Co-Authors:
Mansour, F., Division of Entomology, A R O, Newe Ya'ar, 31-999, Israel
Richman, D.B., Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611, Florida, United States
Whitcomb, W.H., Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611, Florida, United States
Abstract:
Based on the literature and on work conducted in Israel, the management of spider populations through habitat manipulation was found to be very helpful in controlling pest insects in various crops. Spiders were found to be reduced or eliminated by non-selective insecticides, although some resistance has been noted © 1983 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.