Research and Development of Pheromones for Insect Control with Emphasis on the Pink Bollworm

Doane, Charles C.; Brooks, Thomas W.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4613-3216-9_24

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“…Our mass trapping technique differs from current commercial pheromone mating disruption techniques for PBW in that low density of high pheromone dose point sources were positioned above the plant canopy. Our findings are in agreement with those of Doane & Brooks (1981), that PBW males are able to orient to traps emitting pheromone plumes of concentrations much higher than the background in field situations lacking constant unidirectional wind. Commercial techniques usually rely on a high density of low-dose point sources dispensed on the soil or on top of the leaves of cotton plants (e.g., fibers and microcapsulates), or on an intermediate density (1000 per ha) of high-dose point sources placed under the canopy, 10 cm above the ground, as for the PBW-rope r formulation (Flint et al, 1985;Staten et al, 1987).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Gossyplure has been used successfully to suppress PBW populations in commercial cotton fields by disrupting chemical communication among the adult moths (Gaston et al, 1977;Brooks et al, 1979;Henneberry et al, 1981;Baker et al, 1990) and in part by attracting males to surfaces containing contact insecticide (Conlee & Staten, 1981). Several formulations of gossyplure are commercially available: hollow fibers (e.g., Doane & Brooks, 1981), flakes (e.g., Henneberry et al, 1981), microencapsulated formulations (e.g., Critchley et al, 1983;Flint & Merkle, 1984), and twist-on ropes (e.g., Flint et al, 1985;Staten et al, 1987).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evidence that mass trapping suppresses pink bollworm populations in cotton fields

Mafra‐Neto

Habib

1996

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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Mass trapping was used to control pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), populations in cotton fields in Brazil. Oil traps containing lures with a high dose of pheromone, installed at a density of 20 traps per ha soon after the occurrence of the first cotton fruits (or bolls), suppressed PBW populations below detection levels using Delta traps and manual examination of 100 green cotton bolls per ha. Pheromone sources of 0.2 g (approximately 150 NoMate r fibers) were effective in attracting PBW male moths to oil traps for at least three weeks. Trap captures showed that PBW males located the high concentration pheromone plumes, oriented upwind, and landed on or inside the traps. The long life of the pheromone sources and the long lasting viscosity of the oil surface ensured low trap maintenance, thus rendering mass trapping viable as an alternative technique for the control of P. gossypiella populations in commercial cotton fields. We discuss probable mechanisms promoting suppression of PBW populations in fields with mass trapping control.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Evidence that mass trapping suppresses pink bollworm populations in cotton fields

Mafra‐Neto

Habib

1996

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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“…hollow fibers, sealed near one end (Brooks et al 1979, Brooks andKitterman 1978). The results of extensive testing in Arizona and southern California indicated substantial reduction in boll infestations and in the need for chemical insecticides for PBW in the NoMate-PBW treated fields (Doane and Brooks 1980).…”

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confidence: 99%

A Review of U.S. and Mexican Cooperation to Develop Insect Resistance Management and Monitoring Methods for Surveying Transgenic Crops ExpressingBacillus thuringiensisProteins: 2003 to 2010

Tamez‐Guerra

2010

Southwestern Entomologist

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An area-wide pink bollworm eradication program, involving growers and state and federal cooperators, has been proposed by the National Cotton Council's Pink Bollworm Action Committee. The program's objective is to eradicate the pink bollworm (PBW) from the infested areas of the U.S., essentially the southwestern portion of the Cotton Belt.Through the coordinated efforts of cotton producer communities, and federal, state, and local entities in the U.S. and Mexico, the plan is to implement the eradication program in three phases. The operational elements of the program include: 1) mapping to identify cotton field locations, acreage, and genotypes; 2) detection by trapping and visual inspection; and 3) control using cultural practices, mating disruption with pheromone, Bt transgenic cotton, sterile moth releases, and minimal insecticide applications.This report provides a summary of the strategic plan and the operational aspects of the PBW eradication program.

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“…Not only has the system been proven to be cost effective, but improved quality of cotton has been demonstrated (Doane and Brooks 1981).…”

Section: Pheromonesmentioning

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“…The basic strategy for pink bollworm suppression is to apply the formulation at 15 g/acre formulation, about two weeks before first susceptible pin squares form on cotton (Doane and Brooks 1981). Although mated females may be present before this time, it is assumed that few will survive.…”

Section: Pheromonesmentioning

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Chemical environment manipulation for pest insects control

Greenblatt

Lewis

1983

Environmental Management

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/ The chemical environment of pest species may be considered a habitat susceptible to management Management may be by means of manipulation of the environment of the pest for population suppression or for enhancement of natural enemies Examples of each are reviewed here Chemical stimuli influencing the behavior of phytophagous insects include host plant originated stimuli and pheromones The latter, especially sex pheromones, have proved most successful as tools for manipulation of pest population dynamics Factors influencing search behavior of natural enemies include habitat characteristics such as crop, associated plants and plant assemblages, host plant characteristics, influence of associated organisms, and characteristics of the searching entomophage Recent studies have shown potential for simultaneous management of a pest species and enhancement of natural enemies using pest pheromones

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Research and Development of Pheromones for Insect Control with Emphasis on the Pink Bollworm

Cited by 31 publications

References 6 publications

Evidence that mass trapping suppresses pink bollworm populations in cotton fields

Evidence that mass trapping suppresses pink bollworm populations in cotton fields

A Review of U.S. and Mexican Cooperation to Develop Insect Resistance Management and Monitoring Methods for Surveying Transgenic Crops ExpressingBacillus thuringiensisProteins: 2003 to 2010

Chemical environment manipulation for pest insects control

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