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| Author(s): | Polavarapu S. |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Title: | Insecticidal nematodes for cranberry pest management |
| Citation: | Proceedings at the National Workshop on Optimal Use of Insecticidal Nematodes in Pest Management. Ed. Polavarapu S. (eds). The State University of New Jersey Rutgers University. Chatsworth, NJ pgs. 79-90. . |
Abstract:
Insecticidal nematodes are increasingly used in cranberries to manage cranberry girdler and the root weevil complex, primarily in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington. A summary of available data on the efficacy of insecticidal nematodes against important cranberry pests is presented and appropriate choice of nematodes for selected pests suggested. Availability of high quality nematodes and cost are some of the major factors limiting nematode use in cranberries. Factors to be considered in the application of nematodes to achieve optimal efficacy are discussed. Future research should focus on the evaluation of newer species, strains and formulations against major target pests, investigation of timing and application strategies (single versus multiple applications), susceptibility of various larval stages for nematode infection, and nematode persistence in acidic cranberry environments |
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