Kairomones and their use for management of entomophagous insects
VI. An examination of the kairomones for the predatorChrysopa carnea Stephens at the oviposition sites ofHeliothis zea (Boddie)
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Abstract
Evidence is presented that demonstrates the presence of kairomones for larvae ofChrysopa carnea Stephens in materials associated with egg deposition by femaleHeliothis zea (Boddie). These kairomones are involved in prey finding and/or acceptance.
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Chrysopa carnea Heliothis zea kairomones predators biological control entomophagyPreview
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