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Modelling the control of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) infestations in cereal crops by deploying naturally beneficial insects

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posted on 2023-06-08, 19:06 authored by Fina Faithpraise, Joseph Idung, Chris ChatwinChris Chatwin, Rupert YoungRupert Young, Phil BirchPhil Birch
A solution was sought for control of Spodoptera exempta in cereal crops. The proposed solution enhanced a previous scheme since it provided control of the pest eggs and larvae and improved the quality of crop products by replacing pesticides. The scheme consists of a surveillance and monitoring system to activate a measured response to pest invasion. In the control phase naturally beneficial insects (NBIs) were deployed via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system to control the pest population; parasite egg wasps (Trichogramma) were combined with a larval parasite Diptera (Tachinidae) to achieve greater control of the life cycle stages of the African Armyworm e Spodoptera exempta.

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  • Published

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Journal

BioSystems Engineering

ISSN

1537-5110

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

129

Page range

268-276

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  • Engineering and Design Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-03-19

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2014-11-20

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