In vitro inhibition of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, the causal agent of banana Xanthomonas Wilt, using medicinal plant extracts from North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic... by Franchement Mukeshambala, Angele Ibanda, Ludivine Lassois, Gakuru Semacumu, Dhed’a Djailo, Leon Nabahungu, Guy Blomme, Godefroid Monde

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Activity of sorghum aphid and its natural enemies in the context of agroecological and weather conditions by Tomasz E. Koralewski, Tomasz E. Koralewski, Michael J. Brewer, Leonel L. Deleon, Norman C. Elliott, Kristopher Giles, Adrianna Szczepaniec, Ashleigh M. Faris, Ashleigh M. Faris

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The occurrence of wheat crown rot correlates with the microbial community and function in rhizosphere soil by Yajiao Wang, Jian Feng, Jianhai Gao, Sen Han, Qiusheng Li, Lingxiao Kong, Yuxing Wu

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You can run, but you will never escape: A new species of Psyllaephagus Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae), parasitoid of the classical biological control agent Boreioglycaspis melaleucae (Moore) (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) in Florida, USA by Alana R. McClelland, Matthew R. Moore, Jonathan S. Bremer, Elijah J. Talamas, Susan E. Halbert, Virgine T. Singarayan, Bradley T. Brown, Matthew F. Purcell, Dean R. Brookes, Matthew G. Hentz

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Legume-derived phenolic acids influence Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae compatibility and biocontrol potential in a Striga push–pull system by Mekuria Wolde Assena, Jochen Schöne, Frank Rasche

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Reniscymnus gen. nov., a new genus of Scymnini (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) from the Oriental region by Feng Peng, Mingjie Tang, Xingmin Wang, Xiaosheng Chen

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Hydrellia fly parasitic wasp Trichopria columbiana Ashmead (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) by Byron R. Coon, Nathan E. Harms, Michael J. Grodowitz, Emma N.I. Weeks, James P. Cuda

“…Depending on the ecological role of the host species, it can have a positive or negative effect on biological control. Some Hydrellia species feed on the invasive aquatic weed hydrilla. …”
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Yellow Brazilian Pepper-tree Leaf Galler (suggested common name) Calophya latiforceps Burckhardt (Insecta: Hemiptera: Calophyidae: Calophyinae) by James P. Cuda, Patricia Prade, Carey R. Minteer-Killian

“…The lack of native close relatives should minimize the risk of damage to non-target plants from introduced biological control agents (Pemberton 2000). [...] …”
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Grass Carp, the White Amur: Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae: Squaliobarbinae) by Emma N.I. Weeks, Jeffrey E. Hill

“… The grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes, was imported to the U.S. in 1963 as a biological control agent for hydrilla (Hydrilla verticilliata (L.f.) …”
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Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Alison Walker, Marjorie Hoy, Dale Meyerdirk

“…It potentially poses a multi-million dollar threat to numerous agricultural products in Florida, as well as other states, if not controlled. Biological control was identified as a key component in a management strategy for the papaya mealybug, and a classical biological control program was initiated as a joint effort between the US Department of Agriculture, Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture, and Ministry of Agriculture in the Dominican Republic in 1999. …”
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an Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid Tamarixia radiata (Waterston) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) by Rajinder S. Mann, Lukasz L. Stelinski

“…It describes this effective parasitoid of the Asian citrus psyllid, a vector for Huanglongbing disease in citrus — distribution, description, life cycle, hosts, and biological control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2010. …”
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Brazilian Peppertree Control by Kenneth T. Gioeli, Stephen F. Enloe, Carey Minteer, Kenneth Langeland

“…The control recommendations in this fact sheet include traditional herbicide strategies as well as innovative new applications of biological control. …”
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Parasitoids of Dipteran leafminers, Diglyphus spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) by Jian Li, Dakshina R. Seal

“…This 3-page illustrated fact sheet describes these promising biological control agents for agromyzid leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) — distribution, description, hosts, and economic importance. …”
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Sugarcane Borer in Florida by D. G. Hall, Gregg S. Nuessly, Robert A. Gilbert

“…This version is updated throughout with new illustrations, an updated and expanded section on biological control, updated chemical control table, and references. …”
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Pesticide Options for Important Insect, Mite and Mollusk Pests of Commercial Flowers in Florida by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle, Elzie McCord, Jr.

“… This insect control guide is a summary of chemical control measures that are presently available to commercial flower producers in Florida and includes beneficial nematode and microbial insecticides that also are components of biological control. This document is ENY-695, one of a series of the Entomology & Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Coconut Scale Aspidiotus destructor Signoret (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae) by Salahud Din, Steven Arthurs

“…Additionally, it outlines various management strategies, such as biological control using parasitoids and predators, cultural practices, and chemical treatments to mitigate infestations. …”
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How to Use Beneficial Nematodes against Pest Mole Crickets in Home Lawns by Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Norman C. Leppla, J. Howard Frank

“…Frank, provides homeowners with the information they need to purchase and use biological control nematodes to manage pest mole crickets in their lawns. …”
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Air Potato Leaf Beetle (Suggested Common Name), Lilioceris cheni Gressitt and Kimoto (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Criocerinae) by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, Ken Hibbard

“…This leaf feeding beetle was recently introduced into Florida from China for biological control of air potato. This 4-page fact sheet provides information on the distribution, appearance, life cycle, host range and importance of the beetle. …”
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Timing the Application of Beneficial Nematodes to Mole Cricket Activity on Pasture to Optimize Control by Martin B. Adjei, G. C. Smart, Jr., J. Howard Frank, Norman C. Leppla

“…Leppla, provides guidance for optimizing a match between infective juvenile Ss nematodes and mole cricket hosts, and also describes the process for applying this biological control agent to pastures and turfgrasses. This version includes updated recommendations. …”
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Alligatorweed flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae) by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz

“…It describes this beetle that was the first insect ever studied for biological control of an aquatic weed — distribution, description, life cycle and biology, host, and economic importance. …”
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