6053: Processed Kaolin as an alternative insecticide against the European pear sucker, Cacopsylla pyri (L.) [http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2005.00981.x]

Daniel, Claudia; Pfammatter, W; Kehrli, P and Wyss, Eric (2005) Processed Kaolin as an alternative insecticide against the European pear sucker, Cacopsylla pyri (L.) [http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2005.00981.x]. Journal of Applied Entomology(129 (7)):pp. 363-367.

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Summary

Application of processed kaolin particle film repels insects without lethal effects; hence side effects on beneficial arthropods are low. Processed kaolin may be an alternative to broad-spectrum insecticides used against European pear sucker, Cacopsylla pyri (L.), in organic and conventional pear production.
Trials showed that the processed kaolin showed a very high efficacy, and the population of C. pyri was kept under a damaging level over the whole season. In conclusion, kaolin shows promise as an alternative control for C. pyri in organic and orchards of Integreted Pest Management.

Document Language:	English
Keywords:	European pear sucker, Kaolin, Entomologie Obstbau, Birnenblattsauger, Cacopsylla pyri
Subject Areas:	Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Research affiliation:	Switzerland > FiBL > Pflanzenschutz: Pests and Beneficials
Total budget (Euro):	0
Orgprints ID Number:	6053
Contact:	Daniel, Claudia
Deposited On:	14 October 2005
EPrint Type:	Journal paper
Published?:	Published
Online at:	http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2005.00981.x
Peer Review Status:	Peer-reviewed and accepted
Related Links:	http://www.fibl.org/forschung/pflanzenschutz-nuetzlinge/obstbau/kaolinbehandlung.php

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