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"Theories, Models and Quantitative Techniques in Biological Control"
Dr. Robert J. O'Neil
Department of Entomology
Purdue University
Dr. George Heimpel
Department of Entomology
University of Wisconsin
Monday, August 12
- Check in
- Social gathering
Tuesday, August 13 (O'Neil)
- Course Overview / Sampling natural enemies
- Sampling
- Estimating mortality
- Life table analysis - laboratory
Wednesday, August 14 (O'Neil)
- Direct Observation
- Direct Observation - case history
- Classic predator - prey model
- Simulation modeling - case history
- Simulation modeling - laboratory
Thursday, August 15 (O'Neil / Heimpel)
- Functional response
- Life history characteristics
- Population regulation and biological control
- BC & parasitoid foraging and oviposition behavior
- BBQ - O'Neil mansion
Friday, August 16 (Heimpel)
- BC & parasitoid foraging and oviposition behavior
- What limits biological control? - Concept
- What limits biological control? - Case studies
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