Completed Competitive Grant

Manipulation of predatory insects for enhanced biological control of insect pests

Project ID: 1998-72

Abstract

Findings from this project provided the basis for novel forms of biologically intensive pest suppression, and encouraged the development of attractant-lures. Preliminary studies demonstrated the efficient use of the lures with a previously developed dispenser system.

Lead investigator: John Obrycki, ISU Entomology, et al

Year of grant completion: 2001

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Biocontrol and Integrated Pest Management

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