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Landscape and local factors drive pesticide distribution in perennial agroecosystems.

Published online: 21 Jan 2025

Authors: Michalko, R. & Purchart, L. & Košulič, O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pesticides constitute a major threat to biodiversity, but our understanding of the complex interactions between local and landscape factors influencin...

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Reduced applications of metaldehyde pellets for reliable control of the slug pests Arion lusitanicus and Deroceras reticulatum in oilseed rape adjacent to sown wildflower strips.

Published online: 06 Feb 1999

Authors: Friedli, J. & Frank, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The possibility of preventing severe slug damage to oilseed rape by applying metaldehyde solely on wildflower strips adjacent to the crop was studied....

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Effects of stress-induced changes in plant quality and host-plant species on the population dynamics of the pine beauty moth in Scotland: partial life tables of natural and manipulated populations.

Published online: 24 May 1988

Authors: Watt, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The population behaviour of Panolis flammea was observed to determine whether the association between outbreaks and trees growing in deep peat sites i...

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Late flowering time enhances insect pollination of turnip rape.

Published online: 29 Aug 2020

Authors: Toivonen, M. & Herzon, I. & Rajanen, H. & Toikkanen, J. & Kuussaari, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological intensification has been proposed as a strategy to mitigate the impacts of conventional intensive land use on pollinators and insect pollin...

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Nectar accessibility determines fitness, flower choice and abundance of hoverflies that provide natural pest control.

Published online: 01 Jun 2016

Authors: Rijn, P. C. J. van & Wäckers, F. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In modern agricultural landscapes, many organisms providing ecosystem services such as pollination and natural pest control are likely constrained by ...

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The effect of insect fauna on growth mortality and natality of broom, Sarothamnus scoparius.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Waloff, N. & Richards, O. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two plots, each of 240 broom (Sarothamnus scoparius) seedlings were planted in England in March 1966. For 11 years, one plot was sprayed 1-3 times a y...

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The development of the 1983 outbreak of the common armyworm, Mythimna convecta, in eastern Australia.

Published online: 04 Apr 1992

Authors: McDonald, G. & Bryceson, K. P. & Farrow, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A severe outbreak of Mythimna convecta throughout the cereal growing regions of eastern Australia commenced in spring 1983, 6 months after the conclus...

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The effects of herbivory by a weevil species, acting alone and unrestrained by natural enemies, on growth and phenology of the weed Sesbania punicea.

Published online: 21 May 1990

Authors: Moran, V. C. & Hoffmann, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An apionid weevil, Trichapion lativentre [Apion lativentre] has been introduced into South Africa where it is the only herbivore of any consequence on...

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The effects of red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus L.) on biomass production of corn grains (Zea mays L.).

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Dyer, M. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Feeding of A. phoeniceus on maize ears did not always result in crop loss because feeding on the tips of the ears, if not too severe, could stimulate ...

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Simulation modelling of red-winged blackbird impact on grain crops.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Wiens, J. A. & Dyer, M. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Preliminary estimates suggested that maize contributed 30% of the toal food biomass consumed by the birds during the post-breeding roosting phase, and...

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