Male Annihilation of the Oriental Fruit Fly, Dacus dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae): A New Thickener and Extender for Methyl Eugenol Formulations1

Cunningham, R. T.; Suda, David Y.

doi:10.1093/jee/78.2.503

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“…Malathion content of blocks did not change over 28 wk, with a small loss over 52 wk. Min-U-Gel was developed for spot application programs in California and Florida for eradication of B. dorsalis (Chambers et al 1974;Cunningham and Suda 1985). However, Min-U-Gel and other thickened formulations when weathered in habitats with warm temperatures and high rainfall are not long-lived (Cunningham et al 1975a,b;Cunningham and Suda 1985), often lasting Ͻ2 wk (Vargas et al 2000).…”

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Field Trials of Spinosad as a Replacement for Naled, DDVP, and Malathion in Methyl Eugenol and Cue-Lure Bucket Traps to Attract and Kill Male Oriental Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Vargas¹,

Miller²,

Stark³

2003

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Spinosad was evaluated in Hawaii as a replacement for organophosphate insecticides (naled, dichlorvos [DDVP], and malathion) in methyl eugenol and cue-lure bucket traps to attract and kill oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, and melon fly, B. cucurbitae Coquillett, respectively. In the first and second methyl eugenol trials with B. dorsalis, naled was in the highest rated group for all evaluation periods (at 5, 10, 15, and 20 wk). Spinosad was equal to naled at 5 and 10 wk during both trials 1 and 2, and compared favorably with malathion during trial 2. During the first cue-lure trial with B. cucurbitae, naled and malathion were in the top rated group at 5, 10, 15, and 20 wk. Spinosad was equal to naled at 5 wk. During the second cue-lure trial, spinosad and naled were both in the top rated group at 10, 15, and 20 wk. Use of male lure traps with methyl eugenol or cue-lure had no effect on attraction of females into test areas. Our results suggest that spinosad, although not as persistent as naled or malathion, is safer to handle and a more environmentally friendly substitute for organophosphate insecticides in methyl eugenol and cue-lure traps for use in B. dorsalis and B. cucurbitae areawide integrated pest management programs in Hawaii.

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Field Trials of Spinosad as a Replacement for Naled, DDVP, and Malathion in Methyl Eugenol and Cue-Lure Bucket Traps to Attract and Kill Male Oriental Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Vargas¹,

Miller²,

Stark³

2003

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“…Min-U-Gel was developed for spot application programs in California and Florida for eradication of B. dorsalis (Chambers et al 1974;Cunningham and Suda 1985). However, Min-U-Gel and other thickened for- mulations when weathered in habitats with warm temperatures and high rainfall are not long-lived (Cunningham and Suda 1985;Cunningham et al 1975a, b), often lasting Ͻ2 wk (Vargas et al 2000). Bucket traps with cotton wicks have been researched and developed by Vargas et al (2000) for B. dorsalis and B. cucurbitae.…”

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Weathering Trials of Amulet Cue-Lure and Amulet Methyl Eugenol “Attract-and-Kill” Stations with Male Melon Flies and Oriental Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Vargas

Stark

Mackey

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Amulet C-L (cue-lure) and Amulet ME (methyl eugenol) molded paper fiber "attract-and-kill" dispensers containing fipronil were tested under Hawaiian weather conditions against Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (melon fly) and Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (oriental fruit fly), respectively. In paired tests (fresh versus weathered), C-L dispensers were effective for at least 77 d, whereas ME dispensers were effective for at least 21 d. Thus, C-L dispensers exceeded, whereas ME dispensers did not meet the label interval replacement recommendation of 60 d. Addition of 4 ml of ME to 56-d-old ME dispensers restored attraction and kill for an additional 21 d. This result suggested the fipronil added at manufacture was still effective. By enclosing and weathering ME dispensers inside small plastic bucket traps, longevity of ME dispensers was extended up to 56 d. Fipronil ME and C-L dispensers also were compared, inside bucket traps, to other toxicants: spinosad, naled, DDVP, malathion, and permethrin. Against B. dorsalis, fipronil ME dispensers compared favorably only up to 3 wk. Against B. cucurbitae, fipronil C-L dispensers compared favorably for at least 15 wk. Our results suggest that fipronil C-L dispensers can potentially be used in Hawaii; however, fipronil ME dispensers need to be modified or protected from the effects of weathering to extend longevity and meet label specifications. Nonetheless, Amulet C-L and ME dispensers are novel prepackaged formulations containing C-L or ME and fipronil that are more convenient and safer to handle than current liquid insecticide formulations used for areawide suppression of B. dorsalis and B. cucurbitae in Hawaii.

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“…Recent research, development, and registration has focused on SPLAT TM -MAT-Spinosad-ME (aka STATIC TM -Spinosad-ME) (Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN and ISCA Technologies, Riverside, CA) (Vargas et al 2008b) as a replacement for the currently used Min-U-Gel-naled-ME. Min-U-Gel, an anti-splash agent, is a fine grade of attapulgite clay (anhydrous magnesium aluminum silicate) that was developed for spot applications in male annihilation programs in California for eradication of B. dorsalis (Chambers et al 1974;Cunningham and Suda 1985). SPLAT TM (Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology) has a waxy outer coating that acts as a reservoir with time release properties, which allows the lure to last longer when applied to surfaces than Min-U-Gel.…”

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Trapping and the Detection, Control, and Regulation of Tephritid Fruit Flies

Shelly¹,

Epsky²,

Reyes-Flores³

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Male Annihilation of the Oriental Fruit Fly, Dacus dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae): A New Thickener and Extender for Methyl Eugenol Formulations1

Cited by 22 publications

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Field Trials of Spinosad as a Replacement for Naled, DDVP, and Malathion in Methyl Eugenol and Cue-Lure Bucket Traps to Attract and Kill Male Oriental Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Field Trials of Spinosad as a Replacement for Naled, DDVP, and Malathion in Methyl Eugenol and Cue-Lure Bucket Traps to Attract and Kill Male Oriental Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Weathering Trials of Amulet Cue-Lure and Amulet Methyl Eugenol “Attract-and-Kill” Stations with Male Melon Flies and Oriental Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii

Trapping and the Detection, Control, and Regulation of Tephritid Fruit Flies

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