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Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects - http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/plntpath/nematode/wormepns.htm
Information on how entomopathogenic nematodes can be used to control insect pests, and the taxonomy and systematics of these nematodes. |
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Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects - http://nematode.unl.edu/wormepns.htm
Information on nematodes that attack insect pests by killing or hampering their development, are capable of mass production, and which can be used as biological control agents. |
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Insect Attractants and Traps - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN080
Article discussing how certain chemicals can lure insect pests into traps where their numbers can be monitored, or can be used to control insect populations directly by mass trapping or mating disruption. |
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Hylobius Transversovittatus - http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/weedfeeders/hylobius.html
Article describing the control of the invasive plant purple loosestrife by the use of this introduced weevil. |
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New Sex Drug Turns Locusts Solo - http://www.developments.org.uk/articles/new-sex-drug-turns-locusts-solo
Article describing how researchers have isolated a pheromone that locusts emit when they want to be left alone to mate. Use of this could prove an effective new weapon against this destructive species. |
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Biological Control of Locusts - http://www.lubilosa.org/
Locust and grasshopper control is currently carried out with chemical pesticides. This article describes control measures using a myco-pesticide based on the spores of a fungus pathogenic to insects. |
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Biological Control News - http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/mbcn/
Discusses the use of insects to control crop, garden, and home pests. No longer published but back issues are available. |
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Behavior and Biocontrol Research Unit - http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_main.htm?docid=3014
Provides information on research into novel and environmentally friendly solutions to old and new agricultural problems. |
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Biological Control of Mikania micrantha - http://www.spc.int/lrd/mikania/
Describes a biological control project being piloted in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, using caterpillars and a rust fungus to control mile-a-minute weed, Mikania micrantha. |
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Biocontrol Method for Reedgrass - http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/factsheets/reedgrass
Information on the use of pathogens to suppress reedgrass in reforestation areas. |
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Commercialization of biopesticides in Southeast Asia - http://www.biopesticides-seasia.net/
A project supporting market introduction of biocontrol products for non-chemical crop protection, pest and disease control. |
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Natural Products for Insect Pest Management - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN197
Outlines the general traits required of botanicals and other natural products used in pest control and discusses several possible sources. |
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Microbial Insecticides - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN081
Article discussing the use of selected bacteria, especially Bacillus thuringiensis, viruses, fungi, protozoa and nematodes in the control of insect pests. |
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Beneficial Insects and Mites - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN078
Article discussing how beneficial insects may be classed as predators, parasitoids or competitors, all of which can be used in biological control, with information on species that are available for purchase and release. |
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Considerations for Purchasing and Releasing Biological Control Products - http://hortipm.tamu.edu/publications/Biological1.html
Advice for the potential user of natural enemies who must be aware of the legal and biological limitations of these biological control methods. |
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Biological Control of Turfgrass Snowmolds with the Fungus Typhula phacorrhiza - http://www.uoguelph.ca/~thsiang/turf/TP/tp
Dr. Tom Hsiang, at the University of Guelph, outlines his research into the use of a fungus to control a different fungus that causes serious damage to turf under lying snow. |
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History of Biological Pest Control - http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~legneref/biotact/bc-2.htm
Including specifics on the biological control of pests of medical and veterinary importance. The site is maintained by Dr. E. F. Legner. |
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Natural Enemies and Biological Control - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN120
Article discussing beneficial insects and their use in the biological control of pests as a part of an integrated pest management program, with details and photographs of those commonly found in Florida. |
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Biological Pest Control - http://www.defenders.co.uk/pest-solutions/biological-vine-weevil-control.html
Reference and application guide for the use of the parasitic nematodes Steinernema for pest control. |
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Entomopathogens and Microbial Control - http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/whri/research/entomopathogenicfungi_/
Information on research into using specific micro-organisms that kill arthropods to control pests, especially the varroa mite, spider mites and cabbage root fly. |
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Novel Mycoherbicides for Biological Control of Aquatic Weeds - http://www.t-c-m-rd.co.uk/cms_misc/articles/bni.pdf
Describes research into the use of fungal pathogens which are capable of killing problem weeds such as Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth. |
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Biological Control of Insect and Mite Pests - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=520
Article dealing with classical biological control using introduced species, augmentation of naturally occurring enemies and conservation of the enemies already present in the environment. |
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Using Beauveria bassiana for Insect Management - http://www.hort.uconn.edu/ipm/general/htms/bassiana.htm
Information on using this fungus for biological control of foliar pests. |
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Non-Chemical Methods for Controlling Diseases - http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-845/EPP-7652web.pdf
Article discussing the factors that might encourage disease in plants, the use of resistant varieties, the exclusion of infected material, the sterilization of soil and other cultural practices. |
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Leatherjacket Control in Organic Systems - http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/librarytitles/19102.HTMl/
Information on the life cycle of these pests, their prevention and control. |