OSU Faculty: W.J. Collins

William J. Collins

s-mail: Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, 1735 Neil Ave., Columbus OH 43210
phone: (614) 292-7287 or 292-6031
fax: (614) 292-2180

Professor

My main research interest is environmental toxicology. More specifically, I work in the area of aquatic toxicology, acquiring data on the comparative toxicology of aquatic insects and the uptake and disposition of chemicals by aquatic insects. Most of my research is done with the midge (Chironomus) and typical experiments involve toxicity tests under different conditions, pharmacokinetics (uptake and disposition) and interaction with the target site (nervous system).

I also have four strains of resistant German cockroaches. Each strain has a different history of selection for insecticide resistance. Typical experiments with resistant Blatella involve measuring resistance to chemicals and understanding the physiological mechanisms of resistance.

Key Citations:

Reichenbach, N.G. and W.J. Collins. 1984. Multiple logit analysis of the effects of temperature and humidity on the toxicity of propoxur to German cockroaches (Orthoptera: Blattellidae) and western spruce budworm larvae (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 77:31-35.

Detra, R.L. and W.J. Collins. 1991. the relationship of parathion concentration, exposure time and symptoms of toxicity in midge larvae (Chironomidae: Diptera). Env. Tox. Chem. 10:1089-1095.

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