Integrating chemical control with sterile insect releases in an integrated pest management programme for Thaumatotibia leucotreta

AbstractThree species of ambrosia beetles (Trypodendron lineatum (Olivier), Gnathotrichus sulcatus (LeConte), and G. retusus (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)) have been estimated to cause annual losses of $95–$189 million in degrade of logs and lumber on the British Columbia coast, in Canada. A consultant-run semiochemical-based integrated pest management programme was implemented in 1982 against these beetles, following fulfilment of four prerequisites: (1) presence of receptive potential clients, (2) availability of semiochemical lures, (3) invention of an operational trap, and (4) proof of concept of mass trapping technology. The programme is based on two broad strategies: maintain the problem at a tolerable level and, if necessary, reduce the problem to a tolerable level. One measure of effectiveness over 12 years of mass trapping at a dryland sort near Sooke, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, was 16.4 million beetles trapped and an estimated five to one benefit-to-cost ratio. Despite success, several factors have conspired to reduce the programme from 50 sites serviced in early years to 7 in 2018. Timber companies in British Columbia are currently showing renewed interest and are taking steps to incorporate the integrated pest management programme as a formal component of their overall operations.

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Development of an integrated pest management programme for cotton. Part 1: Establishing and utililizing natural enemies

International Journal of Pest Management ◽

10.1080/09670870110095377 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 87-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

R. K. Mensah

Keyword(s):

Integrated Pest Management ◽

Pest Management ◽

Natural Enemies ◽

Management Programme

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Integrated Pest Management for Crops and Pastures

10.1071/9780643095625 ◽

2008 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Paul Horne ◽

Jessica Page

Keyword(s):

Biological Control ◽

Genetic Engineering ◽

Integrated Pest Management ◽

Pest Management ◽

Introduced Species ◽

Chemical Control ◽

Effective Control ◽

Control Methods ◽

Biological Control Agents ◽

Cultural Changes

Integrated Pest Management for Crops and Pastures describes in straightforward language what is required for farmers to successfully implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cropping and grazing operations. It explains the differences between conventional pesticide-based controls and IPM, and demonstrates the advantages of IPM. Effective control of pests depends on a number of approaches, not just chemical or genetic engineering. The opening chapters cover the different approaches to pest management, and the importance of identification and monitoring of pests and beneficials. Most farmers and advisors can identify major pests but would struggle to recognise a range of beneficial species. Without this information it is impossible to make appropriate decisions on which control methods to use, especially where pests are resistant to insecticides. The book goes on to deal with the control methods: biological, cultural and chemical. The biological control agents discussed include both native and introduced species that attack pests. Cultural changes that have led to an increase in the incidence or severity of pest attack are also examined. The chapter on chemical control describes the different ways chemicals can affect beneficial species, also detailing acute, sub-lethal and transient toxicities of pesticides, drawing on examples from horticulture where necessary. Finally, the authors bring all the components of integrated pest management together and show farmers how to put their IPM plan into action.

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Validation of Integrated Pest Management modules ondefoliating insect pests of soybean

Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal ◽

10.18805/asd.v36i4.6473 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

Author(s):

A. A. Motaphale ◽

B. B. Bhosle

Keyword(s):

Integrated Pest Management ◽

Pest Management ◽

Chemical Control ◽

Insect Pests ◽

Leaf Miner ◽

Larval Population ◽

Lower Population

The investigation was carried out during kharif 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 in order to know the effect of different IPM module on insect pests of soybean. Significantly lower population of (2.54 larvae/ mrl) H.armigera, per cent pod damage (4.23%) by H.armigera were observed in MAU module. The minimum larval population of semilooper (3.62 larvae/mrl), S.litura (2.64 larvae/mrl) and per cent leaflet damage (6.71%) due to leaf miner, the minimum per cent defoliation (10.49%) due to defoliators were observed in chemical control followed by MAU module.

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Insect and Mite Integrated Pest Management in Florida Cotton

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-in1111-2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 (1) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Joseph E. Funderburk ◽

Nicole Casuso ◽

Norman C. Leppla ◽

Michael Donahoe

Keyword(s):

Integrated Pest Management ◽

Pest Management ◽

Chemical Control ◽

Crop Yields ◽

Plant Health ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cotton Crop ◽

External Sources ◽

Cotton Fields

Insect and mite pests of cotton feed on cotton roots, leaves, stems, and fruit and reduce plant health and productivity, and, subsequently, cotton crop yields. These pests hide in different places on or within the plant or field, which makes them difficult to find and identify and costly to manage. The purpose of this 14-page guide written by Joseph Funderburk, Nicole Casuso, Norman Leppla, and Michael Donahoe and published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology is to provide Florida cotton growers a selected set of options for integrated pest management of insects and mites in cotton fields. It serves as a reference for cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control of arthropods. The guide includes links to additional UF/IFAS EDIS articles, as well as external sources of information on arthropod management. The guide also contains a searchable table of registered insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides for Florida cotton.edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1111

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Screening of Genotypes against Major Sucking Insect- Pests of Mothbean [Vigna aconitifolia] in Arid Region

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i2231479 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 80-88

Author(s):

K. L. Naga ◽

A. R. Naqvi ◽

B. L. Naga ◽

H. L. Deshwal ◽

L. Jhumar

Keyword(s):

Integrated Pest Management ◽

Pest Management ◽

Arid Region ◽

Insect Pests ◽

Block Design ◽

Insect Pest ◽

Management Programme ◽

Natural Resistance ◽

Vigna Aconitifolia ◽

Randomized Block Design

Aim: Some genotypes of mothbean were screened for their comparative preference against jassids, whiteflies and thrips. Materials and Methods: The experiment was laid out during Kharif season in Randomized Block Design with three Replications. Ten genotypes (viz., RMO-225, RMO-40, RMO-423, RMO-435, RMO-257, RMO-25, RMO-141, RMO-20-36, RMO-04-01-28 and RMO-28-80) were screened against major sucking insect pests which were replicated thrice. Observations: The observations were recorded after two weeks of sowing at weekly intervals after two weeks of sowing. The pest populations were recorded on five randomly selected and tagged plants per plot in early hours when insect have minimum activity. Results: The data revealed that none of the genotypes ware found free from sucking insect pest attack. On the basis of peak population, the genotypes RMO-25 and RMO-141 were categorized as least preferred to jassids, whiteflies and thrips, whereas, RMO-435, RMO-225 and RMO-04-01-28 as highly preferred to jassids and whiteflies and RMO-435, RMO-225 and RMO-257 as highly resistant to thrips. Conclusion: It is well known that certain genotypes of crops are less attacked by a specific insect-pest than others because of natural resistance. In the integrated pest management programme, growing of varieties (RMO-25 and RMO-141) with less preference to sucking insect-pests is one of the most important tools without additional cost.

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