Florida Entomologist (2016) 99, 110-112

Doo-Hyung Lee (2016)
Evaluating effects of harmonic radar tag attachment on the survivorship and dispersal capacity of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Florida Entomologist 99 (1), 110-112
Abstract: We demonstrated procedures to securely attach harmonic radar tags on adult Riptortus pedestris (F.) (Hemiptera: Alydidae) and verified that there were no detectable adverse effects of radar tag attachment on insect survivorship, or on walking or flight capacity. Thus, future studies should focus on individual-based tracking of R. pedestris to understand the dispersal capacity and pattern of this pest at landscape levels. These efforts will help us enhance monitoring and management tools for R. pedestris.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Riptortus pedestris		Korea-South