scholarly journals Brazilian Peppertree Control

EDIS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Gioeli ◽  
Stephen Enloe ◽  
Carey Minteer ◽  
Deah Lieurance ◽  
Kenneth Langeland
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Herbicide Application ◽  
The Status ◽  
Application Techniques ◽  
Management Recommendations

This publication presents management recommendations for the Brazilian peppertree. It contains information about Brazilian peppertree biology, herbicide application techniques, and the status of biological control. Written by K. T. Gioeli, S. F. Enloe, C. R. Minteer, D. M. Lieurance, and K. A. Langeland, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised November 2021.

Temporal changes in an alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) population

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitchell B. East ◽  
J. Daren Riedle ◽  
Day B. Ligon
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Macrochelys Temminckii ◽  
The Status ◽  
Management Recommendations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Term Monitoring ◽  
Term Data

Context Monitoring populations of long-lived species requires continuous long-term efforts. This is especially applicable for species that have experienced declines range-wide. Aims Our study assessed the current status of a population of wild Macrochelys temminckii and compared the present results to those from a survey conducted nearly a decade ago. Methods Trapping in 2010–2011 was conducted on two creeks within the refuge, during the months of May–July. Capture data were compared with data collected by similar methods in 1997–2001. Key results The population structure of M. temminckii was dominated by juveniles, with few large adults or small juveniles detected and a missing size class was evident. Retrospective analysis of 1997–2001 data revealed that the population was likely to be in decline even then, despite high capture rates. Conclusions The M. temminckii population showed significant declines that indicated that the population had experienced stressors of unknown origin. The status of M. temminckii at the refuge is concerning, given the protection afforded this remnant population. Implications Short-term data from 1997–2001 indicated a healthy M. temminckii population, whereas longer-term data showed that the population has declined, resulting in significant demographic changes. Continued monitoring will be necessary to develop management recommendations and track the impact of implemented management practices. Longer-term monitoring of long-lived vertebrates is required to identify population trends.

The Status of Coccinella septempunctata L. and its Varieties divaricata Oliv. and confusa Wied.

1962 ◽  
Vol 94 (12) ◽  
pp. 1341-1343 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Sudha Rao
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Coccinella Septempunctata ◽  
Silver Fir ◽  
Eastern Himalayas ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
The Status ◽  
Commonwealth Institute ◽  
Indian Station

A survey was recently undertaken by the author with Dr. V. P. Rao, Entomologist-in-charge, Indian Station, Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control, Bangalore, India, for natural enemies of Adelges spp. attacking silver fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.) in the North-West and Eastern Himalayas. In the course of this survey it was found that the coccinellids Coccinella septem-punctata L., C. septempunctata L. var. divaricata Oliv. and C. septempunctata L. var. confusa Wied, were three of the most common predators of Adelges spp. in both these areas. With a view to sending laboratory-reared material to Canada for trial against Adelges piceae Ratz., which is a serious pest there, large numbers of these Coccinellids were collected in the fir and spruce forests to provide breeding material.

scholarly journals The status of weed biological control in Vanuatu

NeoBiota ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 151-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Day ◽  
Sylverio Bule
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Weed Biological Control ◽  
The Status

The Present Status of Biological Control

1956 ◽  
Vol 88 (9) ◽  
pp. 553-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. J. Simmonds
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
The Status ◽  
Future Value

In a recent paper Taylor (1955) has discussed the status of biological control with particular reference to its present and future value as a method of control of insect pests. A number of his remarks are questionable, and his conclusions that present methods of biological control are of little value are not valid. His broad thesis is that insect pests with which the biological control method is effective have already been satisfactorily dealt with and that there no longer remain problems where spectacular results may be expected: moreover, that with the modern insecticides available, biological control has in many cases been rendered useless. It would be as well therefore to examine carefully his main contentions, and it should be pointed out at the outset that Taylor's criticisms of the methods of biological control, and of the claims made by entomologists working in this field, are vague, and although he does not actually say so he insinuates that biological control workers make or have made unjustified claims as to the success of a number of projects undertaken.

scholarly journals Factorial Analysis of the Critical Success Factors of Continuous Improvement (CI) Techniques in the Companies from Sohar Industrial Estate, Oman

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Samiya Al-Qayoudhi ◽  
◽  
Shanmuga Pria ◽  
Venkata Prasad ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Product Recalls ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Industrial Estates ◽  
Industrial Estate ◽  
The Status ◽  
Application Techniques

