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  • Enhancing pest mite biological control by Typhlodromus pyri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in Pacific Northwest vineyards

    Creator:
    Gadino, Angela Noelle
    Abstract:
    The predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is the predominant species in cool climate Pacific Northwest vineyards and a principal predator of pest mites including the grapevine rust mite Calepitrimerus vitis (Acari: Eriophyidae). In recent years vineyards have been experiencing C. vitis population outbreaks leading to increased economic damage from...
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    her support and council. A special thanks to Dr. Jana Lee and Dr. Jay Pscheidt for their time and

  • Behavior of Drosophila suzukii in Relation to Abiotic, Biotic, and Nutrient Factors

    Creator:
    Park, Kyoo Rok
    Abstract:
    Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is a serious pest in soft and stone fruit industries worldwide. The unique serrated ovipositor of female Drosophila suzukii allowed the species to reproduce in intact, ripening fruit before the harvest. Current control methods rely heavily on insecticide application, only becoming less profitable due to the...
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    would like to express my appreciation my committee members, Dr. Jana Lee, Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Dr