224 West Winton Avenue
Rm 134
Hayward, CA 94544
510-670-5624
amsutherland@ucanr.edu

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Biography
I am the Urban Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor for the San Francisco Bay Area, serving Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. As a member of the University of California’s Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM), I serve as a conduit for IPM-related information and resources. The primary emphasis of this position is pest management of arthropods in urban areas. A major focus of my programs is to develop new IPM strategies, or to adapt and implement IPM strategies already available, in cooperation with UC Farm Advisors, Master Gardeners, pest control advisers, pest management professionals, pest control operators, public agencies, schools, parks, public housing, and regulatory agencies involved with both structural / industrial IPM and landscape IPM. The overarching goals include education about IPM principles, development of IPM programs for clientele, reduction in pesticide applications, and mitigation of surface water contamination due to urban pesticide applications. My connections to UC IPM ensure that I can indirectly help with pest management issues within any urban system by relaying relevant UC IPM information and by establishing relationships between industry and other University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Advisors and Specialists. Personal specialties include IPM protocols, decision support, reduced-risk pesticides, sampling programs, experimental design, mathematical modeling, and insectary management.
Education
Specialty
urban IPM of arthropodsAreas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)
- Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants
- Integrated Pest Management Systems
- Beneficial Insects
- Insects and Other Pests Affecting Humans
- Pollution Prevention and Mitigation
- Interact With the Media
- Spanish
- Urban Agriculture/Local and Regional Food Systems
- Master Gardeners
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Bibliography
Peer Reviewed
- Choudhury, R.A.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2020). Imidacloprid movement into fungal conidia is lethal to mycophagous beetles. Insects. 11(8), 496. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11080496
- Sutherland, A.M.; Choe, D-H, et al. (2019). UC IPM Pest Notes 'Cockroaches'. UC ANR Publication 7467 (revised). http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7467.html
- Flint, M.L.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2018). UC ANR card set: 'Vegetable pest identification for gardens and small farms'. UC ANR Publication 3553. UC ANR. https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Details.aspx?itemNo=3553
- Hubble-Wirgler, C.W.; Sutherland, A.M. (2017). Evaluation of a granular formulation of Bacillus thuringiensis galleriae for use against white grubs within municipal turf. Arthropod Management Tests. 42(1), tsx119. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsx119
- Romero, A.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2017). Pest management strategies for bed bugs in multi-unit housing: a literature review on field studies. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 8(1):13, 1-10.
- Alkon, A.; Nouredini, S., et al. (2016). "Integrated pest management intervention in child care centers improves knowledge, pest control, and practices." Journal of Pediatric Health Care November / December 2016: e27 – e41.
- Sutherland, A.M.; Tabuchi, R.L., et al. (2014). "Borescope-aided inspection may be useful in some drywood termite detection situations." Forest Products Journal 64(7/8): 304 - 309.
- Lewis, V.R.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2014) UC IPM Pest Note: Drywood Termites. UC IPM Online
- Sutherland, A.M.; Harivandi, M.A., et al. (2014) UC IPM Pest Note: Lawn Insects. UC IPM Online
- Lewis, V.R.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2014) UC IPM Pest Note: Subterranean and other termites. UC IPM Online
- Lewis, V.R.; Moore, S., et al. (2013). "Researchers combat resurgence of bed bug in behavioural studies and monitor trials." California Agriculture 67(3)
- Sutherland, A.M.; Choe, D-H, et al. (2013) UC IPM Pest Note: Bed Bugs. UC IPM Online
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2011). "Accuracy, precision, and economic efficiency for three methods of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) population density assessment." Journal of Economic Entomology 104(4): 1323-1328.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2010). "Effects of fungicides on a mycophagous coccinellid may represent integration failure in disease management." Biological Control 54: 292-299.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2009). "Biology and co-occurrence of Psyllobora vigintimaculata taedata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and powdery mildews in an urban landscape of California." The Annals of the Entomological Society of America 102(3): 484-491.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2009). "Mycophagy in Coccinellidae: Review and synthesis." Biological Control 51: 284-293.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2009). The feasibility of using Psyllobora vigintimaculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a mycophagous ladybird beetle, for management of powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphales). University of California, Davis. Ph.D. dissertation. 2009.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2005). Evaluation of Psyllobora vigintimaculata (Say) (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) for biological control of powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphales). University of California, Davis. M.S. thesis. 2005.
