Insecticidal Activity of Plant Powders against the Parasitoid, <i>Pteromalus venustus</i>, and Its Host, the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee

Insecticidal Activity of Plant Powders against the Parasitoid, <i>Pteromalus venustus</i>, and Its Host, the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee

Developing a bee-friendly alternative to traditional insecticides used within commercial environments can contribute to reductions in pesticide exposure experienced by managed bees. We performed acute contact toxicity studies using fifteen plant powders from seven plant families against a parasitoid...

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Main Authors: Mikhaela Ong, Nora Chomistek, Hanna Dayment, Wayne Goerzen, Danica Baines
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
plant powders
parasitoid
Alfalfa leafcutting bee
toxicity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/6/359

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