Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Outsourcing pest and disease control (PDC) has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in developing countries. Although numerous studies have investigated various advantages of outsourcing PDC, little is known about its impact on pesticide expenditure.
Pengcheng Wang +2 more
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The effect of neonicotinoids on bumblebees (Bombus spp.): a systematic review
Frontiers in Bee ScienceNeonicotinoids are systemic insecticides used in agriculture to control herbivorous pests by targeting the nervous system. However, the persistence and presence of neonicotinoids in pollen and nectar raises concerns regarding impacts on non-target ...
Daisy J. Dennis, Alexandra J. Gibbs
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Status and Management of Pyrethroid Resistance in the Predatory Mite, \u3ci\u3eAmblyseius Fallacis\u3c/i\u3e (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) [PDF]
, 2017 Low levels of (5-15 fold) resistance to synthetic pyrethroid (SP) insecticides occur in unexposed apple orchard populations of the predatory mite, Amblyseius fallacis Garman.
Croft, B. A
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How Competitive Is Myanmar's Rice Sector? A Comparison of Production Costs and Efficiency
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the cost competitiveness of rice production in Myanmar by examining production costs, cost efficiency, and the potential effect of improving cost efficiency on the country's global competitiveness. To achieve this, we conduct a comparative analysis of production costs among major rice‐producing countries and estimate the ...
Nandar Aye Chan +3 more
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Vol. 10, No. 10, Jun. 21, 2004: Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News [PDF]
, 2004 published or submitted for publicationnot peer ...
Weinzierl, Rick
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Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils against the Pulse Beetle [PDF]
, 2022 C. S. Jayaram +3 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Mekong Delta (MKD), Vietnam has achieved high rice productivity through rapid intensification. However, this progress has led to environmental degradation and adverse economic and health effects. To mitigate these challenges, sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) have been promoted.
Nguyen Thi Thu Hien +5 more
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Influence of insecticide seed treatment on pollinator and harmful insects visit to sunflower [PDF]
Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2010 Sunflower yield is related to many factors and one of those factors is insecticide seed treatment. Aim of this research was to analyze the influence of insecticide seed treatment on pollinator and harmful insect visit, as well as on yield.
Terzić Sreten +6 more
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Identifying Current and Missing Knowledge in the Control of Pyrethroid-Resistant Triatoma Infestans, Vector of Chagas Disease [PDF]
, 2017 Triatomines are blood-sucking bugs that occur mainly in Latin America. They are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease.
Picollo, Maria Ines +1 more
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Insecticide-treated livestock: a potential One Health approach to malaria control in Africa [PDF]
, 2021 Paula Ruiz-Castillo +3 more
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