Insecticidal Activity of Plant Powders against the Parasitoid, <i>Pteromalus venustus</i>, and Its Host, the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee
Developing a bee-friendly alternative to traditional insecticides used within commercial environments can contribute to reductions in pesticide exposure experienced by managed bees. We performed acute contact toxicity studies using fifteen plant powders from seven plant families against a parasitoid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/6/359 |