Bal K. Gautam

 

 

Post-doctoral Research Associate

 

 

Specialization: Urban Entomology

 

 

Supervisor: Gregg Henderson

 

 

EMAIL: bgautam@agcenter.lsu.edu

 

Phone:  (225) 578-1830  (Office Phone)

             (225) 439-7193  (Cell Phone)

 

 

 

Education

 

•Doctor of Philosophy, Entomology (GPA = 4/4), 2011

 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

•Masters of Science, Entomology, 2001

 G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (India)

•Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1993

 Tribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur (Nepal)

 

 

 

 

 

Professional experience

 

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University AgCenter (January 2012 - ).

 

Research Associate, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University AgCenter (January 2009 - December 2011).

 

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University AgCenter (January 2007 - December 2008).

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University AgCenter (Fall 2011).

 

Plant Protection Officer and Pesticide Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Nepal (2001-2006)

 

Asst. Plant Protection Officer, Department of Agriculture, Nepal (1995-1998)

 

Research officer, Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Oilseed Research Station (1993-1995)

 

 

 

 

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (Publications while working in the US only are listed here)

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2013. Localized treatments using dust and liquid formulations of fipronil against Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the laboratory. Insect Science (published online).

 

Wang, C., G. Henderson, and B. K. Gautam. 2013. Horizontal transfer of fipronil is enhanced with increased group size in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki. J. Econ. Entomol. (in press).

 

Martin, J., E. Martin, B. K. Gautam, and G. Henderson, 2013. Preliminary observations of carbon dioxide as a possible fumigant for bed bugs (Cimex lectularis). Submitted to J. Med. Entomol. (in review).

 

Wang, C., G. Henderson, and B. K. Gautam. 2013. Lufenuron suppresses the resistance of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) to entomopathogenic bacteria. Submitted to J. Econ. Entomol. J. Econ. Entomol. 106: 1812-1818.

 

Wang, C., G. Henderson, F. Huang, B. K. Gautam, and C. Zhu. 2012. Survival rate, food consumption, and tunneling of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) feeding on Bt and non-Bt maize. Sociobiology 49:1335-1350.

 

Gautam, B. K., G. Henderson and R. W. Davis. 2012. Toxicity and Horizontal Transfer of 0.5% Fipronil Dust Against Formosan Subterranean Termites. J. Econ. Entomol.105:1766-1772.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2012. Laboratory study of the influence of substrate type and temperature on the exploratory tunneling by the Formosan subterranean termite. Insects 3:629-639.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2012. Escape behavior of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in response to disturbance. J. Insect Behav. 25: 70-79.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Effect of soil type and exposure duration on mortality and transfer of chlorantraniliprole and fipronil on Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 104: 2025-2030.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Relative humidity preference and survival of starved Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) at various temperature and relative humidity conditions. Environ. Entomol. 40:1232-1238.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Wood consumption by Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) as affected by wood moisture content and temperature. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 104: 459-464.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Effects of sand moisture level on food consumption and distribution of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) with different soldier proportions. J. Entomol. Sci. 46: 1-13.

 

Nagendra N., B. K. Gautam, and G. Henderson. 2010. Effects of oil-based paint marking on the foraging behavior of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 55: 369-378.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2008. Effects of m-tyrosine on feeding and survival of Formosan subterranean termites, (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 11: 1088-1093.

 

 

 

Technical Reports

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2013. Field and laboratory evaluations of treated materials (confidential) as possible novel baits against subterranean termites.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2012. Laboratory tests of insecticide treated cardboard and pellets against Formosan subterranean termites.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2012. A report on the light trap of Formosan subterranean termite and dry wood termite alates in Baton Rouge area.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2012. Laboratory tests of lufenuron and sulfuramid treated cardboard against Formosan subterranean termites.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Use of polyolefin sheet as a barrier against Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae).

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. Repellency tests of nootkatone and its derivatives against bed bug (Cimicidae: Hemiptera).

