Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple and pear orchards: Effect of nematode species and seasonal temperatures, adjuvants, application equipment, and post-application irrigation

Biological Control

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 214-223

  Lacey, Lawrence A ^a   Arthurs, Steven P ^a   Unruh, Thomas R ^a   Headrick, Heather ^a   Fritts Jr , Robert ^b  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b Certis USA   (United States)

Author keywords

Application effect; Codling moth; Cydia pomonella; Entomopathogenic nematodes; Irrigation effect; Steinernema carpocapsae; Steinernema feltiae; Temperature effect

Indexed keywords

CYDIA POMONELLA; LEPIDOPTERA; MALUS X DOMESTICA; NEMATODA; PYRUS COMMUNIS; STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE; STEINERNEMA FELTIAE; TORTRICIDAE;

EID: 33645123559     PISSN: 10499644     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2005.09.015     Document Type: Article

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