Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2003) 36, 111-118

Igor V. Shamshev, Oksana G. Selytskaya, Taisya D. Chermenskaya, Vladimir N. Burov and Nikos Roditakis (2003)
Behavioural responses of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)) to extract from meadow-sweet (Filipendula ulmaria Maxim.): laboratory and field bioassays
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 36 (2), 111-118
Abstract: The behavioural responses of adult female western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)) to fresh flowers and extracts from meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria Maxim.) were investigated in laboratory bioassays using three different techniques (a modified Pettersson 'star' olfactometer, dual-choice, and tunnel olfactometers). F. occidentalis was significantly attracted to the original extract and most fractions tested. Increasing the dosages resulted in an increase of insects attracted and taking off. One fraction showed repellent properties. Attractant activity of the extract was also confirmed in field tests (greenhouses with roses and pinks).
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
Link to article at publishers website
Database assignments for author(s): Taisiya D. Chermenskaya

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

---

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Frankliniella occidentalis