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1. Biology and development of the wild and golden sport of Grapholita prunivora (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Neven, L.G. , Mantey, K.D.
Subject:
Grapholita , insect biology , insect development , developmental stages , insect growth , heat sums , temperature , mortality , insect reproduction , mating behavior , insect rearing , strain differences , insect pests , Malus domestica , apples , Washington
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

2. Cereal and grass hosts of the rice root aphid, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis (Sasaki), and a description of an efficient greenhouse rearing technique

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Kindler, D. , Hesler, L. , Elliott, N. , Shufran, K. , Springer, T.
Subject:
Rhopalosiphum , Aphidoidea , host plants , Poaceae , grain crops , forage grasses , alternative hosts , insect rearing , mass rearing , greenhouses , insect reproduction , mortality , host preferences
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

3. Disruption of reproductive activity of Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) primary reproductives by three chitin synthesis inhibitors

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Rojas, M.G. , Morales-Ramos, J.A.
Subject:
Coptotermes formosanus , subterranean termites , insect reproduction , chitin synthesis inhibitors , diflubenzuron , hexaflumuron , lufenuron , reproductives , queens , fecundity , egg hatchability , mortality , insect colonies , termite control
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

4. Effect of amino acids on larvae and adults of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Chang, C.L.
Subject:
fruit flies , insect nutrition , artificial diets , amino acid composition , essential amino acids , nutritive value , mortality , larval development , insect reproduction , fecundity
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

5. Evaluation of a new insecticide formulation (F2) as a protectant of stored wheat, maize, and rice

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Arthur, F.H.
Subject:
Rhyzopertha dominica , Sitophilus oryzae , Tribolium castaneum , chemical control , deltamethrin , chlorpyrifos-methyl , piperonyl butoxide , pesticide formulations , diatomaceous earth , dust formulations , slurries , wheat , corn , rice , storage , application rate , relative humidity , storage temperature , mortality , insect reproduction , storage insects
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

6. Evaluation of methoprene alone and in combination with diatomaceous earth to control Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) on stored wheat

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Arthur, F.H.
Subject:
Rhyzopertha dominica , storage insects , insect control , methoprene , diatomaceous earth , application rate , stereoisomers , dust formulations , emulsifiable concentrates , pesticide mixtures , mortality , insect reproduction , storage temperature , relative humidity , wheat , stored product protection , pesticide persistence
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

7. Evaluation of subtropical and tropical fruits as potential hosts for the southern strain of plum curculio (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Hallman, G.J. , Gould, W.P.
Subject:
Conotrachelus nenuphar , strains , host plants , host range , fruits (plant anatomy) , tropical and subtropical fruits , larvae , feeding behavior , insect growth , insect development , insect reproduction , oviposition , mortality , insect pests
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

8. Life history and cost analysis for continuous rearing of Perillus bioculatus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) on a zoophytogenous artificial diet

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Coudron, T.A. , Kim, Y.
Subject:
Perillus bioculatus , predatory insects , beneficial insects , insect rearing , mass rearing , artificial diets , nutritive value , life history , insect growth , insect development , mortality , insect reproduction , female fertility , fecundity , oviposition , population growth , cost analysis , cost effectiveness
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

9. Life history of Podisus maculiventris (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) adult females under different constant temperatures

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Legaspi, J.C.
Subject:
Podisus maculiventris , predatory insects , females , life history , mortality , longevity , insect reproduction , oviposition , fecundity , egg hatchability , temperature , life tables
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004

10. Population dynamics of overwintering boll weevils, Anthonomus grandis grandis (Boheman) in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas

Description:
Conference held January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, TX.
Author:
Greenberg, S.M. , Sappington, T.W. , Coleman, R.J.
Subject:
Anthonomus grandis grandis , population dynamics , overwintering , population density , mortality , fat body , insect reproduction , testes , ovarian development , oviposition , feeding behavior , seasonal variation , Texas
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2004