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Creator:: Campanella, Donald M.
Abstract:: A study consisting of three parts was undertaken to investigate how variation in species interactions, population genetic structure, epidemiological parameters, and plant breeding system may influence the ecology and biological control of an apomictic invasive plant, Chondrilla juncea (Asteraceae). Interactions between natural enemy species may modify their net effect on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . juncea are examined in response to Oregon populations of biological control organisms three decades

Creator:: Horton, Rene N.
Abstract:: The life history, temperature, humidity, and feeding requirements of the phytoseiid predator mite, Typhlodromus americanus Chant and Yoshida-Shaul were tested in the laboratory. Occurance of the mite in the field during different times of the year was investigated as well. Effects of temperature and humidity on egg hatch, the feeding...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -Shaul (Acari: phytoseiidae) as a biological control agent of Oligonychus ununguis (Jacobi) (Acari

Creator:: Morris, Mark Alan, 1954-
Abstract:: Several aspects affecting population trends and overwintering of Neoseiulus fallacis (Garman) on peppermint were examined. Neoseiulus fallacis was the most abundant phytoseiid predator mite found in peppermint surveys throughout the western U.S. Results of pesticide exclusion and cage studies showed that N. fallacis controlled Tetranychus urticae (Koch) on peppermint in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Groth, Eric M.
Abstract:: Pergamasus quisquiliarum Canestini is a polyphagous predatory mite that has been shown to feed on the economically important arthropod, Scutigerella immaculata Newport (Symphyla: Scutigerellidae), Collembola, Diptera larvae, Enchytraeid worms, and miscellaneous other soil organisms. This study examined the feeding behavior of P. quisquiliarum, the effects of cover cropping and tillage...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: potential of this mite as a biological control agent against symphylans in the field is still implied by

Creator:: Park, Alexander
Abstract:: Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) has become a prolific invasive plant of rangelands in Oregon since its arrival in the early 20th century. In 2001, the Oregon Department of Agriculture initiated a release program promoting the distribution of the stem-boring weevil, Mecinus janthinus as classical biological control agent to reduce densities...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Mecinus janthinus as classical biological control agent to reduce densities of Dalmatian toadflax and

Creator:: Prischmann, Deirdre A.
Abstract:: During summer of 1998 and 1999, 34 and 10 vineyard sites, respectively, were sampled to assess spider mite pests and associated biological control by phytoseiid mites. Vineyards studied spanned five major valleys in western Oregon where grape production occurs. Leaf samples were taken from site perimeters and centers. One leaf...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Biological control of spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) on

Creator:: Russell, Michael C.
Abstract:: Conservation biological control involves manipulating farm landscapes or management systems to enhance populations of beneficial predators of agricultural pests. Farmscaping is one aspect of conservation biological control where predators of important pests are identified, the availability on the farm landscape of resources and habitat components needed by the beneficials to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Parasitoid wasps are specialist predators that can be important biological control agents, such as of leaf

Creator:: Gadino, Angela Noelle, Walton, Vaughn M., Dreves, Amy J., Jones, Gregory V., Brewer, Linda J., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Typhlodromus pyri (T. pyri) is a beneficial insect and key predator of Calepitrimerus vitis (C. vitis) in Pacific Coast vineyards. C. vitis is closely associated with short-shoot syndrome. The impact of horticultural (paraffinic) oils and sulfur on T. pyri is presented here. This publication contributes to integrated pest management and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: diseases and pest insects and mites. They are often used in vineyards to control grape powdery mildew, in

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