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View article: Reservoir Units Optimization in Pneumatic Spray Delivery-Based Fixed Spray System for Large-Scale Commercial Adaptation
Reservoir Units Optimization in Pneumatic Spray Delivery-Based Fixed Spray System for Large-Scale Commercial Adaptation Open
A pneumatic spray delivery (PSD)-based solid set canopy delivery system (SSCDS) consists of in-line reservoirs and micro-emitter assemblies distributed throughout perennial crop canopies. The existing PSD-based SSCDS uses a large number of…
View article: Pneumatic spray delivery‐based solid set canopy delivery system for <scp>oblique banded leaf roller</scp> and codling moth control in a high‐density modern apple orchard
Pneumatic spray delivery‐based solid set canopy delivery system for <span>oblique banded leaf roller</span> and codling moth control in a high‐density modern apple orchard Open
BACKGROUND Pneumatic spray delivery (PSD)‐based solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) have demonstrated comparable spray deposition and reduced off‐target drift compared with axial‐fan airblast sprayers in high‐density apple orchards. …
View article: Developing a High Value Chemical Coproduct: Bio-Base Insecticides from Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis
Developing a High Value Chemical Coproduct: Bio-Base Insecticides from Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis Open
Coproduction of biochemicals from the thermochemical conversion of biomass is a strategy to reduce biofuel costs and improve bio-oil quality in an integrated biorefinery. (Challenge) Cost effective separations of coproducts from thermochem…
View article: Attraction of <i>Choristoneura rosaceana</i> to pheromone blends in ratios produced in glands or emitted by females
Attraction of <i>Choristoneura rosaceana</i> to pheromone blends in ratios produced in glands or emitted by females Open
Trap captures of obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris), to pheromone blends in ratios approximating those reported in pheromone glands and a novel blend based on a volatile headspace collection from live virgin females…
View article: Pest Quest: A Game of Strategy, Uncertainty, and Sticky Traps
Pest Quest: A Game of Strategy, Uncertainty, and Sticky Traps Open
Educational games are employed to teach a variety of scientific skills and concepts. We evaluated Pest Quest, a co-operative tabletop game designed to teach about Integrated Pest Management. In it, students worked together to protect a far…
View article: Soil Invertebrates Generate Microplastics From Polystyrene Foam Debris
Soil Invertebrates Generate Microplastics From Polystyrene Foam Debris Open
To fully understand microplastics' impact on soil ecosystems, one must recognize soil organisms as not just passively enduring their negative effects, but potentially contributing to microplastics' formation, distribution, and dynamics in …
View article: Effect of Emitter Modifications on Spray Performance of a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in a High-Density Apple Orchard
Effect of Emitter Modifications on Spray Performance of a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in a High-Density Apple Orchard Open
Optimally configured solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) can provide adequate spray performance in high-density apple orchards with a minimized risk of off-target pesticide drift. SSCDS configured in a shower-down emitter arrangement…
View article: Attraction of Choristoneura Rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards
Attraction of Choristoneura Rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards Open
Trap captures of obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) to pheromone blends in ratios approximating those reported in pheromone glands and a novel blend based on a volatile headspace collection from live virgin females …
View article: An Ozonolysis Based Method and Applications for the Non-lethal Modification of Insect Cuticular Hydrocarbons
An Ozonolysis Based Method and Applications for the Non-lethal Modification of Insect Cuticular Hydrocarbons Open
Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) are important, multi-function components of the insect epicuticle. In Drosophila spp., CHCs provide protection from desiccation and serve as semiochemicals for both intra- and interspecific communication. We d…
View article: Cultural Control of Drosophila suzukii in Small Fruit—Current and Pending Tactics in the U.S.
