Efficacy, application distribution, and concentration by stemflow of Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) suspensions applied with a lateral-move irrigation system for corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) control in maize

Journal of Economic Entomology

Volumn 89, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 74-81

  Ellsbury, M M ^a   Jackson, J J ^a   Woodson, W D ^a   Beck, D L ^a,b   Stange, K A ^a,c  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b Dakota Lakes Research Farm   (United States)

^c South Dakota State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Biological control; Diabrotica spp.; Entomopathogenic nematodes; Root injury

Indexed keywords

STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE;

EID: 0030484730     PISSN: 00220493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jee/89.1.74     Document Type: Article

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