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Dr. Kelly Loftin
Associate Professor
Extension Entomologist
Address
Department of Entomology
319 Agriculture Building
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
PHONE: 479-575-3462
FAX: 479-575-3348
E-MAIL: kloftin@uaex.edu
Education
- B.S. 1984. Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas. Fish/Wildlife Mgmt.
- M.S. 1987. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Entomology
- Ph.D. 1991. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico Entomology
Program Area
- Pest Management; Veterinary
Graduate Students
- Jake Farnum - Graduate Student M.S.
Research Area
- Current applied research in livestock involves determining the species composition and seasonal abundance of naturally occurring parasitic pteromalid wasps and filth flies in dairy ecosystems. Project results will be used to establish pteromalid release rates and timing for dairies in the southeast U.S.
Publications
- Loftin, K.M., J.D. Hopkins and D.R. Shanklin. 2004. Evaluation of various contact insecticides against red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren. J. Agric. Urban Entomol. 20: 151-156.
- Loftin, K M. and R.B. Byford, 1997. Host preference of mosquitoes in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 13: 71-75.
- Loftin, K. M. and R. B. Byford, 1996. Evaluation of cattle insecticide Treatments on attraction, mortality and fecundity of mosquitoes. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 12: 17-22.
- Loftin, K. M. and R. B. Byford, 1995. Potential mosquito vectors of Dirofilaria immitis in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 11: 90-93.