Bill Hutchison

Professor and Extension Entomologist
Room 533 (Lab) Hodson Hall
219 Hodson Hall
1980 Folwell Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
hutch002@umn.edu
+1 612 624 5282
MN Extension IPM Program
VegEdge
Fruit Edge (IPM)

Education

Ph.D. - Entomology, University of Wisconsin (1984)
M.S. - Entomology, Mississippi State University (1980)
B.S. - Agronomy, University of Arizona (1977)

Bill Hutchison

Areas of Interest

In addition to my research responsibilities, I am active in international activities, including participation in international projects and meetings, regarding the challenges of IPM adoption, and the use of genetically engineered (GE) crops in various countries, such as, Colombia, England, Ethiopia, Mexico, South Africa, and Switzerland. I also serve as Co-Editor for Radcliffe's World IPM Textbook; with 67 chapters (English, Spanish), this site is an interactive resource for teaching IPM worldwide. 

Teaching

With my extension appointment, my primary activity is focused toward growers, agricultural professionals, crop consultants, and fruit and vegetable processors. Since 2015, I have served as coordinator of the MN Extension IPM Program. Aspects of the program can be viewed at  VegEdge and FruitEdge.

Research

My research focus is a systems approach to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) that supports sustainable fruit & vegetable production in the upper Midwest. Both basic and applied research is conducted to implement IPM programs for a variety of crops, including: berry crops, wine grapes and sweet corn. Current areas of interest include understanding the biology and population dynamics of invasive species (e.g. Brown Marmorated Stinkbug; Spotted-wing Drosophila), particularly on pests of horticultural crops. I also continue to assess the landscape level impacts of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn for the European corn borer, and corn earworm. 

Select Publications

Books:

E.B.Radcliffe, W.D. Hutchison, R. Cancelado (Eds.). 2009. Integrated Pest Management: Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies. Cambridge Univ. Press, UK (450 pp.).
Available on kindle, hard cover or paperback.

Selected Journal Articles:

Google Scholar Profile
Research Gate Profile

Araújo, T.A., D.T. Pezzini, R.S. Ramos, M.C. Picanco, C.S. Bastos, T.E. Hunt & W.D. Hutchison. 2020. Development and validation of sampling plans for Frankliniella schultzei on tomato. Crop Prot. (in press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2020.105163

Govindan, B.N. & W.D. Hutchison. 2020. Influence of temperature on age-stage, two-sex life tables for a Minnesota-acclimated population of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys). Insects. 11(2): 108. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/2/108

Tran, A.K., W.D. Hutchison & M.K. Asplen. 2020. Morphometric criteria to differentiate Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) seasonal morphs. PloS ONE 15(2), e0228780 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228780

Ebbenga, D.N., E.C. Burkness, & W.D. Hutchison. 2019. Evaluation of Exclusion Netting for Spotted-Wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Management in Minnesota Wine Grapes. J. Econ. Entomol. 112 (5): 2287-2294. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz143

DiGiacomo, G., J. Hadrich, W.D. Hutchison, H. Peterson & M. Rogers. 2019. Economic Impact of Spotted Wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Yield Loss on Minnesota Raspberry Farms: A Grower Survey. J. of Integrated Pest Management. 10(1): 11, https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmz006 

Gullickson, M.G., M.A. Rogers, E.C. Burkness & W.D. Hutchison. 2019. Efficacy of organic and conventional insecticides for Drosophila suzukii when combined with erythritol, a non-nutritive feeding stimulant. Crop Protection 125:  104878

Morey, A.C., R.C. Venette & W.D. Hutchison. 2019. Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker): Fitness costs in response to partial freezing. Insect Science. 26: 311–321.

Dively, G.P., P. Dilip Venugopal, D. Bean, J. Whalen, K. Holmstrom, T.P. Kuhar, H.B. Doughty, T. Patton, W. Cissel & W.D. Hutchison. 2018. Regional pest suppression associated with widespread Bt maize adoption benefits vegetable growers.  Proc. National Acad. Sciences (PNAS). March 27th, 115(13): 3320-3325. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1720692115

Peterson, J., E.C. Burkness, J.D. Harwood & W.D. Hutchison. 2018. Molecular gut-content analysis reveals high frequency of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) consumption by Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in sweet corn. Biol. Control. 121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.02.006

