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, 2007 There are many beneficial beetles in Utah besides lady beetles or ladybugs. Beetles can significantly reduce common insect and weed problems and in some cases eliminate the need for chemical control. Examples of beneficial beetles include: ground beetles, rove beetles, tiger beetles and tortoise beetles.
Hodgson, Erin W., Patterson, Ron
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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Understanding how policy instruments with overlapping goals interact is crucial for leveraging their synergies. This study explores the mechanisms for regional nature parks (a form of protected areas that impose no restrictions on agriculture) to enhance the adoption of biodiversity‐conserving agri‐environment schemes (AES) in Switzerland ...
Yanbing Wang +3 more
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Enhancement of the Diversity of Pollinators and Beneficial Insects in Intensively Managed Vineyards. [PDF]
Insects, 2021 Peris-Felipo FJ +8 more
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A survey of natural parasitism of mirid bugs by parasitoids on apples and pears in Norway [PDF]
, 2008 Mirid bugs are important pests in both integrated and organic fruit production. In a survey in 2006 the proportion of mirids parasitized by parasitoids was investigated in 18 Norwegian orchards.
Djønne, R. T. +3 more
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Consumer Valuation of Meat Alternatives and Labeling Policies: A Comparative Perspective
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates and compares US consumer perceptions and the impact of environmental, human health, and animal welfare information related to conventional meat on preferences for meat alternatives and labeling policies. Using the best–worst scaling method across 10 different burger alternatives, our results show that the meat burger is
Daniele Asioli +5 more
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Beneficial insects are associated with botanically rich margins with trees on small farms. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2021 Arnold SEJ +8 more
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Biodiversitätsmanagement mit Wasserbüffeln in renaturierten Feuchtgebieten [PDF]
, 2013 The use of water buffalos for landscape maintenance started ten years ago in Germany. Now, more than 2,100 buffalos are kept by about 90 breeders, and first results concerning their usefulness for landscape management are available.
Krawczynski, René, Wiegleb, Gerhard
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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Myzus persicae Management through Combined Use of Beneficial Insects and Thiacloprid in Pepper Seedlings. [PDF]
Insects, 2021 Lin Q +9 more
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Bio-communication of Plants [PDF]
, 2007 Plants communicate with a great variety of symbiotic partners, above and below ground. Constant monitoring of signals of biotic origin as well as abiotic environmental influences allows plants to generate appropriate response behavior.
Guenther Witzany
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