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David Kattes is a Professor in WSES at Tarleton. He also serves as a Research Entomologist for Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Dr. Kattes is engaged in both agronomy and entomology.  His recent accomplishments include the publication of Insects of Texas: A Practical Guide. His work is supported by USDA-APHIS contracts and he mentors both undergraduate and graduate students. He has developed unique collection and trapping methods for novel insects and he collaborates with Fossil Rim Wildlife Center on projects involving pest of diverse ungulate populations. Research interests include the biology, ecology, and management of arthropods of veterinary and wildlife importance.  His group is currently studying various secondary plant compounds for potential low-impact management of filth flies. Dr. Kattes also has interests in the utilization of various legume, forb, and grass mixtures as livestock and wildlife forage. 

Courses Offered

Undergraduate

  • WSES 1305 Fundamentals of Crop Science (Fall 2016)
  • WSES 2301 General Entomology (Fall 2016 )

Graduate

  • WSES 5314 Veterinary Entomology (Fall 2016)

Research and Scholarly Activities

Research Activities

  • Breeden, Jeffrey B. (Principal), Kattes, David Hugh (Co-Principal), Mays, Sarah (Supporting), “Fossil Rim Tick Study Undergraduate Assistantship,” Sponsored by TSU Student Research, Tarleton State University, $4,000.00. (May 2010 – August 2010).
  • Kattes, David Hugh, “Spatial and temporal distribution of mosquitoes at Proctor Lake,” Sponsored by Tarleton State University, Tarleton State University, $10,000.00. (June 2004 – September 2004).
  • Kattes, David Hugh, “Spatial and temporal distribution of mosquitoes at Proctor Lake,” Sponsored by Tarleton State University, Tarleton State University, $10,000.00. (June 2004 – September 2004).

