Essays about: "insecticide resistance"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words insecticide resistance.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. Molecular analysis of insecticide resistance in pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics (until 131231)

    Author : Jessica Pernestål; [2009]
    Keywords : Pyrethroid; resistance; voltage-sensitive sodium channel VSSC ; cytochrome P450; pollen beetle; Meligethes aeneus;

    Abstract : The escalating usage of pyrethroids has resulted in an increased awareness about resistance towards pyrethroids in insects. Pyrethroids inhibit voltage-sensitive sodium channels (VSSC) in nerve cell membranes and are composed of synthetic molecules based on pyrethrins present in pyrethrum extracts from Chrysanthemum species. READ MORE

  4. 8. Social acceptance of antimalarial strategies in Uganda

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Hedvig Helldorff; [2008]
    Keywords : antimalarial strategies; caretakers; risk perception; social acceptance;

    Abstract : According to the World Health Organization(WHO) the most efficient and cost-effective strategies in the global fight of malaria are the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) and the Insecticide Treated Nets ITNs). However, since the strategies include the use of synthetic insecticides, WHO reports that they sometimes meet opposition in the society. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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