Cira, T.C., R.L. Koch, E.C. Burkness, W.D. Hutchison & R.C. Venette. 2018. Effects of diapause on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) cold tolerance. Environ. Entomol.  https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy064

Holle, S., T.M. Cira, E.C. Burkness & W.D. Hutchison. 2017. Influence of previous injury on susceptibility to Spotted Wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) infestation in the Midwestern United States. J. Entomol. Sci. 52(3): 207-215. http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.18474/JES16-07PT.1

Svobodová, Z., E. C. Burkness, O. Skoková Habuštová, & W. D. Hutchison. 2017. Predator preference for Bt-fed Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) prey: Implications for insect resistance management in Bt maize seed blends. J. Econ. Entomol. 110(3): 1317-1325 https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox098

Yonow T, D.J. Kriticos, N. Ota, J. Van Den Berg, & W.D. Hutchison. 2017. The potential global distribution of Chilo partellus, including consideration of irrigation and cropping patterns. J. Pest Science. 90(2): 459-477. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10340-016-0801-4

Cira, T.M., E.C. Burkness, R.L. Koch, & W.D. Hutchison. 2017. Halyomorpha halys mortality and sublethal feeding effects following insecticide exposure. J. Pest Science, (special issue): 90: 1257-1268. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvv220

Rogers, M., E.C. Burkness & W.D. Hutchison.  2016.  Evaluation of high tunnels for management of Drosophila suzukii in fall-bearing red raspberries: Potential for reducing insecticide use.  J. Pest Science (special issue).  89(3): 815–821. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10340-016-0731-1

Morey, A.C., R.C. Venette, E.C. Nystrom Santacruz, L.A. Mosca, & W.D.Hutchison. 2016. Host-mediated shift in the cold tolerance of an invasive insect. Ecol. & Evol. 6: 8267–8275. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ece3.2564

Cira, T.M., R.C. Venette, J. Aigner, T. Kuhar, D.E. Mullins, S.E. Gabbert, & W.D. Hutchison. 2016. Cold tolerance of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) across geographic and temporal scales. Environ. Entomol.

Iverson, J.M., T.M., Cira, E.C. Burkness & W.D. Hutchison. 2016. Cannibalistic oophagy in Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) colonies. J. Entomol. Sci. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES15-29.1

Roy, H.E., Brown, P. M.J., Adriaens, T., Berkvens, N., Borges, S. Clusella-Trullas, P. De Clercq, R.F. Comont,R. Eschen, A. Estoup, E.W. Evans, B. Facon, M.M. Gardiner, A. Gil, A.A. Grez, T. Guillemaud, D. Haelewaters, A. Hertz, A. Honek, A.G. Howe, C. Hui, W.D. Hutchison, M. Kenis, R.L. Koch, et al. (31 others). 2016. The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: An inspiration for global collaborations on invasion biology. Biol. Invasions.

Milne, A.E., J.R. Bell, W.D.Hutchison, F. van den Bosch, P.D. Mitchell, D. Crowder, et al. 2015. The effect of farmers’ decisions on pest control with Bt crops: A billion dollar game of strategy. PLoS Comput. Biol. 11(12): e1004483. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004483

Burkness, E.C., T.M. Cira, S.E. Moser & W.D. Hutchison. 2015. Bt Maize seed mixtures for Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Larval movement, development, and survival on non-transgenic maize. J. Econ. Entomol. 108(6): 2761-2769. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jee/tov253

Stephens, A.R., M.K. Asplen, W.D. Hutchison & R.C. Venette. 2015. Cold hardiness of winter-acclimated Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) adults. Environ. Entomol. 44(6): 1619-1626. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvv134

Asplen, M.K., G. Anfora, A. Biondi, D.-S. Choi, D. Chu, K.M. Daane, P. Gibert, A.P. Gutierrez, K.M. Hoelmer, W.D. Hutchison, R. Isaacs, Z.-L. Jiang, et al. 2015. Invasion biology of spotted wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii): a global perspective and future priorities. Journal of Pest Science, 88: 469-494, DOI:10.1007/s10340-015-0681-z

Kriticos, D. J., N. Ota, W.D. Hutchison, J. Beddow, T. Walsh, et al. 2015. The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: Is it just a matter of time? PLoS ONE 10(3): e0119618. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0119618 On-line: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0119618

Hanson, A.A., R.D. Moon, R.J. Wright, T.E. Hunt, & W.D. Hutchison. 2015. ​Degree-day prediction models for the flight phenology of western bean cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) assessed with the concordance correlation coefficient. J. Econ. Entomol. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tov110

White, J.A., E.C. Burkness, and W.D. Hutchison. 2014. Biased sex ratios, mating frequency and Nosema prevalence in European corn borer, at low population densities. J. of Applied Entomol. 138(3):195.

