Dr. Jeffrey W. Harris
Title
- Associate Extension/Research Professor
Contact Information
jwh545@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-2085
Clay Lyle, Room 127
Overview
Education
- Louisiana State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Physiology
- Louisiana State University, Master of Science (MS), Entomology
- Auburn University at Montgomery, Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Science
Research Interests
Breeding honey bees for resistance to Varroa mites.
Determining effects of chemical contaminants in beeswax combs on the physiology of queens and drones.
Teaching Interests
basic biology of the honey bee; practical beekeeping; insect physiology; biology of parasitic mites, virology as applied to honey bees
Website
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Sheridan, A. B., Johnson, E. J., Vallat-Michel, A. J., Glauser, G., Harris, J. W., Neumann, P., Straub, L. 2023. Thiamethoxam soil contaminations reduce fertility of soil-dwelling beetles, Aethina tumida. Chemosphere 339:139648. Download |
| 2021 | Whalen, A. D., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Stewart, S. D., Lorenz, G. M., Cook, D. R., Musser, F., Harris, J. W., Krishnan, N. 2021. Temporal profile of neonicotinoid concentrations in cotton, corn and soybean resulting from insecticidal seed treatments. Agronomy 11(6):1200. Download |
| 2021 | Whalen, A., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Stewart, S. D., Lorenz, G. M., Cook, D. R., Musser, F. R., Harris, J. W., Krishnan, N. 2021. Temporal Profile of Neonicotinoid Concentrations in Cotton, Corn, and Soybean Resulting from Insecticidal Seed Treatments. Agronomy 11(6):1200. Download |
| 2019 | Harris, J. W., Paul, O., Park, S. H., White, S., Budachetri, K., McClung, D. M., Wilson, J. G., Olivier, A. K., Thornton, J. A., Broadway, P. R., Ricke, S. C., Donaldson, J. R. 2019. Oxygen deprivation influences the survival of Listeria monocytogenes in gerbils. Translational animal science 3(1):102-112. |
| 2019 | Harris, J. W., Paul, O., Park, S., White, S., Budachetri, K., McClung, D. M., Wilson, J., Olivier, A. K., Thornton, J. A., Broadway, P. R., Ricke, S. C., Donaldson, J. R. 2019. Oxygen deprivation influences the survival of Listeria monocytogenes in gerbils. Translational animal science 3(1):102-112. |
| 2018 | Siebert, M. W., Krell, R. K., Gore, J., Harris, J. W. 2018. The science policy field tour concept: A new platform for communicating science for public policy. J. Integrated Pest Mgmt. 9:25: 1-9. |
| 2017 | Villa, J. D., Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W. 2017. Repeatability of measurements of removal of mite-infested brood to assess Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. Journal of Apicultural Research 56(5):631-634. Download |
| 2017 | Villa, J. D., Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W. 2017. Repeatability of measurements of removal of mite-infested brood to assess Varroa-sensitive hygiene. Journal of Apicultural Research 56(5):631-634. |
| 2015 | Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W., Dodds, G. E. 2015. Selection of VSH-derived Pol-line honey bees and evaluation of their Varroa-resistance characteristics. Apidologie Download |
| 2014 | Rinderer, T. E., Danka, R. G., Johnson, S., Bourgeois, A. L., Frake, A. M., Villa, J. D., De Guzman, L. I., Harris, J. W. 2014. Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used for Western U.S. Honey Production and Almond Pollination. Journal of Economic Entomology 107(2):523-530. Download |
| 2013 | Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W., Villa, J. D., Dodds, G. E. 2013. Varying congruence of hygienic responses to Varroa destructor and freeze-killed brood among different types of honeybees. Apidologie 44(4):447-457. Download |
| 2012 | Tsuruda, J. M., Harris, J. W., Bourgeois, L., Danka, R. G., Hunt, G. J. 2012. High-Resolution Linkage Analyses to Identify Genes That Influence Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Behavior in Honey Bees. PLoS ONE 7(11):e48276. Download |
| 2012 | Harris, J. W., Danka, R. G., Villa, J. D. 2012. Changes in Infestation, Cell Cap Condition, and Reproductive Status of Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) in Brood Exposed to Honey Bees with Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 105(3):512-518. Download |
| 2012 | Danka, R. G., De Guzman, L. I., Rinderer, T. E., Sylvester, H. A., Wagener, C. M., Bourgeois, A. L., Harris, J. W., Villa, J. D. 2012. Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used in Migratory Beekeeping for Crop Pollination. Journal of Economic Entomology 105(2):313-321. Download |
| 2011 | Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W., Villa, J. D. 2011. Expression of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) in Commercial VSH Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 104(3):745-749. Download |
| 2010 | Rinderer, T. E., Harris, J. W., Hunt, G. J., de Guzman, L. I. 2010. Breeding for resistance toVarroa destructorin North America. Apidologie 41(3):409-424. Download |
