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Chapters
- 00:05Introduction
- 00:39Description of the cages for hibernation
- 01:31Installation of the cages
- 02:17Rearing of insects before overwintering
- 03:10Collection of insects during the winter season
- 04:26Preparation of organ and tissue samples
- 05:06Isolation of microorganisms from the cadavers
- 05:46Representative results
- 07:18Conclusion
Here we present a method for studying Colorado potato beetle hibernation under the natural conditions of the temperate zone as well as a technique for collecting beetles in winter. This method allows to obtain a desired number of overwintering individuals for various analyses at any stage of hibernation.