Non-Peer Reviewed
- Sutherland, A.M. (2020). Detecting and controlling biting mites within structures. UC IPM Green Bulletin. 10(4). http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2020.fall.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M.; Drlik, T., et al. (2020). Keep bed bugs out of your home (Mantenga a las chinches fuera de su casa). Our Water Our World fact sheet. https://owowbuild.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BedBugs_2-6-20_web.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2019). Effective bait-only control for outdoor cockroaches. UC IPM Green Bulletin. 9:2. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2019.summer.pdf
- Hubble, C.; Sutherland, A. (2019). Outdoor cockroach control: new species and new approaches. PestWorld. July / August 2019. https://www.pestworldmagdigital. com/npmas/0419_july_august_2019/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1498660
- Sutherland, A.M. (2017). Do-it-yourself bed bug control? Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 7(2). http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PDF/PUBS/Summer_2017_Retail_Newsletter.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M.; Choe, D-H., et al. (2017). From the lab to the bedroom: translating research-based bed bug management strategies to low-income apartment buildings. Proceedings of the 2016 National Conference on Urban Entomology.W. Bajwa. Texas A&M University. 91-94. https://ncue.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2017/08/2016-NCUE-Proceedings-Final-August17.pdf
- Choe, D-H.; Sutherland, A.M. (2017). UC ANR teamed up to investigate effective integrated pest management for bed bugs in low-income, multiple-occupancy housing. UC Delivers. http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1015&delivers=1. http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1015&delivers=1
- Health, UCSF California Childcare; Management, University of California Statewide Integrated Pest, et al. (2016). Integrated Pest Management Toolkit for Family Child Care Homes. UCSF School of Nursing. http://cchp.ucsf.edu/content/family-child-care-homes
- 21. Campbell, K.; Sutherland, A., et al. (2016). UC Survey: when it comes to bed bugs, know what’s happening in your units. California Apartment Management. Spring 2016, 18-19. https://caanet.org/bed-bug-survey-results/
- Sutherland, A.M. (2015). Bed bug management challenges: survey of professional bed bug management in multi-unit housing. The Green Bulletin. 5:3, December 2015 Issue. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2015.dec.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2015). Preventing lawn insects. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 5:2:2. July 2015. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailipmnews.2015.july.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2015). Spring monitoring for turf insects. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 5:1:1. May. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2015.may.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M.; Choe, D-H, et al. (2015). Survey sheds light on bed bugs in multi-unit housing. Pest Control Technology. October 12, 2015. http://www.pctonline.com/article/pct0915-bed-bugs-multi-unit-housing
- McCabe, K.J.; Wingo, R.M., et al. (2015). US Patent #9210914: ‘Method for training honeybees to respond to olfactory stimuli’. Issued 12/15/2015.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2014). Excluding seasonal nuisance pests from structures. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM news. UC IPM. 4:3:3. November. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailpmnews.2014.nov.pdf
- Flint, M.L.; Sutherland, A.M. (2014). IPM certification programs for urban pest management professionals. The Green Bulletin. The Green Bulletin, UC IPM. 4: 2. April 2014. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2014.april.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M.; Bradman, A., et al. (2014). Providing IPM services in schools and child care settings. UC IPM Online Training. UC IPM. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/training/school-and-child-care-ipm.html
- Sutherland, A.M. (2014). Understanding neem-based pesticides. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 4: 3. August 2014. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2014.aug.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2014). Understanding neem-based pesticides. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 4:2. July 2014. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailpmnews.2014.july.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2014). What's the problem with neonicotinoids? Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 4: 1. March 2014. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailpmnews.2014.mar.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2013). Bed bug monitors enable early detection. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 3: 2. February 2013. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2013.feb.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2013). Identifying swarming termites. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 4: 1. December 2013. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2013.dec.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2013). Mosquito management for ponds, fountains, and water gardens. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 3: 2. June 2013. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailipmnews.2013.jun.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2013). Neonicotinoid insecticide use under increasing scrutiny. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 3: 4. August 2013. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2013.aug.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012). Bed bug monitors. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 2: 4. December 2012. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailipmnews.2012.dec.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012, May 2012). "Commercial Landscape IPM." from http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanIPM/Commercial_Landscape_IPM/.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012). Household Pests IPM. Advanced IPM Training for Master Gardeners. Davis, California, UCCE / UC IPM. June 24, 2012. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/FAQ/mghousehold.html
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012). Integrated thrips management in landscape settings. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 2:August 2012 issue, 4. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2012.aug.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012). New restrictions on pyrethroid insecticide applications protect urban surface waters. The Green Bulletin. UC IPM. 3:November 2012 issue, 1. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2012.nov.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012, May 2012). "Residential IPM." from http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanIPM/Residential_IPM/.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012, September 2012). "Structural / Industrial IPM." from http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanIPM/Structural___Industrial_IPM/.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012). Tiny thrips can cause unsightly damage. Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News. UC IPM. 2:September 2012 issue, 3. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PUBS/retailipmnews.2012.sep.pdf
- Sutherland, A.M. (2012, May 2012). "Urban IPM." from http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanIPM/.
