Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control programs of invasive species through a more comprehensive pest management approach.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.4347
Abstract: Invasive species are one of the greatest economic and ecological threats to agriculture and natural areas in the US and the world. Among the available management tools, biological control provides one of the most economical… read more here.
Keywords: control programs; invasive species; management; biological control ... See more keywords
Vertebrate diet of the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) and barn owl (Tyto alba) in rain-fed crops: implications to the pest control programs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-021-01515-0
Abstract: Damage associated with rodent’s outbreaks is common in the actual intensive agriculture. In order to reduce these economic losses, the placement of nest boxes for raptors could be a useful alternative to the chemical control… read more here.
Keywords: common kestrel; barn owl; kestrel; control programs ... See more keywords
Using economics to inform and evaluate biological control programs: opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for future research
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-024-10244-7
Abstract: Assessing the economics of biological controls in pest and invasive species control is pivotal for guiding research and decision making. The field of economics provides numerous systematic methods to assess the impacts and values created… read more here.
Keywords: economics; biological control; research; control programs ... See more keywords
Survey of United States Mosquito Control Programs Reveals Opportunities to Improve the Operational Value of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bottle Bioassays
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac076
Abstract: Abstract Mosquito control programs have increasingly used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention bottle bioassays (BB) to evaluate insecticide resistance (IR). The reported utility, benefits, and limitations of BB and other methods were assessed via… read more here.
Keywords: centers disease; mosquito control; control prevention; control ... See more keywords
Target product profiles for new diagnostics to inform strongyloidiasis control programs
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012774
Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization calls for the development of new diagnostics to support large-scale deworming programs against strongyloidiasis. To better steer research and development (R&D) of new diagnostics, it is imperative to identify the… read more here.
Keywords: product profiles; target product; control programs; cost ... See more keywords
Mastitis risk effect on the economic consequences of paratuberculosis control in dairy cattle: A stochastic modeling study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217888
Abstract: The benefits and efficacy of control programs for herds infected with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) have been investigated under various contexts. However, most previous research investigated paratuberculosis control programs in isolation, without modeling the… read more here.
Keywords: mastitis; control programs; control; map ... See more keywords
Insect Rearing Techniques for Biological Control Programs, a Component of Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13010105
Abstract: Simple Summary This review describes the advances in BC for use in open fields in Brazil. These advances make our country a model for this type of pest control, especially since 1980, with the development… read more here.
Keywords: rearing techniques; biological control; insects; control ... See more keywords
Control of Bovine Viral Diarrhea
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens7010029
Abstract: Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is one of the most important infectious diseases of cattle with respect to animal health and economic impact. Its stealthy nature, prolonged transient infections, and the presence of persistently infected (PI)… read more here.
Keywords: control programs; viral diarrhea; control; bovine viral ... See more keywords
Analyzing Global Cancer Control: Progress of National Cancer Control Programs through Composite Indicators and Regression Modeling
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DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_21_24
Abstract: Aim: Cancer is a significant public health concern, and National Cancer Control Programs (NCCPs) are crucial for reducing its burden. However, assessing the progress of NCCPs is challenging due to the complexity of cancer control… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; cancer control; national cancer; control programs ... See more keywords