The authors suggested that most of the plants employed attract wide ranges of entomophagous arthropods, and that increasing numbers of farmers are using insectary cover crops. Conclusions Various cover crops harbor distinctive complexes of beneficial and pest arthropods, and diverse trophic relationships have been well documented in the literature. Formal replicated trials are essential to evaluate these issues in the context of overall orchard management. References Altieri, M.A. and L.L. Schmidt. Altieri, M.A. and L.L. Schmidt.
Cover crops affect insect and spider populations in apple orchards.
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