- Sutherland, A.M.; Peduto, F., et al. (2011). "Comparing the efficiency of visual scouting, spore trapping systems and a bioindicator for early detection of Erysiphe necator." Phytopathology 101(6 (supplement)): S139.
- Fiehn, O.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2011). "Grapevines infected with powdery mildew emit specific volatile organic compounds that can be utilized for pathogen detection." Phytopathology 101(6 (supplement)): S174.
- Sutherland, A.M.; Costadone, L., et al. (2011). "Pycnidial development and pycnidiospore germination of Botryosphaeriaceae species as influenced by temperature." Phytopathology 101(6 (supplement)): S39.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M. (2011). Reflective particle film applications may alter aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) species composition, resulting in lower incidence of mosaic virus transmission in melons. Proceedings of: California Melon Research Board Annual Symposium, San Diego, California.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M. (2010). Aluminosilicate clay suspension treatment as a migrant aphid dissuadant for management of nonpersistent viruses in commercial melons. Annual Meeting of the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, California. December 15, 2010.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2010). Classical conditioning of domestic honeybees to olfactory stimuli associated with grapevine powdery mildew infections. Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Grapevine Downy and Powdery Mildew, Bordeaux, France.
- Wingo, R.M.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2010). "Development of a biological sensor for powdery mildew (Erysiphales) infections via monitoring of the proboscis extension reflex in honeybees." Phytopathology 100(6 (supplement)): S124.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2010). Effects of fungicides on a mycophagous coccinellid may represent integration failure in disease management. Joint Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society and the Canadian Phytopathological Society. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. June 22, 2010.
- Costamagna, T.P.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2009). A comparison of precision and economic efficiency for three methods of thrips population density assessment. Meeting of the International Organization for Biological Control, Working Group: Integrated Control in Protected Crops, Mediterranean Climate. Chania, Crete, Greece, UC IPM Green Bulletin. 161-166. September 6-11, 2009.
- Gubler, W.D.; Sutherland, A.M., et al. (2009). Utilization of a native mycophagous coccinellid as an indication and decision support device for management of grape powdery mildew in a commercial vineyard. Annual Meeting of the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, California. March 30, 2009.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2008). Biological Control of Plant Pathogens: From Antagonistic Microbes to Arthropod Consumers. XXII Brazilian Congress of Entomology. Uberlandia, Brazil. August 26, 2008.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2008). Evaluation of the Possibility for Mechanical Transmission of Powdery Mildew Fungi by a Mycophagous Coccinellid. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. Reno, Nevada. November 17, 2008.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2007). Connections with Pestiferous Fungi: Lady beetles as biological control agents of powdery mildew. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, California. December 12, 2007.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2006). Quantification of powdery mildew consumption by a native coccinellid: Implications for biological control? Proceedings of the Fifth Annual California Conference on Biological Control (CCBC V), Riverside, California.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2006). Quantification of powdery mildew removal by the mycophagous beetle Psyllobora vigintimaculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Meeting of the International Organization for Biological Control, Working Group: Integrated Control in Protected Crops, Mediterranean Climate. Murcia, Spain, IOBC/wprs Bulletin. 29:4. May 14-18, 2006.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2005). Effects of selected fungicides on a mycophagous ladybird (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): Ramifications for biological control of powdery mildew. Meeting of the International Organization for Biological Control, Working Group: Integrated Control in Protected Crops, Temperate Climate. Turku, Finland, IOBC/wprs Bulletin. 28:1. April 10-14, 2005.
- Parrella, M.P.; Sutherland, A.M. (2005). Integration of powdery mildew management tactics: Fungicide toxicity to a mycophagous beetle. Gerbera Pest Management Alliance Newsletter. 3. February 2005.
- Sutherland, A.M. (2005). Old World predatory fly may help control various adult insect pests for the California Gerbera. Gerbera Pest Management Alliance Newsletter. 5. June 2005.
- Costamagna, T.P.; Carne-Cavagnaro, V., et al. (2004). "Efficacy of Pedestal against western flower thrips on marigolds." California Ornamental Research Federation News 8: 2.
- Daroub, S.H.; Sutherland, A.M. (2004). The addition of clinoptilolite zeolite to a simulated sandy medium to reduce nitrogen leaching. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings.
California Agriculture Article Contributions
ANR Workgroup Associations
- Entomology - Member
- Pest Management in ANR - Member
- Plant Pathology - Member
- Urban Agriculture - Member