Professor Michael Furlong
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Michael Furlong

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Background

My research focuses on the biological control and integrated management of insect pests. Understanding the ecological and biological relationships between insects and their natural enemies (pathogens, parasitoids and predators) and the interactions between these natural enemies is fundamental to effective biological control and is central to my research. Strategies which manipulate natural enemies to enhance their impact on pest populations are under development, examples include

  • Integration of biological stressors and fungal entomopathogens for improved control of insect pests
  • Reduced insecticide inputs combined with the provision of adult food sources to enhance endemic parasitoid performance
  • Utilizing inducible plant defences to manipulate pests and improve the effectiveness of natural enemies.

Externally funded research projects concentrate on the development of sustainable pest management strategies for insect pests in developing countries. In Indonesia the structure and function of the natural enemy complexes attacking the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) and the cabbage cluster caterpillar (Crocidolomia pavonana) are being determined. In Samoa the biology and ecology of the egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis is being investigated and the possibility of its release as a biological control agent of C. pavonana in Fiji, Tonga and Solomon Islands explored. Research in Fiji is focused on quantifying field resistance of the diamondback moth to commonly used insecticides. An insecticide resistance management strategy has been developed and will be implemented in collaboration with UN-FAO.

Availability

Professor Michael Furlong is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Crop and pasture production Horticultural production Zoology

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186 works between 1993 and 2025
All (186) Journal Article (136) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (34) Book (1) Other Outputs (7)

61 - 80 of 186 works

2021

Conference Publication

Effects of deltamethrin resistance on development in diamondback moths

Wang, L., Walter, G.H. and Furlong, M.J. (2021). Effects of deltamethrin resistance on development in diamondback moths. VIII International Conference on Management of the Diamondback Moth and Other Crucifer Insect Pests, Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan, 4-8 March 2019. Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan: World Vegetable Center.

Effects of deltamethrin resistance on development in diamondback moths

2021

Book Chapter

Biological control successes and failures: Indo-Pacific/Oriental region

Wyckhuys, K. A. G., Day, Michael D., Furlong, Michael J., Hoddle, Mark S., Sivapragasam, Annamalai and Tran, Hoa Dang (2021). Biological control successes and failures: Indo-Pacific/Oriental region. Biological control: global impacts, challenges and future directions of pest management. (pp. 438-466) edited by Peter G. Mason. Clayton South, VIC Australia: CSIRO.

Biological control successes and failures: Indo-Pacific/Oriental region

2021

Conference Publication

Crocidolomia pavonana pest management in Samoa: real IPM is possible!

Furlong, M.J., Tuivavalagi, P., Uelese, A., Niko, U.P. and Zalucki, M.P. (2021). Crocidolomia pavonana pest management in Samoa: real IPM is possible!. VIII International Conference on Management of the Diamondback Moth and Other Crucifer Insect Pests, Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan, 4-8 March 2019. Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan: World Vegetable Center.

Crocidolomia pavonana pest management in Samoa: real IPM is possible!

2021

Journal Article

Developing a training system for Plant Health Clinics in the Pacific region by and for regional trainers

Smith, Caroline, Furlong, Michael, Jackson, Grahame and Mua, Mani (2021). Developing a training system for Plant Health Clinics in the Pacific region by and for regional trainers. Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 17 (1), 38-45.

Developing a training system for Plant Health Clinics in the Pacific region by and for regional trainers

2021

Book Chapter

Biological control successes and failures: Oceania region

Day, Michael D., Cock, Matthew J. W., Conant, Patrick , Cooke, Brian, Furlong, Michael J., Paynter, Quentin, Ramadan, Mohsen M. and Wright, Mark G. (2021). Biological control successes and failures: Oceania region. Biological control: global impacts, challenges and future directions of pest management. (pp. 334-367) edited by Peter G. Mason. Clayton South, VIC Australia: CSIRO.

