Integrated Control of Insect Pests in Commercial Mushroom Production | Sciarids and Phorids

Stephen Jess

ISBN 10: 3838338219 / ISBN 13: 9783838338217

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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Integrated Control of Insect Pests in Commercial Mushroom Production | Sciarids and Phorids | Stephen Jess | Taschenbuch | 252 S. | Englisch | 2010 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783838338217 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrated Control of Insect Pests in Commercial Mushroom Production | Sciarids and Phorids
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838338219
• ISBN 13: 9783838338217
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 16D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 393 grams
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Synopsis

The control of sciarids and phorids, two major pests of the cultivated mushroom was studied to provide elements of an integrated pest management strategy in a commercial environment. Use of light- trapping to control sciarids and phorids within mushroom production houses was examined. Both sciarids and phorids were attracted to relatively low light emissions from sources of differing wavelengths. Predatory mites and entomopathogenic nematodes controlled sciarids and phorids in compost and casing substrates. In studies combining biological and chemical control, application of entomopathogenic nematodes and diflubenzuron provided maximum control of sciarid emergence. However, owing to better dispersal within compost and casing,and ability to attack larvae of differing ages,independent application of predatory mites provided more comprehensive control of sciarids and phorids,than other biological agents studied.