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Biological control of Delia sp. in cole crops with rove beetles, Aleochara sp. Part1)
The consumer demand for organic produce is increasing. In order for growers to be able to meet this demand, effective non-chemical tools…
Biological control of Delia sp. in cole crops with rove beetles, Aleochara sp. Part1)
The consumer demand for organic produce is increasing. In order for growers to be able to meet this demand, effective non-chemical tools need to be available for pest management. In BC in particular there is an increase in the production of…
Enhancement of Biological Control with Insectary Plantings
The use of "beneficial insectary" plantings in agricultural ecosystems has been promoted as a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies…
Enhancement of Biological Control with Insectary Plantings
The use of "beneficial insectary" plantings in agricultural ecosystems has been promoted as a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies for biological pest control. This report describes the activities and results of field ex…
Enhancing biological control in mating disruption and organic pear orchards by understory management
Habitat management to enhance biological control in cultivated crops is increasingly used for pest control in annual and perennial systems. Approaches include…
Enhancing biological control in mating disruption and organic pear orchards by understory management
Habitat management to enhance biological control in cultivated crops is increasingly used for pest control in annual and perennial systems. Approaches include windbreaks or hedgerows to build natural enemy populations around crop edges, ins…
Leaf Sap Brix and Leafhoppers in Vineyards
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a "Plant Positive" approach focuses on addressing the underlying causes of pest outbreaks rather than merely treating…
Leaf Sap Brix and Leafhoppers in Vineyards
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a "Plant Positive" approach focuses on addressing the underlying causes of pest outbreaks rather than merely treating symptoms. This perspective, championed by agricultural thinkers like Eliot Coleman,…
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