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Control of the apple sawfly Hoplocampa testudinea Klug in organic fruit growing and possible side effects of control strategies on Aphelinus mali Haldeman and other beneficial insects

J., Kienzle; J., Zimmer; K., Klopp; P., Maxin; K., Yamada; H., Bathon; C.P.W., Zebitz; P., Ternes and H., Vogt (2004) Control of the apple sawfly Hoplocampa testudinea Klug in organic fruit growing and possible side effects of control strategies on Aphelinus mali Haldeman and other beneficial insects. [Regulierung der Apfelsägewespe im Ökologischen Obstbau und Nebenwirkungen der Strategien auf die Blutlauszehrwespe.] In: Boos, Markus (Ed.) Ecofruit - 11th International Conference on Cultivation Technique and Phytopathological Problems in Organic Fruit-Growing: Proceedings to the Conference from 3rd February to 5th February 2004 at Weinsberg/Germany, pp. 7-14.

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Summary

The effect of Quassia extract on eggs and larvae of the apple sawfly Hoplocampa testudinea
was studied. The efficacy of this extract is mainly due to an oral toxicity to the
neonate sawfly larvae. The main active ingredients, Quassin and Neoquassin, were
tested separately. Wheras Quassin has a considerable efficacy also on older larvae,
Neoquassin is less efficient in this case. While Quassin and Neoquassin are found in
different Quassia sources in varying relations to each other and have different efficacy,
they have to be considered separately in the definition of extract quality by the content of
active ingredients. These findings mean, that the “egg maturity” is not important for application
date. Nevertheless, the application must take place before the larvae hatch. It
was shown that low rates of Quassin (4-6 g/ha) can show very good results in the field,
in other cases the rates necessary for good efficacy are much higher. This corresponds
to farmers experience. Several factors as application technique and the condition of the
blossom must be taken in consideration and will be object of further studies.
The side effects of Quassin, Neoquassin and Quassia extract on Aphelinus mali and
other beneficial arthropods were tested. Quassia is harmless to all organisms tested.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc.
Type of presentation:Paper
Keywords:Hoplocampa testudinea, Quassia, Quassin, Neoquassin, Aphelinus mali
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Crop husbandry > Production systems > Fruit and berries
Research affiliation: International Conferences > 2006: Ecofruit
Related Links:http://www.ecofruit.net
Deposited By: Tagung, Ecofruit
ID Code:13876
Deposited On:18 Sep 2008
Last Modified:12 Apr 2010 07:37
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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