Title: | Effect of Temperature on the Release Rate of Trimedlure Under Laboratory and Field Cage Conditions |
Author(s): | Flores S; Campos SE; Montoya P; Liedo P; Malo EA; |
Address: | "Programa Moscafrut (SAGARPA-IICA), Camino a los Cacaotales S/N Metapa de Dominguez, Chiapas, CP 30860, Mexico. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), Carretera Antiguo Aeropuerto km 2.5, Tapachula, Chiapas, CP 30700, Mexico" |
ISSN/ISBN: | 1938-291X (Electronic) 0022-0493 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), is an exotic pest of economic importance in several parts of the world. Systems for monitoring this pest employ mainly trimedlure (TML), a parapheromone specifically for males. Understanding the performance of these attractants under different conditions should contribute to better design trapping networks, better field data interpretation, and a more efficient use of the products. In this study, the release rate of TML was determined at 15, 25, and 35 degrees C, through plug weight loss over 80 d in a bioclimatic chamber. The attraction of TML of different ages was determined in field cage tests located in a mango orchard. Our results showed a direct relationship between TML release rate and temperature. Attraction was dependent on release rate. We found that TML storage for >4 yr at 27 degrees C affected the quantity of the active ingredient available for release. The results are discussed in terms of the effects of these conditions on the efficiency of trapping networks used for the detection of this pest and quality assurance for detection programs" |
Keywords: | Animals *Ceratitis capitata Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids/*administration & dosage Insect Control/methods Male Pheromones/*administration & dosage Temperature Ceratitis capitata Diptera attractant release rate trapping; |
Notes: | "MedlineFlores, Salvador Campos, Sergio E Montoya, Pablo Liedo, Pablo Malo, Edi A eng Evaluation Study England 2017/10/06 J Econ Entomol. 2017 Oct 1; 110(5):2062-2067. doi: 10.1093/jee/tox194" |