Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple and pear orchards: Effect of nematode species and seasonal temperatures, adjuvants, application equipment, and post-application irrigation

Lacey, Lawrence A.; Arthurs, Steven; Unruh, Thomas R.; Headrick, Heather L.; Fritts, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2005.09.015

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“…These include pheromone-based mating disruption of codling moth via Isomate, codling moth larvae capture using larval aggregation pheromones (Judd and Gardiner 2005) or codling moth population reduction via weekly sprays of granulosis virus (Cossentine and Jensen 2004). Entomopathogenic nematodes can also be used to control overwintering codling moth larvae (Lacey et al 2006a), with efficacy being greater with organic mulch than with bare soil (Lacey et al 2006b). Leafroll caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) larvae can be controlled with the organic microbial pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner (Bt) (Cossentine et al 2003).…”

Section: Insect Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organic fruit production in British Columbia

Neilsen¹,

Lowery²,

Forge³

et al. 2009

Can. J. Plant Sci.

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. 2009. Organic fruit production in British Columbia. Can. J. Plant Sci. 89: 677Á692. British Columbia has climatic conditions suitable for the production of a wide range of high-value fruit crops, and has the highest rate of increase of organic production in Canada. This review assesses the current status of organic fruit production using a case study of the three most valuable fruit crops currently grown: apple (Malus ) domestica Borkh.), grape (Vitis vinifera L.) and high bush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum L.). The review emphasizes the current status of organically acceptable management of crop resources and crop protection from insects and diseases. Central to organic production are soil management strategies designed to maintain soil fertility and increase soil biological activity and biodiversity by increasing soil organic matter content. Composts and organic amendments that require vigilant testing of their variable and often lower nutrient content are substituted for the chemical fertilizers of conventional production. Increased effort to manage vegetation within and between planting rows is necessitated by an inability to use herbicides. Thus, techniques such as mulching, cultivation and cover cropping are important. Management of insects and diseases requires detailed information of the agro-ecosystem and the unique interactions between pests and specific crops. Organic approaches to minimize pest damage include altered production practices or applications of organically approved control products. Some aspects of organic production systems have received little or no research. In irrigated areas, there is little information available on water management that supports conservation and the specific needs of organic production systems. Historically, research on organic production systems has not received the financial support allocated to conventional system research. Many research needs are identified in this review both applicable to all three fruit crops studied, but also specific to the individual crop. It is argued that future consumer demand calls for an acceleration of research on organic fruit production systems. J. Plant Sci. 89: 677Á692. Le climat de la Colombie-Britannique se preˆte a`la production d'une grande varie´te´de cultures fruitie`res lucratives et la province connaıˆt la plus forte hausse au Canada pour ce qui est de la culture biologique. Cet article dresse le bilan de la production de fruits biologiques par le biais d'une e´tude de cas sur les trois cultures actuellement les plus lucratives, soit la pomme (Malus )domestica Borkh.), le raisin (Vitis vinifera L.) et le bleuet en corymbe (Vaccinium corybosum L.). L'article insiste sur la situation actuelle des ressources agricoles exploite´es d'une manie`re biologiquement acceptable et des moyens de lutte biologiques contre les insectes et la maladie. Au caeur de la culture organique figurent des strate´gies de gestion du sol conc¸ues pour pre´server la fertilite´du sol et accroıˆtre son activite´biologique ainsi que sa biodiversite´p...

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Section: Insect Managementmentioning

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Organic fruit production in British Columbia

Neilsen¹,

Lowery²,

Forge³

et al. 2009

Can. J. Plant Sci.

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“…The researches conducted so far on the use of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of plant pests (Lacey et al 2006;Shapiro-Ilan et al 2009;Lacey & Georgis 2012) and the results of their tests show that entomopathogenic nematodes may be used widely in the tree protection (Dreistadt 2004).…”

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Effectiveness of selected strains of entomopathogenic nematodes in peat substrate in container breeding

Matuska-Łyżwa

2013

Ecological Questions

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Abstract. Pest control in urban green areas is particularly difficult due to the limitation of pesticide use. Using efficient methods for biological control of herbivores there may be a good solution. Planting plants growing in the forest container breeding have a better growth and better root system comparing to the seedlings produced in traditional forest nurseries. Such plants are not subject to significant shock when replanted, however, they are still exposed to pests living near plantings. Our research assessed using entomopathogenic nematodes to be introduced into the soil used for plantings in order early protect seedlings against their pests. Nematodes isolated from the natural environment as well as, for control samples, from biopreparations were used in the study. The research was conducted on the soil substrate in containers with seedlings. During the experiment were taken the following parameters: insect mortality, nematode invasion extensity, migration time of invasive larvae, number of migrating larvae, and their survival.The results showed that entomopathogenic nematodes isolated from various provinces in Poland were effective, but characterized by a diverse insecticidal activity in a peat substrate.

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“…Codling moths spend most of their life cycle as larvae within fruits. Natural infections are of cocooned larvae located near the base of trees and close to the soil (Lacey et al 2006). For a parasite targeting larvae moving from fruit to soil the ideal location to sit and wait would be the protected areas on the tree bark.…”

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Optimizing the application method of entomopathogenic nematode suspension for biological control of large pine weevil Hylobius abietis

et al. 2017

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Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are effective against the immature stages of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. In three field trials we compared the efficacy of the application method of EPN for weevil suppression below the suggested threshold of 20 weevils per stump: applying the EPN suspension in the top edges of the stumps ('top') vs. drenching the soil around stumps ('standard'). For Steinernema carpocapsae, weevil suppression was below the targeted threshold only when suspension was applied in the standard way (two of the three sites). On the other hand, weevil suppression was provided in all three cases of 'top' application of Heterorhabditis downesi suspension, whereas suppression in 'standard' application was observed in one site. Percentage parasitism of developing weevils in relation to depth and distance help explain EPN movement post-application. Weevil suppression relative to suggested thresholds can be improved by altering the method of EPN application depending on the nematode species.

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Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple and pear orchards: Effect of nematode species and seasonal temperatures, adjuvants, application equipment, and post-application irrigation

Cited by 68 publications

References 24 publications

Organic fruit production in British Columbia

Organic fruit production in British Columbia

Effectiveness of selected strains of entomopathogenic nematodes in peat substrate in container breeding

Optimizing the application method of entomopathogenic nematode suspension for biological control of large pine weevil Hylobius abietis

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