Biological Control Agents
Pest Control, Biological
Reduviidae
Phyllachorales
Antibiosis
Beetles
Lysobacter
Ascomycota
Beauveria
Pseudomonas fluorescens
Hemiptera
Wasps
Nematoda
Trichoderma
Larva
Riot Control Agents, Chemical
Fungi
Pseudomonas
Soil Microbiology
Plant Leaves
Insect Control
Arthropods
Predatory Behavior
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Molecular Sequence Data
Pythium
Duddingtonia
Rhizoctonia
Lycopersicon esculentum
Insecticides
Pantoea
Phloroglucinol
Erwinia amylovora
Phenazines
Aedes
Melastomataceae
Insect Vectors
Malus
Oviposition
Bacillus thuringiensis
Heteroptera
Endophytes
Host-Parasite Interactions
Rahnella
Species Specificity
Rhabditoidea
Plant Tumors
Biomphalaria
Xylariales
Food Chain
Models, Biological
Aphids
Cucumis sativus
Pest Control
Fusarium
Entomophthorales
Plant Roots
Crops, Agricultural
Rhabditida
Metarhizium
Cucurbitaceae
Root hairs play a key role in the endophytic colonization of olive roots by Pseudomonas spp. with biocontrol activity. (1/81)
(+info)Marine isolates of Trichoderma spp. as potential halotolerant agents of biological control for arid-zone agriculture. (2/81)
(+info)Effects of orally administered Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus on the well-being and Salmonella colonization of young chicks. (3/81)
(+info)Repression of the antifungal activity of Pseudomonas sp. strain DF41 by the stringent response. (4/81)
(+info)The biocontrol bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf29Arp strain affects the pathogenesis-related gene expression of the take-all fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici on wheat roots. (5/81)
(+info)Transmission of Fusarium boothii mycovirus via protoplast fusion causes hypovirulence in other phytopathogenic fungi. (6/81)
(+info)Biotechnological applications of the gene transfer from the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum spp. to plants. (7/81)
(+info)Comparative efficacy of two poeciliid fish in indoor cement tanks against chikungunya vector Aedes aegypti in villages in Karnataka, India. (8/81)
(+info)Biological control agents are organisms or substances that are used to control or manage pests, diseases, or invasive species in a natural or managed ecosystem. In the medical field, biological control agents are often used to treat or prevent infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. For example, vaccines are a type of biological control agent that are used to prevent infections caused by viruses. They contain weakened or inactivated forms of the virus or parts of the virus that can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus. This helps to protect the body from future infections by the same virus. Other examples of biological control agents in the medical field include antibiotics, which are used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, and antiviral drugs, which are used to treat viral infections. Some biological control agents are also used in the treatment of parasitic infections, such as those caused by worms or protozoa. Overall, biological control agents are an important tool in the medical field for preventing and treating a wide range of infections and diseases.
Phloroglucinol is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the medical field as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is a colorless or yellowish liquid that is derived from the hydrolysis of lignin, a complex organic polymer that is found in the cell walls of plants. Phloroglucinol has a wide range of applications in medicine, including as a topical antiseptic for wounds and skin infections, as a mouthwash for oral hygiene, and as a treatment for fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. It is also used as a preservative in some medical products, such as eye drops and ointments. Phloroglucinol is generally considered safe for use in humans, although it can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people. It is also toxic to some aquatic organisms, so it should be used with caution in the environment.
Phenazines are a class of organic compounds that are derived from the aromatic ring of phenol. They are commonly found in nature and are produced by various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. In the medical field, phenazines have been studied for their potential therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of bacterial infections. Some phenazines have been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. They are also being investigated for their potential use in cancer therapy and as antioxidants.
Nematode infections, also known as helminth infections, are caused by parasitic roundworms called nematodes. These worms can infect various parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, intestines, and brain. The most common nematode infections include: 1. Ascariasis: caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, which infects the small intestine. 2. Trichinosis: caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis, which infects the muscles. 3. Hookworm infection: caused by the roundworms Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale, which infect the small intestine. 4. Strongyloidiasis: caused by the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis, which infects the skin and lungs. 5. Filariasis: caused by the roundworms Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, which infect the lymphatic system. Nematode infections can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the infection. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, coughing, fever, and skin rash. In severe cases, nematode infections can lead to complications such as anemia, malnutrition, and organ damage. Treatment typically involves the use of antiparasitic medications to kill the worms or prevent their reproduction.