Publications

Refereed Publications

Non-Refereed Publications

  • McClellan, P. L., Kattes, D. H., Tomberlin, J. K., Lambert, B. D. (2009). Insecticide Susceptibility in House fly populations from Four Dairies. Laredo, TX: 7th annual Pathways Student Research Symposium.
  • Patton, J. C., McGahan, D. G., Kattes, D. H., Muir, J. P. (2009). Soil Nitrogen Hotspots from Peanut Stover. Laredo, TX: 7th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium.
  • Hubbard, A., Kattes, D. H. (2009). Damage to acorns by Acorn Weevils. Stephenville, Tx: 8th Annual Student Research Symposium.
  • Noah, R. L., Muir, J. P., Kattes, D. H., Wittie, R. D. (2009). Evaluation of Prairie Acacia, Panicled Tick-Clover and Herbaceous Mimosa near Stephenville, TX. Stephenville, TX: 8th Annual Student Research Symposium.
  • McClellan, P. L., Tomberlin, J. K., Kattes, D. H. (2009). Insecticide Susceptibility in House Fly Populations from Four Dairies in Central Texas, USA. Stephenville, TX: 8th Annual Student Research Symposium.
  • Patton, J. C., McGahan, D. G., Kattes, D. H., Muir, J. P. (2009). Soil Nitrogen Hotspots from Peanut Stover. Stephenville, TX: Tarleton State University.
  • Hackney, R. B., Minkley, M. A., Kattes, D. H., Muir, J. P., Lambert, B. D. (2009). Effect of Nutrient source on Coastal Bermudagrass Hay in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. Round Rock, TX: Texas Animal Manure Management Issues.
  • Williams, J. E., Simpson, C., Kattes, D. H., Calahan, J. S. (2008). Determination of Seed Size in Relationship to the Distance from the Main Axis in Arachis. TAMU-Commerce: TAMU Student Research Symposium.
  • Williams, J. E., Simpson, C., Kattes, D. H., Calahan, J. S. (2008). Determination of Seed Size in Relationship to the Distance from the Main Axis in Arachis L.. Commerce, TX: TAMU Student Research Symposium.
  • McClellan, P. L., Tomberlin, J. K., Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H. (2008). Insecticide Resistance in House Flies, Musca domestica, Populations in Four Dairies in Central Texas, USA. Commerce, TX: TAMU System Research Symposium.
  • Williams, J. E., Simpson, C., Kattes, D. H., Calahan, J. S. (2008). Determination of Seed Size in Relationship to the Distance from the Main Axis in Arachis L. Stephenville, TX: Tarleton State University Student Research Symposium.
  • McClellan, P., Tomberlin, J., Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H. (2008). Insecticide Resistance in House Flies, Musca domestica, Populations in Four Dairies in Central Texas, USA.. Stephenville, TX: Tarleton State University Student Research Symposium.
  • McClellan, P. L., Tomberlin, J. K., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D. (2008). Insecticide Resistance in House Flies, Musca domestica, Populations in Four Dairies in Central Texas, USA. Ft worth, TX: 56th Ann. Mgt. SW Branch ESA.
  • Noah, R., Kattes, D. H., Wade, M., Lambert, B. D. (2008). Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Insects Feeding on Oak Acorns in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. Ft. Worth, TX: 56th Ann. Mgt. SW Branch ESA.
  • Hackney, R. B., Minkley, M. A., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Muir, J. P. (2008). Effect of Nutrient Source on Coastal Bermudagrass Hay for Hay Production in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. College Station, TX: AgriLfe Research Conference.
  • Minkley, M. A., Hackney, R. B., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Muir, J. P. (2008). Effect of Tillage Practice on Coastal Bermudagrass for Hay Production in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. TAMU AgriLife Conference. College Station, TX: AgriLife Research Conference.
  • McClellan, P. L., Tomberlin, J. K., Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H. (2008). Insecticide Resistance in House Flies, Musca domestica, Populations in Four Dairies in Central Texas, USA. College Station, TX: AgriLife Research Conference.
  • Bannister, W. D., Kattes, D. H., Wade, M., Lambert, B. D., Cawthon, D. L. (2008). The Use of Composted Dairy Cow Manure as a Peat Moss Substitute in a Greenhouse Growing Media. College Station, TX: AgriLife Research Conference.
  • Hackney, R. B., Minkley, M. A., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Muir, J. P. (2007). Effect of Nutrient Source on Coastal Bermudagrass Hay for Hay Production in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. Stephenville, TX: TAMU System Student Research Conference.
  • Minkley, M. A., Hackney, R. B., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Muir, J. P. (2007). Effect of Tillage Practice on Coastal Bermuda grass for Hay Production in the Cross Timbers Region of Texas. Stephenville, TX: TAMU System Student Research Symposium.
  • McClellan, P. L., Tomberlin, J. K., Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H. (2007). Insecticide Resistance in House Flies, Musca domestica, Populations in Four Dairies in Central Texas. Stephenville, TX: TAMU System Student Research Symposium.
  • Bannister, W. D., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Wade, M., Cawthon, D. L. (2007). The Use of Composted Dairy Cow Manure as a Peat Moss Substitute in a Greenhouse Growing Media. Stephenville, TX: TAMU System Student Research Symposium.
  • Kattes, D. H., Texas Master Gardener Annual Conference, “Insects in the urban ecosystem,” Texas Master Gardeners, Cleburne, TX. (April 27, 2011).
  • Kattes, D. H., Colorado City Master Gardner’s Meeting, “Urban insects,” Colorado City Garden Club, Colorado City, TX. (March 4, 2011).

