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Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, with entomopathogenic nematodes: Effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain
Author(s): D. I. Shapiro-Ilan, R. F. Mizell, T. E. Cottrell and D. L. Horton
Month: Feb
Year: 2008
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Control
Volume: 44
Issue: 2
Pages: 207-215
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Pathology
Research Setting(s): Agricultural,Forest
Species Referenced: Prunus angustifolia (Chickasaw plum),
Abstract
Investigates whether using nematodes can control plum curculio in peach orchards in Quincy, Florida. One factor investigated was if nematodes would effectively control plum curculio in an alternate host, Prunus angustifolia. The article concludes that soil applications of nematodes can control plum curculio at a high level but the timing of application and strain of nematode is important.Suggested Citation
D. I. Shapiro-Ilan, R. F. Mizell, T. E. Cottrell and D. L. Horton. "Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, with entomopathogenic nematodes: Effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain." Biological Control 44.2 (2008): 207-215.Go back