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Agronomy
Burcu Ozbek Catal, Asime Filiz Caliskan Kece, Zhanerke AmangeldI, Mehmet Rifat Ulusoy
Summary: The study aimed to find a new, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly method of pest control. The results showed that netting covering trees, a mass capture technique, and an insecticide suitable for organic farming (spinosad) were highly effective against fruit flies, especially R. cerasi and D. suzukii.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Carrie Deans, William D. Hutchison
Summary: Spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) has become one of the most damaging fruit pests in the United States, and control measures heavily rely on chemical control. However, field populations of D. suzukii can develop resistance to commonly-used insecticides, particularly spinosyns. This resistance evolution is a significant concern as spinosyns are one of the limited organic insecticide options for managing D. suzukii.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Entomology
Lisa G. Neven
Summary: This study investigates the overwintering adaptations of the Western cherry fruit fly and its potential effects on its abundance and distribution under climate change. The effects of diapause chilling duration and post-chilling warm rearing on metabolic rate and supercooling point were determined. The results show that the Western cherry fruit fly can diapause for more than 1 year and its metabolic rate serves as a useful indicator for predicting future abundance and distribution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Wee Yee
Summary: This study found that temperature significantly affects the oviposition rate of western cherry fruit flies at different cherry developmental stages. Lower temperatures resulted in lower oviposition rates, and the response to temperature varied across different cherry stages. Overall, the interaction between temperature and cherry stage together influences oviposition responses in R. indifferens.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Waqas Wakil, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Muhammad Asrar, Taha Yaseen, Muhammad Tahir, Khawaja G. Rasool, Mureed Husain, Abdulrahman S. Aldawood
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of combining spinosad and alpha-cypermethrin against major wheat storage pests. The results showed that combining both treatments led to higher pest mortality compared to individual treatments. The most effective treatment combination was the application of the high dose of spinosad with alpha-cypermethrin.
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Entomology
Julianna K. Wilson, Larry J. Gut, Karen Powers, Juan Huang, Nikki Rothwell
Summary: The research aims to improve the decision-making process for managing D. suzukii in tart cherry. The study found a correlation between fruit development and D. suzukii infestation, allowing for pinpointing the timing of fruit susceptibility and the implementation of a more sustainable management program.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Robert W. Mertz, Stephen Hesler, Luke J. Pfannenstiel, Rachel H. Norris, Gregory Loeb, Jeffrey G. Scott
Summary: The study found that fruit flies exhibited high levels of resistance to zeta-cypermethrin, malathion, and acetamiprid, with evolving resistance to spinetoram. Alternative insecticides evaluated had varying toxicity levels to susceptible strains. Geographic widespread resistance to key insecticides and cross-resistance patterns were observed, with implications for insecticide resistance monitoring and management discussed.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Entomology
Joseph Onwusemu Disi, Ashfaq A. Sial
Summary: Continuous use of insecticides to prevent fruit infestation by spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) can increase the risk of resistance development in field populations. However, proactive assessment of resistance risk through laboratory selection can provide valuable information for developing sustainable resistance management strategies for SWD.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas R. Larson, Jaime Strickland, Vonnie D. Shields, Antonio Biondi, Lucia Zappala, Carmelo Cavallaro, Stefano Colazza, Lucia-Adriana Escudero-Colomar, Felix Briem, Heidrun Vogt, Francois Debias, Patricia Gibert, Emmanuel Desouhant, Aijun Zhang
Summary: The study found that QB baited traps provided earlier detection of SWD and captured significantly fewer SWD compared to the commonly used apple cider vinegar traps in raspberry and cherry fields. Lower non-target capture can save labor and time for farmers and growers. Selectivity of QB baited liquid traps was consistently higher than sticky traps in raspberry fields in the USA, suggesting potential as an alternative to standard ACV lure.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Entomology
Fateme Ranjbar, Stuart Reitz, Abbas Esmaeili Sardary, M. Amin Jalali, Mahdi Ziaaddini, Hamzeh Izadi
Summary: Psix saccharicola and Trissolcus semistriatus are important egg parasitoids in pistachio orchards, but the use of broad-spectrum insecticides may pose risks to them. Research shows that fenitrothion and the mixture of thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin have slight to moderate toxicity on these parasitoids.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucile Blouquy, Claire Mottet, Jerome Olivares, Christophe Plantamp, Myriam Siegwart, Benoit Barres
Summary: Monitoring pesticide resistance is crucial for sustainable agricultural practices. Bioassays are key for testing resistance, with factors like sex, age, and exposure time affecting assessment results. Adjusting these parameters can enhance the accuracy and reliability of evaluations.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhong-Min Li, Morgan Robinson, Kurunthachalam Kannan
Summary: This study found that pet dogs and cats are exposed to pesticides used in and around homes at levels that can significantly affect their health. The urine concentrations of certain pesticides exceeded chronic reference doses, indicating the urgent need for attention.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiao-Li Bing, Jessica Winkler, Joseph Gerlach, Gregory Loeb, Nicolas Buchon
Summary: The study found that multiple microbes isolated from field-collected Drosophila suzukii are pathogenic to both larvae and adults through different routes of infection, suggesting potential candidates for biocontrol of this species.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Matthew Bickerton, Julia Gonzalez, Andrea Egizi, Alvaro Toledo
Summary: The study evaluated the susceptibility of the Asian longhorned tick to various acaricides used in tick control. The results showed that the tick species is currently not resistant to the tested acaricides. Responsible integrated management and early detection of resistance are important for long-term efficacy of tick control products.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Thendo Mutshekwa, Lutendo Mugwedi, Ryan J. Wasserman, Ross N. Cuthbert, Farai Dondofema, Tatenda Dalu
Summary: Global contamination of freshwater ecosystems by chemical compounds, such as pesticides, can exert pressure on organic matter decomposition and reduce primary productivity. In southern Africa, the increasing pesticide usage in macadamia plantations poses a risk to freshwater ecosystems. Common pesticides used in macadamia plantations can influence leaf-litter decomposition, semi-aquatic macroinvertebrate colonization dynamics, and chlorophyll-a concentrations in adjacent freshwater communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)