilities
Erika T. Machtinger, Christopher J. Geden, Phillip E. Kaufman, Amanda M. House, 2015, Journal of Integrated Pest Management
Oviposition deterrence and immature survival of filth flies (Diptera: Muscidae) when exposed to commercial fungal products
E. T. Machtinger, E. N.I. Weeks, C. J. Geden, 2016, Journal of Insect Science
Practical guide to trapping Peromyscus leucopus (Rodentia: Cricetidae) and Peromyscus maniculatus for vector and vector-borne pathogen surveillance and ecology
Erika T. Machtinger, Scott C. Williams, 2020, Journal of Insect Science
Linear dispersal of the filth fly parasitoid Spalangia cameroni (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) and parasitism of hosts at increasing distances
Erika T. Machtinger, Christopher J. Geden, Norman C. Leppla, 2015, PLoS One
Development and oviposition preference of house flies and stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae) in six substrates from Florida equine facilities
E. T. Machtinger, C. J. Geden, J. A. Hogsette, N. C. Leppla, 2014, Journal of Medical Entomology on p. 1144-1150
Comparison of Host-Seeking behavior of the Filth Fly Pupal Parasitoids, Spalangia cameroni and Muscidifurax raptor (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)
E. T. Machtinger, C. J. Geden, P. E. Teal, N. C. Leppla, 2015, Environmental Entomology on p. 330-337
House and Stable Fly Seasonal Abundance, Larval Development Substrates, and Natural Parasitism on Small Equine Farms in Florida
E. T. Machtinger, N. C. Leppla, J. A. Hogsette, 2016, Neotropical Entomology on p. 433-440
News Articles Featuring Erika Machtinger
Feb 28, 2024
Three Ecology students receive Ag Sci awards
A trio of graduate researchers from the Huck's Ecology program were recently honored by the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Oct 16, 2023
Grants awarded to Penn State faculty for tropical ecosystems research in Belize
Three projects have been awarded seed grants as part of the Penn State-Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education Research and Education Initiative to develop agroforestry systems .
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Jun 12, 2023
Penn State announces tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2023
The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2023.
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Jun 01, 2023
‘Vector Biology Boot Camp’ empowers disease professionals
Penn State Extension, in partnership with the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, recently hosted the three-day “Vector Biology Boot Camp” to provide hands-on experience for vector-borne disease professionals in field collection and identification of medically important ticks and mosquitoes in the Northeast.
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May 02, 2023
The bite stops here: Fighting Lyme disease with prevention
As spring temperatures rise, many people will spend more time on outdoor activities, increasing their risk of encountering pathogen-carrying ticks.
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Oct 26, 2022
'Prescribed' Fires' Hidden Bonus: Fewer Ticks
A tool used to restore forest ecosystems could also be key to the battle against tick-borne disease, researchers say.
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Oct 21, 2022
Prescribed fire could reduce tick populations and pathogen transmission
Prescribed fire — a tool increasingly used by forest managers and landowners to combat invasive species, improve wildlife habitat and restore ecosystem health — also could play a role in reducing the abundance of ticks and the transmission of disease pathogens they carry, according to a team of scientists.
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Jun 18, 2022
8 best insect repellents: DEET and DEET-free bug sprays
One preventative and protective measure you can take to avoid bug bites is applying insect repellent. Figuring out which ones are actually effective can be confusing, though, seeing as the labels are often covered with complicated ingredients and jargon like “DEET” and “all-natural.”
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Apr 29, 2022
It's tick season: Learn to protect yourself and your animals with free webinars
To educate the public about tick risk and tick bite prevention in these companion animals, Penn State Extension will offer the spring 2022 “Tick Webinar Series.” The vector-borne disease extension team will hold three webinars in May — Lyme Disease Awareness Month — at no cost to participants.
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Aug 08, 2020
Ticks and mosquitoes may await the pandemic-weary seeking outdoor exercise
Pandemic-weary Americans have begun walking and hiking in recent months to get out of the house while avoiding infection with the novel coronavirus. At the same time, resource-strapped local health departments have been forced to divert money and people to covid-related activities, unwillingly creating openings for outside exercisers to get sick in other ways.
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