Biological control of vertebrate pests

Biological Control of Vertebrate Pests

Vertebrate Pests of Beekeeping

Information concerning vertebrate pests of beekeeping was gathered from state and provincial apiary inspectors through a questionnaire. Forty-eight states and 9 provinces responded. Additional pest information has been assembled from published articles. Bears represent the major vertebrate pest based on severity of damage to colonies. Total estimated losses reported amounted to $623,000 annuall...

Biological control of vertebrate pests: the history of myxomatosis, an experiment in evolution

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Optimal Spraying in Biological Control of Pests

Fairly recent researches have highlighted the role that generalist predators, i.e., predators that feed on several species, have on pests in agriculture, so that their presence in agroecosystems should be fostered [26]. For instance, it is well known that toward the end of the nineteenth century, the European vineyards Vitis vinifera suffered from the accidental introduction of the plant louse ...

Biological control of cotton pests in China

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