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Aspects of the biology and morphology of Anisoplaca ptyoptera meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a potential biological control agent of gorse
(Lincoln University, 1990)
Anisoplaca ptyoptera Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a stem miner which attacks some members of the tribe Cannichaelieae (Fabaceae). Carmichaelieae and A. ptyoptera are both endemic to New Zealand. Recently it was ...
A preliminary study of the fauna associated with lucerne, Medicago sativa L., variety Wairau in New Zealand : with special reference to pests, sampling methods and lucerne seed production
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
Insects and other pests of Lucerne in New Zealand have received only spasmodic and cursory attention in the past (see Section 2.1). As a result, basic and applied information on insects associated with lucerne in New Zealand ...
Insects of Mount Cook National Park
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The insect fauna of Mount Cook National Park was surveyed between 1975 and 1977. All of the major areas of the Park were visited and most vegetation types sampled for insects, although effort was concentrated in the alpine ...
A development of a sampling plan for a study of population dynamics of Tuberculoides annulatus Hartig and some aspects of its biology
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1976)
Very little work has been done on arboreal aphids. Available literature on arboreal sampling of insects and studies on biological properties of aphids have been reviewed. The thesis develops a sampling plan for a population ...
The control of stored products pests in the South Island of New Zealand : a two part study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
This study is in two parts. The first reports the results of a mail questionnaire which was sent to 180 companies storing agricultural produce in the South Island of New Zealand. Sixty-eight percent were returned and showed ...
Evaluation of insecticides against the larval stages of the Argentine stem weevil, Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on wheat : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
With the increased recognition of the Argentine stem weevil, Hyperodes bonariensis Kuschel, as an important pest of pastures, cereal and brassica crops, and in the absence of any known biological control agents in New ...
Insect pest resistance : technological, biological and economic dimensions
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
The literature on pest control technology, biology and economics is reviewed. The problem of resistance is considered in economic terms. Pest susceptibility is defined as a resource and because of a lack of property rights, ...
Spatial aspects of bumble bee (Bombus spp. Apidae) foraging in farm landscapes
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Bumble bees (Bombus spp.: Apidae) are valuable pollinators of many crop and wildflower species. However, in some situations their potential is limited. Evaluation of, and management to improve bumble bee efficacy should ...
A taxonomic revision of the New Zealand species of the genus Persectania (Noctuidae: Hadeninae) (sensu Hudson, 1928) : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1970)
The aims of this study have been to investigate the New Zealand species of the genus Persectania Hampson (sensu Hudson, 1928) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), to establish how many of the eight included species are congeneric ...
The biology and ecology of Coccinella undecimpunctata undecimpunctata L. : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1966)
The majority of Coccinellid ladybirds are beneficial to man because of their predacious nature. In 1874 Coccinella undecimpunctata Linneaus, was introduced into New Zealand, (Dumbleton 1936), as one of the first attempts ...