Purpose: The research objectives were to analyze the role of continuous improvement (CI) techniques in manufacturing in Oman in the CI process and to investigate the crucial factors of CI and the application techniques of CI that have been implemented by the manufacturing companies during the CI process. Design/methodology/approach: A survey questionnaire was developed with the baseline of CI practices used by manufacturing companies in Oman and a convenient sampling method was used to collect the data. 146 completely filled-in questionnaires were collected from 75 manufacturing units out of the entire Public Establishment database. The data was tabulated, compiled. The robustness was tested along with the ranking tests and the factor analysis using SPSS and AMOS. Findings: The results reveal that the Omani manufacturing companies using structured CI programs had lesser product recalls, leading to increased overall sales, decrease in processing time. Further, it is also revealed that the CI culture and Employee Performance Measurement and Review are instrumental in translating into company savings. Research limitations/implications: This research was limited to Sohar Industrial estate only. As there are nine industrial estates in Oman, the research can be undertaken to study the CI practices adoption in all the other industrial estates as well. Social implications: Countries from all over the world are facing numerous challenges due to COVID-19. The paper will help the manufacturing companies in decision making towards the process improvement. Originality/Value: There are not many studies on continuous improvement practices within the Omani manufacturing industry and this paper examines the status of CI implementation in manufacturing companies in Oman.

scholarly journals Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2006 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Ferrell ◽  
Ken Langeland ◽  
Brent Sellers
Keyword(s):  
Woody Plants ◽  
Woody Plant ◽  
Woody Species ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Herbicide Application ◽  
Application Techniques ◽  
Plant Control ◽  
Cherry Trees

The progression of trees and other woody plants into pastures, fencerows, ditch banks, rights-of-way and other areas is a common occurrence. These woody species can be particularly troublesome and require control since they will compromise fence intregrity, impede canal drainage, interfere with transmission of electricity, and some species (such as cherry trees) are highly poisonous to livestock. The aim of this publication is to detail the techniques for the removal of woody plants. This document is SS-AGR-260, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2006. Reviewed November 2006. SS-AGR-260/AG245: Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals First evidence of Ixodiphagus hookeri (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) parasitization in Finnish castor bean ticks (Ixodes ricinus)

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 395-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jani Jukka Sormunen ◽  
Ella Sippola ◽  
Kari Mikael Kaunisto ◽  
Eero Juhani Vesterinen ◽  
Ilari Eerikki Sääksjärvi
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Ixodes Ricinus ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Parasitoid Wasp ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Northern Europe ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Ixodiphagus Hookeri ◽  
The Status ◽  
Initial Discovery

AbstractIxodiphagus hookeri (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) is a parasitoid wasp specialized in parasitizing the larvae and nymphs of ticks (Acari: Ixodidae). As parasitized ticks die prior to reproduction, I. hookeri is seen as a prime biological control agent candidate. Despite this, little is known of their occurrence or ecology in northern Europe. The main aim of the current study was to determine whether adult wasps or parasitized ticks can be found from a tick-infested island in southwestern Finland, using field collections and molecular methods. Following the initial discovery of an adult I. hookeri female on Seili Island, we set out to collect further specimens via sweep netting and Malaise trappings between May and October 2017. Furthermore, 1310 Ixodes ricinus (1220 nymphs, 90 adults) collected from the island during 2012–2014 were screened for I. hookeri DNA using qPCR. Whereas no further wasp specimens could be collected via sweep netting or Malaise trappings, I. hookeri DNA was consistently detected in I. ricinus nymphs (annual minimum infection rates in 2012, 2013, and 2014: 2.3, 0.4, and 0.5%, respectively), whereas all adult samples were negative. Although the annually repeated detections of parasitized ticks suggest that the wasp inhabits the island, further field and molecular surveys are needed to more comprehensively determine the status and stability of the population.

scholarly journals The status of biological control and recommendations for improving uptake for the future

BioControl ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. I. P. Barratt ◽  
V. C. Moran ◽  
F. Bigler ◽  
J. C. van Lenteren
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Status

scholarly journals Assessing the status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: modern tendencies

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
A. M. Lila ◽  
Yu. A. Olyunin ◽  
A. V. Gordeev
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
The Status ◽  
Management Recommendations

Assessing the status of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis allows one to obtain information necessary to choose appropriate management tactics for the patient. The use of quantitative methods in routine practice to determine inflammatory activity is the basis for the development of standardized patient management recommendations and provides a substantial improvement in the quality of health care. At the same time, the accumulated experience suggests that the existing summary indices do not always allow one to correctly determine disease activity. The paper discusses factors that can corrupt the result of assessment of inflammatory activity, as well as approaches to eliminating possible errors.

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