Biological control successes and failures: Oceania region

2021

Book Chapter

Broadening the scope of empirical studies to answer persistent questions in landscape-moderated effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

Perović, David J., Gámez-Virués, Sagrario, Landis, Douglas A., Tscharntke, Teja, Zalucki, Myron P., Saura, Santiago, Furlong, Michael J., Desneux, Nicolas, Sciarretta, Andrea, Balkenhol, Niko, Schmidt, Jason M., Trematerra, Pasquale and Westphal, Catrin (2021). Broadening the scope of empirical studies to answer persistent questions in landscape-moderated effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. The Future of Agricultural Landscapes, Part III. (pp. 109-131) edited by David A. Bohan, Alex J. Dumbrell and Adam J. Vanbergen. San Diego, CA, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/bs.aecr.2021.10.003

Broadening the scope of empirical studies to answer persistent questions in landscape-moderated effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

2021

Conference Publication

Development, implementation and monitoring of an insecticide resistance management strategy for diamondback moth in the South Pacific

Atumurirava, F., Nand, N., Ahoafi, E., Foliaki, S., Uelese, A., Caucau, A. and Furlong, M.J. (2021). Development, implementation and monitoring of an insecticide resistance management strategy for diamondback moth in the South Pacific. VIII International Conference on Management of the Diamondback Moth and Other Crucifer Insect Pests, Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan, 4-8 March 2019. Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan: World Vegetable Center.

Development, implementation and monitoring of an insecticide resistance management strategy for diamondback moth in the South Pacific

2020

Journal Article

Transcription profile and genomic variation of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus (OrNV) in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Etebari, Kayvan, Parry, Rhys, Beltran, Marie Joy B. and Furlong, Michael J. (2020). Transcription profile and genomic variation of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus (OrNV) in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. Journal of Virology, 94 (22) e01097-20, 1-18. doi: 10.1128/jvi.01097-20

Transcription profile and genomic variation of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus (OrNV) in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

2020

Other Outputs

Reponses of Diadegma semiclausum to temperature

Wang, Leyun, Etebari, Kayvan, Walter, Gimme and Furlong, Michael (2020). Reponses of Diadegma semiclausum to temperature. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/8c63210

Reponses of Diadegma semiclausum to temperature

2020

Journal Article

Identification of a novel Picorna-like virus in coconut rhinoceros beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros)

Etebari, Kayvan, Shelomi, Matan and Furlong, Michael J. (2020). Identification of a novel Picorna-like virus in coconut rhinoceros beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros). Virus Research, 287 198100, 198100. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198100

Identification of a novel Picorna-like virus in coconut rhinoceros beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros)

2020

Journal Article

Author Correction: Ecological pest control fortifies agricultural growth in Asia–Pacific economies

Wyckhuys, Kris A. G., Lu, Yanhui, Zhou, Wenwu, Cock, Matthew J. W., Naranjo, Steven E., Fereti, Atumurirava, Williams, Frances E. and Furlong, Michael J. (2020). Author Correction: Ecological pest control fortifies agricultural growth in Asia–Pacific economies. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 4 (11), 1567-1567. doi: 10.1038/s41559-020-01318-7

Author Correction: Ecological pest control fortifies agricultural growth in Asia–Pacific economies

2020

Other Outputs

Genetic structure of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) population and the incidence of its biocontrol agent (Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus) in the South Pacific Islands

Etebari, Kayvan, Hereward, James, Sailo, Apenisa, Ahoafi, Emeline M., Tautua, Robert, Tsatsia, Helen, Jackson, Grahame V and Furlong, Michael J. (2020). Genetic structure of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) population and the incidence of its biocontrol agent (Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus) in the South Pacific Islands. doi: 10.1101/2020.07.30.229872

Genetic structure of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) population and the incidence of its biocontrol agent (Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus) in the South Pacific Islands

2020

Other Outputs

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) based on long-read nanopore sequencing

