Behavioural responses of cocoa mirids, Sahlbergella singularis Hagl and Distantiella theobroma Dist. (Heteroptera: Miridae), to sex pheromones

The mirids, Sahlbergella singularis Hagl and Distantiella theobroma (Dist) (Heteroptera: Miridae), are major insect pests of cocoa, a valuable crop in West Africa. Their control by the application of insecticides is problematic in terms of safety and cost. Therefore, this study was undertaken to det...

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Main Author: Sarfo, Joseph Easmon
Other Authors: Hall, David; Campbell, Colin
Published: University of Greenwich 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.616530