Essays about: "insecticide resistance development"

Found 5 essays containing the words insecticide resistance development.

1. 1. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
   Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

   Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE

3. 2. Friends with benefits? - Does gut microbiota of Spodoptera littoralis affect insecticide resistance and are there any costs of insecticide resistance development?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Sarah Heithausen; [2021]
   Keywords : insecticide resistance development; gut microbiota; gut symbiont-mediated resistance; trade-off effects; fitness costs; symbiosis; survival; life-history traits; fecundity;

   Abstract : The insect gut microbiota has many important functions for insects such as detoxification of host plant toxins. Recently there has been a growing interest on the effect of insect gut microbiota on insecticide resistance development. Insecticide resistance is a growing concern for food security and sustainable agriculture. READ MORE

4. 3. Rapsbaggen - en skadegörare i oljeväxter : litteratursammanställning av rapsbaggen som skadegörare i raps

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Patrik Svanström; [2015]
   Keywords : rapsbagge; ekologi; oljeväxter; skadegörare; bekämpning; skördeförluster; bekämpningströsklar; insekticidresistens;

   Abstract : Rapsbaggen är en skadegörare i odling av oljeväxter och anses av många vara en av de viktigaste skadegörarna i grödan. Den allmänna uppfattningen i Sverige är att den är en skadegörare vilken kan orsaka totala skördeförluster om ingen bekämpning sker och denna uppfattning finner även stöd hos flera forskare. READ MORE

5. 4. Monitoring and pest control of Fruit flies in Thailand : new knowledge for integrated pest management

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Victor Manuel Guamán Sarango; [2009]
   Keywords : Fruit flies; Bactrocera dorsalis ; management; insecticide resistance; Bactrocera cucurbitae ; diurnal activity; fly traps; Interviews; Thailand; Farmers; Cue-lure; Methyl eugenol; IPM; Fipronil; Abamectin; Trapping; Attractant ; Steiner trap; Cucurbit; Chili; Diurnal activity; Sanitary measures;

   Abstract : Fruit flies (Tephritidae) are serious pests that cause enormous losses for farmers in many countries. The frequent use of insecticides in controlling fruit flies in fruits and vegetable has not resulted in sustainable management of the pest. READ MORE

6. 5. Resistenta rapsbaggar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Daniel Tevell; [2004]
   Keywords : rapsbaggar; oljeväxter; växtskydd;

   Abstract : Oilseed rape crops are an important in southern Sweden because of the high intensity of wheat growing. Pollen beetles are the most important pest in oilseed rape and causes often economic losses. Therefore it's of great importance that we can control the population density, e g by using insecticides if necessary, to avoid mayor yield losses. READ MORE