Pesticides alternative strategy for Reduction of Insect (Thecodiplosis japonensis, Pine gall midge)
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Publication Year:
2014
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Collections: Pesticides Alternatives
Abstract
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Woo KS, Shim JW, 1979. Studies on the use of sticky agent for control of population density of the pine gall midge, Thecodiplosis japonensis Uchida et Inouye. Korean Journal of Plant Protection, 18(4):153-160
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Subject Keywords:
Pesticides
Chemicals
Regions:
Asia,
Eastern Asia
Countries:
Korea, Republic of
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Tenure Management:
Alternative Strategy:
Adhesive sprays were tested for reducing populations of T. japonensis. A combination (known as C-4) of 70% castor oil, 25% damar resin and 5% carnauba wax remained sticky and toxic to gall midges for a long period. The rate of gall formation on treated trees was 32.8-59.4%, compared with 97.13% gall formation on untreated trees (Woo and Shim, 1979)
Alternative Method:
Reduction
Active Ingredient:
Alternative Trial:
Yes
Alternative Type:
Specific strategy
Pest Type:
Insect