Potential of Particle Film Technology for Insect Management in Crisp Head Lettuce

• Main Authors: Kerns, David L., Tellez, Tony
• Other Authors: Byrne, David N.
• Language: en_US
• Published: College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) 1999
• Subjects: Agriculture > Arizona; Vegetables > Arizona; Vegetables > Pesticide alternatives
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/219984

A new insect management technology known as "particle film" technology (Surround) was evaluated for it potential for control early fall pests of head lettuce in Yuma, AZ. Surround did appear to slightly reduce larval population of cabbage looper, beet armyworm and Heliothis, but not enough to be considered a commercially effective treatment. Additionally, Surround appeared to antagonize Success’s activity towards cabbage loopers. Against whiteflies, Surround did appear to reduce ovipositioning, but resultant impact on the nymph population could not be adequately assessed. Overall, Surround does not appear to have good fit in the pest management system in leafy vegetables in Yuma, AZ.