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Toxicity of G-P compound Bioinsecticide to Different Developmental Stages of four Dominant Species of Natural Enemies of Aphids [PDF]
, 1997 The results of laboratory investigations on the toxicity of the bioinsecticide GP (germ metabolite and plant extract compound) to different developmental stages of four natural enemies of aphids are reported in this paper.
Dai, Meixue, Zu, Aimin
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Meta-Analysis of Herbicide Non-Target Effects on Pest Natural Enemies. [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Zilnik G +7 more
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Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.ABSTRACT George Herbert Mead is an oft forgotten or ignored American philosopher who was one of the originators of pragmatism. Today, he is recognised as a creative thinker who has teased out knotty problems that others in the field had not realised were problems. Understanding Mead's analysis has been made difficult because he died prematurely without
Richard Ormerod
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Response by Specialist and Generalist Natural Enemies to Agroecosystem Diversification: A Selective Review [PDF]
, 2017 Effects of agroecosystem diversification on searching behavior and success of arthropod natural enemies are poorly understood. Crop diversification may increase generalist enemy effectiveness by increasing alternate food or prey availability, as ...
Sheehan, William
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Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Plastic, with its remarkable versatility and numerous applications, has greatly benefited humanity. However, its extreme resistance to natural degradation means it persists in the environment for long periods, causing global environmental problems.
Teresa Chianese +13 more
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Aphid control using natural enemies: Lessons for fine-tuning banana-aphid management
Biological ControlAphids are serious crop pests and vectors of plant-pathogenic viruses. Natural enemies (parasitoids, pathogens, and predators) can be effective aphid control agents. Vector control can achieve the sustainable management of vector-borne diseases. However,
Christian Adjalla +5 more
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Improvement of biological control by volatile plant compounds [PDF]
, 2005 Compared to conventional farming the pest management strategies in organic farming is based on better plant resistance and sustainable cultivation technique that does not destroy the natural enemies of pest insects. Methods that reduce feeding efforts of
Holopainen, Jarmo K.
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Tree cover and geographic origin of tree species drive bird functional groups in urban environments
Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.Urban trees provide habitat and resources for wild species in cities and support biodiversity provision of ecosystem services, among which insect control is particularly relevant. Predators of insects are promoted by the presence of trees and, in turn, may enhance biosecurity of the trees.
Marco Basile +2 more
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InsectsThe accumulation of dead wood can serve as a potential source of insect pests, with scolytids being the most frequently discussed group. The aim of this study was to quantify the abundance and species composition of scolytids and their natural saproxylic
Václav Zumr +3 more
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Integrated pest management of sugarcane moth borers: An Indonesian experience : S1012TU05 Integrated Pest Management [PDF]
, 2012 An Integrated Pest Management program is developed to combat moth borer infestation in Java, Indonesia. An extensive survey over a period of two years (2010 ?
Achadian, Etik +3 more
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