Evaluation of the adequacy of diflubenzuron and dechlorane in toxic baits for leaf-cutting ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) based on formicidal activity

Journal of Pest Science

Volumn 80, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 9-13

  Nagamoto, Nilson S ^a   Forti, Luiz C ^a   Raetano, Carlos G ^a  

^a Faculdade de Ciencias Agronomicas   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Atta sexdens rubropilosa; Dechlorane; Delayed action; Diflubenzuron; Leaf cutting ant; Toxic bait

Indexed keywords

BAIT; DECHLORINATION; DIFLUBENZURON; INSECTICIDE; LEAF; TOXICOLOGY;

ATTA; ATTA SEXDENS RUBROPILOSA; FORMICIDAE; FUNGI; HYMENOPTERA;

EID: 33846989024     PISSN: 16124758     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10340-006-0143-8     Document Type: Article

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