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Analysis of fractional model of guava for biological pest control with memory effect. [PDF]
J Adv Res, 2021 Singh J, Ganbari B, Kumar D, Baleanu D.
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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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Biological Control of Pests in China [PDF]
Bulletin of the Entomological Society of America, 1983 Donald A. Nordlund
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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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The impact of field margins on biological pest control: a meta-analysis
BioControl (Dordrecht), 2023 Floral field margins are known to benefit invertebrate species diversity and abundance within agricultural landscapes, but variation in success limits widespread uptake.
Lucy I. Crowther, K. Wilson, A. Wilby
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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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Journal of Applied Ecology, 2022 1. Conventional agriculture in the global north is typically characterized by large monocultures, commonly managed with high levels of pesticide or fertilizer input and mechanization.
V. Alarcón-Segura +4 more
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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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