Rhabditida infections refer to a group of parasitic infections caused by nematodes belonging to the family Rhabditidae. These parasites are commonly found in soil and water, and can infect a variety of animals, including humans. The most common species of Rhabditidae that cause infections in humans are the roundworms Ascaris lumbricoides and Toxocara canis. These parasites can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the infection. Infections can occur in the lungs, intestines, liver, and other organs, and can cause symptoms such as coughing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. Rhabditida infections are typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. Treatment typically involves the use of anthelmintic drugs to kill the parasites. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the parasites or repair damage caused by the infection. Prevention of Rhabditida infections involves practicing good hygiene, avoiding contact with contaminated soil and water, and properly cooking and handling food.
Xenorhabdus beddingii
Filoviridae
Susan Riechert
Zoophthora
Biological control of gorse in New Zealand
Old man's beard in New Zealand
Xenorhabdus poinarii
Neonicotinoid
Anthocoridae
Gonocephalum depressum
Casuarina equisetifolia
2-Phenethyl propionate
Rubus cissoides
Scathophagidae
Amblyptilia falcatalis
Parthenium hysterophorus
Coccinella
Microbiota
Aphthona
Plasmopara viticola
Rhizobacteria
Chilocorus bipustulatus
Home-stored product entomology
Gorse in New Zealand
Biological pest control
Ulocladium
Casuarina
Effects of climate change on agriculture
Crupina vulgaris
Hylobius transversovittatus
BCANZ · Biological Control Agents introduced to New Zealand
CDC - Malaria - Malaria Worldwide - How Can Malaria Cases and Deaths Be Reduced? - Larval Control and Other Vector Control...
Impact of modes of actions of biological control agents against plant diseases. - Research@WUR
Public Health Assessment of Potential Biological Terrorism Agents - Volume 8, Number 2-February 2002 - Emerging Infectious...
bcas oasis - Radar Magazine
NIOSHTIC-2 Search Results - Full View
Proposed plant host test list for assessing risk of candidate biological control agents for Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica -...
Detecting Bioterror Attacks by Screening Blood Donors: A Best-Case Analysis - Volume 9, Number 8-August 2003 - Emerging...
News - Biological pest control measures: researchers...
CDC Tularemia | Abstract: "Consensus Statement: Tularemia as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management"
Increasing access to microfluidics for studying fungi and other branched biological structures | Fungal Biology and...
Publications at this Location : USDA ARS
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel | Kiel, Germany | CAU
Captain Cook tree
Protecting our forests from pests & diseases
British Ecological Society
Search alien species - Nobanis
Meet the Scientist: Dr. Suzanne (Suzy) Kalb | Blogs | CDC
Northeastern Naturalist, Volume 17, Monograph 7 (2010): 1-32
Sec. 144.419 MN Statutes
Number 1, January
Ecological Management Guidelines - The Trustees of Reservations
David B. Collinge
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Bugs for Bugs - Creating biological alternatives to chemical pesticides | business.gov.au
CDC Tularemia | Abstract: "Consensus Statement: Tularemia as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management"
Bureau of Reclamation : Research and Development | Research and Development Office
Organic Pest Control, Biological Solutions for Pest Management | Biological Solutions
Spider Mite Pests
van der Kamp, B.J. | Canadian Forest Service Publications | Natural Resources Canada
Centers for Diseas3
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
- As part of a Congressional initiative begun in 1999 to upgrade national public health capabilities for response to acts of biological terrorism, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was designated the lead agency for overall public health planning. (cdc.gov)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
Warfare agents1
- The following unclassified documents containing potential biological threat agents were reviewed: 1) the Select Agent Rule list, 2) the Australian Group List for Biological Agents for Export Control, 3) the unclassified military list of biological warfare agents, 4) the Biological Weapons Convention list, and 5) the World Health Organization Biological Weapons list ( 8 - 12 ). (cdc.gov)
Whitefly control1
- Encarsia formosa is used for whitefly control in greenhouses on tomatoes, strawberries and in floricultural and nursery plants. (buglogical.com)
Fungi1
- Potential biological control agents, such as fungi (e.g. (cdc.gov)
Humans3
- Many biological agents can cause illness in humans, but not all are capable of affecting public health and medical infrastructures on a large scale. (cdc.gov)
- Biological warfare became more sophisticated against both animals and humans during the 20th century. (medscape.com)
- Control of anthrax among humans depends on the integration of veterinary and human health surveillance and control programmes. (who.int)
Pest control2
- Biological pest control measures: researchers. (sun.ac.za)
- Because of the biosecurity risks involved, it is always better to use local species in pest control,' highlights Prof Antoinette Malan, project leader of the Nematode Laboratory in the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology. (sun.ac.za)
Hazards4
- Recent investigations of the Physical Agents Effects Branch (PAEB) of NIOSH into the biological hazards of ionizing, optical, and microwave radiofrequency (RF) radiation are reviewed. (cdc.gov)
