Plastic mulches reduce adult and larval populations of Drosophila suzukii in fall-bearing raspberry
January 1, 2022
12 pages
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Researchers evaluated the efficacy of three kinds of plastic mulches (black, white, and metallic) in managing the invasive spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) in fall-bearing raspberry fields. These mulches significantly reduced adult and larval D. suzukii populations compared to the grower standard, without affecting canopy temperature or relative humidity.
Organization:
Journal of Pest Science
Authors:
McIntosh et al.
Categories & Tags
- Fruit/Nut/Specialty
- Journal Article
- Midwest, Upper Midwest, Wisconsin
- Pest Management