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Characteristics of the meconia of European egg parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys [PDF]

Journal of Hymenoptera Research, 2020
Halyomorpha halys is a severe invasive Asian pest worldwide and classical biological control is foreseen as the most promising control method. Egg parasitoids appear to be the most important natural enemies of this pest, especially the Asian hymenopteran
Giuseppino Sabbatini-Peverieri, Lucrezia Giovannini, Claudia Benvenuti, Luca Madonni, Kim Hoelmer, Pio Federico Roversi   +5 more
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Immune-enhancing Effects of Chitosan-fermented Feed Additive on Broiler Chickens and Subsequent Protection Conferred against Experimental Infection with Salmonella Gallinarum

The Journal of Poultry Science, 2023
Benefits chitosan-fermented feed additives (CFFAs) particularly in the regulation of the immune system and antimicrobial activity. Therefore, we investigated the immune-enhancing and bacterial clearance effects of CFFA (fermented by ...
Bo Mi Park, Jina Lee, Young Kyu Park, Young Cheol Yang, Bock Gie Jung, Bong Joo Lee   +5 more
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Rearing Trissolcus japonicus and Trissolcus mitsukurii for Biological Control of Halyomorpha halys

Insects, 2020
Halyomorpha halys is a severe agricultural pest of Asian origin that has invaded many countries throughout the world. Pesticides are currently the favored control methods, but as a consequence of their frequent use, often disrupt Integrated Pest ...
Giuseppino Sabbatini-Peverieri, Christine Dieckhoff, Lucrezia Giovannini, Leonardo Marianelli, Pio Federico Roversi, Kim Hoelmer   +5 more
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Parasitoid Guilds of Agrilus Woodborers (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): Their Diversity and Potential for Use in Biological Control

Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2012
Literature studies in North America (US and Canada), Europe, and Asia (particularly Russia, China, Japan, and the Korean peninsula) were reviewed to identify parasitoid guilds associated with Agrilus woodborers.
Philip B. Taylor, Jian J. Duan, Roger W. Fuester, Mark Hoddle, Roy Van Driesche   +4 more
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Effects of temperature on the activity of antioxidant enzymes in larvae of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) parasitized by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): Optimizing the mass rearing of this braconid by varying the temperature

European Journal of Entomology, 2019
Diachasmimorpha longicaudata is the most widely used endoparasitoid in biocontrol programmes against various species of tephritids and is continuously mass-reared under laboratory conditions at a constant temperature; however, little is known about how ...
Pumo CAI, Yong WANG, Chuandong YI, Qiwen ZHANG, Huimin XIA, Jia LIN, Hehe ZHANG, Jianquan YANG, Qinge JI, Jiahua CHEN   +9 more
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A Survey of Bee Species Found Pollinating Watermelons in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas

Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2012
Using a combination of flower traps and visual observations, we surveyed three watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai) fields in the Lower Rio Grande Valley to determine what bees inhabit this crop in this region.
C. S. Henne, E. Rodriguez, J. J. Adamczyk   +2 more
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Coccinellidae captured in blacklight traps: Seasonal and diel pattern of the dominant species Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

European Journal of Entomology, 2013
Two blacklight traps were operated in a non-agricultural setting in Cary, North Carolina, USA, from spring through fall in 2004 and 2005 and all Coccinellidae collected and identified.
Christine A. NALEPA
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AN EXPERIMENT IN THE IMPORTATION OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS [PDF]

The Canadian Entomologist, 1901
In the February number of the Canadian Entomologist I gave the results of an experiment in the exportation of a few of our native lady beetles to South Africa. I now have the pleasure of giving the resurt of an experiment in the importation of some South African lady beetles.March 27th, Mr. C. W.
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DISTINCTIVENESS AND POTENTIALS OF TWO FLOWERING ROADSIDE HEDGEROWS, TURNERA ULMIFOLIA AND MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM AS BENEFICIAL PLANTS FOR INSECTS [PDF]

Environment & Ecosystem Science, 2018
Beneficial flowering plants play a vital role in attracting beneficial insects such as parasitoid that controls insect pests. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of two species of flowering plants as beneficial hedgerow plants, we identify insects ...
Nur-Athirah Abdullah, Faszly Rahim
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Encouraging beneficial insects in your garden [PDF]

Most insects are not pests. Only those that feed on desirable plants or transmit disease cause problems for gardeners. Many insects are very useful. Some are pollinators of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, while others help control insect pests.
Gredler, Gail, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, Oregon State University. Extension Service   +3 more
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