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Predicting costs of alien species surveillance across varying transportation networks.

Published online: 12 Apr 2017

Authors: Blackburn, L. & Epanchin-Niell, R. & Thompson, A. & Liebhold, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Efforts to detect and eradicate invading populations before they establish are a critical component of national biosecurity programmes. An essential e...

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Optimal application strategies for entomopathogenic nematodes: integrating theoretical and empirical approaches.

Published online: 11 Sep 2002

Authors: Fenton, A. & Gwynn, R. L. & Gupta, A. & Norman, R. & Fairbairn, J. P. & Hudson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. The nematode Steinernema feltiae has been developed commercially as a biocontrol agent and is successful in controlling sciarid flies in mushroom h...

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Diversity and invasion within a predator community: impacts on herbivore suppression.

Published online: 13 Apr 2011

Authors: Hogg, B. N. & Daane, K. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Management strategies to enhance ecosystem services in agroecosystems often seek to increase predator biodiversity. Invaders commonly dominate predato...

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Value of the aphid Rhopalosiphum padi as food for cereal spiders.

Published online: 05 Oct 1995

Authors: Toft, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Laboratory experiments were carried out to analyse various aspects of spider performance under different diets, focusing mainly on the value of the ap...

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Falcons using orchard nest boxes reduce fruit-eating bird abundances and provide economic benefits for a fruit-growing region.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Shave, M. E. & Shwiff, S. A. & Elser, J. L. & Lindell, C. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Suppression of pest species via a native predator is a regulating ecosystem service that has the potential to limit crop damage and produce economic b...

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Predicting the dosage of fumigant needed to eradicate insect pests from stored products.

Published online: 02 Jul 1969

Authors: Howe, R. W. & Hole, B. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is virtually the authors' summary of this account of laboratory investigations in Britain. Samples of wheat weighing 10 g and containing...

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Influence of reproductive ecology on feasibility of mass trapping Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

Published online: 04 Apr 1992

Authors: Quiring, D. T. & Timmins, P. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Laboratory and field experiments were carried out in Ontario, Canada, in 1985-86 on Diabrotica virgifera virgifera. Most males emerged from pupae at t...

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Habitat structure and egg distributions in the processionary caterpillar Ochrogaster lunifer: lessons for conservation and pest management.

Published online: 20 Apr 2000

Authors: Floater, G. J. & Zalucki, M. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The spatial and temporal distribution of eggs laid by herbivorous insects is a crucial component of herbivore population stability, as it influences o...

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The kangaroo conundrum: home range studies and implications for land management.

Published online: 30 Mar 2005

Authors: Viggers, K. L. & Hearn, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The movement of native herbivores onto agricultural land is a key management issue world-wide as they may compete with domestic livestock for pasture ...

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Growth and water use of Lolium perenne. 2. Plant growth.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Lawlor, D. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of decreasing water potential of the soil and plant on growth of L. perenne were studied. Leaf and root extension growth decreased by 50% ...

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