- From the experience with collapsed buildings, the report provides examples of documented health effects, varying from evidence of respiratory and biological hazards to chemical and physical hazards. (cdc.gov)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is apparatus that is designed to prevent or limit the exposure of wearers to physical hazards as well as to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) hazards. (cdc.gov)
- PPE ranks last on the hierarchy of hazard controls, following elimination and substitution of hazards, engineering controls, and administrative measures. (cdc.gov)
Toxin1
- Biological weapons include any organism or toxin found in nature that can be used to incapacitate, kill, or otherwise impede an adversary. (medscape.com)
Hazardous1
- The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct specifies that ' suppliers must identify, evaluate, and control worker exposure to hazardous chemical, biological, and physical agents. (inthesetimes.com)
Tularemia1
- A working group of 25 representatives from major academic medical centers and research, government, military, public health and emergency management institutions and agencies developed consensus-based recommendations for measures to be taken by medical and public health professionals following the use of tularemia as a biological weapon against a civilian population. (cdc.gov)
Deliberate1
- Before the 20th century, biological warfare took three main forms: (1) deliberate poisoning of food and water with infectious or toxic material, (2) use of microorganisms or toxins in some form of weapon system, and (3) use of biologically inoculated fabrics. (medscape.com)
Mosquito control3
- Therefore, larval mosquito control for the prevention of malaria in Africa has not been attempted on a large scale. (cdc.gov)
- Romanomermis culicivorax ), parasitize and kill larval mosquitoes but they are not efficient for mosquito control and are not widely used. (cdc.gov)
- This report includes The Trustees' policy on mosquito management and includes information about mosquito control in Massachusetts. (thetrustees.org)
Larvae2
- Over 22 years, from 1992 to 2013, counts were made along fixed transects at four different sites to measure the abundance of O. stricta and the prevalence of two of its biological control agents: (a) Cactoblastis cactorum , whose larvae feed in the plants' cladodes and (b) a sap-sucking cochineal insect, Dactylopius opuntiae . (britishecologicalsociety.org)
- It controls the younger larvae of greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and silverleaf/sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, by host feeding and the older larva by parasitism reproduction. (buglogical.com)
Infectious3
- On June 3-4, 1999, academic infectious disease experts, national public health experts, Department of Health and Human Services agency representatives, civilian and military intelligence experts, and law enforcement officials (see footnote) met to review and comment on the threat potential of various agents to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)
- Biosafety is the safe working practices associated with handling of biological materials, particularly infectious agents. (who.int)
- 4 Modelling and Economics Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, Public Health England MRC Centre for Outbreak Analysis and Modelling NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Modelling Methodology, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, United Kingdom. (nih.gov)
Invasive5
- We report on a long-term evaluation of biological control of an invasive cactus, Opuntia stricta , in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
- Managers and biological control practitioners concerned with the apparent underperformance of C. cactorum in the suppression of invasive Opuntia cacti should interpret the entrenched reports in the literature with circumspection. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
- This policy provides guidance on releasing biological control agents to control exotic invasive species. (thetrustees.org)
- These guidelines explore the threats from invasive plants and provide a framework for prioritizing control efforts through either a site-based or weed-based approach. (thetrustees.org)
- 2010 NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST 17(Monograph 7):1-32 Invasive Shrubs in Kentucky Richard L. Boyce* Abstract - I surveyed the distribution of invasive (non-native) shrubs in Kentucky, along with their properties, effects, and control measures. (eaglehill.us)
Smallpox1
- Though blood tests with the ability to detect agents such as smallpox virus or Francisella tularensis within days after infection do not exist at present, research to develop such sensitive tests is under way ( 7 - 10 ). (cdc.gov)
Civilian3
- In addition, the Working Group on Civilian Biodefense, using an expert panel consensus-based process, has identified several biological agents as potential high-impact agents against civilian populations ( 3 - 7 ). (cdc.gov)
- Participants reviewed lists of biological warfare or potential biological threat agents and selected those they felt posed the greatest threat to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)
- Participants with appropriate clearance levels reviewed intelligence information regarding classified suspected biological agent threats to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)
Biologically1
- In the process they have identified quite a few such roundworm species that could be used to biologically control agricultural pests. (sun.ac.za)
Threats2
- To guide national public health bioterrorism preparedness and response efforts, a method was sought for assessing potential biological threat agents that would provide a reviewable, reproducible means for standardized evaluations of these threats. (cdc.gov)
- In June 1999, a meeting of national experts was convened to 1) review potential general criteria for selecting the biological agents that pose the greatest threats to civilians and 2) review lists of previously identified biological threat agents and apply these criteria to identify which should be evaluated further and prioritized for public health preparedness efforts. (cdc.gov)
