Biological Control (25)

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http://www.anbp.org/
Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP) Open in a new browser window
   A professional association representing the biological pest control industry.
   http://www.anbp.org/
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=19260000
Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit Open in a new browser window
   Branch of the USDA that tests and imports exotic natural enemies of insect pests, using classical biological approaches.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=19260000
http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/factsheets/reedgrass
Biocontrol Method for Reedgrass Open in a new browser window
   Information on the use of pathogens to suppress reedgrass in reforestation areas.
   http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/factsheets/reedgrass
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/
Biological Control Open in a new browser window
   Text and photographs describing the biological control of insect, disease and weed pests.
   http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/
http://cipm.ncsu.edu/ent/biocontrol/
Biological Control Virtual Information Center Open in a new browser window
   Biological control is the use of one organism to suppress another. Information on the method from the Center for Integrated Pest Management, NC State University.
   http://cipm.ncsu.edu/ent/biocontrol/
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=520
Biological Control of Insect and Mite Pests Open in a new browser window
   Article dealing with classical biological control using introduced species, augmentation of naturally occurring enemies and conservation of the enemies already present in the environment.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=520
http://www.lubilosa.org/
Biological Control of Locusts Open in a new browser window
   Locust and grasshopper control is currently carried out with chemical pesticides. This article describes control measures using a myco-pesticide based on the spores of a fungus pathogenic to insects.
   http://www.lubilosa.org/
http://www.spc.int/lrd/mikania/
Biological Control of Mikania micrantha Open in a new browser window
   Describes a biological control project being piloted in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, using caterpillars and a rust fungus to control mile-a-minute weed, Mikania micrantha.
   http://www.spc.int/lrd/mikania/
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~thsiang/turf/TP/tp
Biological Control of Turfgrass Snowmolds with the Fungus Typhula phacorrhiza Open in a new browser window
   Dr. Tom Hsiang, at the University of Guelph, outlines his research into the use of a fungus to control a different fungus that causes serious damage to turf under lying snow.
   http://www.uoguelph.ca/~thsiang/turf/TP/tp
http://articles.gourt.com/en/Biological%20pest%20control
Biological Pest Control Open in a new browser window
   Overview of this method of controlling pests and diseases in agriculture that relies on natural predation rather than introduced chemicals.
   http://articles.gourt.com/en/Biological%20pest%20control
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/bugvacuums.html
Bug Vacuums for Organic Crop Protection Open in a new browser window
   Field vacuums provide a non-chemical approach to insect pest management. This article discusses their advantages and disadvantages and the sourcing of suitable equipment.
   http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/bugvacuums.html
http://www.biopesticides-seasia.net/
Commercialization of biopesticides in Southeast Asia Open in a new browser window
   A project supporting market introduction of biocontrol products for non-chemical crop protection, pest and disease control.
   http://www.biopesticides-seasia.net/
http://hortipm.tamu.edu/publications/Biological1.html
Considerations for Purchasing and Releasing Biological Control Products Open in a new browser window
   Advice for the potential user of natural enemies who must be aware of the legal and biological limitations of these biological control methods.
   http://hortipm.tamu.edu/publications/Biological1.html
http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~legneref/biotact/bc-2.htm
History of Biological Pest Control Open in a new browser window
   Including specifics on the biological control of pests of medical and veterinary importance. The site is maintained by Dr. E. F. Legner.
   http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~legneref/biotact/bc-2.htm
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/weedfeeders/hylobius.html
Hylobius Transversovittatus Open in a new browser window
   Article describing the control of the invasive plant purple loosestrife by the use of this introduced weevil.
   http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/weedfeeders/hylobius.html
http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/librarytitles/19102.HTMl/
Leatherjacket Control in Organic Systems Open in a new browser window
   Information on the life cycle of these pests, their prevention and control.
   http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/librarytitles/19102.HTMl/
http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/mbcn/mbcn.html
Midwest Biological Control News Open in a new browser window
   Discusses the use of insects to control crop, garden, and home pests. Includes an index and archived back issues.
   http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/mbcn/mbcn.html
http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/plntpath/nematode/wormepns.htm
Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects Open in a new browser window
   Information on how entomopathogenic nematodes can be used as biological agents of insects and the taxonomy and systematics of these nematodes.
   http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/plntpath/nematode/wormepns.htm
http://www.developments.org.uk/articles/new-sex-drug-turns-locusts-solo
New Sex Drug Turns Locusts Solo Open in a new browser window
   Article describing how researchers have isolated a pheromone that locusts emit when they want to be left alone to mate. Use of this could prove an effective new weapon against this destructive species.
   http://www.developments.org.uk/articles/new-sex-drug-turns-locusts-solo
http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-845/EPP-7652web.pdf
Non-Chemical Methods for Controlling Diseases Open in a new browser window
   Article discussing the factors that might encourage disease in plants, the use of resistant varieties, the exclusion of infected material, the sterilization of soil and other cultural practices.
   http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-845/EPP-7652web.pdf
http://www.t-c-m-rd.co.uk/cms_misc/articles/bni.pdf
Novel Mycoherbicides for Biological Control of Aquatic Weeds Open in a new browser window
   Describes research into the use of fungal pathogens which are capable of killing problem weeds such as Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth.
   http://www.t-c-m-rd.co.uk/cms_misc/articles/bni.pdf
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/storedgrain.html
Stored Grain Pest Management Open in a new browser window
   Effective control of stored grain pests with minimal pesticide use requires an integrated approach combining sanitation, monitoring and other preventive practices. This article looks at non-toxic treatments and biological control using natural enemies.
   http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/storedgrain.html
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/ipm/general/htms/bassiana.htm
Using Beauveria bassiana for Insect Management Open in a new browser window
   Information on using this fungus for biological control of foliar pests.
   http://www.hort.uconn.edu/ipm/general/htms/bassiana.htm
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/weedfeeders/wdfdrtoc.html
Weed-feeders Open in a new browser window
   Describes in detail the available biological agents for control of various introduced weeds in the US.
   http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/weedfeeders/wdfdrtoc.html

Last Updated: 2007-10-14 23:57:44