Crop Protection,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
172, С. 106316 - 106316
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2023
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick)
(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae)
is
one
of
the
most
destructive
pests
solanaceous
crops.
One
possible
biological
control
strategy
augmentative
release
parasitoids.
However,
parasitoid
intervention
efficacy
highly
sensitive
to
timing
and
intensity.
Virus-based
biopesticides
are
additional
means
since
they
selective
can
be
combined
with
natural
enemies.
We
developed
a
stage-structured
population
model,
validated
results
from
semi-field
experiment,
investigate
predict
dynamics
pest
T.
its
parasitoids,
Necremnus
tutae
Ribes
&
Bernardo
(Hymenoptera:
Eulophidae).
The
aim
study
was
assess
best
parameters
N.
in
four
different
management
scenarios:
without
any
other
method,
biopesticide
(PhopGV,
Baculoviridae),
presence
parasitoid,
when
combining
biopesticide.
Moreover,
each
scenario,
two
growing
seasons
lengths
were
compared.
To
achieve
same
level,
3–45%
fewer
parasitoids
necessary
long
season
than
shorter
one.
Biopesticide
applications
reduce
number
required
by
66%
78%,
whereas
reduces
it
11%
17%
for
short
seasons,
respectively.
On
average,
application,
delayed
month
remains
efficient.
These
findings
highlight
importance
mathematical
models
applied
drawing
precise
predictions
crucial
efficient
control.
Entomologia Generalis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44(2), С. 339 - 346
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick)
(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae)
is
one
of
the
main
pests
threatening
tomato
production
worldwide.Since
its
detection
in
Mediterranean
basin,
it
has
been
target
research
aiming
to
reduce
damage
crops.Current
conservation
biological
control
approaches
focus
on
polyphagous
predators
Macrolophus
pygmaeus
(Rambur)
and
Nesidiocoris
tenuis
(Reuter)
(Hemiptera:
Miridae),
which
are
very
effective
pest's
eggs
but
have
little
effect
T.
larvae.Surveys
conducted
northeast
Spain
concluded
that
eulophid
Necremnus
tutae
Ribes
&
Bernardo
braconid
Dolichogenidea
gelechiidivoris
(Marsh)
most
abundant
larval
parasitoids.It
well
known
adding
floral
resources
near
crops
can
provide
high-quality
food
for
natural
enemies
thus
enhance
control.Previous
studies
showed
Lobularia
maritima
L.
(Brassicaceae)
flowers
a
reliable
source
N.
tutae.The
present
study
examines
whether
availability
positively
influences
fitness
D.
by
parasitoids.To
this
aspect,
performance
both
wasps
was
evaluated
simple
complex
arena
at
high
low
densities
absoluta,
respectively.Our
results
demonstrate
nectar
nutrient-rich
with
profound
implications
tomatoes.
Crop Protection,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
172, С. 106316 - 106316
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2023
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick)
(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae)
is
one
of
the
most
destructive
pests
solanaceous
crops.
One
possible
biological
control
strategy
augmentative
release
parasitoids.
However,
parasitoid
intervention
efficacy
highly
sensitive
to
timing
and
intensity.
Virus-based
biopesticides
are
additional
means
since
they
selective
can
be
combined
with
natural
enemies.
We
developed
a
stage-structured
population
model,
validated
results
from
semi-field
experiment,
investigate
predict
dynamics
pest
T.
its
parasitoids,
Necremnus
tutae
Ribes
&
Bernardo
(Hymenoptera:
Eulophidae).
The
aim
study
was
assess
best
parameters
N.
in
four
different
management
scenarios:
without
any
other
method,
biopesticide
(PhopGV,
Baculoviridae),
presence
parasitoid,
when
combining
biopesticide.
Moreover,
each
scenario,
two
growing
seasons
lengths
were
compared.
To
achieve
same
level,
3–45%
fewer
parasitoids
necessary
long
season
than
shorter
one.
Biopesticide
applications
reduce
number
required
by
66%
78%,
whereas
reduces
it
11%
17%
for
short
seasons,
respectively.
On
average,
application,
delayed
month
remains
efficient.
These
findings
highlight
importance
mathematical
models
applied
drawing
precise
predictions
crucial
efficient
control.
