Biological control agent of larger black flour beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): a nuisance pest developing in cotton gin trash piles.
J Econ Entomol
; 106(2): 648-52, 2013 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-23786050
ABSTRACT
The larger black flour beetles, Cynaeus angustus (LeConte) (Coleoptera Tenebrionidae), feeds on saprophytic fungi found in gin trash piles and occasionally becomes a nuisance pest in adjacent homes and businesses. The potential of Steinernema carpocapsae 'NY 001,' as a potential control agent of larger black flour beetle under experimental conditions was examined with particular reference to the importance of soil moisture content. Without prospects of insecticides being labeled for control of larger black flour beetle in gin trash, the data presented here support further research into applications of entomopathogenic nematodes underneath gin trash piles as a way to minimize risk of larger black flour beetle populations causing nuisance to nearby homes and businesses.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Besouros
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Rabditídios
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Agentes de Controle Biológico
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Econ Entomol
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos