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Manag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Insect</strong>s on Cole CropsExcellent example of potential for biological control (Mahr et. al. NCR 471)History of problem– Direct damage to marketable product by key <strong>pest</strong>s• Worms on heads• Maggots on roots– Multiple <strong>in</strong>secticide applications used– Resistance developed as threat to productionSolution– IPM implementation based on biological control of key <strong>pest</strong>s– Pesticides switched to specific, ‘soft’ materials to preserve naturalcontrol

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