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Impact of navel orangeworm mating disruption on the natural enemy complex of key arthropod pests

Objective

To monitor natural enemy densities of key moth pests in orchards with and without navel orangeworm mating disruption. Initial studies will focus on the moth pests and natural enemies found in almonds, pistachios, and walnuts, which have the greatest potential for change.

Investigators
Siegel J P
Institution
University of California - Berkeley
Start date
2008
End date
2013
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
0500-00044-035-06S
Accession number
414405
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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