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Title: Biological control of Diaprepes root weevil

Author
item PENA, J - University Of Florida
item Hall, David
item NGUYEN, R - University Of Florida
item DUNCAN, R - University Of Florida
item AMALIN, D - University Of Florida
item STANSLY, P - University Of Florida
item MCCOY, C - University Of Florida
item ADAIR, R - University Of Florida
item Lapointe, Stephen
item BROWNING, HAROLD - University Of Florida
item KNAPP, J - University Of Florida

Submitted to: Citrus and Vegetable Magazine
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/1/2004
Publication Date: 6/1/2004
Citation: Pena, J.E., Hall, D.G., Nguyen, R., Duncan, R., Amalin, D., Stansly, P., McCoy, C., Adair, R., Lapointe, S., Browning, H., Knapp, J. 2004. Biological control of Diaprepes root weevil. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine. 68(6): 8-12.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The Diaprepes root weevil is an important invasive insect pest of citrus and many other plant species in Florida. Following first discovery of the weevil in the 1960s near Apopka, the weevil has spread to many new areas in Florida. We present a summary of research activities conducted in Florida to increase and enhance biological control of Diaprepes using egg parasitoids.