Weapon2
- F. tularensis could be used as a biological weapon in a number of ways, but an aerosol release would likely have the greatest adverse medical and public health consequences. (cdc.gov)
- They also developed a plague biological weapon by breeding fleas fed on plague-infected rats, and releasing millions of fleas in aerial attacks on Chinese cities. (medscape.com)
Prevention1
- Routine cross-notification between the veterinary and human health surveillance systems should be part of any zoonotic disease prevention and control programme, and close collaboration between the two health sectors is particularly important during epidemiological and outbreak investigations. (who.int)
Fungal2
- This pre-packaging approach provides a simple, one step process to initiate microfluidics in any setting for fungal studies, bacteria-fungal interactions, and other biological inquiries. (springer.com)
- This process improves access to microfluidics for controlling biological microenvironments, and further enabling visual and quantitative analysis of fungal cultures. (springer.com)
Anthrax2
- During World War I, the Germans developed anthrax, glanders, cholera, and a wheat fungus for use as biological weapons. (medscape.com)
- The German-American physician Anton Dilger established a secret biological laboratory in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with the intent to grow the causative agents of anthrax and glanders. (medscape.com)
Assessment2
- Overview of the WHO Prequalification Assessment of Vector Control Products. (who.int)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) WHO prequalification of VCPs is a prequalification assessment process comprehensive assessment of individual for vector control products (VCPs) is VCPs through a standardized procedure aimed at determining whether the product meets coordinated through the Regulation WHO prequalification requirements. (who.int)
Potential2
- Ongoing developments in rapid testing for potential bioterror agents ( 7 - 10 ) led us to consider whether screening blood donors to detect a bioterror attack with the most feared bioterror agents ( 11 ) could prove useful. (cdc.gov)
- The potential spectrum of bioterrorism ranges from hoaxes and actual use of agents by individuals or groups against others, to state-sponsored terrorism that employs biological warfare (BW) agents and delivery systems that can produce mass casualties. (medscape.com)
Physical1
- There are a limited number of control options for organic producers and homeowners, including trap crops and physical barriers. (in.gov)
Species1
- Mechanical and chemical control methods appear to be best for controlling them, but the use of fire and biological control has been studied for only a few species. (eaglehill.us)
Victims1
- Comparing the attack detection delay to the incubation times of the most feared bioterror agents shows that even under such optimistic conditions, victims of a bioterror attack would likely exhibit symptoms before the attack was detected through blood donor screening. (cdc.gov)
Plant2
- Impact of modes of actions of biological control agents against plant diseases. (wur.nl)
- Proposed plant host test list for assessing risk of candidate biological control agents for Vachellia nilotica subsp. (qld.gov.au)
Management1
- Mosquitoes that breed in irrigation water can be controlled through careful water management. (cdc.gov)
Spread2
- The wasp has been kept in a federal quarantine facility since 2007 and has been undergoing evaluation for possible use as a wide-spread biological control agent. (in.gov)
- More commonly known as the giant ramshorn snail, or Colombian ramshorn snail, this freshwater gastropod is used as a biological control agent, controlling the growth and spread of Biomphalaria spp. (cdc.gov)
Provide1
- Microfluidics provide controlled environments and improved optical access for real-time and high-resolution imaging studies that allow high-content and quantitative analyses. (springer.com)
Chemical control1
- BMSB has shown signs that it could develop some resistance to chemical control, which could have serious implications for the future. (in.gov)
Guidelines1
- These guidelines explore the threat from hemlock woolly adelgid and control options. (thetrustees.org)
Process1
- This report outlines the overall selection and prioritization process used to determine the biological agents for public health preparedness activities. (cdc.gov)
Include1
- The other, from Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Slovenia, is to include an item on control of neurocysticercosis. (who.int)
Health1
- Genetically engineered or recombinant biological agents were considered but not included for final prioritization because of the inability to predict the nature of these agents and thus identify specific preparedness activities for public health and medical response to them. (cdc.gov)
Research1
- During World War II, the Japanese operated a secret biological warfare research facility in Manchuria and carried out human experiments on Chinese prisoners. (medscape.com)
Efforts1
- A program initiated by NIOSH to investigate the teratogenic effects of RF exposure and efforts to develop a new system for measuring biological doses of RF also are noted. (cdc.gov)
Direct1
- This allows direct comparisons of biological control of O. stricta in South Africa with the world-famous program against O. stricta , in Queensland and in New South Wales, that peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
Effective1
- In contrast, in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, larval control has proven extremely effective. (cdc.gov)
Specific1
- Each level has specific controls for containment of microbes, or microscopic organisms, and biological agents. (cdc.gov)