Lessons learned: rearing the crown-boring weevil, Ceutorhynchus scrobicollis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in containment for biological control of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) [PDF]
, 2020 In this paper, we describe lessons learned and protocols developed after a decade of rearing Ceutorhynchus scrobicollis Nerenscheimer and Wagner in a Biosafety Level 2 containment facility. We have developed these protocols in anticipation of approval to
Becker, Roger L. +4 more
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Feeding-induced rearrangement of green leaf volatiles reduces moth oviposition
eLife, 2013 The ability to decrypt volatile plant signals is essential if herbivorous insects are to optimize their choice of host plants for their offspring. Green leaf volatiles (GLVs) constitute a widespread group of defensive plant volatiles that convey a ...
Silke Allmann +7 more
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Biological activity of Citrus spp. metabolites on Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). [PDF]
, 2012 The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is one of the most injurious pest at global level. During the last years, several electrophysiological and behavioural studies have been carried out in order to ...
Bruno, Maurizio +4 more
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Insects, 2019 The nectarine is an important fruit, which is attacked by Drosophila suzukii in Europe and the United States but there are no reports of it attacking nectarines in China. Here, we determined the oviposition preference of D.
Sha Liu +8 more
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Host Plants and Habitats of the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly, \u3ci\u3eEuphydryas Phaeton\u3c/i\u3e (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), in the Great Lakes Region [PDF]
, 2017 The habitats and host plants of Euphydryas phaeton in the Great Lakes region are examined using data from several different populations spread over much of the region.
Scholtens, Brian G
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Effects of prescribed fire on Cope’s Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) across habitat scales and life stages [PDF]
, 2017 Fire may alter both aquatic and terrestrial habitat used by all amphibian life stages, yet, our knowledge of its effects on amphibians is primarily limited to adult responses. I present an integrated approach to test the response of Cope’s Gray Treefrog (
McDonald, Logan
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Insecticide effect of zeolites on the tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) [PDF]
, 2016 (1) Background: The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a key tomato insect pest. At present, it is considered to be a serious threat in various countries in Europe, North Africa, and Middle East.
De Clercq, Patrick +3 more
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Mikroorganismen an Aesculus hippocastanum – olfaktorische Perspektive von Cameraria ohridella (Deschka & Dimic) [PDF]
, 2008 Since the 80s, the popular park- and city tree Aesculus hippocastanum has been infested with the leaf miner Cameraria ohridella (DESCHKA & DIMIC 1986). Additionally, the pathogenic fungi Guignardia aesculi causes leaf blotch disease and Erysiphe flexuosa
Johne, A. Bettina +2 more
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Field observations about the behaviour of codling-moth in Trentino (North-Eastern Italy) [PDF]
, 2008 Codling-moth and applescab are the most important pathogens in both conventional and organic apple productions. In order to control any phytopathological problem, it is important to improve the knowledge of the behaviour of each specific pest.
Forno, F. +3 more
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Effect of Selecting Cereal Leaf Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Males by Age and Feeding Behavior on Nondiapause Progeny [PDF]
, 2017 In a nondiapause culture of cereal leaf beetles, Oulema melanopus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), females ovipositing within 20 days after emergence were considered nondiapause.
Hoxie, R. P, Wellso, S. G
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