Cooperation with Vermont University: Sunn Pest Biocontrol

Published on 29 November 2010

Research Areas

Agrobiodiversity, Crops

Countries

Bahrain, Djibouti, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen

Timeline

Start Date: 1 January 1998 | End Date: 31 December 2010

Overview

Determine the efficacy and persistence of formulated entomopathogenic fungi for management of Sunn Pest in overwintering sites in the Middle East. 2. Assess granular formulations of entomopathogenic fungi against Sunn Pest adults in field borders when they first arrive at the beginning of the wheat growing season. 3. Assist in the total program to expand implementation of integrated pest management of Sunn Pest throughout the affected region.