Dutra C.C., Koch R.L., Burkness E.C., Meissle M., Romeis J., Hutchison W.D, et al. (2012) Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Exhibits No Preference between Bt and Non-Bt Maize Fed Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). PLoS ONE 7(9): e44867. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0044867 http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0044867

Hein, G.L., Steffey, K.L., Hutchison, W.D., Rice, M.E., Pilcher, C.D. & T.E. Hunt. 2012. Reply: Letter to Editor (Bt corn and Western Bean Cutworm). J. Integ. Pest Mgmt. 3:3 A1-A2(2), https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/3/3/A1/924369/Reply

Burkness, EC. & W.D. Hutchison. 2012. Bt Pollen Dispersal and Bt Kernel Mosaics: Integrity of Non-Bt Refugia for Lepidopteran Resistance Management in Maize. J. Econ. Entomol. 105(5): 1773-1780.

Bell, J.R., E.C. Burkness, A.E. Milne, D.W. Onstad, M. Abrahamson, K.L. Hamilton, and W.D. Hutchison. 2012. Putting the brakes on a cycle: bottom-up effects damp cycle amplitude. Ecology Letters 15: 310-318.

Burkness, E. C., P. K. O’Rourke, & W. D. Hutchison. 2011. Cross-pollination of nontransgenic corn ears with transgenic Bt corn: Efficacy against lepidopteran pests and implications for resistance management. Journal of Econ. Entomol. 104 (5): 1476.

Hutchison, W. D., T. E. Hunt, G. L. Hein, K. L. Steffey, C. D. Pilcher, & M. E. Rice. 2011. Genetically engineered Bt corn and range expansion of the Western bean cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the United States: A response to Greenpeace Germany. J. Integ. Pest Mgmt. 2(3): B1-B8.

Paula-Moraes, S., E.C. Burkness, T.E. Hunt, R.J. Wright, G.L. Hein, and W.D. Hutchison. 2011. Cost-effective binomial sequential sampling of Western bean cutworm, Striacosta albicosta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), egg masses in corn. J. of Econ. Entomol. 104 (6): 1900.

Burkness, E.C., G. Dively, T. Patton, A.C. Morey & W.D. Hutchison. 2010. Novel Vip3A Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize approaches high-dose efficacy against Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under field conditions: Implications for resistance management.GM Crops. 1(5): 337-343.

Hutchison, W. D., E. C. Burkness, P. D. Mitchell, R. D. Moon, T. W. Leslie, S. J. Fleischer, M. Abrahamson, K. L. Hamilton, K. L. Steffey, M. E. Gray, R. L. Hellmich, L. V. Kaster, T. E. Hunt, R. J. Wright, K. Pecinovsky, T. L. Rabaey, B. R. Flood & E. S. Raun. 2010. Areawide suppression of European corn borer with Bt maize reaps savings to non-Bt maize growers. Science. 330: 222-225.

Venette, R.C., D.J. Kriticos, R.D. Magarey, F.H. Koch, R.H.A. Baker, S.P. Worner, N.N. Gomez Raboteaux, D.W. McKenney, E.J. Dobesberger, D. Yemshanov, P.J. De Barro, W.D. Hutchison, G. Fowler, T.M. Kalaris, & J. Pedlar. 2010. Pest risk maps for invasive alien species: a roadmap for improvement. BioScience. 60(5): 349-362.

Galvan, T.L., E.C. Burkness, R.L. Koch & W.D. Hutchison. 2009. Multicolored Asian lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) activity and wine grape phenology: Implications for pest management. Environ. Entomol. 38(6): 1563-1574.

Galvan, T.L., R.L. Koch, & W.D. Hutchison. 2008. Potential implications of fruit feeding on overwintering survival of the multicolored Asian lady beetle, and the ability for these insects and paper wasps to injure wine grape berries. Entomol. Exp.et Applic. 128: 429-436.

Burkness, E.C. and W.D. Hutchison. 2008. Implementing reduced-risk IPM in fresh-market cabbage: Improved net returns via scouting and timing of effective control. J. Econ. Entomol. 101: 461-471.

