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The use of kaolin to control Ceratitis capitata in organic citrus groves.

Lo Verde, Gabriella; Caleca, Virgilio and Lo Verde, Valentina (2011) The use of kaolin to control Ceratitis capitata in organic citrus groves. BULLETIN OF INSECTOLOGY, 64 (1), pp. 127-134.

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Summary

The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera Tephritidae), is the key pest in some organically managed citrus orchards in Sicily. The effectiveness of processed kaolin (Surround WP) for control of C. capitata damage was tested in field trials carried out in 2003-2004 on two early ripening citrus species: satsuma (Citrus unshiu Markow.) and clementine (Citrus clementina Hort. ex Tan.). Although the number of males captured in trimedlure baited traps was high in both years and in both orchards, the percentage of damaged fruit varied greatly from almost 0% (satsuma 2003) to more than 60% (clementine, both years). Nevertheless, the application of processed kaolin significantly reduced damage caused by C. capitata on both citrus spe- cies on preharvest fruit on some dates and on harvested fruits in both years. The kaolin was easily removed from harvested fruit by washing. Processed kaolin has potential for reducing damage caused by C. capitata in organic and conventional citrus or- chards.


EPrint Type:Journal paper
Keywords:processed kaolin, Mediterranean fruit fly, citrus, satsuma, clementine, organic farming
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Research affiliation: Italy
Italy > Univ. Palermo
ISSN:1721-8861
Deposited By: Caleca, Professor Virgilio
ID Code:20570
Deposited On:13 Mar 2012 08:20
Last Modified:13 Mar 2012 08:20
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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