Attractiveness of Certain Popular Food Products to the German Cockroach, Blattella germanica, Adults under Field Conditions
Abd Elwahab
Ibrahim
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Qaluobiya , Egypt
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Reda
Bakr
-- Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
--Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences. Bisha University, Bisha , KSA
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Olfat
El-Monairy
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Qaluobiya , Egypt
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Yasser
El-Sayed
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Qaluobiya , Egypt
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Maysa
Hegazy
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Qaluobiya , Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
The attractiveness of twenty seven materials (11 of fresh vegetables, 8 of plant seeds, and 8 of oily materials) to adult male and female of German cockroaches, Blattella germanica, was evaluated singly and as mixtures under field conditions. The comparison of attractiveness was done between materials in the same group and between the most attractive materials of each group. Results showed that fresh coriander leaves, dill leaves, and zucchini fruit were the most attractive materials of the green vegetables group to both sexes and a combination of coriander leaves and zucchini fruit increased the number of attracted male and female cockroaches. In case of plant seeds, roasted peanut was the most attractive to males and females, whereas peanut butter was the most attractive from oily materials. A mixture composed of equal amounts of roasted peanut, coriander oil, fresh coriander leaves, and zucchini fruit attracted more cockroaches than peanut butter. Addition of cockroach’s feces to the mixture increased its attractiveness against cockroaches.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
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5
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12150_2b10fe37e78bea4e1f06f539d852de99.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12150
Evaluate the Feeding Preference of Some Predator Mites Towards Red Spider Mites Untreated and Treated With Beauveria bassiana
Dalia
Hassan
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
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Wafai
Mikhail
Department of Natural Resources, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University
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Marguerite
Rizk
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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Hassan
Sobhy
Department of Natural Resources, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
author
Maha
Nada
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
Results of the present study are based on the ability of the predator mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Neoseiulus californicus that used as biological control agents to recognize if the preyTetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) is treated with entomopathogenic fungi, and measure their preference toward untreated and treated T. urticae with Beauveria bassiana. In the early stages of the fungus infection predators were able to consume T. urticae treated with the fungus. While after 48 and 72h. P. persimilis and N. californicus were able to determine the treated prey with the entomopathogenic fungi B. bassiana, and prefer to prey on the untreated mites. This avoidance behaviour of the predator mites permits to use them as complementary biological control agents with entomopathogenic fungi in Integrate Pest Management (IPM) program.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
no.
2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12155_6251108058162bef18b9a5eb07475044.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12155
Effect of Lufenuron and Oriza sativa Bran Extract on Fraction Protein and Acid Phosphatase Pattern in Haemolymph of Schistocerca gregaria.
Reda
.bakr
-Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
-Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Bisha University, KSA
author
Marah
Abd El-Bar
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
The extensive use of insecticides has significant negative aspects such as the development of insect resistance, great threat to environmental health, and increased costs. IGRs and compounds from natural origin considered environmentally safe and less hazardous to non-target biota. So, the current study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal activity of the match (lufenuron) and rice bran (Oriza sative) extract and their effect on fraction protein and acid phosphatase (ACP) pattern of haemolymph of treated Schistocerca gregaria. The present findings cleared that, LC50s estimate for one-day old of 5th nymphs of S. gregaria were 35.66 and 541.71 ppm for lufenuron and O. sativa bran extract, respectively. As to fraction protein pattern, a maximum number of 65 bands were detected, at molecular weight ranged from 6.73 to158.31and 18 unique bands were scored. The epigenetic distance accounted for 1 for lufenuron and 0.76 for Oriza sativa bran extract, 20 days post-treatment. In addition, seven acid phosphatase bands were recognized in treated and untreated 12 samples, with Rf values ranged between 0.02 and 0.86. Three unique bands were scored. In conclusion, the treated nymph with the lethal concentration LC50 of the tested compounds (lufenuron and O. sativa bran extract) showed a significant change in protein fraction and acid phosphatase patterns of haemolymph, which was clearly reflected in high epigenetic differences between control and treated S. gregaria samples.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
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5
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12167_b5d94d3c2ac254385b901d8cbd0364d2.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12167
The Biochemical Effects of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae on 3rd instar Larvae of Culex pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae)
Mohamed
Abdou
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Dalia
Salem
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Fatma
Abdallah
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nadia
Diwan
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
The biochemical effects of twoentomopathogenic fungi, Beauveriabassiana and Metarhiziumanisopliae,were studied in the 3rdinstar larvae of Culex pipiens in the laboratory. Results revealed significantreduction in the total proteins of the treated larvae compared to the controllarvae. Thebiochemical studies using (SDS-PAGE) revealed that there was a reduction in thenumber of protein bands due to the treatment with either of the two fungi. The obtained results indicated that the applicationof entomofungi as larvicidal agents against mosquito larvae caused significantchanges in the total protein profile of Cx. pipiens larvae suggesting thattoxins secreted by these pathogens caused damage to the larval proteins whichfinally leads to larval death. Theconclusion is that the fungal pathogens are important as natural biologicalcontrol agents of manyinsect and other arthropods and frequently cause epizootics that significantlyreduce host population. This study recommends the use of B.bassianaand M.anisopliae as biological control agents to the control of Cx.pipiens larvae in order tosuppress this medical vector for publichealth.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
no.
