Project Number: 5430-43000-022-02
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Aug 15, 2001
End Date: Aug 15, 2006

Objective:
To investigate how augmentative releases of parasitic hymenoptera suppress pest insects in stored products, which will result in better pest management with fewer chemical residues.

Approach:
Research will be directed toward studies of how hymenopteran parasitoids affect the population dynamics of several stored-product insect pests. Studies will include effects of augmentative releases of parasitic wasps in grain bins, mills and warehouses on insect pest populations.

Project Team

Flinn, Paul Sonny Ramaswamy - Department Head 785-776-2707

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001