Control Health
Resume:
JAMES EDWIN CILEK, Ph.D.
**** ********* ******, *** ****, Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (1989) Medical/Veterinary Entomology, University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY
M.S. (1981) Medical/Veterinary Entomology, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA
B.S. (1974) Biology/Entomology Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
July 1, 2011 to current. Currently unemployed due to closure of Public
Health Entomology Research & Education Center, Florida A & M University
(FAMU), Panama City campus.
August 2004 to June 30, 2011. - Professor (tenured) and Section Leader,
Biting Fly and Tick Control Section, John A. Mulrennan, Sr. Public Health
Entomology Research & Education Center, Florida A & M University, Panama
City campus, FL. Duties/responsibilities: Investigate the biology, ecology,
and control of a variety of biting flies (including mosquitoes) and ticks.
Work assignment: 60% research, 30% extension, and 10% administrative. I
occasionally teach University courses in medical/veterinary courses as well
as at annual training workshops and conferences in public health pest
control. Supervise 2-8 technicians/yr depending on funding.
August 1997 to July 2004. - Associate Professor and Section Leader, Biting
Fly and Tick Control Section, John A. Mulrennan, Sr. Public Health
Entomology Research & Education Center, Florida A & M University, Panama
City Campus, FL. Duties/responsibilities: see above
April 1993 to July 1997 - Scientific Research Manager and Section Leader,
Biting Fly and Tick Control Section, John A. Mulrennan, Sr. Public Health
Entomology Research & Education Center, Florida A & M University, Panama
City Campus, FL. Duties/responsibilities: see above
May 1992 to March 1993 - Research Associate, Kansas State University,
Southwest Kansas Research-Extension Center, Garden City, KS.
Duties/responsibilities: Evaluate stable fly control using pupal
parasitoids in a research/demonstration pilot program for SW Kansas beef
cattle feedlots. Evaluate insecticide susceptibility of stable flies for SW
Kansas beef cattle feedlots.
June 1989 to April 1992 - Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Entomology,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. Duties/responsibilities: Responsible
for assessing and managing seasonal insecticide resistance of horn flies on
beef cattle in Kentucky. Assisting in applying insecticide impregnated ear
tags on beef cattle for supervisor's research program.
January 1983 to May 1989 - Graduate Research Assistant, Department of
Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. Duties/responsibilities:
Characterize and evaluate insecticide susceptibility of horn flies (and
their management) on beef cattle in Kentucky.
September 1981 to December 1982 - Pest Control Inspector I, East Baton
Rouge Parish Mosquito & Rodent Control District, Baton Rouge, LA.
Duties/responsibilities: Conduct field inspections for mosquito larval
developmental habitats and rodent habitats and applying appropriate control
measures for both.
January 1979 to August 1981 - Graduate Research Assistant, Department of
Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Duties/responsibilities: Characterize mosquito egg abundance and
distribution on a diked dredged material disposal site in southwestern
Louisiana.
May 1975 to January 1979 - Director, East Flagler Mosquito Control
District, Flagler Beach, FL.
Duties/responsibilities: Direct day to day operations of a coastal mosquito
control district. Supervised 5-10 employees/yr. Also responsible for
generating and administering annual budget, promote employee safety and
compliance, and act as purchasing agent.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
University courses
Medical Entomology ENY3661C, Florida A & M University campus
Forensic Entomology ENY 3701C, Florida A & M University campus (guest
lecturer)
Veterinary Entomology ENY 6666, Florida A & M University campus (guest
lecturer)
Medical Entomology ENY 6667, Florida A & M University campus
Livestock Entomology ENT 340, University of Kentucky (guest lecturer)
Medical Entomology ENT 561 University of Kentucky (laboratory
assistant)
Current Public Health Issues in Vector-borne Diseases ENT 770 University of
Kentucky
Training Workshops
2011
Instructor: Horse fly and deer fly ID and biting fly management. In:
Biology, ID and Management of Biting Flies. Florida Mosquito Control
Association Dodd Short Courses, Ocala, FL, January 27, 2011.
2010
Instructor: Flies of Public Health. 34th Annual Entomology Field Day and
Workshop, FAMU, November 3-4, 2010.
2009
Instructor: Treated Vegetation & Treated Targets for Mosquito Control.
Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Courses, Ocala, FL, January
29, 2009.
Instructor: Veterinary Arthropods of Importance. 33rd Annual Entomology
Field Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 5, 2009.
2008
Instructor: Current status and research on mosquito misting systems. 32nd
Annual Entomology Field Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 5, 2008.
Invited Workshop/Instructor: Mosquitoes, Midges, and Other Biting Flies of
Importance. National Pest Management Association PestWorld 2008.
Washington, DC October 24, 2008.
Instructor: Treated Vegetation & Treated Targets for Mosquito Control.
Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Courses, Ocala, FL, January
31, 2008.
Instructor: Workshop-Automatic Misting Systems for Backyard Mosquito
Control. 12th Annual Southeast Regional Public Health Pest & Vector
Management Conference, Panama City Beach, FL, February 19, 2008.
2007
Instructor: Stinging and Biting Arthropods-ID Workshop. 31st Annual
Entomology Field Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 7-8, 2007.
Instructor: Barrier Sprays to Reduce Mosquitoes. 31st Annual Entomology
Field Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 7-8, 2007.
2005
Instructor: Flies of Public Health Importance. 29th Annual Entomology Field
Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 2, 2005.
Instructor: Workshop-Scabies: Biology and General Management-A Case Study.
In: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest & Vector Management Conference,
February 23, 2005.
2004
Instructor: Workshop-Bedbug Identification and Other Parasites. 28th Annual
Entomology Field Day and Workshop, FAMU, November 3-4, 2004.
Instructor: Scabies: Biology and General Management. Gulf Coast Medical
Center, Panama City, February 23, 2004. (formal CME presentation to health
care professionals)
Instructor (with T. Loyless) Biology and Identification of Medically
Important Ticks. Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Courses,
January 27, 2004.
2003
Instructor: (with D. L. Kline) Backyard Trapping. Florida Mosquito Control
Association Dodd Plenary Short Courses. January 29, 2003.
Instructor: Identification and Control of Common Mosquitoes and an Update
on West Nile Virus. 27th Annual Entomology Field Day and Workshop, FAMU.
November 5, 2003.
2002
Instructor: "Tick Identification, Lyme Disease, and West Nile Virus-Update
2002, Florida A&M University, 26th Annual Entomology Field Day and
Workshop, FAMU. November 6, 2002.
West Nile virus: the Florida Adventure Florida. 25th Annual Entomology
Field Day and Workshop, FAMU. November 7, 2001.
Instructor: Using Entomology in the Classroom: A Workshop for Secondary
School Science Teachers. Public Health Entomology Res. & Ed. Ctr., Florida
A & M University. May 22-23, 2001.
2000
Instructor: "How to Calculate and Determine Correct Bti Application Dosage
for Larval Blackfly Control in Waterways: A Laboratory Exercise" Florida
Mosquito Control Association Plenary Dodd Short Courses. January 27, 2000.
Instructor: Tick Surveillance Techniques. Southeast Regional Public Health
Pest and Vector Management Conference, FAMU/PHEREC. February 22-24, 2000.
Instructor: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest and Vector Management
Conference, FAMU/PHEREC Sand Fly, Biting Gnat Identification and Biology,
February 22-24, 2000.
Instructor: Using Entomology in the Classroom: A Workshop for
Elementary/Middle Science Teachers. FAMU/PHEREC June 15-16, 2000.
Instructor: FAMU 24th Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology,
"Mosquito Identification and Disease Update", November 8, 2000.
1999
Instructor: Using Entomology in the Classroom: A Workshop for Middle/High
Science Teachers. FAMU/PHEREC April. 16-17, 1999.
Instructor: FAMU 23rd Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology, "Current
Status of Pest-Borne Diseases in the Southeastern US", November 3, 1999.
1998
Instructor: Florida Mosquito Control Association Plenary Dodd Short
Courses, "Biology, Identification and Control of Biting Midges", January 26-
30, 1998.
Instructor: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest and Vector Management
Conference, FAMU/PHEREC "Entomophobia and Insect Identification Resources",
February 24-26, 1998.
Instructor: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest and Vector Management
Conference, FAMU/PHEREC "Tick Surveillance Techniques", February 24-26,
1998.
Instructor: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest and Vector Management
Conference, FAMU/PHEREC "Identification of Other Public Health Arthropods",
February 24-26, 1998.
ENY 6905 Special Topics in Entomology (Medical Entomology), FAMU/UF. Summer
semester 1998.
Instructor: Using Entomology in the Classroom: A Workshop for Middle/High
Science Teachers. FAMU/PHEREC July 21-23, 1998.
Instructor: FAMU 22nd Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology,
"Spiders, Chiggers and Ticks-Their Biology and Control", November 4, 1998.
1997
Instructor: Southeast Regional Public Health Pest and Vector Management
Conference, FAMU/PHEREC "Common Southeastern Ticks: Their Biology and
Control. February 25-27, 1997.
Instructor: FAMU 21st Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology,
"Mosquitoes and Sandflies-Their Biology and Control", November 5, 1997.
1996
Instructor: Florida Mosquito Control Association Plenary Dodd Short
Courses, Workshop: "Common Arthropod Pests of Man Excluding Mosquitoes"
Topic: Tabanids, Stable Flies, Ticks and Chiggers", February 5-9, 1996.