Presentations

  • Niebuhr, C. N. (Presenter & Author), Breeden, J. B. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), Lambert, B. D. (Author Only), Eyres, A. I. (Author Only), Haefele, H. J. (Author Only), Texas Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, “DETECTING PRESENCE OF A UNIQUE TICK SPECIES USING HOST AND HABITAT CHARACTERISTICS,” Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, San Antonio, TX. (February 17, 2011).
  • Mays, S. E. (Presenter & Author), Niebuhr, C. N., Breeden, J. B., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capital, “Chemical repellents of the spinose ear tick (Otobius megnini).,” Austin, TX. (February 14, 2011).
  • Kattes, D. H. (Presenter Only), Twenty Third Annual Conference, “Beneficial Insects and mosquito Ecology,” University Landscape Managers Association, Fredricksburg, TX. (February 10, 2011).
  • Kattes, D. H., Erath County Pesticides Shortcourse, “Insecticide Mode of Action,” Erath Extension, Stephenville, TX. (November 17, 2010).
  • Niebuhr, C. (Presenter & Author), Breeden, J. B. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), Lambert, B. D. (Author Only), Mays, S. (Author Only), Eyres, A. (Author Only), Haefele, H. (Author Only), 8th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, “Assessment of tick management strategies at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center,” TAMU System, Canyon, TX. (October 22, 2010).
  • Mays, S. (Presenter & Author), Niebuhr, C. (Author Only), Breeden, J. B., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., 8th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, “Chemical repellents of the spinose ear tick (Otobius megini),” TAMU System, Canyon, TX. (October 22, 2010).
  • Schoenthal, C. (Presenter & Author), Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H., 8th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, “Effect of sodium bisulfate application in calf hutches on house fly density,” TAMU System, Canyon, TX. (October 22, 2010).
  • Donalson, M. (Presenter & Author), Harp, R. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), McGahan, D. G. (Author Only), Lambert, B. D. (Author Only), 8th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, “Effects of different cultivation techniques on Coastal bermudagrass re-establishment following winter haying,” TAMU System, Canyon, TX. (October 22, 2010).
  • Niebuhr, C. (Presenter & Author), Breeden, J. B. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), Lambert, B. D. (Author Only), Mays, S. (Author Only), Eyres, A. (Author Only), Haefele, H. (Author Only), TSU Student Research Symposium, “Assessment of tick management strategies at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center,” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (October 16, 2010).
  • Mays, S. (Presenter & Author), Niebuhr, C. (Author Only), Breeden, J. B., Kattes, D. H., Lambert, B. D., TSU Student Research Symposium, “Chemical repellents of the spinose ear tick (Otobius megini),” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (October 16, 2010).
  • Donalson, M. (Presenter & Author), Harp, R. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), McGahan, D. G. (Author Only), Lambert, B. D. (Author Only), TSU Student Research Symposium, “Effects of different cultivation techniques on Coastal bermudagrass re-establishment following winter haying,” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (October 16, 2010).
  • Schoenthal, C. (Presenter & Author), Lambert, B. D., Kattes, D. H., TSU Student Research Symposium, “Effects of sodium bisulfate application in calf hutches on house fly density,” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (October 16, 2010).
  • Kattes, D. H. (Presenter & Author), Texas Master Wildlife Seminar, “Insects of Texas,” Sibley Nature Center, Midland, TX. (July 17, 2010).
  • Kattes, D. H., Green Gala, “Insects in the urban ecosystem,” Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (April 20, 2010).
  • Kattes, D. H., Weatherford Master Gardeners, “Insects,” Weatherford Master Gardeners, Weatherford Texas. (April 13, 2010).
  • Kattes, D. H., Travis County Audubon Society, “Insects in the native ecosystem,” Travis Audubon Society, Austin, TX. (March 2010).
  • Kattes, D. H., Taylor County CEU Conference, “Mosquitoes,” Taylor County Extension Service, Abilene, TX. (December 9, 2009).
  • Kattes, D. H. (Presenter & Author), Annual conference, “Insecticide Mode of Action: A case study in fireant control,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association, Snyder, Texas. (October 27, 2009).
  • John, P. (Presenter & Author), McGahan, D. G. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), James, M. P. (Author Only), 7th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, “Soil Nitrogen Hotspots from Peanut Stover,” Texas A&M University System, Lorado, Texas. (October 22, 2009).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “The use of Bt in an urban insect management program,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association, Lubbock, TX. (October 28, 2008).
  • Rose, J. (Presenter & Author), Cummings, H. D. (Author Only), Wittie, R. D., Kattes, D. H., American Society of Agronomy Southern Branch, “Evaluation of Vitazyme as a Fertilizer Supplement in Establishing and Maintaining Bermudagrass,” American Society of Agronomy, Dallas, TX. (February 2008).
