Pesticides alternative strategy for Removal of Insect (Hylobius abietis, Large pine weevil)
Subject Keywords
Pesticides, Chemicals
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Description
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Effective date
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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 Type
Specific strategy - Biocontrol
Pest Type
Insect
Alternative Trial
Yes
Coverage Country
Ireland
Method
Removal