The development of strategies for the control of the sugar beet weevil (Bothynoderes punctiventris) in sugar beet
Abstract
In the years 2017 and 2018 the sugar beet weevil, Bothynoderes punctiventris, was the most damaging pests of sugar beets in the Eastern parts of Austria. Applicationof synthetic insecticides against this pest did not result in sufficient control. The aim of the project is to investigate alternative and sustainable control strategies against the sugar beet weevil.
sugar beet weevil Curculionidae biological control physical control
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Project staff
Elisabeth Helene Koschier
Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Elisabeth Helene Koschier
elisabeth.koschier@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-95303
Project Leader
01.08.2018 - 31.10.2018