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Title: THE INFLUENCE OF SPRAY APPLICATION METHOD ON THE EFFICACY OF A MICROENCAPSULATED SPRAYABLE CODLING MOTH PHEROMONE

Author
item Knight, Alan
item LARSON, TOM - CONSEP INC.

Submitted to: Western Orchard Pest and Disease Management Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/15/2000
Publication Date: 1/10/2001
Citation: Knight, A.L., Larson, T. 2001. The influence of spray application method on the efficacy of a microencapsulated sprayable codling moth pheromone. Western Orchard Pest and Disease Management Conference. p. 139-140.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Development of microencapsulated formulations of sex pheromones that can be applied through standard orchard spraying technology holds promise. Until recently products containing the sex pheromone component for codling moth have been short-lived. One approach to improve effectiveness of these products for codling moth is to target a greater percent of the active ingredient into the upper portion of the canopy. Studies were conducted to examine the deposition patterns of a typical air blast application vs. a low volume over-the-top application. The level of disruption with these 2 approaches was compared and contrasted with an application made directly on the ground. Capsules treated with a fluorescent pigment were added to the spray tank with the 2 canopy treatments. Fifty leaves from the top and bottom of each plot were collected and examined under a blacklight. Within each plot 5 female-baited traps and 1 trap either baited with a Consep Inc. 1x or 10x Biolure.