Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.)
(2024)
Journal Article
Booth, S. W., Kurtz, B., Heer, M. I., Mooney, S. J., & Sturrock, C. J. (2024). Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.). Pedobiologia, 107, Article 151000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2024.151000
Insecticide treated seeds are commonly used to reduce yield losses from burrowing insect damage such as wireworms. Using temporal X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) of soil-filled bioassays, we aimed to quantify changes in burrow network production and s... Read More about Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.).