Mass-trapping, mating-disruption and attracticide methods for managing stored-product insects : success stories and research needs
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2011
Citazione:
Mass-trapping, mating-disruption and attracticide methods for managing
stored-product insects : success stories and research needs / S. Savoldelli, P. Trematerra. - In: STEWART POSTHARVEST REVIEW. - ISSN 1745-9656. - 7:3(2011 Dec), pp. 7.1-7.8. [10.2212/spr.2011.3.7]
Abstract:
Purpose of review: Pheromones are promising tools for monitoring and control of stored-product insect pests. In recent years, considerable
progress has been made using pheromones for mass-trapping, mating-disruption and attracticide methods for beetle and moth
pests associated with stored products.
Findings: In integrated pest management (IPM) programs for stored products the use of pheromones can lead to a drastic reduction of
chemical treatments, with economic advantages and improvement of food quality. Crucial factors for IPM in stored-products include
understanding factors that regulate ecosystems, monitoring insect populations, maintaining good records and using this information to
make sound management decisions. Successful IPM programs should complement other preventive pest management techniques such
as sanitation, stock rotation, pest exclusion practices, and inspection of inbound and outbound materials.
Directions for future research: In this review, we report on some promising results that offer efficient detection and control of storedproduct
pests with pheromones and highlight a number of questions to be answered in order to improve the reliability and competitiveness
of the methods used.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
attracticide; mass-trapping; mating-disruption; pheromones; stored-product insects; food science; agronomy and crop science
Elenco autori:
S. Savoldelli, P. Trematerra
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