FAO Plant Protection Bulletin (1993) 41, 177-197
P. Katsoyannos (1993)
IPM for citrus insect pests in northern Mediterranean countries
FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 41 (3-4), 177-197
Abstract: A review of the available information related to integrated pest management (IPM) for citrus insect pests in northern Mediterranean countries is presented. Although chemical treatment is still the most commonly applied pest control method, during the last 30 years considerable attempts to develop IPM methods have been made in the region. Biological control in particular has drawn the most attention. Progress has also been made in other components of citrus insect IPM. Sampling methodologies and thresholds for pesticide treatment of the main insect pests have been worked out and pesticide selectivity has been studied in several experiments. Cultural practices contributing to insect pest control have been identified and biotechnical control methods, including the use of behaviour-modifying chemicals and application of the sterile insect technique, are being developed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation
