Appointment:
- 80% Extension, 20% Teaching
Education:
- B.S. in Biology, University of Tennessee, 1972
- M.S. in Agricultural Biology, University of Tennessee, 1974
- Ph.D. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
Professional Responsibilities and Activities:
- Teaching:
- Beekeeping - honey bee biology and beekeeping.
- Research and Presentation Methods - preparation of slides, posters, and graphics for scientific presentations.
- Extension:
- Master Beekeeping Training Program.
- Beginning Beekeeping Workshops.
- Bee Tidings newsletter.
- Beekeeping and Apiculture web site.
- Bug Bash - a youth outreach event to introduce young learners to the world of insects.
- Bumble Boosters - a science education outreach program that engages high school science classes as partners to conduct research on bumble bees. Funded by the Nebraska Lottery's Educational Innovation Fund.
- Applied research initiatives on the detection and control of parasitic bee mites, and on protecting pollinating insects from pesticides.
Publications:
- Ellis, M.D. 2010. Pesticides and bee toxicity Am. Bee. J. 150(5):485-486.
- Johnson, R.M., M.D. Ellis, C. Mullin, M. Frazier. 2010. Pesticides and honey bee toxicity - USA. Invited review. Apidologie. DOI: 10.1051/apdio/2110018.
- LeConte, Y., M.D. Ellis, and W. Ritter. 2010. "Varroa mites and honey bee health: can Varroa explain part of the colony losses? Apidologie. DOI:10.1051/apido/2010017.
- Aliano, N.P. and M.D. Ellis. 2009. Oxalic acid - a perspective tool for reducing Varroa mite populations in package bees. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 48:303-309.
- Aliano, N.P. and M.D. Ellis. 2008. Bee-to-bee contact drives oxalic acid distribution in honey bee colonies. Apidologie 39:1-7.
- Ellis, M.D. et Y. LeConte. 2008. Mortalities et depopulations des colonies d'abeilles aux Etats-Unis. Abeilles et Fleurs 223:37-45.
- LeConte, Y. et M.D. Ellis. 2008. Mortalities et depopulations des colonies d'abeilles domestique; le case American. BIO FUTUR 284:49-53.
- Aliano, N.P., M.D. Ellis and B.D. Siegfried. 2006. Acute contact toxicity of oxalic acid to Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) and their Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) hosts in laboratory bioassays. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(5): 1578-1582.
- Aliano, N.P. and M.D. Ellis. 2005. A strategy for using powdered sugar to reduce Varroa populations in honey bee colonies. J. of Apic. Res. 44(2): 54-57.
- Aliano, N.P. and M.D. Ellis. 2005. Only large amounts of powdered sugar applied directly to brood cells harms immature honey bees? J. of Apic. Res. 44(1): 33-35.
- Golick, D.A., M.D. Ellis and B. Beecham. 2005. Creating and evaluating artificial domiciles for bumble bees. Am. Biol. Teacher On Line. April 2006.
- Golick, D.A. and M.D. Ellis. 2005. An update on the distribution and diversity of Bombus (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Nebraska. J. of KS Entomol. Soc. 79(4):
- Ali, M.A., P.A. Macedo, J. Wu and M.D. Ellis. 2002. Evaluation of three concentrations of tebufenpyrad for the control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroaidae). J. of Econ. Entomol: In press.
- Ali, M.A., M.D. Ellis, J.R. Coats and J. Grodnitzky. 2002. Laboratory evaluation of 17 monoterpenoids and field evaluation of two monoterpenoids and two registered acaricides for the control of Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Acari: Varroidae). Am. Bee J. 142(1): 50-53.
- Macedo, P.A. and M.D. Ellis. 2002. Sugar Shake: A safe and efficient method for detecting and assessing Varroa mite populations in honey bee colonies. J. Apic. Res: In press.
- Ellis, M.D. Chemical Control of Varroa. 2001. Book chapter: Mites of the Honey Bee. Dadant and Sons. Hamilton, IL. 280 pp.
- Ellis, M.D., L.G. Higley, A. Jones, W.W. Hoback, and S.S. Quisenberry. 1999. Bug Bash - A Pyramid of Teaching and Learning About Insects. Am. Entomologist: 45: 200-203.
- Ellis, M.D. and F.P. Baxendale. 1997. Toxicity of Seven Monoterpenoids to Tracheal Mites (Acari: Tarsonemidae) and Their Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Hosts When Applied as Fumigants. J. Econ. Entomol. 90: 1087-1091.
- Ellis, M.D., B.D. Siegfried, and B. Spawn. 1997. The Effect of Apistan on Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Responses to Methyl Parathion, Carbaryl, and Bifenthrin Exposure. Apidologie 28: 123-127.
Graduate Students and Postdocs Advised:
Reed Johnson (postdoc), Jeremy Wagnitz (M.S.), Dori Porter (M.S.), Louis Chapon (M.S.), Nicholas Aliano (Ph.D.), Doug Golick (M.S.), Paula Macedo (M.S.), Jinquan Wu (M.S.), Mahmoud Ali (Ph.D.), Bruce Eckholm (M.S.), Paul Timm (M.S.)
Selected Recent Grants
| National Honey Board. Biomarkers of sublethal pesticide exposure in honey bees | $26,333 |
| USDA CAPS. Sustainable solutions to problems affecting honey bee colonies | $140,000 |
| Almond Board. The effect of oxalic acid on queen survival and drone semen viablity | $8,500 |
| Institute of Museum and Library Studies. Bug Buddies Inquiry Center | $68,554 |
| EPA. Techniques to enhance the effectiveness of Varroa mite treatments | $50,000 |
| EPA. Techniques for using oxalic acid to reduce Varroa populations in honey bee colonies | $40,000 |
Language Skills
- French - fluent
- Spanish - functional
Notable Distinctions:
- American Association of Professional Apiculturists Award of Excellence. January 2008
- Roger A. Morse, Teaching and Extension Award, Eastern Apicultural Society. August 2005
- Associate Editor, Journal of Apicultural Research. 2005-2006
- President, American Association of Professional Apiculturists. 2005
- Educational Project Award for Bumble Boosters, North Central Branch of Entomological Society of America, 2004
- Secretary, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Nebraska Chapter, 1999-2003
- Secretary, NE Chapter of Sigma Xi, 1999-2002.
- Educational Projects Award. "Bug Bash". Board Certified Entomologists of Mid-America. 2001.
- Outstanding New Specialist Award. Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association, 2000.
- Secretary-Treasurer, American Association of Professional Apiculturists, 1995-1996.
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