Maryann Frazier
- Sr. Extension Associate
University Park, PA 16802
Websites:
Biography:
Education:
B.S., Penn State University, 1980
M.Ag., Penn State University, 1983
Department Focus Areas:
Integrated Pest Management
Information Management and Knowledge Engineering
Research:
Apiculture; control of parasitic mites; pollination
Extension:
Apiculture; public science education; international development work (have worked with African bees and beekeepers in Sudan, Uganda, Costa Rica, and Panama)
Teaching:
The Insect Connection; Bug Camp for Teachers
Extension Activities & Interests:
I have responsibilities in the areas of apiculture extension, public science education and teaching. Current extension activities focus on a regional collaboration (MAAREC: The Mid-Atlantic Research and Extension Consortium) with researchers and other extension specialists in Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey. Our aim is to develop an IPM approach to control honey bee diseases and mites and to improve information transfer techniques through traditional and innovative methods. Current teaching responsibilities include team teaching a three credit undergraduate course "The Insect Connection" and a three credit course for Teachers "Bug Camp for Teachers." Current outrreach activities include the coordination of the following annual events: The Great Insect Fair, Bug Camp for Kids, Advanced Bug Camp for Kids and Bug Camp for Teachers.
Relevant Publications:
vanEngelsdorp, D. , Evans, J., Donovall, R., Mullin, C., Frazier, M., Frazier, J., Hayes, J., Pettis, J., 2009 “Entombed Pollen”: a new condition in honey bee colonies associated with increased risk of colony mortality. J. Inv. Path. Accepted.
vanEngelsdorp, D., Evans, J., Saegerman, C., Mullin, C., Haubruge, E., Nguyen, K., Frazier, M., Frazier, J., Speybroeck, N., Cox-Foster, D., Chen, J., Underwood., R, Tarpy, D., Pettis, J. A Descriptive Epidemiological Study Of Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder. PLoS-ONE. In Revision.
Frazier, M. T., C. Mullin, J. Frazier. 2008. What Have Pesticides Got to do with it? Amer. Bee J. 148:521-523.
Frazier, M. T., C. Mullin, J. Frazier. 2007. Preliminary Report to Sponsor on Pesticide Residues in Pollen, Spring 2007. The National Honey Board.
Samali, L., Montecinos, V., Maretzki, A., Kalavar, J., Jaksch, M., Frazier, M., Chinoy, M., Buzine, C., Bradley, G., Ackerman, R. 2007. Teaming Up in Tanzania. Mosaic International 11:1
Mullin, C. A., M. Frazier, J. L. Frazier, S. Ashcraft, R. Simonds, D., vanEngelsdorp, J. Pettis, Pesticides and Honey Bee Health: High Levels of Acaricides and Crop Protection Chemicals in US Beehives. In revision for submission, PLOS-One.
Frazier, M., J. Finley, W. Harkness, and E. Rajotte. 2000. A sequential sampling scheme for detecting he presence of tracheal mite (Acarapis woodi) infestations in honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies. J. Econ. Entomol. 93; 551-558.
Sammataro, D., N. Ostiguy, J. Finley, M. Frazier, G. Degrandi Hoffman, G. Wardell. A novel IPM approach to managing Varroa jacobsoni mite (Acari: Varroidae) levels in honey bee (Hymenoptera:Apidae) Colonies. In press.
Finley, J., J. Kuszner, M. Frazier & S. Camazine. 1998. Can we ignore bee losses in Pennsylvania 1995-1997? Proc. 1987 American Bee Res. Conf. Am. Bee J. 138; 294-295.
Finley, J., S. Camazine, and M. Frazier. 1996. The epidemic of honey bee colony losses during the 1995-1996 season. Am Bee J. 136; 805-808.
Frazier, M. T., J. Finley, B. McPheron, W. Harkness, and G. Stiles. 1995. Evaluating honey bee lines for tracheal mite resistance in the Northeastern United States. Am. Bee J. 135; 635.
Extension Materials:
Publications
Frazier. M. T. Protecting Honey Bees from Chemical Pesticides 2007. http://maarec.psu.edu.
Frazier, M. and D. vanEngelsdorp. 2004, 2005, 2006. Value of Beekeeping in PA. http://maarec.psu.edu.
Frazier, M. 2008. Value of Beekeeping in the Mid-Atlantic Region. http://maarec.cas.psu.edu.
Collison, C., M. Frazier, D. Caron. 2004. Beekeeping Basics. Penn State University, University Park, PA. 99 pp.
Frazier, M. Quick Reference Guide to Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators and Diseases. 2000. Penn State University, University Park, PA. Free brochure
Caron, D. and M. Frazier. 1998-2004. MAAREC regional extension publications.. Thirty-two extension brochures that have been updated and revised to cover the MAAREC region.
Frazier, M. S. Camazine, D. Caron, D. Sammataro. 1999. Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators and Diseases. 1999. Penn State University, University Park, PA. 86 pp.
Web Site Development and Maintenance:
MAAREC (Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium) web site: http://MAAREC.cas.psu.edu/
Recent Selected Presentations:
Congressional Hearing Witness on CCD to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Standards; House Committee on Agriculture, Wash D.C., June 24, 2008
Research Unplugged, Vanishing Bees: What is Happening to Honey Bees and Other Pollinators? State College PA, November 12, 2008
Ontario Beekeeper Association, Chemical Residues, Declining Honey Bee Populations and CCD. Niagara Falls Canada, December 12, 2008
American Beekeeping Federation, Pollinators in Peril; The Potential Role of Pesticides. Reno NV, January 16, 2008
Apiary Inspectors of America: Toxic House; Honey Bees, Pesticides and Pollinators in Decline. Gainsville FL, February 4, 2009
Research Interests:
- Honey Bee and Pollinator Research:
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As the senior extension associate specializing in apiculture, Maryann is responsible for honey bee extension throughout the state and cooperatively across the Mid-Atlantic region. She teaches courses in beekeeping, general entomology and teacher education and is involved in the department's innovative public outreach program. She is working closely with Dr. Chris Mullin and Dr. Jim Frazier on the potential role of pesticides on declining honey bee health in general and CCD specifically.
- International Research:
