Efficacy of Various Low Temperature and Exposure Time Combinations for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Larvae
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac064
Abstract: Abstract A systems approach was developed as an alternative to a standalone quarantine disinfestation treatment for Thaumatotibia leucotreta in citrus fruit exported from South Africa. The systems approach consists of three measures: pre and postharvest… read more here.
Keywords: thaumatotibia leucotreta; systems approach; efficacy; cold treatment ... See more keywords
Effect of visible light and ultraviolet light on the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungi to false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) larvae
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DOI: 10.17159/2254-8854/2023/a13141
Abstract: Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are effective and environment-friendly insect biological control agents. Ultraviolet (UV) light is known to have an effect on the survival of fungal conidia, and natural sunlight is potentially one of the most… read more here.
Keywords: effect; thaumatotibia leucotreta; pathogenicity; ultraviolet light ... See more keywords
Potential of Entomopathogenic Fungal Isolates for Control of the Soil-Dwelling Life Stages of Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Citrus
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DOI: 10.4001/003.025.0235
Abstract: Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a key pest of citrus in South Africa. In addition to the fruit damage caused, export markets such as the United States, South Korea and China regulate T. leucotreta… read more here.
Keywords: life stages; thaumatotibia leucotreta; leucotreta meyrick; soil ... See more keywords
Development of the Sterile Insect Technique to Suppress Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Citrus Fruit: Commercialisation and Expansion (Part 2)
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DOI: 10.4001/003.027.0289
Abstract: Progress since 2007 with the commercial implementation of the sterile insect technique (SIT) for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in citrus orchards in South Africa is discussed. To enable expansion of the SIT programme, rearing… read more here.
Keywords: insect; sterile insect; tortricidae citrus; thaumatotibia leucotreta ... See more keywords