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Prediction and control of Drosophila suzukii: the SIMKEF model

Crop protection

29 Oct 2024

The SIMKEF model, which aims to predict and control the insect using models based on temperature data, combines various climatic and biological parameters to estimate the (daily) probability of occurrence of the pest.

Tips on monitoring and control of Botrytis and brown rot in sweet cherry trees

Crop protection

24 Oct 2024

An effective spray program for downy mildew and brown rot involves a combined approach of protective cover sprays and curative fungicides, as needed, from bud burst to flowering and through to harvest, depending on weather conditions and disease pressure.

French research studies the ability of Drosophila suzukii to adapt to different environments

Crop protection

23 Oct 2024

The research group sought to understand how these insects manage to utilize such a wide range of chemical compounds present in their different foods. Researchers believe that this ability to utilize a variety of fruits could be crucial for the populations survival during winter.

The use of Fludioxonil against brown rot

Crop protection

09 Oct 2024

The objectives of a Serbian study were to compare and ascertain the toxicity of Fludioxonil against selected isolates of M. laxa, M. fructigena and M. fructicola, to test its efficacy in detached fruit and to evaluate its effectiveness under practical control conditions.

Paecilomyces maximus: a new threat to cherry trees in Turkey

Crop protection

08 Oct 2024

To precisely identify the pathogen responsible, the researchers took samples of infected wood from various trees. The samples were superficially disinfected and grown on an agar medium (the PDA) to observe the growth of the fungus.

The role of yeasts in the life cycle of Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

07 Oct 2024

Drosophila melanogaster is linked to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast commonly used in bread-making, and D. suzukii is linked to Pichia terricola, Pichia kluyveri and Hanseniaspora uvarum. Previous studies identified H. uvarum on both infested grape and raspberry fruits.

Biopesticides based on essential oils are the future for Drosophila suzukii control

Crop protection

02 Oct 2024

The use of a combination of various essential oils may often prove more advantageous than their individual application, as the synergistic effect of the combination of essential oils may broaden the range of pests that can be affected, thus improving their overall effectiveness.

INSTINCT project: artificial intelligence and traps to combat Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

01 Oct 2024

“A big step forward would be knowing the exact moment when an infestation is about to occur,” says Silvia Schmidt, an entomologist at the Laimburg Research Center. “That way, nets and pesticides could only be used when truly necessary.”

What strategies to apply against Drosophila suzukii during the 2024/2025 season?

Crop protection

30 Sep 2024

Numerous studies in the USA and Argentina have shown that the insect tends to abandon orchards during certain times of the year, taking refuge in non-cultivated areas and then returning in the following spring. This behaviour has also been confirmed in Chile.

Cherry tree fly: the relationship between insect numbers and damage rates

Crop protection

17 Sep 2024

The aim of the survey conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture of Igdir University (Turkey) was to investigate the relationships between the presence of adult insects and the incidence of damage on the fruit, in order to facilitate effective management of this insect.