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Papers in reviewed journals
D. M. Suckling, A. R. Gibb, P. R. Dentener, D. S. Seldon, G. K. Clare, L. Jamieson, A. M. El-sayed, D. Baird, and D. Kriticos. 2004. Gum leaf skeletoniser Uraba lugens in New Zealand: pheromone trapping for delimitation and phenology. In prep. (Bull. Ent. Res.).Meier, X. Dentener, P.R. and Connolly, P.G. Effect of selected GRAS compounds on the mortality of Epiphyas postvittana Walker (Lepidoptera: Tortricida). In prep.
Jamieson, L.E., Meier, X., Smith, K.J., Lewthwaite, S.E. and Dentener, P.R. 2002. Effect of ethanol vapour treatments on lightbrown apple moth larval mortality and 'Braeburn' apple fruit characterization. Postharv. Biol. Technol. 28: 391-403.
Rogers, D.J., Lewthwaite, S.E. and Dentener, P.R. 2002. Rearing huhu beetle larvae, Prionoplus reticularis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) on artificial diet. N.Z. J. Zool. 29: 303-310.
Dentener, P.R., Whiting, D.C. and Connolly, P.G. 2002. Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae): Could it survive in New Zealand? New Zealand Plant Protection 55: 18-24.
Dentener, P.R., Lewthwaite, S.E., Rogers, D.J., Meier, X., Whiting, D.C. and McDonald, R.M. 2001. Heat treatments for control of huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) larvae in logs. N.Z. J. For. Sci. 31 (2): 273-286.
Dentener, P.R., Bennett, K.V., Maindonald, J.H. and Connolly, P.G. 2000. Effect of temperature and treatment conditions on the mortality of Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) exposed to ethanol. J. Econ. Entomol. 93 (2): 519-525.
Dentener, P.R., Lewthwaite, S.E., Rogers, D.J., Miller, M. and Connolly, P.G. 1999. Mortality of huhu (Prionoplus reticularis) subjected to heat and controlled atmosphere treatments. N.Z. J. For. Sci. 29 (3): 473-483.
Lewthwaite, S.E., Dentener, P.R. and Connolly, P.G. 1999. Mortality of Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) after exposure to sodium bicarbonate at elevated temperatures or combined with emulsifiers. N.Z. J. Crop Hortic. Sci. 27: 83-90.
Dentener, P.R., Alexander, S.M., Petry, R.J., O'Connor, G.M., Lester, P.J., Bennett, K.V. and Maindonald, J.H. 1998. Effect of a combined methyl bromide fumigation and cold storage treatment on Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) mortality on apples. J. Econ. Entomol. 91: 528-533.
Dentener, P.R., Lewthwaite, S.E., Maindonald, J.H. and Connolly, P.G. 1998. Mortality of twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) after exposure to ethanol at elevated temperatures. J. Econ. Entomol. 91: 767-772.
Lewthwaite, S.E., Dentener, P.R., Bennett, K.V., Rogers, D.J., Maindonald, J.H., Ball, R.D. and Connolly, P.G. 1998. High temperature and coldstorage treatments to control Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hubner). J. Stored Prod. Res. 34: 141-150.
Dentener, P.R., Bennett, K.V., Hoy, L.E., Lewthwaite, S.E., Lester, P.J., Maindonald, J.H. and Connolly, P.G. 1997. Postharvest disinfestation of lightbrown apple moth and longtailed mealybug on persimmons using heat and cold. Postharv. Biol. Technol 12: 255-264.
Lester, P.J., Dentener, P.R., Bennett, K.V. and Connolly, P.G. 1997. Postharvest disinfestation of diapausing and non-diapausing twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) on persimmons: hot water immersion and coolstorage. Ent. exp. et appl. 83: 189-193.
Dentener, P.R., Alexander, S.M., Lester, P.J., Petry, R.J., Maindonald, J.H. and McDonald, R.M. 1996. Hot air treatment for disinfestation of lightbrown apple moth and longtailed mealy bug on persimmons. Postharv. Biol. Technol. 8: 143-152.
Lester, P.J., Dentener, P.R., Petry, R.J. and Alexander, S.M. 1995. Hot-water immersion for disinfestation of lightbrown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) and longtailed mealy bug (Pseudococcus longispinus) on persimmons. Postharv. Biol. Technol.: 349-356.
Dentener, P.R., Peetz, S.M. and Maindonald, J.H. 1993. Surfactant for postharvest control of diapausing twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch on apples. Proc. 46th NZ Plant Protection Society Conf.: 166-170.
