IntroductionSpecies of Melanconiella include a diverse array of plant pathogens as well as endophytic fungi. Members of this genus have been frequently collected from the family Betulaceae (birches) in Europe and North America.
Taichang Mu +10 more
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Pareto-efficient biological pest control enable high efficacy at small costs [PDF]
Biological pest control is increasingly used in agriculture as a an alternative to traditional chemical pest control. In many cases, this involves a one-off or periodic release of entomopathogens.
Brännström, Å. +2 more
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Toxicity and residual activity of insecticides against Palpita forficifera (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) [PDF]
: Palpita forficifera Munroe is the main pest of olive orchards in Brazil. In the present study, we evaluated the toxicity of nine insecticides to 1st and 3st instar larvae and eggs of P. forficifera and the residual activity of insecticides when applied
Tiago Scheunemann +5 more
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European populations of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera are resistant to aldrin, but not to methyl-parathion [PDF]
The western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is a major pest of cultivated corn in North America and has recently begun to invade Europe.
Ciosi, M. +7 more
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Control of the Colorado Potato Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on Tomatoes with \u3ci\u3eBacillus Thuringiensis\u3c/i\u3e Var. \u3ci\u3eThuringiensis\u3c/i\u3e [PDF]
(excerpt) The Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), is a serious pest of tomatoes grown in this country. This beetle is also developing resistance to several classes of chemical insecticides including most of the carbamates ...
Cantelo, W. W, Cantwell, G. E
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A Systematic Review of Mosquito Coils and Passive Emanators: Defining Recommendations for Spatial Repellency Testing Methodologies. [PDF]
Mosquito coils, vaporizer mats and emanators confer protection against mosquito bites through the spatial action of emanated vapor or airborne pyrethroid particles.
A Liberati +57 more
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Tetranychus urticae is a highly polyphagous and global pest. Spider mites primarily feed on the underside of leaves, resulting in decreased photosynthesis, nutritional loss, and the development of chlorotic patches. We investigated the life tables of the
Pengxiang Hong +7 more
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Chemical and natural control of pests
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Progress and Prospect of Control Technology for Stored Grain Pests ——Integrated Control Technology
Under the guidance of the principle of integrated control, this paper investigated and sorted out several methods of integrated control of stored grain pests (physical, chemical and biological control), the management principles of phosphine resistance ...
XU Yong-an
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Integrated management of insect vectors of human and animal diseases. Developing genetic control [PDF]
The evolution of insecticide resistance in insect vectors of human and animal diseases and the introduction of exotic vectors to new territories, in a context of tighter regulations on approved molecules, call for the development of new pest control ...
Bouyer, Jérémy
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