Giant Salvinia, Salvinia molesta (Salviniaceae): Evaluation Of Sub-Optimum Temperatures on Survival of the Giant Salvinia Weevil, Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and Integration of Management Practices with Aquatic Herbicides [PDF]
Salvinia molesta is one of the world’s worst aquatic weeds and has cost Louisiana nearly $7 million worth of damage and economic impact each year. While aquatic herbicides and the biological control agent, Cyrtobagous salviniae, are the most efficacious ...
Cozad, Lauren W
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Postharvest management of food crops is an important part of food safety and security across the supply chain. It includes processing of agricultural produce, storage, packaging and coating, postharvest disease management, extending shelf life, and ...
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Induced resistance in rice, oryza sativa, to herbivores in the southern united states [PDF]
The effects of herbivory and chemical applications as potential inducers of resistance to herbivores in rice, Oryza sativa L., were explored through a series of field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments.
Kraus, Emily Clare
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Impact of seasonal variation on population of weevils (Neochetina spp) [PDF]
The impact of seasonal variation on population of weevils (Neochetina Spp), commonly used as water hyacinth bio-control agent was carried out in the National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research water-hyacinth insect laboratory. The experiment was
Brinin-Yauri, A.Y. +3 more
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The tuber-feeding weevil Listronotus frontalis as a candidate biological control agent for the invasive semi-aquatic plant Sagittaria platyphylla within South Africa [PDF]
Sagittaria platyphylla (Engelm.) J.G.Sm. (Alismataceae) is an invasive, aquatic macrophyte originating in the southern United States of America. In South Africa, the plant was first detected in Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal Province in 2008 ...
Rogers, Daniel James
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\u3cem\u3eNEOCHETINA\u3c/em\u3e SPECIES AND ARTHROPOD COMMUNITIES IN WATER-HYACINTH RAFTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA [PDF]
Arthropod communities inhabiting feral water-hyacinth rafts were surveyed monthly in South Carolina\u27s Coastal Plain from March 2005 through February 2006. Special attention was given to the chevroned waterhyacinth weevil [Neochetina bruchi (Hustache)],
Powell, Benjamin
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Common seasonal pests : your handy guide to prevent the spread of animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds. [PDF]
This bulletin provides information on quarantine, common pests and common household pests in Western Australia. Details include identification, damage caused, seasonal occurance of pest, action to take, control measures, and where to seek advice.https ...
Department of Agriculture and Food, WA
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Common regional pests of Western Australia [PDF]
Western Australia is free from many exotic animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds that are present elsewhere in Australia. However, the state does have some unwanted intruders.
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
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Who Invited You? The Complex Story Of Aquatic Invasive Species [PDF]
Invasive species represent a global threat to ecosystems, human health, and the economy. A basic knowledge of invasive species biology is crucial to understand current and future impacts and implications.
Amidon, Shaylee A. +15 more
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New Zealand pest and beneficial insects [PDF]
Supersedes New Zealand insect pests, published 1976. "a text for agricultural and horticultural students"--Jacket flap.In the eight years since the publication of New Zealand Insect Pests much new information on many pest species has become available ...
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