Entomology and Biologicals
Surendra Dara, the UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, works with growers to address challenges and opportunities in crop production by carrying out applied research, extending knowledge through educational meetings and publications, and by assisting with the diagnosis of crop production problems.
NEWLY PUBLISHED!
Biology and Management of Spider Mites in Strawberry also available in Spanish: Biología y Manejo del Ácaro Araña en la Fresa
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RNAi technology: another biological tool in the IPM arsenal
As the food production faces the persistent threat of endemic and invasive pests, researchers continue to develop new technologies and strategies for protecting crops from these threats. One such new technology is RNA interference (RNAi) with...
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Entomopathogenic fungi-based biopesticides contribute to more than pest management
Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have a complex relationship with other microorganisms, arthropods, plants, and soil. They kill arthropod pests from direct contact through entomopathogenic activity, antagonize pathogenic bacteria and fungi...
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Integrated pest management options for the western flower thrips in lettuce
Western flower thrips adult (Photo courtesy: Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM) The western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is one of the major pests of lettuce in California. It has a wide host range...
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Entomopathogenic microorganisms: modes of action and role in IPM
Entomopathogens are microorganisms that are pathogenic to arthropods such as insects, mites, and ticks. Several species of naturally occurring bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and viruses infect a variety of arthropod pests and play an important role in...
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Integrated pest management strategy for the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella
Adult diamondback moth (Photo by Jack Kelly Clark) The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella, is a small plutellid moth of European origin that has been in North America for nearly two centuries. It is currently present in many parts of...