Filipović, Igor, Hereward, James P., Rašić, Gordana, Devine, Gregor J., Furlong, Michael J. and Etebari, Kayvan (2020). The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) based on long-read nanopore sequencing. doi: 10.1101/2020.04.27.065235

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) based on long-read nanopore sequencing

2020

Journal Article

Complete genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus isolated from the coconut rhinoceros beetle in Solomon Islands

Etebari, Kayvan, Filipović, Igor, Rašić, Gordana, Devine, Gregor J., Tsatsia, Helen and Furlong, Michael J. (2020). Complete genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus isolated from the coconut rhinoceros beetle in Solomon Islands. Virus Research, 278 197864, 197864. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2020.197864

Complete genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus isolated from the coconut rhinoceros beetle in Solomon Islands

2020

Journal Article

International scientists formulate a roadmap for insect conservation and recovery

Harvey, Jeffrey A., Heinen, Robin, Armbrecht, Inge, Basset, Yves, Baxter-Gilbert, James H., Bezemer, T. Martijn, Böhm, Monika, Bommarco, Riccardo, Borges, Paulo A. V., Cardoso, Pedro, Clausnitzer, Viola, Cornelisse, Tara, Crone, Elizabeth E., Dicke, Marcel, Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B., Dyer, Lee, Ellers, Jacintha, Fartmann, Thomas, Forister, Mathew L., Furlong, Michael J., Garcia-Aguayo, Andres, Gerlach, Justin, Gols, Rieta, Goulson, Dave, Habel, Jan-Christian, Haddad, Nick M., Hallmann, Caspar A., Henriques, Sérgio, Herberstein, Marie E. ... de Kroon, Hans (2020). International scientists formulate a roadmap for insect conservation and recovery. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 4 (2), 174-176. doi: 10.1038/s41559-019-1079-8

International scientists formulate a roadmap for insect conservation and recovery

2020

Other Outputs

Sex dependent responses of the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) to cold stress

Wang, Leyun, Etebari, Kayvan and Furlong, Michael (2020). Sex dependent responses of the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) to cold stress. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/90dd0e2

Sex dependent responses of the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) to cold stress

2019

Other Outputs

Biodiversity-based innovations fortify agricultural growth in Asia-Pacific economies

Wyckhuys, K.A.G., Lu, Y.H., Zhou, W.W., Cock, M.J.W. and Furlong, M.J. (2019). Biodiversity-based innovations fortify agricultural growth in Asia-Pacific economies. doi: 10.1101/845214

Biodiversity-based innovations fortify agricultural growth in Asia-Pacific economies

2019

Journal Article

Host-plant specific feeding relationships and insect developmental stage modulate the impact of rainfall on diamondback moth larvae

Rahman, M. D. Mahbubur, Zalucki, Myron P. and Furlong, Michael J. (2019). Host-plant specific feeding relationships and insect developmental stage modulate the impact of rainfall on diamondback moth larvae. Environmental Entomology, 48 (6), 1442-1451. doi: 10.1093/ee/nvz124

Host-plant specific feeding relationships and insect developmental stage modulate the impact of rainfall on diamondback moth larvae

2019

Journal Article

Temperature, deltamethrin‐resistance status and performance measures of Plutella xylostella : complex responses of insects to environmental variables

Wang, Leyun, Walter, Gimme H. and Furlong, Michael J. (2019). Temperature, deltamethrin‐resistance status and performance measures of Plutella xylostella : complex responses of insects to environmental variables. Ecological Entomology, 45 (2) een.12805, 345-354. doi: 10.1111/een.12805

Temperature, deltamethrin‐resistance status and performance measures of Plutella xylostella : complex responses of insects to environmental variables

2019

Journal Article

Enabling smallholders to tackle the challenges and opportunities offered by integrated crop management in contrasting cultural settings, in the Philippines and pacific islands

Furlong, Michael J., McDougall, Sandra J. and Markham, Richard H. (2019). Enabling smallholders to tackle the challenges and opportunities offered by integrated crop management in contrasting cultural settings, in the Philippines and pacific islands. Agricultural Science, 30/31 (2/1), 52-63.

