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Population dynamics of Characoma stictigrapta Hmps. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on cocoa in Ghana.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Akotoye, N. A. K. & Kumar, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Studies were carried out in Ghana on the population dynamics of larvae of Characoma stictigrapta Hmps., a pest of the pods and leaves of cacao. Larvae...

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The manipulation of the population growth of a pest species: an analytical approach.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Longstaff, B. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The demographic effects of reducing temperature and of insecticidal application against populations of the stored-grain pest Sitophilus oryzae (L.) we...

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The influence of Aceria chondrillae on the growth and reproductive capacity of Chondrilla juncea.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Cullen, J. M. & Groves, R. H. & Alex, J. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of 2 levels of infestation by Phytoptus chondrillae G. Can. (Aceria chondrillae) on inflorescence growth and reproductive capacity of Chon...

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An overview of the environmental risks posed by neonicotinoid insecticides.

Published online: 31 Jul 2013

Authors: Goulson, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Neonicotinoids are now the most widely used insecticides in the world. They act systemically, travelling through plant tissues and protecting all part...

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National patterns of functional diversity and redundancy in predatory ground beetles and bees associated with key UK arable crops.

Published online: 05 Feb 2014

Authors: Woodcock, B. A. & Harrower, C. & Redhead, J. & Edwards, M. & Vanbergen, A. J. & Heard, M. S. & Roy, D. B. & Pywell, R. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invertebrates supporting natural pest control and pollination ecosystem services are crucial to world-wide crop production. Understanding national pat...

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Biological control in winter: novel evidence for the importance of generalist predators.

Published online: 25 Feb 2015

Authors: Pekár, S. & Michalko, R. & Loverre, P. & Líznarová, E. & Černecká, L'.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of generalist predators in pest control has been neglected because generalists are not able to track pest populations. Generalist predators a...

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Native grass ground covers provide multiple ecosystem services in Californian vineyards.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Daane, K. M. & Hogg, B. N. & Wilson, H. & Yokota, G. Y.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mechanisms responsible for the success or failure of agricultural diversification are often unknown. Most studies of arthropod pest management focus o...

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Does aversion to insects affect insecticide use? An elusive answer calls for improved methods in biophobia research.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Gish, M. & Hisano, M. & Soga, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Insecticides are commonly used to control insects and other arthropods in homes (hereafter collectively referred to as 'insects'). Although aversion t...

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Linking landscape structure, floral resource distribution, pollen use and movement distances of a generalist predator.

Published online: 01 Dec 2024

Authors: González, E. & Bianchi, F. J. J. A. & Eckerter, P. W. & Entling, M. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the habitat use and movement patterns of natural enemies in agricultural landscapes is essential for enhancing biological pest control. ...

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Effects of spacing between rows on soybean arthropod populations.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Mayse, M. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

During the summer of 1976, population levels of various herbivores and all predators and parasites in fields in USA were monitored by three sampling m...

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