Manipulation of predatory insects for enhanced biological control of insect pests
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2001-01-01
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Obrycki, John
Baker, Thomas
Zhu, Jun-wei
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Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Leopold Center is a research and education center on the campus of Iowa State University created to identify and reduce negative environmental and social impacts of farming and develop new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.
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Findings from this project provided the basis for novel forms of biologically intensive pest suppression, and encouraged the development of attractant-lures. Preliminary studies demonstrated the efficient use of the lures with a previously developed dispenser system.