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NEW ASSOCIATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

Heikki M.T. Hokkanen  and
David Pimentel
Heikki M.T. Hokkanen
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Centre, Institute of Plant Protection, SF-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
David Pimentel
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA14853
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Abstract

The new association approach for selecting biological control agents has been reanalyzed in the light of recent data. The results support the conclusion that the new association approach is ecologically and statistically sound. One of the major advantages of this approach is its capacity to control native pests, which make up 60–80% of all pests. The specificity of biocontrol agents newly associated with the target hosts is similar to other biocontrol agents. In addition, the new association approach is as safe as the old association approach in terms of environmental risks. Recent trials in the use of new associations have been most encouraging, and suggest that this approach should contribute to the future success of biological pest control worldwide.

Résumé

La méthode qui consiste à rechercher une association nouvelle pour la sélection d’agents de lutte biologique a été réanalysée à la lumière de données récentes. Les résultats appuyent la conclusion que la méthode de l’association nouvelle est écologiquement et statistiquement fondée. L’un des principaux avantages de cette méthode est la possibilité de réprimer des ravageurs indigènes, lesquels constituent de 60–80% de tous les ravageurs. La spécificité des agents nouvellement associés avec des hôtes ciblés est semblable aux autres agents. De plus, la méthode de l’assocation nouvelle est aussi sécuritaire que celle de l’association préalable en termes de risques environnementaux. Des essais récents d’utilisation d’associations nouvelles se sont avérés très encourageants et indiquent que cette méthode devrait contribuer significativement au succès futur de la lutte biologique dans le monde.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 121 , Issue 10 , October 1989 , pp. 829 - 840
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1989

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