Instructor: Panhandle Mosquito Control Workshop, FAMU/John A. Mulrennan,
Sr. Arthropod Research Laboratory, "Adult and Larval Mosquito
Surveillance", and "Adult and Larval Mosquito Identification Laboratory",
February 27-29, 1996.
Instructor: "General Household Pest-Identification, Biology and Control",
Florida Pest Control Association -May 4, 1996.
Instructor: FAMU 20th Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology, "Flies-
Identification, Biology and Control", November 6, 1996.
1995
Instructor: Panhandle Mosquito Control Workshop, FAMU/John A. Mulrennan,
Sr. Arthropod Research Laboratory, "Insecticide Resistance Theory", March 7-
9.
Instructor: Panhandle Mosquito Control Workshop, FAMU/John A. Mulrennan,
Sr. Arthropod Research Laboratory, "Mosquito Identification Laboratory",
March 7-9.
Instructor: FAMU 19th Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology,
Identification and Control of Ticks of Public Health Importance," November
8.
1994
Instructor: FAMU 18th Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology, "Public
Health Entomology", November 2.
FAMU/John A. Mulrennan, Sr. Arthropod Research Laboratory, Technology
Transfer Series. Topic: "Ecology and Control of Lyme Disease".
Instructor: Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Course -
"Biology and Control of Other Biting Arthropods", In: Topics in Public
Health Arthropod Control.
Instructor: Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Course - "Lyme
Disease". In: Topics in Public Health Arthropod Control.
Instructor: Florida Mosquito Control Association Dodd Short Course -
"Sampling Statistics".
1990-1992
Instructor: Urban Insect Solutions, Inc., Lexington, KY Course: General
Household Pest Biology and Identification.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Career total (61), last five years listed
2011
Cilek, J. E., C. F. Hallmon, R. Johnson. Efficacy of several commercially
formulated essential oils against caged female Aedes albopictus and Culex
quinquefasciatus when operationally applied via an automatic-timed
insecticide application system. J. Amer. Mosq. Control Assoc. in press
Cilek, J. E., C. F. Hallmon, R. Johnson. Semi-field comparison of the BG
lure, nonanal, and 1-octen-3-ol to attract adult mosquitoes in NW Florida.
J. Amer. Mosq. Control Assoc. in press
Cilek, J. E., C. O. Ikediobi, C. F. Hallmon, R. Johnson, E. N. Onyeozili,
S. M. Farah, T. Mazu, L. M. Latinwo, L. Ayuk-Takem, U. R. Bernier. Semi-
field evaluation of several novel alkenol analogs of 1-octen-3-ol as
attractants to female Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus. J. Amer.
Mosq. Control Assoc. in press
Soumare, M. K. F, J. E. Cilek. The effectiveness of Mesocyclops longisetus
(Copepoda) for the control of container-inhabiting mosquitoes in
residential environments. J. Amer. Mosq. Control Assoc. in press
Cetin, H., Y. Yanikoglu, J. E. Cilek. 2011. Larvicidal activity of selected
plant hydrodistillate extracts against the house mosquito, Culex pipiens, a
vector of West Nile virus. Parasitol. Res. 108: 943-948.
2010
Cetin, H., J. E. Cilek, E. Oz, L. Aydin, A. Yanikoglu. 2010. Acaricidal
activity of Satureja thymbra L. essential oil and its major components,
carvacrol and ?-terpinene against adult Hyalomma marginatum (Acari:
Ixodidae). Vet. Parasitol. 170: 287-290.
Cilek, J. E. 2010. ESA's certification program. American Entomol. 56: 32-
33.
Cilek, J. E. and M. A. Olson. 2010. Horse flies and deer flies collected
from French 2-tier box traps in northwestern Florida. Florida Sci. 73: 180-
183.
Grogan, Jr., W. L., L. J. Hribar, C. S. Murphree, J. E. Cilek. 2010. New
records of biting and predaceous midges from Florida, including species new
to the fauna of the United States (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Insecta Mundi
0147: 1-59
Oz, E., H. Cetin, J. E. Cilek, O. Deveci, A. Yanikoglu. 2010. Effects of
two temperature conditions on the efficacy of gel bait formulations against
the German cockroach, Blattella germanica L. (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae).
Iranian J. Publ. Health 39: 102-108.
2009
Cetin, H., J. E. Cilek, E. Oz, L. Aydin, O. Deveci, A. Yanikoglu. 2009.
Comparative efficacy of spinosad with conventional acaricides against hard
and soft tick populations from Antalya, Turkey. Vet. Parasitol. 163: 101-
104. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2009.04.024.
Cetin, H., J. E. Cilek, L. Aydin, A. Yanikoglu. 2009. Acaricidal effects of
the essential oil of Origanum minutiflorum (Lamiaceae) against
Rhipicephalus turanicus (Acari: Ixodidae). Vet. Parasitol. 160: 359-361.
doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.11.009.
