EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 02 - 1993 Num. article: 1993/34

Control of Anarsia lineatella and Cydia molesta by mating disruption


Field experiments were carried out in southern Italy during the years 1988-1991 in order to control Anarsia lineatella and Cydia molesta (EPPO A2 pests) by the mating disruption technique. The experiments were carried out in plots of 1 ha of nectarines.

It was found that the control programme with the mating disruption technique was as successful as the applied conventional control methods by insecticide application.

Sources

Rotundo, G.; Viggiani, G. (1992) Experiences with mating disruption for controlling Cydia molesta and Anarsia lineatella in nectarine orchards of southern Italy.
IOPC/WPRS Bulletin 1992/XV/5, 61-64.