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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleUsing Natural Enemies to Control Greenhouse PestsSamia Juma AL-NaabiBiological pest control, often known as biological pest control or biocontrol, is a sustainable and ecologically friendly method of pest management in agriculture. It entails using living organisms including predators, parasitoids and diseases to control pest populations and reduce agricultural loss. In this research study, the researcher used certain natural enemies (ladybirds, lacewings and trichogramma evanescens) to test their effects … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 4 Aug 2024 · 5,194 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSeasonal Population Dynamics of the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama in SarawakStephen Leong Chan Teck, Abang Fatimah, Andrew Beattie et al.Problem statement: Effective control of phytophagous pests requires a thorough understanding of their seasonal population dynamics, dispersion behavior, natural enemy activity and climate. To date, although very little detail information had been published on the ecology of Diaphorina citri. The objective of this investigation was to test through field experiment the hypothesis that the major factors influencing local D. citri … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 27 Dec 2011 · 9,551 accessesView PDF Cite

InvestigationOpen accessIn the abstractEstimate of Damage on Mesquite Pods and Seeds (Prosopis laevigata (Willd) M.C. Johnst) (Mimosoideae) Caused by Bruchids (COLEOPTERA) in the Municipality of Durango, Durango, MexicoKarina Lisbet Reséndez-Velázquez, María Pioquinta González-CastilloDamage caused by weevils or bruchids in mesquite plants (Prosopis laevigata), in the municipality of Durango was established by infestation index. Immature and mature pods were obtained from 22 bushes during the months of June to September 2013. The pods were placed in emergence chambers, maintained at a temperature of 35±2°C and 70±10% RH, until adults were obtained. In June, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 5 · 10 May 2016 · 7,682 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordIn Vitro Biological Profiles and Chemical Contents of Ethanolic Nest Entrance Extracts of Thai Stingless Bees Tetrigona apicalisTouchkanin Jongjitvimol, Sathirapong Kraikongjit, Pussadee Paensuwan, Jirapas JongjitwimolTetrigona apicalis is a species of stingless bees found in Lower Northern Thailand. They normally construct their nest entrances as an external structure for protecting themselves from enemies. Their biological properties have not well characterized yet. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-proliferative activities of their nest entrances. Samples were collected from four provinces … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 2 Nov 2020 · 6,781 accessesView PDF Cite