Pickleworm (Diaphania nitidalis Cramer) Neonate Feeding Preferences and the Implications for a Push-Pull Management System

Pickleworm (Diaphania nitidalis Cramer) Neonate Feeding Preferences and the Implications for a Push-Pull Management System

Push-pull cropping approaches for pest management target the oviposition behavior of adult females. However, insect larvae may move from the natal host and undermine the effectiveness of this approach. We investigated the longevity and feeding preference of pickleworm neonates (Diaphania nitidalis C...

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Main Authors: Rosalie Leiner, Helen Spafford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
push-pull cropping
trap cropping
Crambidae
Lepidoptera
Cucurbitaceae
host plant preference
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/7/3/32

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http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/7/3/32

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