Effect of horticultural oil on oviposition behaviour and egg survival in the obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Wins-Purdy, Andreas H.; Whitehouse, Caroline; Judd, Gary J. R.; Evenden, Maya L.

doi:10.4039/n08-042

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“…This is different than with other moths, such as Choristoneura spp. leaf roller and leaf tier moths that do not require host plant material to stimulate oviposition and will oviposit on filter paper (Grant & Langevin, ) or wax paper substrates (Wins‐Purdy et al., ). Host plant VOCs increased egg deposition in another leaf miner, Paraleucoptera sinuella Reutii (Kagata & Ohgushi, ).…”

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Host plant preference and offspring performance of a leaf‐mining moth, Caloptilia fraxinella, on two Fraxinus species

Wist

Evenden

2016

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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The preference‐performance or ‘mother‐knows‐best’ hypothesis states that female insects choose to oviposit on a host plant that increases the performance of their offspring. This positive link between host plant choice and larval performance is especially important for leaf miners with non‐motile larvae that are entirely dependent upon the oviposition choice of the female for host plant location. Preference and performance of the ash leaf coneroller, Caloptilia fraxinella (Ely) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), a specialist on ash trees, Fraxinus spp. (Oleaceae), were tested in a series of laboratory and field experiments. Female C. fraxinella were exposed to two closely related hosts, black ash, Fraxinus nigra Marshall, and green ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall var. subintegerrima (Vahl), in oviposition choice and wind tunnel flight experiments to determine which host is most attractive for oviposition. Caloptilia fraxinella females were inconsistent in host choice, yet performance of larvae was greater on green than black ash. In preference studies, C. fraxinella preferred to oviposit on black ash when leaflets were removed from the tree, but preferred intact green ash over black ash seedlings for oviposition and host location in a wind tunnel. In the field, however, more C. fraxinella visited black ash var. ‘Fallgold’ at leaf flush than green ash at the same sites. Age of the ash leaflet also influences oviposition in this leaf miner and females preferred new over old leaflets for oviposition. Performance of C. fraxinella larvae was evaluated in field and laboratory experiments and was greater on green ash than on black ash in both experiments based on larval survival and development time parameters. The stronger oviposition and host location preference in the field for black ash were not linked to enhanced performance of offspring, as green ash was the superior host, supporting higher larval survival and faster development. A stronger host location preference in the wind tunnel for green ash over black ash, however, suggests that under certain circumstances with this moth species, ‘mother (may) know best’.

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Host plant preference and offspring performance of a leaf‐mining moth, Caloptilia fraxinella, on two Fraxinus species

Wist

Evenden

2016

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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“…Petroleum based horticulture oils found to be responsible for decreased respiration rate, presumably through mechanical interference with normal gaseous exchange. Topical application of 2% Purespray Green Horticultural mineral oil (Petro-Canada) also led to almost complete egg mortality in the obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) (Harris) through both contact toxicity and suffocation (Wins-Purdy et al, 2009).…”

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Evaluation of petroleum based horticulture oil for the management of the tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Neitner (Acarina: Tetranychidae)

Roy¹,

Rahman²,

Barua³

et al. 2015

Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica

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The Servo agro spray oil (petroleum based horticulture oil) was evaluated in the laboratory against tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae to determine its effect on adult mortality, viability of eggs, oviposition deterrence and repellent properties. The same was also evaluated in the field to determine its effect on mite population. Direct spray method was used in the laboratory at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5%. Mortality of O. coffeae was both concentration and time dependent. Deposition of eggs by adult mites on treated leaf surfaces decreased significantly and the viability of eggs was also significantly reduced. In addition, different concentrations of the Servo agro spray also exhibited repellent properties against adult mites. In the field Servo agro spray oil significantly reduced the mite population and its bio-efficacy was comparable to that of the synthetic pesticide (propargite 57 EC). No phytotoxic effect was observed when tea bushes were sprayed with different doses of Servo agro spray. Tea samples were taint free. Quality (appearance of liquor, flavour, taint and taste) of made tea was not adversely affected by treatments with Servo agro spray oil. Therefore Servo agro spray oil may be a potential agent to be used in the sustainable management of tea red spider mite.

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“…The ovicidal and antiovideponent action of commercial products containing mineral oils could represent an interesting tool to reduce G. funebrana damage, as reported by Rizzo et al ( 2018 ). A residual 2% v/v petroleum oil spray on wax-paper and apple-leaf substances significantly reduced the number of eggs laid by females of the obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and caused over 99% egg mortality in some cases (Wins-Purdy et al 2009 ).…”

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Use of paraffin oils in agriculture and beyond: back to the future

Baliota

Athanassiou

2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Paraffin (petroleum) oils have been used for many years for their insecticidal properties, but relatively little research had been conducted towards their introduction into the agricultural praxis, due to their potential phytotoxic effects. In the recent years, however, there has been an increased interest in petroleum-based pesticides due to their compatibility with integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Various improvements in the refinement methods have enhanced the manufacture of commercial products with many advantageous features over the original oil formulas. However, literature is still lacking of a general overview about the applicability of newly introduced commercial petroleum oils in agriculture and their compatibility with modern pest management practices. Therefore, the present work aims to depict the current status of petroleum oils in arboriculture and beyond, providing an in-depth analysis of their insecticidal properties with respect to the knowledge gained over the years about the factors responsible for the pesticidal efficacy and the phytotoxic activity of petroleum-derived oil insecticides. Moreover, commercial aspects of petroleum oil formulations and their toxicological profile to non-target organisms have also been addressed through the current legislation in EU and the USA.

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Effect of horticultural oil on oviposition behaviour and egg survival in the obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Cited by 16 publications

References 24 publications

Host plant preference and offspring performance of a leaf‐mining moth, Caloptilia fraxinella, on two Fraxinus species

Host plant preference and offspring performance of a leaf‐mining moth, Caloptilia fraxinella, on two Fraxinus species

Evaluation of petroleum based horticulture oil for the management of the tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Neitner (Acarina: Tetranychidae)

Use of paraffin oils in agriculture and beyond: back to the future

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