Microbial Control of Insect Pests: Future Strategies in Pest Management Systems. Selected Papers from NSF-USDA-University of Florida Workshop, Held at Gainesville, Florida on January 10-12, 1978

摘要

The report consists of selected papers presented at a workshop to explore the state-of-the-art of interacting arthropod pests and their pathogens, and to encourage future research in evaluating the potential of manipulating entomopathogens in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. The papers are divided into four sections. The first, Concepts to Increase Effectiveness, includes an introduction to and colonization of entomopathogens; induced epizootics; autodissemination of entomopathogens; manipulation of the environment; and application technology. The second, the Role of Entomopathogens in Pest Management Systems, contains a panel discussion. The third, Use of Entomopathogens in Pest Management Systems, concerns row crops; rangelands and pastures; aquatic ecosystems; fruit crops; ornamentals in the urban community; stored-product insects; and forest ecosystems. In the final section on analysis and recommendations, concepts and strategies are discussed.