Mating disruption as a new control method for the dogwood borer
Daniel Cormier
Researcher, Ph.D.
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Description
This project consisted of using mating disruption to control dogwood borers in five orchards. Hormone dispensers were installed before adults emerged to help prevent adults from breeding. As unfertilized females lay sterile eggs, this reduces tree damage.
Objective(s)
- Using mating disruption instead of insecticides to control dogwood borers in orchards
- Assessing the effectiveness of this control method under local conditions based on the number of adults captured in traps and damage levels to apple trees
From 2014 to 2017
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
With this technique fewer insecticide applications will be required.
Partners
Club agroenvironnemental de l'Estrie | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
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