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J Econ Entomol

Title:		A degree-day model initiated by pheromone trap captures for managing pecan nut casebearer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in pecans
Author(s):		Knutson AE; Muegge MA;
Address:		"Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 17360 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX 75252-6502, USA. a-knutson@tamu.edu"
Journal Title:		J Econ Entomol
Year:		2010
Volume:		103
Issue:		3
Page Number:		735 - 743
DOI:		10.1603/ec09319
ISSN/ISBN:		0022-0493 (Print) 0022-0493 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Field observations from pecan, Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) Koch, orchards in Texas were used to develop and validate a degree-day model of cumulative proportional adult flight and oviposition and date of first observed nut entry by larvae of the first summer generation of the pecan nut casebearer, Acrobasis nuxvorella Nuenzig (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). The model was initiated on the date of first sustained capture of adults in pheromone traps. Mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures were used to determine the sum of degree-days from onset to 99% moth flight and oviposition and the date on which first summer generation larvae were first observed penetrating pecan nuts. Cumulative proportional oviposition (y) was described by a modified Gompertz equation, y = 106.05 x exp(-(exp(3.11 - 0.00669 x (x - 1), with x = cumulative degree-days at a base temperature of 3.33 degrees C. Cumulative proportional moth flight (y) was modeled as y = 102.62 x exp(- (exp(1.49 - 0.00571 x (x - 1). Model prediction error for dates of 10, 25, 50, 75, and 90% cumulative oviposition was 1.3 d and 83% of the predicted dates were within +/- 2 d of the observed event. Prediction error for date of first observed nut entry was 2.2 d and 77% of model predictions were within +/- 2 d of the observed event. The model provides ample lead time for producers to implement orchard scouting to assess pecan nut casebearer infestations and to apply an insecticide if needed to prevent economic loss"
Keywords:		"Animals *Carya Flight, Animal Larva/physiology *Models, Biological Moths/*physiology Nuts Oviposition;"
Notes:		"MedlineKnutson, Allen E Muegge, Mark A eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2010/06/24 J Econ Entomol. 2010 Jun; 103(3):735-43. doi: 10.1603/ec09319"