Antifeedant and toxic effects of a neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss)-based formulation Neemix® against Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Journal of Entomological Science

Volumn 38, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 398-408

  Abudulai, Mumuni ^a   Shepard, B M ^a   Mitchell, P L ^a,b  

^a CLEMSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WINTHROP UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Antifeedant effects; Azadirachtin; Cowpea; Longevity; Neem; Neemix ; Nezara viridula; Toxicity

Indexed keywords

AZADIRACHTA INDICA; AZADIRACHTA JUSS; HEMIPTERA; NEZARA VIRIDULA; PENTATOMIDAE;

EID: 0043198425     PISSN: 07498004     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.18474/0749-8004-38.3.398     Document Type: Article

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