Effects of metaldehyde and methiocarb on feeding preferences and survival of a slug predator (Pterostichus melanarius (F.): Carabidae, Pterostichini)

Journal of Applied Entomology

Volumn 128, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 51-55

  Langan, A M ^a   Taylor, A ^a   Wheater, C P ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biocontrol; Deroceras reticulatum; Molluscicide; Sub lethal

Indexed keywords

BEETLE; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; PESTICIDE; PREY PREFERENCE; SUBLETHAL EFFECT;

AGRIOLIMACIDAE; CARABIDAE; COLEOPTERA; DEROCERAS; DEROCERAS RETICULATUM; GASTROPODA; PTEROSTICHINI; PTEROSTICHUS; PTEROSTICHUS MELANARIUS;

EID: 1542289079     PISSN: 09312048     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0418.2003.00801.x     Document Type: Article

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