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The Impact of Temperature on Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Life Table Parameters and Feeding Pressure

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Maslen, Erika A.

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Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an invasive insect pest that has become established and problematic in the Pacific Northwest. Known colloquially as the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), H. halys causes direct damage through feeding activity on a wide range of agronomic and horticultural crops. The objectives of this...

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Masters Thesis

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has become established and problematic in the Pacific Northwest. Known colloquially as the brown
The Role of Diurnal Light, Temperature, and Forced Egg Retention on Spotted Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Survival and Ovipositional Rates

Creator:

York, Riki M.

Abstract:

Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is a devastating pest that attacks thin-skinned stone and small fruit in all major production regions of the United States and worldwide. D. suzukii first appeared in the United States in 2008 and is believed to be native to Southeast Asia. This vinegar fly has a...

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Masters Thesis

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control because of the zero tolerance of insect infestation within fruit markets (Bruck et al. 2011