Life Traits of Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) - And Efficacy Of Insecticides In Relation To Different Temperature Levels

The common green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is a key biological control agent employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs for managing various insect pests. The use of insecticide-resistant natural enemies can prevent secondary pest outbreaks and pest resurgence in many cropping systems in which chemical management of pests is a common practice. In the field, temperature has a prominent effect on insecticide effectiveness. It is a key factor of the environment which acts as a controlling and lethal factor. Temperature coefficient of any insecticide may be calculated to find the temperature-toxicity association. Insecticides with a positive temperature coefficient become more toxic with the increase in temperature, whereas, those with a negative temperature coefficient become more toxic at lower temperatures.

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The author works as Entomologist/Cane Development Officer at Fatima Sugar Research and Development Center, Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan. Currently, he is doing PhD in Agricultural Entomology from University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

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• Autori: Muhammad Mudassi Mansoor, Muhammad Mudassir Mansoor, Abu Baka Muhammad Raza, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza
• Editore: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.2016
• EAN: 9783659855832
• ISBN: 978-3-659-85583-2
• Pagine: 88
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Agricoltura, giardinaggio; silvicoltura, pesca, alimentazione