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Dr. Kelly Loftin

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

Curriculum Vitae

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


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.


Department of Entomology
319 Agriculture Building • Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
University of Arkansas
Phone: 479-575-2451 • Fax: 479-575-2452
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