Cost effectiveness of biological control of invasive mole crickets in Florida pastures

Abstract

2016-11-03T14:11:40

An Acoustic Trap to Survey and Capture Two Neoscapteriscus Species

“…There is an extensive history of mole cricket integrated pest management (IPM) research in Florida, USA (Kerr et al 2014;Mhina et al 2016), much of which has incorporated acoustic trapping as a monitoring tool. The acoustic trap design described in this report provides a method for surveying 2 Neoscapteriscus mole cricket species relatively autonomously at low cost, which can facilitate future efforts to study the biology, ecology, and distribution of invasive mole crickets (e.g., Walker 1988).…”

“…UU. (Kerr et al 2014;Mhina et al 2016), una gran parte de las cuales ha incorporado el atrapamiento acústico como herramienta de monitoreo. El diseño de la trampa acústica descrito en este informe proporciona un método para estudiar 2 especies de grillo topos del género Neoscapteriscus de forma relativamente autónoma a bajo costo, lo que puede facilitar los esfuerzos futuros para estudiar la biología, ecología y distribución de los grillo topos invasivos (por ejemplo, Walker 1988).…”

“…Also, other males are attracted to the area around the burrow, possibly because the presence of calling males indicates suitable habitat for colonization (Ulagaraj 1975). By replicating the mating call and broadcasting it from a trapping device (Ulagaraj & Walker 1973;Ulagaraj 1975;Forrest 1980Forrest , 1983Walker 1982), researchers can take advantage of the phonotactic behavior of both sexes to monitor local populations, alert turf managers to Neoscapteriscus presence, and test efficacy of control strategies (e.g., Parkman et al 1993;Frank & Walker 2006;Kerr et al 2014;Mhina et al 2016;Aryal et al 2019).…”

A Bombardier Beetle Pheropsophus aequinoctialis (L.) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Carabidae)

“…However, releasing Pheropsophus aequinoctialis beyond its native habitat has been proposed as a potential biological control tactic, particularly in the southeastern United States where three invasive mole cricket species are considered damaging pests to the cattle and turfgrass industries (Walker & Nickle 1981). Three other biological control agents were introduced to control these pests and have largely been considered a success (Parkman et al 1996;Frank et al 2006;Mhina et al 2016). The Mole Cricket Biological Control Program (MCBCP) at the University of Florida considered Pheropsophus aequinoctialis as a potential biological control tool, but the program ended before researchers were able to reach conclusions about the beetle's potential impact on non-target organisms.…”

Potential of Dual-Purpose Organic Amendment for Enhancing Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum M.) Performance and Mitigating Seedling Damage by Mole Cricket (Gryllotalpa africana spp.)

“…Various management practices including the use of bio-control agents have been employed to control mole cricket [11,12]. Combinations of synthetic pesticides, fungicides and inorganic fertilizers are commonly used to control tomato pests/diseases and boost plant nutrition/growth.…”