Dentener, P.R., and Peetz, S.M. 1992. Postharvest control of diapausing twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch on fruit. I Comparison of insecticidal soaps and spray adjuvants. Proc. 45th NZ Plant Protection Society Conf.: 116-120.
Dentener, P.R., Peetz, S.M. and Birtles, D.B. 1992. Modified atmospheres for the postharvest disinfestation of New Zealand persimmons. N.Z. J. Crop Hortic. Sci. 20: 203-208.
Peetz, S.M. and Dentener, P.R. 1992. Postharvest control of diapausing twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch on fruit. II Efficacy of Pulse on apples. Proc. 45th NZ Plant Protection Society Conf.: 121-125.
Waddell, B.C., Dentener, P.R. and Batchelor, T.A. 1990. Time mortality response of leafrollers exposed to commercial controlled atmosphere coolstorage. Proc. 43rd NZ Weed and Pest Control Conf.: 328-333.
Dentener, P.R. and Edwards, J. 1989. Sminthurus viridis (L.), lucerne flea (Collembola: Sminthuridae), p. 29-32. In P.J. Cameron; R.L. Hill; J. Bain; W.P. Thomas (eds). A review of Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests and Weeds in New Zealand 1874 to 1987. Technical Communication No. 10. CAB International UK.
Dentener, P.R. 1985. The ecology of the Lucerne flea, Sminthurus viridis, in the South Auckland/Waikato area. Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Science, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. 289 pp.
Wrenn, N.R., Pottinger, R.P., Dentener, P.R. and McGhie, R.A. 1983. Evaluation of insecticides for lucerne flea control in pastures. Proc. 36rd NZ Weed and Pest Control Conf.: 185-189.
Papers and popular articles in non-reviewed, or industry journals
Dentener, P.R., Bennett, K.V. and Alexander, S.M. 1995. Non-chemical insect control for food manufacturers. Myth or reality? The Food Technologist 25: 111.Dentener, P.R., Lester, P.J. and Woolf, A.B. 1995. Putting the heat on pests. Persimmon Profile, December: 8.
Dentener, P.R., McDonald, R.D. and Petry, R.J. 1995. Postharvest control of quarantine pests on our export crops - a facility for a clean green approach. The Orchardist, September: 26-27.
Dentener, P.R. and Peetz, S.M. 1992. Killings pests on persimmons. Where to from here? Persimmon Profile 11: 8-9.
Dentener, P.R., Peetz, S.M., Birtles, D.B., Jackson, P.J. and Cregoe, B.A. 1990. DSIR Research: Suffocating pests on persimmons. Persimmon Profile.
Dentener, P.R., Jackson, P.J. and MacRae, E.A. 1989. Disinfestation experiments on Fuyu persimmons. Persimmon Profile 3(2): 11-12.
Pottinger, P., Wrenn, R. and Dentener, P. 1983. Lucerne or clover flea: an encroaching menace [Springtail (Sminthurus viridis, New Zealand]. N.Z. J. Agric. Aug 1983. v. 147 (2) p. 26, 28.
Papers and posters in conference proceedings, or presented at conferences or workshops
Dentener, P.R., Stephens, A.E.A., Bradfield, G.C. and Connolly, P.G. 2004. Generally Recognized as Safe compounds for quarantine insect control. International Conference of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004, oral paper.Gibb, A.R., Suckling, D.M., Jamieson, L.E., Dentener, P.R. and Clare, G.C. 2004. Monitoring the spread of the Australian gum leaf skeleotiniser (Uraba lugens) in Auckland, New Zealand using its sex pheromone. International Conference of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004, oral paper.
Bradfield, G.C., Dentener, P.R., Connolly, P.G. and Stephens, A.E.A. 2003. Effect of temperature on the mortality of Ephipyas postvittana exposed to GRAS compounds. Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference 2003. Book of Abstracts: 70 (poster).
J.G. Charles, D.M. Suckling, K.J. Froud, P.R. Dentener, P.G. Connolly and H. Verberne. 2003. The distribution of Argentine ant in New Zealand: Can a ten-year old decision not to eradicate be re-visited? pp 109-124. In S.L. Goldson and D.M. Suckling (eds). Defending the green oasis: New Zealand biosecurity and science. Published by the New Zealand Plant Protection Society Inc. Christchurch, New Zealand.
Bradfield, G.C., Dentener, P.R., and Connolly, P.G. 2002. Using chemical structure to select compounds for insect disinfestations research. New Zealand Plant Protection 55: 430 (poster).
