In outdoor planters in commercial centers...Insect-parasitic nematodes are effective against black vine weevil
Insect-parasitic nematodes suppressed black vine weevil larvae in planters containing ivy vines at a commercial building. After 1 year, weevil numbers were lower in containers treated with nematodes either with or without an added alternate host.
Main Authors: | Tom M. Burlando, Harry Kaya, Patricia Timper |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
1993-05-01
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Series: | California Agriculture |
Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v047n03p16 |
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