| 2010 | Harris, J. W., Danka, R. G., Villa, J. D. 2010. Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) with the Trait of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Remove Brood with All Reproductive Stages of Varroa Mites (Mesostigmata: Varroidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(2):146-152. Download |
| 2009 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 2009. Responses to Varroa by honey bees with different levels of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. Journal of Apicultural Research 48(3):156-161. Download |
| 2009 | Villa, J. D., Danka, R. G., Harris, J. W. 2009. Simplified methods of evaluating colonies for levels of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH). Journal of Apicultural Research 48(3):162-167. Download |
| 2008 | Harris, J. W. 2008. Effect of Brood Type on Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene by Worker Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 101(6):1137-1144. Download |
| 2007 | Harris, J. W. 2007. Bees with Varroa Sensitive Hygiene preferentially remove mite infested pupae aged ≤ five days post capping. Journal of Apicultural Research 46(3):134-139. Download |
| 2005 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 2005. Suppressed mite reproduction explained by the behaviour of adult bees. Journal of Apicultural Research 44(1):21-23. Download |
| 2004 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 2004. Effect of screen floors on populations of honey bees and parasitic mites (Varroa destructor). Journal of Apicultural Research 43(3):114-117. Download |
| 2001 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 2001. Resistance to Varroa destructor(Mesostigmata: Varroidae) When Mite-Resistant Queen Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Were Free-Mated with Unselected Drones . Journal of Economic Entomology 94(6):1319-1323. Download |
| 2000 | Harris, J. W., Harbo, J. R. 2000. Changes in reproduction of Varroa destructor after honey bee queens were exchanged between resistant and susceptible colonies. Apidologie 31(6):689-699. Download |
| 1999 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 1999. Selecting honey bees for resistance to Varroa jacobsoni. Apidologie 30(2-3):183-196. Download |
| 1999 | Harris, J. W., Woodring, J. 1999. Effects of dietary precursors to biogenic amines on the behavioural response from groups of caged worker honey bees (Apis mellifera) to the alarm pheromone component isopentyl acetate. Physiological Entomology 24(3):285-291. Download |
| 1999 | Harbo, J. R., Harris, J. W. 1999. Heritability in Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) of Characteristics Associated with Resistance to Varroa jacobsoni(Mesostigmata: Varroidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 92(2):261-265. Download |
| 1996 | Harris, J. W., Woodring, J., Harbo, J. R. 1996. Effects of carbon dioxide on levels of biogenic amines in the brains of queenless worker and virgin queen honey bees (Apis mellifera). Journal of Apicultural Research 35(2):69-78. Download |
| 1995 | Harris, J. W., Woodring, J. 1995. Elevated brain dopamine levels associated with ovary development in queenless worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Endocrinology 111(2):271-279. Download |
| 1992 | Harris, J. W., Woodring, J. 1992. Effects of stress, age, season, and source colony on levels of octopamine, dopamine and serotonin in the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) brain. Journal of Insect Physiology 38(1):29-35. Download |
| 1990 | Harris, J. W., Harbo, J. R. 1990. Suppression of Ovary Development of Worker Honeybees by Association with Workers Treated with Carbon Dioxide. Journal of Apicultural Research 29(4):187-193. Download |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Harris, J. W., Collison, C. H. 2023. Colony Growth and Seasonal Management. MSU Extension 2941 |
| 2023 | Harris, J. W. 2023. Maximizing Honey Production. MSU Extension 3382 |
| 2023 | Harris, J. W., Sheridan, A. B., MacGown, J. A. 2023. Managing Varroa Mites in Honey Bee Colonies. MSU Extension 2826 |
| 2023 | Harris, J. W. 2023. Hornet Species that Threaten Honey Bees. MSU Extension 3950. |
| 2023 | Harris, J. W. 2023. High Varroa Mite Loads in Nucleus Colonies (Nucs) of Honey Bees. MSU Extension 3940. |
| 2021 | Harris, J. W. 2021. Beginning Beekeeping in Mississippi. |
| 2021 | Harris, J. W., Layton, B. 2021. Prevention and Treatment of Nuisance Honey Bees Around Your Home. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3690. Download |
| 2019 | Harris, J. W., Fulton, H. 2019. Maximizing Honey Production and Heating Honey. MSU Extension Service |
| 2017 | Guyton, J. W., Harris, J. W. 2017. Propolis, a Sticky Topic, and there is a tool for that!. Gloworm MSU BCHEPP EXTENSION XXIV(4). |
| 2015 | Harris, J. W., Sheridan, A., MacGown, J. A. 2015. Managing varroa mites in honey bee colonies. Mississippi Extension Service Download |
Graduate Students
Awards & Honors
- William M. White Special Project Awards
DAFVM - Search for Excellence in Commercial and Consumer Horticultre State Winner
National Association of County Agricultrual Agents - ARS Technology Transfer Award
USDA, ARS
Society Memberships
- American Association of Professional Apiculturists