Enabling smallholders to tackle the challenges and opportunities offered by integrated crop management in contrasting cultural settings, in the Philippines and pacific islands

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Supporting farming system adaptation to climate and biological threats (Project led by QDAF)
    Cotton Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Viruses to aid biological control of major root-feeding pests of sugarcane
    Sugar Research Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Impact of mosquito control programs on Australian native bees
    Mosquito and Arbovirus Research Committee
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Towards more sustainable pest control strategies through a metagenomic survey of viral entomopathogens in canegrubs populations
    Sugar Research Australia Sugar Industry Research Awards
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Exploring the ecological underpinnings and leverage mechanisms for climate-resilient, Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, FAW) suppressive cropping systems in the Asia-Pacific
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Gender-differentiated impact study of the COVID-19 home gardening initiative/strategy for enhancement of food security in Fiji (ACIAR ARSF grant administered by UNE)
    University of New England
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Investigation into citrus blossom bugs in avocados
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Responding to emerging pest and disease threats to horticulture in the Pacific islands
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Field and landscape management to support beneficial arthropods for IPM on vegetable farms (Horticulture Innovation Australia grant administered by Charles Sturt University)
    Charles Sturt University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Feeding behaviour of Soldier fly (Inopus rubriceps (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)) larvae and the effects on sugar cane
    Sugar Research Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Integrated Crop management strategies for root and tuber crops: strengthening national and regional capacities in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Manipulation of regulatory microRNAs to supress insecticide resistance in the diamondback moth
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Creating a novel lure and kill device for Queensland Fruit Fly
    Plant Biosecurity CRC
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    An analysis of fruitspotting in bug activity in avocado crops from fruit-set to harvest
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    A multi-targeted approach to fruitspotting bug management
    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2017
    Strengthening integrated crop management research in the Pacific Islands in support of sustainable intensification of high-value crop production
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Invasion ecology of thrips in relation to seedling cotton
    Cotton Seed Distributors Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Controlled Environment Facilities for the Challenges of the 21st Century
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Optimising the Productivity of the Potato/Brassica Cropping System in Central and West Java
    Department of Agriculture and Food (Western Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Exploiting inducible plant signals for improved pest management
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Travel Grant - Canberra 13 - 15 December 2005
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2012
    Integrated Pest Management in a Sustainable Production System for Brassica Crops in Fiji and Samoa
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Travel - pre project development trip in fiji and Samoa
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Michael Furlong is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synergistic interactions between insecticides and entomopathogenic fungi

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biology and ecology of Citrus Blossom Bugs in Avocados

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki, Dr James Hereward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ecology and management of the citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis)

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) - Helicoverpa armigera interactions: the potential for resistance and tolerance in integrated pest management

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biology and ecology of Citrus Blossom Bugs in Avocados

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki, Dr James Hereward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Proactive pest management of Spodoptera litura in Northern Australia cotton systems

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Stingless bees and pesticides: identifying exposure pathways and lethal and sublethal effects

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) - Helicoverpa armigera interactions: the potential for resistance and tolerance in integrated pest management

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Chemical ecology and conservation biological control of fruitfully by the parasitoid, Fopius arisanus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr James Hereward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainability of IPM adoption: Understanding and predicting farmers¿ pest management behaviour in Fiji

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ecosystem services of aerial insectivores in agricultural landscapes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Annabel Smith, Dr April Reside

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring entomopathogenic viruses for biological control of insect pests

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Sassan Asgari, Dr Kayvan Etebari

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring entomopathogenic viruses for biological control of insect pests

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Sassan Asgari, Dr Kayvan Etebari

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Biological control
  • Insect ecology
  • Insect pathology
  • Integrated pest management
  • Pest management

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