Evaluation of a Push–Pull Strategy for Spotted-Wing Drosophila Management in Highbush Blueberry

We evaluated a novel push–pull control strategy for protecting highbush blueberry, <i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i>, against spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>. Methyl benzoate (MB) was used as the pushing agent and a previously tested SWD attractive blend of...

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Published in:Insects
Main Authors: Cody C. Gale, Beth Ferguson, Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Vonnie D. C. Shields, Aijun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Subjects:
<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>
methyl benzoate
<i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i>
repellent
oviposition deterrent
behavioral control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/1/47

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