Mating disruption for the control of Aonidiella aurantii Maskell (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) may contribute to increased effectiveness of natural enemies

Lethal and sublethal effects of spirotetramat on the mealybug destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

“…The use of spirotetramat against the first generation of A. aurantii at the end of spring would be compatible with augmentative releases of C. montrouzieri adults in the field. However, it would be wise to extend the studies on its side effects to other key beneficial insects in citrus, particularly on a relevant parasitoid such as Aphytis melinus DeBach (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) (Vacas et al 2012), and a relevant predatory mite, such as Euseius stipulatus (Athias-Henriot) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) (Abad- Moyano et al 2009). Table 4 Larval mortality, (%), pupal mortality (%), fecundity (eggs/female during 10 days), egg hatching (%), and F 1 survival (%) of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae exposed to different products by ingestion of treated and untreated prey (Planococcus citri) Initial numbers of C. montrouzieri larvae were 20 per replicate and 5 replicates were considered per treatment.…”

Life stage-dependent susceptibility of Aphytis melinus DeBach (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to two pesticides commonly used in citrus orchards

“…Although various environmentally friendly pest control tools, such as habitat management, cultural practices, mating disruption, and biological control, are currently adopted and implemented in citrus crops worldwide (Lim et al, 2006;Vacas et al, 2012;Aguilar-Fenollosa and Jacas, 2013;Chueca et al, 2013), chemical treatments are frequently applied in citrus groves (Rill et al, 2008;Garcerá et al, 2014;Monzò et al, 2014). The use of selective pesticides is therefore crucial for maintaining natural enemy populations and their ecosystem services (Prabhaker et al, 2007;Suma et al, 2009).…”

Development of new ecological long-lasting dispensers of semiochemicals for the control of Bactrocera oleae (Rossi)

“…In the search for new, ecological, long-lasting and low-cost dispensers, the use of mesoporous materials has been successful in the control of other pests, such as Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824), 40 Chilo supressalis (Walker, 1863) and Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell, 1979). 41,42 The structure of the elements making up the chemical composition of these materials in the crystalline network results in enormous porosity, which, in terms of size and polarity, enables the materials to retain and release substances in a controlled way for longer periods of time. 43 The aim of this investigative work is to search for an ecological long-lasting OFF pheromone dispenser using mesoporous materials with an adequate emission characteristic to be used in fly colony monitoring, as well as other different control methods.…”