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.

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  • 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. Ecospherehttps://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