Ecology of Fungus Gnats (Bradysia spp.) in Greenhouse Production Systems Associated with Disease-Interactions and Alternative Management Strategies

Ecology of Fungus Gnats (Bradysia spp.) in Greenhouse Production Systems Associated with Disease-Interactions and Alternative Management Strategies

Fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.) are major insect pests of greenhouse-grown horticultural crops mainly due to the direct feeding damage caused by the larvae, and the ability of larvae to transmit certain soil-borne plant pathogens. Currently, insecticides and biological control agents are being used suc...

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Main Author: Raymond A. Cloyd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
fungus gnats
pest management
plant protection
diseases
greenhouse
cultural control
sanitation
physical barriers
repellents
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/6/2/325

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