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J Econ Entomol

Title:		Development and implementation of a reduced risk peach arthropod management program in New Jersey
Author(s):		Atanasso A; Shearer PW; Hamilton G; Polk D;
Address:		"Department of Entomology, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center, Bridgeton 08302-5919, USA"
Journal Title:		J Econ Entomol
Year:		2002
Volume:		95
Issue:		4
Page Number:		803 - 812
DOI:		10.1603/0022-0493-95.4.803
ISSN/ISBN:		0022-0493 (Print) 0022-0493 (Linking)
Abstract:		"We implemented a 2-yr program to reduce organophosphorus and carbamate insecticide use and mitigate their associated risks as they relate to peach production in New Jersey and elsewhere. The main thrust integrated mating disruption with ground cover management practices to reduce oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), and tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) (Heteroptera: Miridae), abundance and damage. This Reduced Risk Peach Arthropod Management Program was compared with adjacent conventionally managed peach orchards. In 1999, we found 2.3 times fewer L. lineolaris and stink bugs (Euschistus servus (Say), E. tristigmus (Say), Acrostemum hilare (Say) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and 2.0 times less heteropteran damaged peaches in reduced-risk orchards when compared with conventionally managed orchards. In 2000, we observed 4.9 times fewer heteropteran insects in reduced-risk orchards but damage levels were not significantly different between the two programs. In both years, G. molesta mating disruption gave at least 4 mo of noninsecticidal control of this major pest. The reduced-risk program provided a level of pest control that was equal to or better than conventional peach pest management programs while using fewer organophosporus and carbamate insecticides"
Keywords:		Animals Arthropods Carbamates Female *Heteroptera Insect Control/*methods Insecticides Male *Moths New Jersey Organophosphorus Compounds *Prunus Sex Attractants;
Notes:		"MedlineAtanasso, Atanas Shearer, Peter W Hamilton, George Polk, Dean eng Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. England 2002/09/10 J Econ Entomol. 2002 Aug; 95(4):803-12. doi: 10.1603/0022-0493-95.4.803"