Peer-reviewed Journal Manuscripts

Hostetler, M. E. Jones, P., Dukes, M., Knowles, H., Acomb, G. and M. Clark. 2006. With One Stroke of the Pen: How Can Extension Professionals Involve Developers & Policymakers in Creating Sustainable Communities? Journal of Extension. In press

Swiman, E and M.E. Hostetler. 2006. Using a Community-Specific Website to Engage Homeowners in Natural Resource Conservation within Green Communities. Journal of Extension. In press

Hostetler, M.E., Duncan, S., and, J. Paul. 2005.  The effects of an apartment complex on migrating and wintering birds.  Southeastern Naturalist. 4 (3): 421-434 

Youngentob, K, and M. E. Hostetler. 2005. Is a new urban development model building greener communities? Environment and Behavior 37: 731-759.

Traut, A. H., and M.E. Hostetler. 2004. Urban lakes and waterbirds: effects of shoreline development on avian distribution. Landscape and Urban Planning 69: 69-85.

Traut, A. H., and M.E. Hostetler. 2003. Urban lakes and waterbirds: effects of development on avian behavior. Waterbirds 26 (3): 290-302.

Hostetler, M. E., and K. Knowles-Yanez. 2003. Land use, scale, and bird distributions in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Landscape and Urban Planning 62: 55-68.

McIntyre, N. and M.E. Hostetler. 2001. Effects of urban land use on pollinator (Hymenoptera: Apodidea) communities in a desert metropolis. Journal of Applied and Theoretical Biology 2: 209-218.

Hostetler, M.E. and C.S. Holling. 2000. Detecting the scales at which birds respond to landscape structure in urban landscapes. Urban Ecosystems 4: 25-54.

Hostetler, M.E. 1999. Scale, birds, and human decisions: a potential for integrative research in urban ecosystems. Landscape and Urban Planning. 45: 15-19.

Hostetler M.E., J.F. Anderson, and C.A. Lanciani.  1994. Pesticide resistance and metabolic rate in German Cockroaches.  Florida Ent 77(2); 288-290.

Hostetler M.E. and R.J. Brenner.  1994. Behavioral and physiological resistance to pesticides in the German cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae): An experimental reevaluation.  J. Econ. Entomol 87:4; 885-893.

Frix M.S., M.E. Hostetler, and K.L. Bildstein.  1991. Intra- and interspecies differences in the response of atlantic sand (Uca pugilator) and atlantic marsh (U. pugnax) fiddler crabs to simulated avian predation.  J. Crustacean Biology, 11: 523-529.

Gawlik D.E., M.E. Hostetler, and K.L. Bildstein.  1988. Napthalene moth balls do not deter mammalian predators at red-winged blackbird nest.  J. Field Ornithol., 59(2); 189-191.

Selected Extension Articles, Peer-reviewed

Hostetler, M. E. 2006. Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions that Address Environmental Issues in Residential Communities. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 213. 7 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW248.

Hostetler, M. E. 2006. Evaluating Green Communities. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 193. 9 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW247.

Swiman, E., Hostetler, M.E., Main, M.B., and S. Webb Miller. 2005. Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality.  . University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 203. 5 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW230.

Main, M. B., Demers, C., and M.E. Hostetler. 2005. Improving, Restoring, and Managing Wildlife Habitat in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Rural Landowners.  University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet Circular 1472. 5 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW218.

Hostetler, M. E., Main, M.B., and C. Demers. 2004. Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Urban Homeowners. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 193. 4 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW212.

Prizzia, A., Hostetler, M. E., and M.B. Main. 2004. Developing Sign Displays for Conveying Information. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 180. 4 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW196.

Hostetler ,M. E., Mazzotti, F.E., and A. K. Taylor. 2003. Blue Land Crab (Cardisoma guanhumi). University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 30. 2 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW013.

Hostetler, M.E., Main, M.B., and M. Voigt. 2003. Birdfeeders: What to Consider When Selecting. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 162. 4 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW192.

Hostetler, M.E., Main, M.B., and M. Voigt. 2003. Why Shouldn't We Feed Water Birds? University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 179. 3 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW193.

Main , M. B., Karim, A., and M. E. Hostetler. 2003.  Conservation Options for Private Landowners in Florida. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet CIR 1441. 29 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW194.

Main , M. B., Hostetler, M. E., and A. Karim. 2003.  Evaluating Private Lands for Conservation of Wildlife. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 164. 2 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW195.

Youngentob, K, and M.E. Hostetler. 2003. Environmental Interpretation to the Middle Class: How to Communicate Persuasively.  University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 169. 8 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW182.

Hostetler, M.E. 2003. A Bird's-Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 163. 4 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW174.

Morgan, J.T., Fischer, J., and M.E. Hostetler. 2003. If Foot-and-Mouth Disease Came to Florida: Potential Impact on White-tailed Deer in Florida. Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 171. 3 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW183.

Schaefer, J., Cohen, J., and M.E. Hostetler. 2003. The Wood Duck. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 143. 5 pp. Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 168, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW180.

Hostetler, M.E., Klowden, G., Miller, S.W., and K. N. Youngentob. 2003. Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet Circ 1429. 9 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database,  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW175.

Hostetler, M.E.  2002. Bird Monitoring Projects for Youth: Leader's Guide. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 159. 6 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW165.

Traut, A.H., Hostetler, M.E., Schulz, E.J., and M V. Hoyer. 2002. Florida LAKEWATCH and Aquatic Bird Surveys: A Winning Combination. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 166. 6 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW170.

Jacobson, S.K., Sieving, K.E., Jones, G., McElroy, J., Hostetler, M.E., and S.W. Miller. 2002. Farmers' Opinions about Bird Conservation and Pest Management on Organic and Conventional North Florida Farms. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet Circ 1426. 8 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW169.

Sorensen, K., and M. E. Hostetler. 2002. Giant Salamanders of Florida. University of Florida IFAS Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 157. 4 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW168.

Heulett, K., Hostetler, M.E., and R. F. Labisky. 2002. Barred Owl (Strix varia). University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 156. 3 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW167.   

Main, M.B., Roka, F.M., and M.E. Hostetler. 2000. Paying Private landowners to conserve wildlife habitat: a unique approach to conservation. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet WEC 142. 5 pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS EDIS Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW138.

Books and Book Chapters

Hostetler, M. E. 2001. The importance of multi-scale analyses in avian habitat selection studies in urban environments. In: Avian Ecology and Conservation in an Urbanizing World (J.M. Marzluff, R. Bowman, and R. Donnelly, eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston. Pages 139 – 154.

Johnson, B.R., J. Sibernagel, M.E. Hostetler, A. Mills, E. Ndubisi, E. Fife, and M. Rossiter-Hunter. 2001 The nature of dialogue and the dialogue of nature: designers and ecologists in collaboration. In: Ecology and Design: Frameworks for Learning (Johnson, B.R, and K. Hill, eds). Island Press. Pages 305 – 356.

Hostetler, M. E. 1997. That Gunk on Your Car. A Unique Guide to Insects of North America. Ten Speed Press, Berkeley CA. 1997. 144 pages.

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