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2011. A report on the light trap of Formosan subterranean termite and dry wood termite alates in Baton Rouge area.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2010. Formosan subterranean termites monitoring and control using structured crate baits in Bonnet Carre Spillways, Louisiana.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2010. Formosan subterranean termites get attracted to 2-PE.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2010. Control of Formosan subterranean termites using crate bait treatment with Termidor.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. 2009. Laboratory and field tests of 'Green Eye' termite monitors.

 

 

 

 

Oral Presentations

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Use of novel method to control Formosan subterranean termites in the southern United States: Potential application in termite management in developing countries. 60th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, November 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee. Invited Seminar on Member Symposium (Nepal Overseas Entomologists Symposium: Global Collaboration for the Development of Next Generation IPM ProgramGautam).

 

Gautam, B. K. and M. Sharad. Approaches to improve the effectiveness of Farmers' Field Schools for vegetable crop IPM. 60th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, November 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee. Invited Seminar on Member Symposium (Nepal Overseas Entomologists Symposium: Global Collaboration for the Development of Next Generation IPM ProgramGautam).

 

Gautam, B. K., G. Henderson and R. Davis. Toxicity and horizontal transfer of a new formulation of fipronil (Termidor Dry) against Formosan subterranean termites. National Conference on Urban Entomology, May 2012, Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Escape behavior of Formosan subterranean termites to a disturbance commonly encountered around field monitors. 58th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, December 2010, San Diego, California.

 

Nagendra N., B. K. Gautam, and G. Henderson. Effects of oil-based paint marking on the foraging behavior of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). 84th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, March 2010, Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Wood consumption by Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) as affected by wood moisture content and temperature. 57th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, December, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Effects of sand moisture level on food consumption and distribution of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) with different soldier proportions. 56th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, 2008, Reno, Nevada.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Effects of m-tyrosine on feeding and survival of Formosan subterranean termites, (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). 55th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, 2007, San Diego, California.

 

 

 

Poster Presentations

 

Gautam, B. K., G. Henderson and C. Wang. Localized treatments using commercial dust and liquid formulations of fipronil against Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the laboratory. 87th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, March 2013, Baton Rouge, LA.

 

Wang, C., G. Henderson and B. K. Gautam. Lufenuron Suppresses the Resistance of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) to Entomopathogenic Bacteria. 87th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, March 2013, Baton Rouge, LA.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Laboratory Study of the Influence of Substrate Type and Temperature on the Exploratory Tunneling by Formosan Subterranean Termite. 60th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, November 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Relative humidity preference and survival of starved Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) at various temperature and relative humidity conditions. 59th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, November 2011, Reno, Nevada.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Relative humidity preference and survival of starved Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) at various temperature and relative humidity conditions. 2nd Annual LSU Entomology Department Graduate Student Symposium, October 7, 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

Gautam, B. K., and G. Henderson. Impacts of wood moisture content and temperature combinations on feeding and survival of the Formosan Subterranean Termite. 84th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, March 2010, Atlanta, Georgia

 

 

Awards and Scholarship

 

First Place President's Prize, Poster display competition, 59th Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of America, November 2011, Reno, Nevada.

 

First Prize, Poster display presentation. 2nd Annual LSU Entomology Department Graduate Student Symposium, October 7, 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

Merit-based scholarship for Master's degree in Entomology, Indian Council for Cultural Research, 1999, Pantnagar, India.

 

Asian Development Bank Sponsorship for Farm Managerial Training, Asian Institute of Technology, 1997, Bangkok, Thailand.

 

 

 

 

Professional license

 

Possession of General Pest Control license of Louisiana

 

 

 

Patents

 

Non-provisional patent filed on subterranean termite control method (chemical + bacteria), 2013

 

Provisional patent filed on m-tyrosine as a wood preservative, 2008

 

 

 

Professional Membership

 

Entomological Society of America

 

International Union for Studies of Social Insects

 

Nepal Overseas Entomologists (Vice President)