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Stridulatory organ morphology, acoustics, and function in the red imported fire ant
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The purpose of this research was to determine whether stridulation in the red imported fire ant (RIFA) serves a significant communicative function. Three general objectives were developed. 1) Characterize the stridulatory ...
Revision of Neartic species in Opius (Gastrosema)(Hymenoptera:Braconidae:Opiinae)
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
A detailed analysis of intraspecific morphological variation and sexual dimorphism was conducted for seven Nearctic species in the subgenus Gastrosema Fischer. Results from the analysis are presented as a complete description ...
Tactical uses of Nylar® to manage ticks entering human habitation on dogs
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The effect of Nylar[] against engorged larvae and nymphs of Amblyomma americanum, the lone star tick, Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick was evaluated when applied ...
An investigation of key blow fly (Diptera:Calliphoridae) species of forensic importance occurring in Brazos and Burleson Counties of Central Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Forensic entomology makes use of an entomologist's knowledge about biology, insect taxonomy, and carrion ecology. This knowledge can be used as a tool to help investigators solve crimes. In order to use entomological ...
Early-season colonization patterns and biological aspects of natural mortality of the boll weevil (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) in central Texas cotton (Malvales:Malvaceae)
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Border sprays have been suggested as an efficient alternative to whole-field insecticide applications for control of early-season infestations of the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman, in cotton, Gossypium ...
Pyriproxyfen bait for control of plague vector fleas (Siphonaptera:Ceratophyllidae) on rock squirrels (Rodentia:Sciuridae)
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Research was conducted in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, to investigate the efficacy of orally administered bait cubes containing pyriproxyfen for control of the plague vector flea, Oropsylla montana (Baker), ...