2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12169_ba8402a82b77a09edbe16e9febcc7256.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12169
Notes on the Biological Aspects of the Fungivorous Mites Proctolaelaps pygmaeus (Müller) (Mesostigmata: Ascidae) and Glycyphagus ornatus (Astigmata: Glycyphagidae) feeding on different fungi at Different Temperature Degrees
Adel
Mostafa
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Wafaa
Ibrahim
Zoology Dept, Fac. Sci., (Girls), Al-Azhar Univ., Cairo, Egypt
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Basma
Abou El-Nour
Zoology Dept, Fac. Sci., (Girls), Al-Azhar Univ., Cairo, Egypt
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E.
Yassin
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Noura
El-Einien
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
This work was conducted to determine the effect of two different fungi i.e. Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium oxysporum as food sources on the biology of the mesostigmatid fungivorous mite Proctolaelaps pygmaeus (Ascidae) at different laboratory conditions (15, 25 and 35+2°C and 75+5% R.H.). Also, the effect of yeast and Fusarium oxysporum on the biological aspects of the astigmatid mite, Glycyphagus ornatus (Glycyphagidae) was determined at different laboratory conditions (15, 25 and 35°C and 75% R.H.). Theincubation period,life cycle, longevity and life span of both females and males and the fecundity (number of eggs) of the females of different tested fungivorous mites weresignificantly differed according to the different experiment conditions (diets and temperatures). The developmental periods of P. pygmaeus and G. ornatus were faster for the male members than females and 15°C increased these periods, than 35°C. The number of deposited eggs by females of the both P. pygmaeus and G. ornatus differed according to the kind of food source and used temperature, as the number of P. pygmaeus deposited eggs increased when the individuals fed on F. oxysporum at 35°C than on A. flavus at 15 and 25°C. Also, the number of deposited eggs by females of G. ornatus was obviously increased when females reared on yeast at 25°Cthan any other diets and temperatures.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12144_3682f63c70f54abb7169b973be396bf8.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12144
Occurrence of Fungivorous Mites in Different Habitats at Dakahlia Governorate
Adel
Mostafa
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
author
Wafaa
Ibrahim
Zoology Dept, Fac. Sci., (Girls), Al-Azhar Univ., Cairo, Egypt
author
Basma
Abou El-Nour
Zoology Dept, Fac. Sci., (Girls), Al-Azhar Univ., Cairo, Egypt
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E.
