{Tool} Vibrations as an innovative tool for pest management of whitefly in greenhouse production. [Le vibrazioni come strumento innovativo per la gestione della mosca bianca in serra.] Creator(s): Admane, Naouel. Issuing Organisation(s): CIHEAM Bari - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari. (2026)
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Summary
It is an effective, non-toxic control strategy suitable for organic and conventional management. It is a long-term investment that requires installing the device and low energy.
Summary translation
La mosca bianca delle serre (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) è un importante fitofago che provoca danni diretti alle colture e favorisce la diffusione di virus. L'uso diffuso di pesticidi sintetici favorisce lo sviluppo di fenomeni di resistenza e ha effetti negativi sull'ambiente. Un dispositivo a vibrazione emette un rumore mirato attraverso le piante, interferendo con i segnali di accoppiamento della mosca bianca per ridurre le popolazioni di parassiti senza ricorrere a pesticidi sintetici.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Get practical recommendations on how to understand the target, install the device, consider plant growth and how to integrate with other methods. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) is a major pest, causing direct damage and spreading viruses. The widespread use of synthetic pesticides leads to resistance and environmental harm. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | A vibrational device emits targeted noise through plants, disrupting whitefly mating signals to reduce pest populations without synthetic pesticides. |
| Country: | Italy |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | plant protection, pest control, greenhouse crops |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English plant protection http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5978 English pest control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5726 English greenhouse crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3377 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Greenhouses and coverings Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > BIOGREENET European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge Italy > Other organizations Italy |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101182871 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58240, http://www.biogreenet.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58243, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58244, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58245, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58247 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Dietemann, Lauren |
| ID Code: | 58240 |
| Deposited On: | 22 Oct 2026 09:20 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Oct 2026 09:20 |
| Document Language: | English, Italian/Italiano |
| Status: | Published |
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