Cultural Control of Drosophila suzukii in Small Fruit—Current and Pending Tactics in the U.S. Open
Spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a vinegar fly of Asian origin, has emerged as a devastating pest of small and stone fruits throughout the United States. Tolerance for larvae is extremely lo…
View article: Spatial Distribution of Spray from a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in a High-Density Apple Orchard Retrofitted with Modified Emitters
Spatial Distribution of Spray from a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in a High-Density Apple Orchard Retrofitted with Modified Emitters Open
Solid Set Canopy Delivery Systems (SSCDS) are fixed agrochemical delivery systems composed of a network of micro-sprayers/nozzles distributed in perennial crop canopies. A previous SSCDS design composed of a 3-tier configuration using holl…
View article: Attraction of Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards
Attraction of Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards Open
Trap captures of obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) to pheromone blends in ratios approximating those reported in pheromone glands and a novel blend based on a volatile headspace collection from live virgin females …
View article: Efficacy, economics, and sustainability of bio-based insecticides from thermochemical biorefineries
Efficacy, economics, and sustainability of bio-based insecticides from thermochemical biorefineries Open
The efficacy, economics, and sustainability of a bio-based insecticide produced from the catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass is reported. This synergistic approach to fuels and agrochemical production can improve both energy and food secto…
View article: Attraction of Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards
Attraction of Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Pheromone Blends in Ratios Produced in Females’ Pheromone Gland or Emitted by the Females in Michigan Apple Orchards Open
Trap captures of obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) to pheromone blends in ratios approximating those reported in pheromone glands and a novel blend based on a volatile headspace collection from live virgin females …
View article: OBLRtrappingdosageClarksvilleForMS.xlsx
OBLRtrappingdosageClarksvilleForMS.xlsx Open
Trap captures of obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) to pheromone blends in ratios approximating those reported in pheromone glands and a novel blend based on a volatile headspace collection from live virgin females …
View article: Season Long Pest Management Efficacy and Spray Characteristics of a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in High Density Apples
Season Long Pest Management Efficacy and Spray Characteristics of a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in High Density Apples Open
Solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) are a novel foliar agrochemical delivery system designed as an alternative for airblast sprayers in high density fruit production. This study tested the pest management potential, coverage, and che…
View article: Multistate Comparison of Attractants and the Impact of Fruit Development Stage on Trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Raspberry and Blueberry
Multistate Comparison of Attractants and the Impact of Fruit Development Stage on Trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Raspberry and Blueberry Open
Spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is an invasive pest of soft-skinned fruits across the globe. Effective monitoring is necessary to manage this pest, but suitable attractants are still being id…
View article: Evaluation of Off-season Potential Breeding Sources for Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura) in Michigan
Evaluation of Off-season Potential Breeding Sources for Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura) in Michigan Open
It has been suggested that fruit wastes including dropped and unharvested fruits, and fruit byproducts (i.e., pomace) found in fruit plantings and cideries or wine-making facilities could serve as potential off-season breeding sites for sp…
View article: Evaluation of Food-Based Attractants for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Evaluation of Food-Based Attractants for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Open
The Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is a highly invasive species attacking a wide range of ripening soft-skinned fruits. A series of laboratory choice tests were conducted to determine whether different levels of ri…
View article: Floral Scent Mimicry and Vector-Pathogen Associations in a Pseudoflower-Inducing Plant Pathogen System
Floral Scent Mimicry and Vector-Pathogen Associations in a Pseudoflower-Inducing Plant Pathogen System Open
Several fungal plant pathogens induce 'pseudoflowers' on their hosts to facilitate insect-mediated transmission of gametes and spores. When spores must be transmitted to host flowers to complete the fungal life cycle, we predict that pseud…
View article: Elucidating the Common Generalist Predators of Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in an Organic Apple Orchard Using Molecular Gut-Content Analysis
Elucidating the Common Generalist Predators of Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in an Organic Apple Orchard Using Molecular Gut-Content Analysis Open
Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), plum curculio, is a serious direct pest of North American tree fruit including, apples, cherries, peaches and plums. Historically, organophosphate insecticides were used for cont…