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In outdoor planters in commercial centers... Insect-parasitic nematodes are effective against black vine weevil

Tom M. Burlando, Harry K. Kaya, Patricia Timper

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Insect-parasitic nematodes suppressed black vine weevil larvae in planters containing ivy vines at a commercial building. After 1 year, weevil numbers were lower in containers treated with nematodes either with or without an added alternate host.

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Insect-parasitic nematodes suppressed black vine weevil larvae in planters containing ivy vines at a commercial building. After 1 year, weevil numbers were lower in containers treated with nematodes either with or without an added alternate host.

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Insect-parasitic nematodes suppressed black vine weevil larvae in planters containing ivy vines at a commercial building. After 1 year, weevil numbers were lower in containers treated with nematodes either with or without an added alternate host.

Key concepts: Weevil, Vine, Insect, Biology, Host (biology), Larva, Horticulture, Agronomy

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