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Crop diversification affects biological pest control [PDF]
Agroznanje, 2013 Crop monocultures encourage the multiplication and spread of pest insects on massive and uniform crop. Numerous studies have evaluated the impact of plant diversification on pests and beneficial arthropods population dynamics in agricultural ecosystems ...
Marković Dimitrije
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Biological Control of Marine Pests
Ecology, 1996 Biological control, as used in terrestrial systems, may hold promise for use against exotic marine species. We first review some marine pests, displaying their diversity, the damage they cause, and possible controls. We then contrast approaches for marine and terrestrial pest control, providing guidelines for adapting terrestrial controls to the marine
Kevin D. Lafferty, Armand M. Kuris
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A modeling framework for biological pest control [PDF]
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2020 We present an analytic framework where biological pest control can be simulated. Control is enforced through the choice of a time and space dependent function representing the deployment of a species of predators that feed on pests. A sample of different
Rinaldo M. Colombo, Elena Rossi
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Biological Pest Control in Agroecosystems
AgronomyIn recent decades, the intensification of agriculture, driven mainly by the use of agrochemicals, monocultures and intensive mechanization, has led to a substantial increase in global agricultural productivity [...]
Dirceu Pratissoli
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A new threat to bees? Entomopathogenic nematodes used in biological pest control cause rapid mortality in Bombus terrestris. [PDF]
PeerJ, 2015 There is currently a great deal of concern about population declines in pollinating insects. Many potential threats have been identified which may adversely affect the behaviour and health of both honey bees and bumble bees: these include pesticide ...
Dutka A, McNulty A, Williamson SM.
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Assessing Birds of Prey as Biological Pest Control: A Comparative Study with Hunting Perches and Rodenticides on Rodent Activity and Crop Health. [PDF]
Biology (Basel)Ronen N, Brook A, Charter M.
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Insects, 2023 Campoletis chlorideae has great biocontrol potential against some major noctuid pests. In order to achieve the commercial development and utilization of C.
Liangheng Tian +7 more
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Insects, 2023 In recent years, pea aphids have become major pests of alfalfa. Our previous study found that “Gannong 5” is a highly aphid-resistant alfalfa variety and that “Lie Renhe” is a susceptible one.
Lu Yao +5 more
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Surfactant affects the tool use behavior of foraging ants
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022 Surfactants are commonly used in detergents, soaps and agrichemical products. After use, the residual surfactants can be dispersed into environmental compartments, directly or indirectly affecting aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Aiming Zhou, Yuzhe Du, Jian Chen
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Agronomy, 2023 Intensive agriculture has a strong impact on the structure of arthropod communities in soil. Sown covers can contribute to their conservation, especially for generalist predators such as spiders and predatory beetles.
Luis Gabriel Perera-Fernández +2 more
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