PUBLICATIONS

​PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS
  1. ​Jia-Wei Tay, Dong-Hwan Choe, Ashok Mulchandani and Michael K. Rust. 2020. Hydrogels: From controlled release to a new bait delivery for insect pest management. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa183 [pdf]
  2. Kelsey McCalla, Jia-Wei Tay, Ashok Mulchandani, Dong-Hwan Choe and Mark Hoddle. 2020. Biodegradable alginate hydrogel bait delivery system effectively controls high-density populations of Argentine ant in commercial citrus. Journal of Pest Science. 93: 1031-1042. DOI: 10.1007/S10340-019-01175-9. [pdf]
  3. Managing drywood termites using heat technology: a case study at a condominium unit in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2020.
  4. Necrophobic behavior of the Asian subterranean termite (in preparation)
  5. Jia-Wei Tay, Mark Hoddle, Ashok Mulchandani and Dong-Hwan Choe. 2017. Development of an alginate hydrogel to deliver aqueous bait for pest ant management. Pest Management Science 73: 2028-2038. DOI: 10.1002/ps.4616 [pdf] (Pest Management Science's cover image, October 2017) [image]
  6. Ching-Chen Lee, Hirotaka Nakao, Shu-Ping Tseng, Hung-Wei Hsu, Gwo-Li Lin, Jia-Wei Tay, Johan Billen, Fuminori Ito, Chow-Yang Lee, Chung-Chi Lin and Chin-Cheng Yang. 2017. Worker reproduction of the invasive yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes. Frontiers in Zoology 14:24. DOI 10.1186/s12983-017-0210-4 [pdf]
  7. Jia-Wei Tay and Chow-Yang Lee. 2015. Induced disturbances cause Monomorium pharaonis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) nest relocation.  Journal of Economic Entomology 108: 1237-1242. [pdf]
  8.  Jia-Wei Tay and Chow-Yang Lee. 2015. Effects of a juvenile hormone analogue pyriproxyfen on monogynous and polygynous colonies of the Pharaoh ant Monomorium pharaonis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Tropical Biomedicine 32: 453-462. [pdf]
  9. Jia-Wei Tay and Chow-Yang Lee. 2014. Influences of pyriproxyfen on fecundity and reproduction of the pharaoh ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 107: 1216-1223. [pdf]
  10. Jia-Wei Tay, Kok-Boon Neoh, and Chow-Yang Lee. 2014. The roles of the queen, brood and worker castes in the colony growth dynamics of the pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Myrmecological News 20: 87-94. [pdf]
  11.  Shao-Xiong Cheah, Jia-Wei Tay, Lai-Kheng Chan, and Zairi Jaal. 2013. Larvicidal, oviposition, and ovicidal effects of Artemisia annua (Asterales: Asteraceae) against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles sinensis, and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Parasitology Research 112: 3275-3282. [pdf]
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PUBLICATIONS (EXTENSION, PROCEEDING, AND DISSERTATION)
  1. ​Jia-Wei Tay and Dong-Hwan Choe. 2018. Using seaweed to deliver liquid ant baits (UC IPM information for pest management professionals and pesticide applicators). Green Bulletin 8: 1-2.  http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PDF/PUBS/greenbulletin.2018.spring.pdf
  2. Kelsey Schall, Jia-Wei Tay, Ashok Mulchandani, Dong-Hwan Choe and Mark Hoddle. 2018. Harnessing hydrogels in the battle against invasive ants: Could a hydrogel baiting system solve Argentine ant problems in southern California citrus? Citrograph 9: 30-35. http://citrusresearch.org/uncategorized/citrograph-summer-2018/ 
  3. Jia-Wei Tay, Mark Hoddle, Ashok Mulchandani and Dong-Hwan Choe. 2017. The use of an alginate hydrogel to deliver aqueous bait to manage an invasive ant pest in residential settings. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Urban Pests. Birmingham, UK. M.P. Davies, C. Pfeiffer and W.H. Robinson (eds). Pureprint Group, UK, pp. 265-269. [pdf]​
  4. Jia-Wei Tay. 2014. Sociotomy, caste influences and the effects of juvenile hormone analogue on the colonies of the Pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis (L.)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  5. Jia-Wei Tay. 2009. Necrophobic behavior of the Asian subterranean termite and a mound building termite. Universiti Sains Malaysia.

GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS 
Awarded (since hired at UH, July 2019):
  1. Novel methods to manage invasive yellow crazy ants (PI); Hawaii Invasive Species Council; 2021.
  2. Development of post harvest treatments for a quarantine pest; USDA-ARS; 2020-2021.
  3. Improved Detection and Control of Tropical Invasive Insect Pests (PI); USDA-ARS; 2020-2022; $140,000.
  4. Field Evaluation of Above-ground Baits in Eliminating Subterranean Termites (PI); Corteva Agriscience; 2020-2021; $20,000.
  5. Evaluation of a Termite Defense System Against Formosan Subterranean Termites in Hawaii (PI); Polyguard, Inc., Texas; 2019; $5,500. 
  6. Linalool: Biosynthesis in Sweet Basil and Applications in Human Health and Pest Control (Co-PI); USDA NIFA Research Capacity Funds; 2020; $8,970.
  7. Managing Insects of Urban and Medical Importance in Hawaii using Integrated Pest Management (PI); Extension Plan of Work; 2020-2024; $4,000.
  8. Ecology and Management of Invasive Ants and Termites (PI); USDA NIFA Hatch; 2020-2024.
Before joining UH
  1. Postdoctoral Fellowship. 2015-2018.
  2. Agricultural Crop Trust Scholarship Award. 2013-2014. 
  3. University Science Malaysia Fellowship Award. 2010-2014.
  4. Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme. 2010-2014. 
  5. Travel Fund, 2nd Global Conference on Entomology. 2013.
  6. Dean’s List, University Science Malaysia. 2008-2009.

INVITED TALKS (selected)
  1. Entomological Association of Southern California, Fall Meeting, Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California on 12 September 2017. Alginate Hydrogel for Pest Ant Management.
  2. 26th annual UC Riverside Urban Pest Management Conference, University of California, Riverside on 29 March 2017. Development of a Hydrogel Bait to Deliver Liquid Ant Bait for Pest Ant Management. 
  3. XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. 28 September 2016. Enhancing Biological control of Citrus Pests with Hydrogel Baits for Sustainable Argentine Ant, Linepithema humile, Management.
  4. Urban Entomology (ENTM 133). Guest lecture on Urban Pest Ants in University of California, Riverside on 11 May 2016. ​

PRESENTATIONS (selected)
  1. J.-W. Tay. 9th International Conference on Urban Pests. Birmingham, UK on 12 July 2017. The use of an alginate hydrogel to deliver aqueous bait to manage an invasive ant pest in residential settings. 
  2. J.-W. Tay. 2nd Global Conference on Entomology, organized by V Sivaram Research Foundation and Century Foundation Bangalore; in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 8-12 November 2013.
  3. J.-W. Tay. International Symposium on Insects, organized by Entomological Society of Malaysia; in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3-5 December 2012.
  4. J.-W. Tay. 6th International Conference on Biopesticides, organized by Maejo University and University of California Riverside; in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 11-16 December 2011.
  5. Schall, K.A., J.W. Tay, L. Greenberg, and M. Hoddle. Fire Ant Baiting Technology in Almonds: Today and Beyond. UC Cooperative University of California Almond Integrated Pest Management Meeting, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA. 7 January 2016. 
  6. Hoddle, M.S., K. Schall, J.W. Tay, D.H. Choe, and A. Mulchandani. IPM Conference: What is the Future of Chlorpyrifos in Citrus IPM?, Tulare County UCCE Office, Tulare, CA. 12 January 2016. 
  7. Schall, K.A.,​ J.W. Tay, A. Mulchandani, D.H. Choe, and M. Hoddle. Benefits of and Developments in Argentine Ant Control for Citrus. California Association of Pest Control Advisers, Azure Hotel & Suites Ontario Airport/Convention Center, Ontario, CA. 2 August 2017.
  8. Schall, K.A.,​ C. Pierce, J.W. Tay​, A. Mulchandani, D.H. Choe, and M. Hoddle. Developments in Argentine Ant Control for Southern California Citrus. W4185 Annual Meeting, Borrego Springs Resort, De Anza Room, Borrego Springs, CA. 4 October 2017
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
UH Faculty Representative and Executive Committee 
State of Hawaii Pest Control Board, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
 
Hawaii Pest Control Association

EXTENSION AND OUTREACH (selected)
University of Hawaii at Mānoa 
Extension and outreach coordinator
Kaiser High School, Hawaii termite project. 2019-present.
 
Hawaii Pacific University laboratory termite project. 2019-present.
 
Hawaii Wood Utilization Team, The Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Wildlife. 2019-present.  
 
Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences booth. Welina Mānoa, Campus Center, University of Hawaii at Mānoa. 26 August 2019.
 
Termite Inspection Training. University of Hawaii at Mānoa. 23-24 August 2019.
 
Journal referee: Journal of Economic Entomology, Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, Tropical Life Sciences Research, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society.
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PATENT
"The use of biodegradable hydrogel to deliver aqueous bait to control pest ants" (2016). U.S. Patent No. PCT/US2017/053761 
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