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integrated pest management
protected cultivation
companion crops
biological insect control
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Abstract
This publication is aimed to introduce “push-pull” technology and companion planting for pest management to high tunnel vegetable growers. It is also of interest to other crop producers wishing to improve their IPM practices.
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