Main Title |
Effects of Microbial Pesticides on Non-Target Beneficial Arthropods. |
Author |
Flexner, J. L. ;
Lighthart, B. ;
Croft, B. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Dept. of Entomology. |
Year Published |
1986 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-86/409; |
Stock Number |
PB88-113212 |
Additional Subjects |
Pesticides ;
Arthropoda ;
Toxicology ;
Hazardous materials ;
Ecology ;
Viruses ;
Bacteria ;
Fungi ;
Protozoa ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB88-113212 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
53p |
Abstract |
The formulation, testing protocol, lethal effects, sub-lethal effects, ecological relationships and selectivity of microbial pesticides on non-target, beneficial arthropod natural enemies of insect and mite pests are reviewed for viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. It was found that: (1) effects from indirect mortality of natural enemies are probably more significant across all microbial types than are direct mortalities from microbial pesticides; (2) significant levels of direct mortality of beneficial insects can be caused by bacterial and protozoan microbial pesticides; (3) no direct mortality from viruses of pests has been documented for arthropod natural enemies; (4) the direct effect of fungi on arthropod natural enemies has not been well studied and probably has been underestimated; (5) unique standard methods need to be developed for microbial assays and for expressing more exactly the dosage administered to the host or natural enemy. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 16, p203-254 Aug 86. Prepared in cooperation with Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Dept. of Entomology. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Effects of Microbial Pesticides on Non-Target Beneficial Arthropods. |
PUB Date Free Form |
c1986 |
Category Codes |
68E; 98C |
NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/02 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
801518998 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |