Project Number: 6606-22000-021-19
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Nov 07, 2005
End Date: Dec 31, 2007

Objective:
Demonstrate efficacy of large scale mating disruption: 1) as the initial management strategy for lesser peachtree borer attacking southeastern peaches, and 2) as a replacement for chlorpyrifos to manage peachtree borers attacking southeastern peaches.

Approach:
Research initiates mating disruption as an alternative pest management strategy for sesiid borers attacking peach. This approach addresses the loss of broad spectrum organophosphate insecticides for peach production and the concomitant rise of secondary pests to primary pest status with an environmentally-friendly strategy.