Control of Bittercress in Florida Container Nurseries by Jeffrey G. Norcini

“…Not only is it a weed concern, but bittercress can harbor insect pests. This document is ENH985, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Control of Bittercress in Florida Container Nurseries by Jeffrey G. Norcini

“…Not only is it a weed concern, but bittercress can harbor insect pests. This document is ENH985, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Guava and Wax Jambu by Mark A. Mossler, Jonathan Crane

“…Mossler and Jonathan Crane, profiles these tropical plants of the Myrtaceae family — production facts, regions, and practices; insect/mite, weed, disease, and nematode management; and key contacts. …”
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Persimmon Psylla, Trioza diospyri (Ashmead) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae) by Frank W. Mead

“…Mead, describes this insect, common and widely distributed in Florida and the southeastern United States, which occasionally causes moderate to severe damage to the leaves of wild and cultivated persimmon trees. …”
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Alternative feed resources in the era of climate change: A review by Taiwo K Ojediran, Olajide S Olofintuyi, Temitope J Ojediran

“…By embracing these innovative approaches, the agricultural sector can build resilience, reduce environmental impacts, and secure food supplies amidst climate change challenges through insect-based feeds, hydroponic fodders, agro-industrial byproducts, aquatic plants and algae, among others can be used as substitutes in the era of climate change…”
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Biological control of Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria migratorioides using Entomopathogenic bacteria by Jihan Muhammad, Zeinab Fathy, Saad Moussa

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Conventional and Indigenous Biodiversity Conservation Approach: A Comparative Study of Jachie Sacred Grove and Nkrabea Forest Reserve by Samuel Boadi, Collins Ayine Nsor, Daniel Haruna Yakubu, Emmanuel Acquah, Osei Owusu Antobre

“…This study investigated tree and insect diversity in Jachie sacred grove (JSG) and Nkrabea forest reserve (NFR) in Ashanti region, Ghana. …”
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Identification and Expression Profiling of the BTB Domain-Containing Protein Gene Family in the Silkworm, Bombyx mori by Daojun Cheng, Wenliang Qian, Meng Meng, Yonghu Wang, Jian Peng, Qingyou Xia

“…Comparative analysis demonstrated that the orthologs of each of 13 BTB protein genes present a rigorous orthologous relationship in the silkworm and other surveyed insects, indicating conserved functions of these genes during insect evolution. …”
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LEAF HAIRINESS IN POTATO Solanum tuberosum: MORPHOLOGY, FUNCTION AND METHODS OF ANALYSIS by A. V. Doroshkov, D. A. Afonnikov

“…The role of trichomes as “factories” of secondary metabolites of potatoes, among which are the esters of sucrose and terpene derivatives that serve as insect repellents. Trichomes also synthesize polyphenol oxidases, which lead to the biosynthesis of compounds which are harmful to the insects. …”
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Variation in Malaria Transmission Dynamics in Three Different Sites in Western Kenya by S. S. Imbahale, W. R. Mukabana, B. Orindi, A. K. Githeko, W. Takken

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Diversity and Species Composition of Midgut Symbiotic Bacteria in Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka by Randi Hathnagoda, Pinidi Gunathilake, Thilini Buddhinee, Pabasara Welgama, Hasini Gunarathna, Harshani Perera, Koshila Ranasinghe

“…Furthermore, insights into gut microbes could inform the integration of gut microflora from modified strains into existing Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) approaches in Sri Lanka.…”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biotoxicity of <mml:math alttext="${fchem{N}hspace{-6.5pt} aisebox{9pt}{huge$frown$}hspace{-6.5pt}fchem{N}}$"> <mml:mrow>...

“…In the search for better fungicides, bactericides, nematicides, and insecticides studies were conducted to assess the growth-inhibiting potential of the synthesized complexes against various pathogenic fungal, bacterial strains, root-knot nematode <emph>Meloidogyne incognita</emph>, and insect <emph>Trogoderma granarium</emph> These studies demonstrate that the concentrations reached levels which are sufficient to inhibit and kill the pathogens, nematode, and insect.…”
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Smart Agricultural Pest Detection Using I-YOLOv10-SC: An Improved Object Detection Framework by Wenxia Yuan, Lingfang Lan, Jiayi Xu, Tingting Sun, Xinghua Wang, Qiaomei Wang, Jingnan Hu, Baijuan Wang

“…The network leverages Space-to-Depth Convolution to enhance its capability in detecting small insect targets. The Convolutional Block Attention Module is employed to improve feature representation and attention focus. …”
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Sown wildflower fields and hedgerows synergistically promote insectivorous bats by Franziska Peter, Rebecca Bleumer, Christina Martinez Christophersen, Sally Matern, Tim Diekötter

“…Yet, independent of the season, neither insects nor specifically moths showed a significant preference for the ecotone. …”
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Guide to Collecting and Maintaining Live Arthropods for Classroom Display in Florida by S. McCann, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley

“…O’Malley, details the process of maintaining live insect displays for educational purposes in Florida. …”
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Pesticide Injection and Drenching by Frederick M. Fishel

“… Drenching and injection are two pesticide application methods that are particularly effective in controlling some of the most troublesome insect pests of ornamental landscape trees. This 4-page document describes the equipment and procedures you will need to carry out either of these methods. …”
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Mason Wasps of Florida, Zethus spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) by E. E. Grissell

“…It describes these wasps who make their nests in twigs and branches and old insect burrows in south Florida, their distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. …”
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The Southern Pine Beetle Dendroctonus frontalis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Demian F. Gomez, Jiri Hulcr

“… The southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. …”
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The Persimmon Borer Sannina uroceriformis Walker, Pest of Persimmon by Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Mizell, describes a wood-boring insect pest of American persimmon, which is used as a root-stock for Oriental persimmon production. …”
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Integrated Strategies for Controlling Flower Thrips in Southern Highbush Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, H. Alejandro Arevalo

“…Flower thrips are among the most important insect pests that attack early-season blueberries. …”
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