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17803454

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-12-10
pubmed:abstractText
Because of their selectivity and safety, microbial control agents (MCAs) appear to be ready-made components of integrated pest management (IPM) systems that do not pose a threat to applicators or the environment and allow other natural enemies to function. Control of several orchard pest insects using MCAs, including viruses, Bacillus thuringiensis, fungi, and entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), have been demonstrated in apple, pear, stone fruits, citrus, and several nut crops. B. thuringiensis is the most used MCA for control of lepidopteran orchard pests. Significant use of EPNs in citrus for control of root weevils is also reported. The granulovirus of codling moth is used increasingly in apple and pear by organic growers, with interest also shown by conventional growers. Although some success has been achieved, in most orchard systems MCAs account for a relatively small proportion of the pest control tactics employed, and in some systems they are not used at all. Research toward improving MCA efficacy and economic competitiveness is required to enhance the role of MCAs in IPM.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0066-4170
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
53
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
121-44
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Microbial control of insect pests in temperate orchard systems: potential for incorporation into IPM.
pubmed:affiliation
USDA-ARS, Yakima Agriculture Research Laboratory, Wapato, WA 98908, USA. llacey@yarl.ars.usda.gov
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review