REDIA (2004) 87, 117-128

C. Ioriatti, B. Bagnoli, A. Lucchi and V. Veronelli (2004)
Vine moths control by mating disruption in Italy: results and future prospects
REDIA 87, 117-128
Abstract: The applied and theoretical components of the pheromone mating disruption technique (MD) for management of the vine moths Lobesia botrana (Den. and Schiff.) and Eupoecilia ambiguella (Hb.) is examined in the context of Italian viticulture. Our analysis deals with five main topics: the use of sex pheromones and other attractants, the mechanisms associated with their activity in disrupting mating, the incidence of environmental factors, the evaluation of their efficacy and the selectivity of these approaches. Our review shows that MD is a very promising sustainable tool that can be used effectively for management of vine moths. However, additional research is needed to improve this technique and hasten its adoption for vine moth pest control.
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Database assignments for author(s): Claudio Ioriatti, Andrea Lucchi

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Lobesia botrana	Grapevine (Vitis)	Italy
	Eupoecilia ambiguella	Grapevine (Vitis)	Italy