The potential use of lures for thrips biological control in greenhouses: practice and theory [PDF]
Exploiting the response of thrips pest species to odours has long been a goal for improving thrips pest management including biological control. Applications of attractants could include improved monitoring, push-pull (in conjunction with a repellent ...
Davidson, M.M. +5 more
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Symbiont-mediated RNA interference in insects [PDF]
RNA interference (RNAi) methods for insects are often limited by problems with double-stranded (ds) RNA delivery, which restricts reverse genetics studies and the development of RNAi-based biocides. We therefore delegated to insect symbiotic bacteria the
Bodger, Owen G. +7 more
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Western flower thrips (WFT; Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)) is a major pest of greenhouse ornamental crops in Ontario, Canada, and recent surveys indicate onion thrips (OT; Thrips tabaci Lindeman) is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Ashley Summerfield +3 more
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Implement of Some Biocontrol Tactics as an Innovative Management Against Cucurbit Fly, Dacus ciliatus and Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis on Squash Crop [PDF]
Gamal Hassan +2 more
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WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS CONTROL, 2001 [PDF]
Robert W. Hammon, Melissa L. Foley
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ECONOMIC THRESHOLDS: AN APPLICATION TO FLORICULTURE [PDF]
This paper introduces conjunctive optimal pest management and production decision rules applied to the floriculture industry. A grower is faced with optimally controlling multiple pests and applying cultural controls to maximize the expected net present ...
Marsh, Thomas L. +2 more
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Monitoring Growing Degree-Days in Commercial Greenhouses for Predicting Western Flower Thrips Emergence [PDF]
We intend to examine the possible relationship between degree-day (DD) accumulation and sticky trap catches of Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) (WFT) in commercial greenhouses.
Couch, Gary, Sanderson, John
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Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera; Thripidae) sex-ratio evaluation in pepper crop greenhouses in relation with biotic and abiotic parameters [PDF]
This study was held in two experimental sites belonging to the Tunisian Eastern Central Coast. Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande 1895 (Thysanoptera; Thripidae) males and females counting during the study period using two sampling methods; blue sticky ...
Ben Othmen, S. +6 more
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The copulation behaviour of the western flower thrips [PDF]
The western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a major pest of agricultural and horticultural importance in most parts of the world. It damages crops by feeding and transmission of viruses. There is a need for sustainable IPM due to development of resistance to insecticides.
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