Peer-Reviewed Research Publications
*co-first authorship
2024
Tiffin, H.S., Brown, J.D., Ternent, M., Snavely, B., Carrollo, E., Kibe, E., Buderman, F.E., Mullinax, J.M., and Machtinger, E.T. 2024. Resolution of clinical signs of sarcoptic mange in American black bears (Ursus americanus), in ivermectin-treated and non-treated individuals. J. Wildl. Dis. In press.
Brown, J. E., Tiffin, H. S., Pagac, A., Poh, K. C., Evans, J. R., Miller, T. M., Herrin, B. H., Tomlinson, T., Sutherland, C., and Machtinger, E. T. 2024. Differential burdens of blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) on sympatric rodent hosts. J. Vector Ecol., 49(1). In press.
2022
Tiffin, H.S., Rajotte, E.G., Sakamoto, J.M., and Machtinger, E.T. 2022. Tick Control in a Connected World: Challenges, Solutions, and Public Policy from a
United States Border Perspective. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. Special Issue: Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases and Public Health Challenges. Accepted.
*Green, K.D., *Tiffin, H.S., Brown, J.E., Burgess IV, E.R., and Machtinger, E.T. 2022. Evaluation of tick control tube month of placement and modifications to
increase visitation by small mammals. Ecosphere. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4155
*Kimpston, C.N., *Hatke, A.L., Catelli, B., Otto, N., Tiffin, H.S., Machtinger, E.T., Brown, J.D., Van Why, K.R., and Marconi, R.T. 2022. High prevalence of
antibodies against canine parvovirus and canine distemper virus among coyotes and foxes from Pennsylvania: Implications for the intersection of
companion animals and wildlife. mSphere. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02532-21
2021
Tiffin, H.S., Skvarla, M.J., and Machtinger, E.T. 2021. Tick abundance and life-stage segregation on the American black bear (Ursus americanus). Int. J.
Parasitol. Parasites Wildl., 16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.10.004
Haydett, K.M.; Peper, S.T.; Reinoso Webb, C.; Tiffin, H.S.; Wilson-Fallon, A.N.; Jones-Hall, Y.L.; Webb, S.L.; Presley, S.M. 2021. Prevalence of Neospora
caninum Exposure in Wild Pigs (Sus scrofa) from Oklahoma with Implications of Testing Method on Detection. Animals, 11(9).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092487
Peper, S.T., Hoffarth, A., Athanasiou, K., Hawkins, S.L., Wilson-Fallon, A.N., Gibson, A., Reinoso Webb, C., Gaskamp, J.A., Webb, S.L, Haydett, K.M., Tiffin, H.S., and Presley, S.M. 2021. Brucella spp. and Francisella tularensis from an Invasive Alien Species (Sus scrofa) in the Southcentral United
States. Ecosphere, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3426
2020
Tiffin, H.S., Cockerill, R., Brown, J., Machtinger, E.T. 2020. A Tissue Digestion Protocol for Measuring Sarcoptes scabiei Density in Skin Biopsies. Journal of
Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa105
Fedele, K., Poh, K.C., Brown, J.E., Jones, A., Durden, L.A., Tiffin, H.S., Pagac, A., Li, A.Y., Machtinger, E.T. 2020. Host distribution and pathogen infection of fleas (Siphonaptera) recovered from small mammals in Pennsylvania. Journal of Vector Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12371
2019
Tiffin, H.S., Peper, S.T., Wilson-Fallon, A.N., Haydett, K.M., Cao G., and Presley, S.M. 2019. The Influence of New Surveillance Data on Predictive Species Distribution Modeling of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in the United States. Insects, 10(11). doi: 10.3390/insects10110400
Greenberg, H.S., Wilson-Fallon, A.N., Peper, S.T., Haydett, K.M., and Presley, S.M. 2019. New Records of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Eight Texas Counties, U.S.A. Journal of Vector Ecology, 44(1), 199-200. doi: 10.1111/jvec.12345
2018
Peper, S.T., Dawson, D.E., Dacko, N., Athanasiou, K., Hunter, J., Loko, F., Almas, S., Sorensen, G.E., Urban, K.N., Wilson-Fallon, A.N., Haydett, K.M., Greenberg, H.S., Gibson, A.G., and Presley, S.M. 2018. Predictive Modeling for West Nile Virus and Mosquito Surveillance in Lubbock, Texas. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 34(1), 18-24. doi: 10.2987/17-6714.1
2017
Peper, S.P., Wilson-Fallon, A., Haydett, K., Greenberg, H., and Presley, S.M. 2017. First Record of Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus in Thirteen Panhandle Region Counties of Texas, U.S.A. Journal of Vector Ecology, 42(2), 352–354. doi:10.1111/jvec.12276
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
Science Communication Articles
Poh, K.C., Tiffin, H.S., Evans, J.R., Brown, J.E., Skvarla, M.J., and Machtinger, E.T. 2021. Tales from the field: training undergraduate researchers for
fieldwork. American Entomologist: Field and Bench column. Spring 2021 edition. doi: 10.1093/ae/tmab007
Tiffin, H.S. 2020. Mange girl: Science communication and engagement within a hunter and trapper community. American Entomologist: Field and Bench
column. Fall 2020 edition. doi: 10.1093/ae/tmaa041 (Full text available in linked title)
Press Releases & Policy Reports
Tiffin, H.S. 2021. Updating Pennsylvania’s Science Education Standards, December 1st Deadline Quickly Approaches. Press Release. Pennsylvania
Integrated Pest Management Program.
Tiffin, H.S. 2021. Public Health IPM. Press Release. Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program.
Tiffin, H.S. 2021. Using integrated pest management and One Health concepts for the safe re-opening of public schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release. Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program.
Tiffin, H.S. 2021. Philadelphia's new bed bug bill, press release. Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program.
Greenberg, H.S. 2019. Potential for New Anti-Malarials Discovered through International Collaborative Study. Research Synopsis, Center for Infectious
Disease Dynamics, Pennsylvania State University.
http://epidemics.psu.edu/articles/view/potential-for-new-anti-malarials-discovered-through- international-collabora
Pennsylvania' Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2014 - 2019. Member of the planning and development team, case study contributor. http://www.apps.dcnr.state.pa.us/parecplan/parecplan.pdf
Creating Connections: 2015 Annual Trials Report. Report lead, member of the writing and editorial team.
http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_20031736.pdf