Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2012) 45, 318-324

Mohammad Mahmoudvand, Habib Abbasipour, Aziz Sheikhi Garjan and Ali Reza Bandani (2012)
Life expectancy (e_x ) and stable age distribution (C_x ) of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lep.: Yponomeutidae), exposed to sublethal doses of hexaflumuron
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 45 (3), 318-324
Abstract: The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) is a major pest of crucifers in Iran. In this study, the influence of two sublethal concentrations (LC₁₀ and LC₂₅) of an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron on life expectancy (e _x ), stable age distribution (C _x ), age-specific fertility (m _x ) and number of fertile eggs per day was investigated. Results showed that the sublethal doses of hexaflumuron decreased life expectancy (e _x ), age-specific fertility (m _x ) and number of fertile eggs per day of P. xylostella. Also stable age distribution (C _x ) of population in next generation was changed and rate of adults in sublethals was increased compared to control. According obtained results, hexaflumuron is a good choice for IPM strategy in controlling the diamondback moth.
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Database assignments for author(s): Habib Abbasipour, Ali Reza Bandani, Mohammad Mahmoudvand

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Plutella xylostella		Iran