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Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) accumulation and distribution near fences designed for cabbage fly (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) exclusion

Bomford, M.K.; Vernon, R.S. and Pats, Peeter (2000) Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) accumulation and distribution near fences designed for cabbage fly (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) exclusion. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia, 97, pp. 79-87.

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Summary

Aphids accumulate near exclusion fences designed to intercept Delia radicum (L.) movement into fields. Aphid accumulations increase with fence height, but are not affected by fence overhang length. Overall aphid levels are higher in small (4.3 x 4.3 m) enclosed plots than in unenclosed plots. Enclosing large (38 x 38 m) plots does not alter overall aphid catches, but does alter aphid distribution within enclosures. In large enclosures aphid accumulations are higher at enclosure perimeters than interiors, with the highest accumulations near enclosure corners. This concentric distribution is not observed in unfenced areas, and is not altered by the addition of a trap crop inside an enclosure.


EPrint Type:Journal paper
Keywords:Myzus persicae, Delia radicum, physical control
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Crop husbandry > Production systems > Vegetables
Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Research affiliation:USA
Norway
Canada
Deposited By: Bomford, Dr. Michael
ID Code:8064
Deposited On:19 Apr 2006
Last Modified:12 Apr 2010 07:33
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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