Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (2000) 124, 33-35
M.J.A. Hebling, O.C. Bueno, F.C. Pagnocca, O.A. da Silva and P.S. Maroti (2000)
Toxic effects of Canavalia ensiformis L. (Leguminosae) on laboratory colonies of Atta sexdens L. (Hym., Formicidae)
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie 124 (1), 33-35
Abstract: Laboratory colonies of the leaf-cutting ants Atta sexdens that were fed daily with leaves of Canavalia ensiformis showed a high ant mortality, and a significant decrease in fungal garden volume, with complete depletion of nests after 11 weeks of treatment.
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Database assignments for author(s): Odair Correa Bueno, Maria José A. Hebling
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Atta sexdens |