Cilek, J. E. 2009. History of the dog fly control program in the Florida
panhandle. Wing Beats 20(4): 4-5, 9-10, 12-13, 15-16.
2008
Cilek, J. E. 2008. Application of insecticides to vegetation as barriers
against host-seeking mosquitoes. J. American Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 24: 172-
176.
Cilek, J. E. and C. F. Hallmon. 2008a. Residual effectiveness of three
pyrethroids on vegetation against adult Aedes albopictus and Culex
quinquefasciatus in screened field cages. J. American Mosq. Cont. Assoc.
24: 263-269.
Cilek, J. E. and C. F. Hallmon. 2008b. Controlled release chamber for
dispensing aromatic substances. J. American Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 24: 594-597.
Cilek, J. E., C. F. Hallmon, and R. Johnson. 2008. Evaluation of an
automatic-timed insecticide application system for backyard mosquito
control. J. American Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 24: 560-565.
Cilek, J. E. and M. A. Olson. 2008. The effects of carbon dioxide, an
octenol/phenol mixture, and their combination on Tabanidae (Diptera)
collections from French 2-tier traps. J. Med. Entomol. 45: 638-642.
2006
Cetin, H., A. Yanikoglu, O. Kocak, and J. E. Cilek. 2006. Evaluation of
temephos and chlorpyrifos-methyl against Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae)
larvae in septic tanks in Antalya, Turkey. J. Med. Entomol. 43:1195-1199.
Cetin, H., A. Yanikoglu, and J. E. Cilek. 2006. Efficacy of diflubenzuron.
A chitin synthesis inhibitor against Culex pipiens larvae in septic tank
water. J. American Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 22: 343-345.
Cilek, J. E. and C. F. Hallmon. 2006. Residual effectiveness of pyrethroid-
treated foliage against adult Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus
in screened field cages. J. American Mosq. Control Assoc. 22: 725-731.
EXTRAMURAL GRANT/CONTRACT AWARDS:
2009
Compare insecticide formulations applied to vegetation against mosquitoes.
Agency: Bayer CropScience LP. $6,500.00
2008
Efficacy of 25(b) commercial products in automatic misting systems for the
control of adult mosquitoes. Agency: State of Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. $24,879.00
Compare 2 insecticide formulations on vegetation against adult mosquitoes.
Agency: Bayer CropScience LP. $5,000.00
2006
Evaluation of automatic spray systems for the control of residential
backyard mosquitoes. Agency: State of Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. $52,342.00
Talstar Evaluation-South Walton MCD-2006. Agency: South Walton Mosquito
Control District. $3,500.00
2005
Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel alkenol/alkynols and unique
blends as mosquito attractants for disease surveillance and control.
Agency: USDA/CSREES Capacity Building Program. $281,150.00 (Sept 1, 2005-
Oct 30, 2009)
Compare 2 residual insecticides against 3 species of mosquitoes. Agency:
The Scotts Company $5,500.00
XLTG stable fly repellent study. Agency: XL Tech Group $6,500.00
2004
Compare 3 residual insecticide formulations against adult mosquitoes in
field cages. Agency: Bayer Environmental Science. $10,000.00
2003
Evaluate 4 repellent formulations of IR3535 and DEET against adult Aedes
aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus in laboratory tests. Agency: EMD
Chemicals, Inc. $25,000.00
2001
Evaluation of "Mosquito Magnet" for localized control of adult biting gnats
in Florida. Agency: State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. $12,225.00
Community Service Volunteer Grant. Agency: Bay County District School
System. (Co-PI with J.P. Smith and J. L. Petersen) $2,665.85
2000
Test four insecticide formulations for residual efficacy against adult
stable flies in laboratory tests. Agency: Aventis Environmental Health.
$2,500.00
1999
Evaluation of Epps Biting Fly Trap and adhesive-covered beach balls as
decoy traps for adult dog flies. Agency: South Walton County Mosquito
Control District, Santa Rosa, Florida. $4,995.00
1998
Comparison of traps and attractants for localized control of adult
Culicoides in Florida. Agency: State of Florida, Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services. $11,207.00
1997
Efficacy of solar-powered electrocutor/attractant traps for dairy filth fly
control. Agency: USDA Small Business Innovative Research program. $9,706.00
(Industry partner-Olson Products, Inc.)
Application of ULV application of Scourge EC against caged house flies in
field tests. Agency: AgrEvo Environmental Health. $3,500.00
1996
Evaluation of permethrin-treated camping tent material against deer flies
and stable flies. Agency: AgrEvo Environmental Health. $4,618.00
1995
Laboratory repellent evaluation of IR3535 and DEET against stable flies and
deer ticks. Agency: Merck KGaA/BioLogic, Inc. $11,256.00
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