Pesticides alternative strategy for Removal of Insect (Hylobius abietis, Large pine weevil)
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2014
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Source:
Code:
Collections: Pesticides Alternatives
Abstract
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Description
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Subject Keywords:
Pesticides
Chemicals
Regions:
Northern Europe,
Europe
Countries:
Ireland
Forest Zones:
Forest Type:
Tenure Ownership:
Tenure Management:
Alternative Strategy:
Insect-killing nematodes have been used for decades in horticulture, but their use in forestry is relatively new. In small-scale trials, when nematodes were applied to stumps 12-24 months after felling, the number of adult H. abietis emerging from nematode-treated stumps was significantly reduced (Dillon et al., 2006, 2007). Based on those, and other trials, the recommended rate of application for pine weevil control is 3.5 million nematodes per stump, applied in 0.5 L of water.
Alternative Method:
Removal
Active Ingredient:
Alternative Trial:
Yes
Alternative Type:
Specific strategy - Biocontrol
Pest Type:
Insect