Galvan, T.L., E. C. Burkness, Z. Vickers, P. Stenberg, A.K. Mansfield and W.D. Hutchison. 2007. Sensory-based action threshold for the multicolored Asian lady beetle-related taint in wine grapes. Am.J. Enol. Vitic. 58 (4):518-522.

Hutchison, W.D., E.C. Burkness, B. Jensen, B.R. Leonard, J. Temple, D.R. Cook, R.A. Weinzierl, R.E. Foster, T.L. Rabaey, and B.R. Flood. 2007. Evidence for decreasing Helicoverpa zea susceptibility to pyrethroid insecticides in the Midwestern U.S. Online. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2007-0719-02-RV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHP-2007-0719-02-RV

Selected Extension Publications:

Ostlie, K.R., W.D. Hutchison & R.L. Hellmich (Eds). 1997. Bt Corn and European corn borer: long-term success through resistance management. NC-205 Regional Publication No. 602, University of Minnesota, St. Paul. (26 authors; 47,000 copies sold).
On-line: http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/corn/pest-management/bt-corn-and-european-corn-borer/

Hutchison, W.D., E.C. Burkness, M.A. Carrillo, T.L. Galvan, P.D. Mitchell, & T.M. Hurley. 2006. IPM: A Risk Management Framework to Improve Decision-making. Public. 08229. Univ. of Minn. Extension Service, St. Paul, MN. https://aae.wisc.edu/pdmitchell/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2019/09/IPM-folderREV.pdf

Egel, D. et al. 2020. “Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers,” BU-7094-S.
Regional publication: (MN, IN, IL, IA, MO; IN), 167 pp. On-line: https://ag.purdue.edu/btny/midwest-vegetable-guide/Pages/default.aspx

Book Chapters:

Hutchison, W.D. & T.M. Cira. 2017. Economically important maize insect pests, 263-292. In: Watson, D. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of maize Vol. 2: Cultivation techniques, pest and disease control. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK. https://shop.bdspublishing.com/checkout/Store/bds/Detail/WorkGroup/3-190-52733

Hutchison, W.D. 2015. Integrated pest management and insect resistance management: Prospects for an area-wide view, pp. 186–201. In: M. Soberon, A. Gao and A. Bravo (eds.), Bt resistance: Characterization and Strategies for GM crops providing Bacillus thuringiensis toxins. CABI, Wallingford, UK. https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/ebook/20153137243

Fleischer, S.J., W. D. Hutchison, S. E. Naranjo. 2014. Sustainable Management of Insect-Resistant Crops.  pp 115-127, In: A. Ricroch, S. Chopra, S. Fleischer (eds.), Plant Biotechnology - Experience and Future Prospects,  Springer, Dordrecht-Heidelberg-London-New York. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319068916

Hutchison, W.D., B. Flood & J. A. Wyman. 2004. Advances in United States Sweet Corn and Snap Bean Insect Pest Management, In A. R. Horowitz and I. Ishaaya (Eds.), Insect Pest Management, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany.

Awards

ESA Award for Excellence in IPM (2020)

ESA Plant-Insect Ecosystems, Recognition Award in Entomology (2018)

ESA Foundation, IPM Team Award 2011)

ESA Award for Excellence in Extension (2007)

Students Advised

  • A. Toninato, M.S., (current)
  • D. Ebbenga, M.S., (2018), Ph.D. (current)
  • T. Cira, Ph.D., 2017
  • A. C. Morey*, Ph.D., 2015
  • C. Kulhanek, M.S., 2014
  • A. Hanson*, M.S., 2013
  • A. Morey*, M.S., 2010
  • T. L. Galvin, Ph.D., 2008
  • K. Bennett, M.S., 2005
  • M. A. Carrillo, Ph.D., 2005
  • R. L. Koch*, Ph.D., 2005
  • P. O'Rourke, M.S., 2003
  • S. J. Wold, M.S., 2003
  • D. F. Warnock**, Ph.D., 1999
  • D. W. Bartels, Ph.D., 1998
  • P. C. Bolin, Ph.D., 1998
  • R. L. Hines, M.S., 1998
  • E. A. Flora,M.S., 1998
  • E. C. Burkness, M.S.,1996
  • P. C. Bolin, M.S.,1995
  • D. W. Bartels, M.S.,1994

*Co-advised with R. Venette **Co-advised with D. Davis