  • Kattes, D. H., CEU program, “Mosquito biology and ecology,” Estes Corp., Oklahoma City, OK. (February 2008).
  • Kattes, D. H., Winter CEU program, “Mosquito management in urban areas,” Univar Corp., Tyler, TX. (January 2008).
  • Kattes, D. H., Winter CEU program, “Urban IPM,” Univar Corp., Tyler, TX. (January 2008).
  • Kattes, D. H., Winter Conference, “Fire ants,” Taylor County Extension Service, Abilene, TX. (December 2007).
  • Rose, J. (Presenter & Author), Cummings, H. D. (Author Only), Wittie, R. D., Kattes, D. H., TAMU System pathways to the Doctorate Student Research Symposium, “Evaluation of Vitazyme as a Fertilizer Supplement in Establishing and Maintaining Bermudagrass,” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (November 2007).
  • Rose, J. (Presenter & Author), Cummings, H. D. (Author Only), Wittie, R. D. (Author Only), Kattes, D. H. (Author Only), ASA International Meetings, “Evaluation of Vitazyme as a fertilizer supplement in establishing and maintaining bermudagrass.,” American Society of Agronomy, Indianapolis, IN. (November 2006).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Turf IPM,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association, Odessa, TX. (October 2006).
  • Rose, J. (Presenter & Author), Cummings, H. D. (Author Only), Wittie, R. D., Kattes, D. H., Tarleton State University Research Symposium, “Evaluation of Vitazyme as a Fertilizer Supplement in Establishing and Maintaining Bermudagrass,” Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. (April 2006).
  • Kattes, D. H., Winter Conference, “Mosquito management in urban areas,” Taylor County Extension Service, Abilene, TX. (December 2005).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Training Program, “A programmed approach to weed control in urban lawns,” Estes Inc., Waco, TX. (November 2005).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Mosquito management.,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association, Midland, TX. (October 2005).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “IPM in turfgrass production,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association, Midland, TX. (October 2004).
  • Kattes, D. H., Winter Conference, “Biological control in the urban environment,” Taylor County Extension Service, Abilene, TX. (December 2003).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Common insects associated with turf,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Midland, TX. (November 2002).
  • Kattes, D. H., B&G Seminar, “Turf and Ornamental entomology,” B&G Corp., Amarillo, TX. (August 13, 2002).
  • Kattes, D. H., Seminar, “The life and times of insects,” Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX. (February 2000).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Insects in the urban environment,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Lubbock, TX. (November 1999).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Beneficial insects in the urban environment,” Texas Pest Control Association, Lubbock, TX. (September 1999).
  • Kattes, D. H., Continuing Education, “Cotton insects,” Western Texas College, Snyder, TX. (July 1999).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Turf entomology,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Lubbock, TX. (October 1998).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “An overview of the insect world,” Texas Pest Control Association, Lubbock, TX. (September 1998).
  • Kattes, D. H., CEU Workshop, “Insect identification,” Texas Agricultural Extension Service, San Angelo, TX. (October 1997).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Non-chemical weed control in turf,” Texas Pest Control Association, Lubbock, TX. (September 1997).
  • Kattes, D. H., Seminar, “Insect photography,” Crop Sciences Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. (March 1997).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Beneficial insects,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Snyder, TX. (October 1995).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual conference, “Organophosphate and carbamate insecticide poisoning,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Snyder, TX. (October 1993).
  • Kattes, D. H., Beltwide Cotton Conference, “A comparison of two delinting methods with respect to planting seed quality.,” Cotton Incorporated, New Orleans, LA. (January 1993).
  • Kattes, D. H., Annual Conference, “Photosynthesis inhibiting herbicides,” West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association, Snyder, TX. (October 1992).
  • Kattes, D. H., CEU program, “Pesticide safety,” New Mexico Extension Service, Clovis, NM. (April 1992).
  • Kattes, D. H., Vegetation Management Training Seminar, “Triazine herbicide mode of action,” Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. (October 1991).
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Professional Affiliations & Accreditations

MS, Texas A&M University

Degrees

  • Ph D, Texas Tech University
  • MS, Texas A&M University
  • BS, Texas A&M University

Graduate Group Members

  • Tarleton State University Graduate Faculty Status
  • Texas A&M University System Graduate Faculty Status