Evaluation of Steinernema carpocapsae Weiser for Control of Carrot Weevil Adults, Listronotus oregonensis (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in Organically Grown Carrots |
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Authors: | G B lair G Boivin |
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Institution: | G. Bé,lair ,G. Boivin |
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Abstract: | Under controlled conditions, application of Steinernema carpocapsae using a baiting method consistently reduced the oviposition of Listronotus oregonensis adults at all moisture regimens. At 80 and 95% relative humidity, soil applications at 10 4 infective juveniles (IJs) cm-2 and 10 5 infective stages (400 IJs cm-2) per pot reduced the survival and oviposition of L. oregonensis adults; soil applications were ineffective at relative humidity lower than 80%. When timed correctly, soil application at the rate of 2 105 IJs/linear meter of row (4.4 109 IJs ha-1) reduced damage by up to 59%. |
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Keywords: | Biological Control Steinernema Carpocapsae Listronotus Oregonensis Field Control Entomopathogenic Nematode Vegetable Crop Organic Soil |
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