Dentener, P.R., 2000. Entomological research supporting New Zealand's plant based industries. A HortResearch perspective. Seminar presented at North Carolina State University, 1 December 2000.
Meier, X, Lewthwaite, S., Smith, K., and Dentener, P., 2000. Compounds "Generally Recognized as Safe" for quarantine insect control. 2000 Joint Annual Meeting. Société d'entomologie du Québec, Entomological Society of Canada, Entomological Socity of America. December 3-6, 2000, Montréal, Canada: 0318.
Neven, L.G., Williams, M.A., Hansen, J. and Dentener, P. 2000. Postharvest control of codling moth: challenges and recent advances. Abstracts XXI International Congress of Entomology, Brazil August 20-26, 2000: 2554.
Jamieson. L. E., Smith, K.J., Dentener, P.R. and Connolly, P.G. 1999. Low-temperature ethanol vapour treatments to control lightbrown apple moth on apples, p. 24. 1999 Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference, 3 - 8 October 1999, Paihia, New Zealand.
Meier, X., Lewthwaite, S.E., Dentener, P.R. and Connolly, P.G. 1999. Possible alternatives to methyl bromide: compounds ‘Generally Recognised as Safe’, p. 23. 1999 Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference, 3 - 8 October 1999, Paihia, New Zealand.
Dentener, P.R., Alexander, S.M., Bennett, K.V. and McDonald, R.M. 1998. Postharvest insect control of lightbrown apple moth using ethanol. Acta Hortic. 464: 279-284.
Dentener, P.R., Alexander, S.M., Bennett, K.V. and McDonald, R.M. 1997. Postharvest insect control of lightbrown apple moth using ethanol. Paper presented at Postharvest'96, 4-9 August 1996, Taupo.
Dentener, P.R., Lewthwaite, S.E., Rogers, D.J. and Hoy, L.E. 1997. Securing market access for New Zealand wood products, 87-1, 2. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. 3-5 November 1997. San Diego, California.
Dentener, P.R., Lewthwaite, S.E., Rogers, D.J. and Hoy, L.E. 1997. Securing market access for New Zealand wood products. Poster, Mystery Creek Forestry Fieldays, 11-15 June, Hamilton.
Lewthwaite, S.E. and Dentener, P.R. 1997. Possible use of GRAS compounds for postharvest control of temperate insect pests: an overview, p. 213. PH'96 International Postharvest Science Conference. Taupo, New Zealand. ISHS.
Dentener, P.R. 1995. Heat treatments and technologies. Presented both at the WRCC86 meeting 1-2 October, Wenatchee, and at a seminar at USDA-ARS 11 October, Fresno.
Dentener, P.R. 1995. Postharvest technology and quarantine treatments for insect control in horticultural crops. Update on postharvest disinfestation research 1994/1995. Submitted to WRCC86 workgroup.
Petry, R.J., Dentener, P.R. and McDonald, R.M. 1995. Temperature uniformity of a fruit disinfestation facility. Paper presented at the Australasian Postharvest Horticultural Conference. Science and Technology for the Fresh Food revolution. Melbourne, 18-22 September 1995.
Dentener, P.R., Peetz, S.M. and Alexander, S.M. 1993. Treatment of New Zealand persimmons with controlled and modified atmospheres for postharvest disinfestation. Proc. Australasian Postharvest Conference, Gatton, Australia. September 1993.
McDonald, R.M., Stevenson, B.E., Schaare, P.N. and Dentener, P.R. 1993. A high-flow controlled atmosphere and temperature fruit treatment unit. Proc. Int. Inst. of Refrigeration Conf. Palmerston North November 1993.
Dentener, P.R., MacRae, E.A. and Jackson, P.J. 1990. Postharvest insect disinfestation of New Zealand persimmons (Diospyrus kaki L.). Abstracts of contributed papers 1. Paper. XXIII International Horticultural Conference Firenze (Italy) August 27 - September 1, 1990.
Dentener, P.R., Waddell, B.C. and Batchelor, T.A. 1989. Disinfestation of lightbrown apple moth. A discussion of three disinfestation methods, p. 166-177. In B.B. Beattie (ed.). Proceedings Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference. Australian Institute of Agricultural Science AIAS Occasional Publication No. 46.
Waddell, B.C., Birtles, D.B. and Dentener, P.R. 1989. Methyl bromide fumigation for the control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on different cherry and nectarine cultivars: a cultivar comparison test, p. 157-165. In B.B. Beattie (ed.). Proceedings Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference. Australian Institute of Agricultural Science AIAS Occasional Publication No. 46.