Yassin
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
author
Noura
Abou El-Einien
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
author
text
article
2017
eng
Thepresent study was conducted during four years (2013-2016) to throw some lighton the acarofauna of the different fauna in different regions coveredEl-Dakahlia Governorate. This study revealed the occurrence of 36 differentmite species belonging to 23 genera and 14 families under four suborders asfollows:Suborder Astigmata(Acaridida) which represented by 16different species belong to 11 genera and 5 families. Also, SuborderProstigmata (Actinedida) represented in this study by 7 mite species belongingto 4 genera in 4 families. On the other hand, the Suborder Mesostigmata(Gamasida) was represented by 10 mite species belonging to 5 genera in 3families. The suborder Cryptostigmata (Oribatida) in this study includedthreemite species belong to two families. The stored product materials were the mostsource of mite abundance (33 different species) and the commonest mites were T.putrescentiae, Tarsonemus granaries and P. pygmaeus. On theother hand, the plant leaves were infested with 3 mites species and the mostabundant mites were Orthotydeus californicus and T. putrescentiae,but the different tested soil harbored 4 mites, and O. sticta was theonly dominant collected mite. The regions can be descending arranged as follows: Belkas(14 species), Meit Ghamr(11 species), Talkha(10 species), Aga and Sherbein (9 species), El-Mansoura (8 species), Meneit El-Nasr and Dekirnes (7 species),El-Sinbilawein(6 species) and El-Manzala(5 species). The dominant species of different tested regions in this study wasthe acarid mite, T. putrescentiae.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
no.
2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12171_a316eb2ed70befdf01167d55bee75931.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12171
Protection of Stored Grains from Insect Infestation by Treating Packaging Material with Fennel and Anise Oils.
Rizk
A.
Natural Products Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Nasr City, Cairo Egypt.
author
Abdalla
S
1Natural Products Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Nasr City, Cairo Egypt.
author
Mohammed
A.
Biological Applications Dept., Nuclear Research Center, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
Anise ( Pimpinella anisum) and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) oils are used to protect stored cereals from infestation with The rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) and larvae of The Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella) by treating packaging material (polyethelene)with two different thickness with five different concentrations(100,75,50,25and 12.5%) using acetone and chloroformas solvents. The results showed that inall treatments the percent mortality increased by increasing concentration andtime of exposure to oils from 24 to 48 and 72 hours and in most cases the Lc50of the rice weevils exceeds that of The Mediterranean flour moth larvaeand the lethal effect of fennel oil is more than that of Anise oil and chloroform is effective as solvent than acetone
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12173_cc25bc3d326760b2f27f360c04d2ff13.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12173
Infestation Level of Mango Varieties with Fruit Flies at Ismalia Governorate, Egypt
Seham
El-Mahdy
Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 Egypt
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text
article
2017
eng
Theinfestation level with the peach fruit fly(PFF), Bacterocera zonata and the Mediterranean fruit fly (MFF), Ceratitis capitata on different mangovarieties (early mature “Hendy & Founs”, moderate mature “Zebdia & Awyesy” and late mature varieties “Fagrklan & Kent")were studied at Abosoyr district, Ismailiagovernorate, during two successive seasons (2014 and 2015). Results indicated thatthe percent of infestationwith B. zonata in early mango varieties “Hendy & Founs” and moderate mango varieties “Zebdia & Awyesy” was high, while it was low in late mango varieties “Fagrklan & Kent” during the two successive seasons. Total numbers of natural fallen fruits in earlymango varieties “Hendy & Founs” were more than the other varieties (moderate and late mature varieties) during the twosuccessive seasons (2014 & 2015). Also, the average numbers of infested fallen fruits in earlymango varieties “Hendy & Founs” were more than that of the other varieties (moderate and late mature varieties) during the twosuccessive seasons (2014 & 2015). The percentage of infestation descendinglyarranged according todifferent reasons such as susceptibility of variety to infestation as follows: early mature, moderate mature and late mature varieties during the two successiveseasons, respectively. The percentages of infestation with B. zonata were (95.8 & 93.0), (90.3& 88.1) and (85.6 &76%).While, thatrecordedbyC. capitata were (4.2 & 7.0), (9.7 & 11.9) and (14.4& 23.2%) for thethree tested varieties (early, moderateand late varieties) during the two successive seasons, respectively. Statistical analysis showed significant and high significant differences between the percentages of infestation by B. zonata and C. capitata of the three tested varieties (early, moderate and late varieties) during the two successiveseasons. The weather factors (max. and min. temperatures as well as relativehumidity) affected % infestation of fallen fruits of mango treeswith B. zonata and C.capitata during the two successive seasons (2014 & 2015). During first season,fruit infestation was positively significant with min. temp. and relative humidity for early and moderate varieties. While, during the second season, infestationof early varieties was positively significant for max. temp. But, it was significantlynegative for relative humidity. Infestation of moderate mango variety positively and significantly correlated with max. temp.Therefore, the late mango varieties were insignificantly affected with weatherfactors during the two successive seasons.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12174_a60f138d4695d7812cd47db13c88a8b3.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12174
Pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae on the adult housefly, Musca domestica L.
