A field trial was conducted to investigate the efficacy of an oil formulation of the fungal entomopathogen, Metarhizium flavoviride, for control of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus. The results of the trial showed a significant reduction in grasshopper populations following spray ...
Thomas, M.B.
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Langewald, J.
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Wood, S.N.
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[Evaluating the effects of a biopesticide on populations of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus]
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Evaluating the effects of a biopesticide on populations of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus
1 Thermal behaviour of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus, was investigated in the humid tropical zone of southern Benin, west Africa, in the dry seasons of 1996 and 1998. In 1998, investigations included studies of a population of grasshoppers sprayed with an oil‐based formulation ...
Blanford, S.
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Thomas, M.B.
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Langewald, J.
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[Thermal ecology of Zonocerus variegatus and its effect on biocontrol using pathogens]
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Thermal ecology of Zonocerus variegatus and its effect on biocontrol using pathogens
The prospects for development of microbial control in West Africa are bright, with many stakeholders in plant protection both within and beyond the region becoming increasingly interested. To date however, on the West African market, there are only two microbial products available, and many oppor...
Control of grasshoppers and locusts has traditionally relied on synthetic insecticides, and for emergency situations this is unlikely to change. However, a growing awareness of the environmental issues associated with acridid control as well as the high costs of emergency control are expanding th...
Lomer, C.J.
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Bateman, R.P.
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Johnson, D.L.
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Langewald, J.
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Thomas, M.
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[Biological control of locusts and grasshoppers]
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Biological control of locusts and grasshoppers