Project Number: 1275-22000-202-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Mar 05, 2003
End Date: Aug 31, 2005

Objective:
Investigate, develop and evaluate the use of entomopathogens, parasitoids, predators, feeding stimulants or deterrents, and other environmentally -friendly tactics in IPM programs for Colorado potato beetle, corn rootworm and other chrysomelid pests.

Approach:
Characterize and develop new tactics to manage chrysomelid leaf beeetles, particularly Colorado potato beetle and corn rootworms, and in labratory, semi-field and field experiments, evaluate various methods of deployment, such as primary toxicants or pathogens, habitat augmentation, baits or other attracticidal formulations, or incorporation in crop or trap plants. Studies will encompass biology, host specificity, behavior, non-target effects and environmental impact of biological control agents and other tactics.

Project Team

Weber, Donald Martin, Phyllis Lawrence, Susan Rehner, Stephen Greenstone, Matthew Greenstone, Matthew Blackburn, Michael Thorpe, Kevin

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

Related National Programs

Crop Protection & Quarantine (304)

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Patent

New Discovery For Controlling Insect Pests