Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (1995) 68, 69-73

P. Trematerra (1995)
The use of attracticide method to control Ephestia kuehniella Zeller in flour mills
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 68 (3), 69-73
Abstract: Attracticide method (lure and kill) was used to control Ephestia kuebniella Zeller males by using laminar dispensers (2 cm × 2 cm), baited with 2 mg of Z9E12-14Ac (TDA), and treated with 5 mg of cypermethrin. These applications combining the pheromone with the insecticide proved particularly effective.
Encouraging results were obtained by using attracticide applications in flour mills at 220-280 cubic metre intervals. Attracticide formulations were found to have more intense sublethal and lethal effects if combined with triangular-shaped silhouettes as a 'sign stimulus'.
This project was undertaken in Central Italy in a large mill that produced flour from Triticum aestivum and T. durum. After two years (1992-1993) using the attracticide method, the usual second fumigation proved to be unnecessary.
The use of synthetic pheromones may lead to a drastic reduction in chemical treatments with subsequent economic and qualitative advantages. Therefore products may be protected from possible pesticide residues improving the image of the company.
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Database assignments for author(s): Pasquale Trematerra

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
pheromones/attractants/traps

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Ephestia kuehniella	Flour/bran	Italy