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Attractivity of plant volatiles and a semichemical-based bait to the western spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata Mannerheim (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Creator:

Hongtrakul, Tawatchai

Abstract:

The adult western spotted cucumber beetle (WSCB), Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata Mannerheim is considered a major pest of snap beans grown for processing in Western Oregon. Control consists of 1 or 2 insecticide sprays prior to harvest. A commercial semiochemical-based insecticide bait, Adios TIC®, 1.3% carbaryl + 5% buffalo gourd root...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Managing 12 spot beetles in snap beans : with fewer chemicals and less risk of crop damage

Creator:

McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), Peachey, Ronald Edward, and Oregon State University. Extension Service

Abstract:

Many buyers of processed vegetables are responding to consumer concerns by demanding that producers have an effective environmental stewardship program and reduce pesticide use. Snap bean producers have an opportunity to meet these demands. The snap bean and 12 spot beetle interaction is relatively simple. Methods for determining risk of...

Resource Type:

Technical Report