Hasaballah
.I.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt.
author
Fouda
.A.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt.
author
Hassan
I.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt
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Omar
M.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt
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text
article
2017
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The effects of entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae on theadult housefly, Musca domestica werestudied to evaluate their pathogenicity. Scanning electron microscopy allowedobserving fungaldevelopmental phases onthe M.domestica adult. The results obtained revealed that not all areas ofthe insect cuticle were equally vulnerable to penetration by propagules ofentomopathogenic fungi, the penetration pegs of B. bassiana were observed at the base of seta, conidia werealso observed between the ommatidia of the compound eye and at the articulatingmembrane of legs. M. anisopliae conidiawere observed in the regions of the host insect as B. bassiana, but in smaller concentrations. In conclusion,the present study established the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungi, B. bassiana and M. anisopliae on the housefly, M.domestica as promising biological control agents. Biological control withpathogenic fungi is promising alternative to chemical control against insectpests.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
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2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12176_686f55c9f04184cfb3561bc03616ea50.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12176
Potency of Integrated Gamma Radiation With Nematodes Compared With Trichogramma Evanescens West And Some Insecticides For Controlling Tomato Leaf Miner Tutaa bsoluta On Tomato Plants In Egypt.
Khidr
A.
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza
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A.
Taman
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza
author
Faten
Badr
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza
author
Asmaa
El-Ghobary
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza
author
Asmaa
Fadl
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza
author
text
article
2017
eng
Different control agents were carried out in Baltiem District, Kafrel-sheikh Governorate during October and November, 2016. Two applications were implemented at interval of 15-days between each. The potency of the tested control methods was recorded at 3, 5, 10 and 15-days from each application as reduction percentages in the larval infestation caused by tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta larvae on tomato vegetable plants. Nowadays, finding a safe control program is the objective of all researchers. The goal of this work is to investigate the effect of gamma radiation on the entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema carpocapsae BA2, the egg parasitoid, Trichogramma evanescens in comparable with the insecticidal applications for controlling the pest infesting tomato fruits under field conditions. Results showed that 2 Gy irradiated S. carpocapsae BA2 was substantially more effective in controlling the insect larvae compared with normal nematodes. Based on the general mean reduction in infestation rates caused by the larvae of the pest as mean average of two successive applications, the efficiency of these agents could be decendingly arranged in order as follows: irradiated nematode at rate of 80IJ's+2Gy /ml, irradiated nematode at rate of 40 IJ's+2Gy/ml, normal nematode at rate of 80 IJ's /ml, , The insecticide proclaim, irradiated nematode at rate of 20 IJ's+2Gy/ml, normal nematode at rate of 40IJ's/ml,the insecticide, match, irradiated nematode at rate of 10IJ's+2Gy/ml, the egg parasitoid, T. evanescens, normal nematodes at rates of 20 IJ's/ml, 10IJ's/ml and the insecticide, chlorfan. The corresponding general mean reduction in the larval infestation rates were 89.20, 85.81, 83.73, 83.17, 82.38, 80.67, 79.66, 78.70, 77.64, 77.12, 74.77 and 74.74 %; respectively. The highest healthy yield production recorded 13.40 tons/feddan in case of treatment with irradiated nematode at rate of 80 IJ's +2Gy/ml; whereas the lowest healthy yield production reached 9.75 tons/feddan for the insecticide, chlorfan. The corresponding relative price benefit percentages recorded 230.86 and 140.74%; respectively as compared with the untreated plot.
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
1687-8809
10
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5
no.
2017
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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_12178_a3f4822976c2fc30db504d23ac3ab110.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajb.2017.12178