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Flight-Response of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug to Olfactory Cues from Potential Hosts: Developing Attract & Kill Applications

Objective

Enhance production and trade of California tree nuts and tree fruits via development of efficient, economical, and environmentally benign chemical strategies to minimize, or eliminate, insect infestation. Specifically, develop an attract & kill tool for controlling and/or monitoring populations of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) in and around production areas.

Investigators
Walse S S
Institution
University of California - Davis
Start date
2013
End date
2015
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
2034-43000-037-27A
Accession number
424552
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