J. Bennett Johnston Science Foundation Research Support award, $4,470, 2003

LA Plant Protection Association 2004. Second place student paper competition M.S. division

Insect Control Conference of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences 2005. First place student paper competition M.S. division

LA Plant Protection Association 2005. First place student paper competition M.S. division

Southeastern Branch of The Entomological Society of America meeting 2005. Second place student paper competition M.S.division

Team Tipton Research Award 2006, LSU AgCenter 2006 Annual Conference

L. D. Newsom Memorial Award 2007, Outstanding M.S. Student in Entomology

Louisiana Agricultural Sciences Association 2008. Third place student paper competition PhD. division

Entomological Foundation Larry Larson Graduate Student Award for Leadership in Applied Entomology, 2008

Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association PhD Graduate Student Scholarship, 2009

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Publications

Temple, J. H., P. L. Bommireddy, D. R. Cook, P. Marcon, and B. R. Leonard. 2009. Susceptibility of selected lepidopteran pests to Rynaxypyr®, a novel insecticide. Journal of Cotton Science 13: 23-31

Bommireddy, P. L., B. R. Leonard, J. Temple, P. Price, K. Emfinger, and D. R. Cook. 2008. Field performance and seasonal durability of transgenic cotton expressing the Vip3A protein against the Heliothine larvae under native and artificial infestations. Journal of Cotton Science (Submitted)

Bommireddy, P. L., B. R. Leonard, and J. H. Temple. 2007. Influence of Nezara viridula (L.) feeding on cotton yield, fiber quality, and seed germination. J. Econ. Entomol. 100:1560-1568.

W. D. 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 United States. Plant Health Progress: July 2007. Online: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/php/symposium/hzea/decrease/

Cook, D. R., B. R. Leonard, J. Gore, and J. Temple. 2005. Responses of laboratory and field colonies of selected Lepidopteran insect pests to indoxacarb and pyridalyl and spinosad. J. Agric. and Urban Entom.

Willrich, M. M., B.R. Leonard, and J. Temple. 2004. Injury to pre-flowering and flowering cotton, Gossypium hirsutum (L.), by brown stink bug, Euschistus servus (Say), and southern green stink Bug, Nezara viridula (L.). J. Econ. Entomol. 97:924-933.

Abstracts and Proceedings: 41

Pesticide Screening Reports: 25

Extension Publications: 2

TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS

Formal Papers/Presentations: 20

Display Presentations: 14

Extension/Producer/Industry Personnel/Consultant Training Meetings: 6

RESEARCH FUNDING/GRANTS

Temple, J. H., and B. R. Leonard. 2008. DuPont Crop Protection Grant-In-Aid. Susceptibility of Helicoverpa zea to Rynaxypyr (DPX-E2Y45). ($6,000)

Temple, J. H., and B. R. Leonard. 2007. DuPont Crop Protection Grant-In-Aid. Susceptibility of Helicoverpa zea to Rynaxypyr (DPX-E2Y45). ($6,000)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1997-2002: LSU AgCenter, Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro, LA. Student Worker

2002: LSU AgCenter, Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro, LA. Temporary Research Associate

2003: LSU AgCenter, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA. Graduate Assistant

2004-Present: LSU AgCenter, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA. Research Associate

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Entomological Society of America

Florida Entomological Society

South Carolina Entomological Society

Georgia Entomological Society

Society of Southwestern Entomologist

Louisiana Plant Protection Association

LSU Entomology Club

Mississippi Entomological Association

National Association of Independent Crop Consultants

Louisiana Agricultural Sciences Association

University of Louisiana-Monroe Alumni Association

LSU Alumni Association

Tiger Athletic Foundation

Gamma Sigma Delta, LSU Chapter

LSU Entomology Club, President 2006-2007

LSU Entomology Club, Vice-President 2004-2005

LSU Entomology Club, Treasurer 2003-2004

B.S. Agribusiness with Agronomy minor, University of Louisiana at Monroe-2002

M.S. Entomology, Louisiana State University-2007