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Research Project: BIOLOGICALLY BASED MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE INSECT PESTS AND WEEDS

Location: Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research Unit

Title: Conservation Biological Control in Pepper and Eggplant

Authors
item Reitz, Stuart
item Srivastava, Mrittunjai -
item Funderbunk, Joe -

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: May 25, 2012
Publication Date: N/A

Technical Abstract: Several important factors contribute to low productivity in pepper and eggplant due to western flower thrips. Research has been conducted to develop an understanding of flower thrips population dynamics and insecticide efficacy studies have allowed us to direct recommendations for biological control of western flower thrips. Present studies provide guidelines for growers in making management decisions.

   

 
Project Team
Allan, Sandra - Sandy
Sivinski, John
Hight, Stephen
Legaspi, Jesusa - Susie
 
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