A New Light Trap Model as an Alternative for Controlling Pests in Eucalyptus Plantations

作者：Mafia R G^*; Loureiro E B; Silva J B; Simoes J A C; Zarpelon T G; Bezerra Junior N S; Damacena M B

来源：Neotropical Entomology, 2018, 47(2): 326-328.

DOI：10.1007/s13744-017-0541-z

• Forest entomology
• integrated pest management
• leaf-eating caterpillars
• outbreaks

Eucalyptus plantations can be affected by species of defoliating caterpillars. The integrated management of this group primarily involves a monitoring system, natural enemies, and biological products. Alternative control methods, including the use of conventional light traps, have not been adopted, mostly because of their low efficiency. Therefore, a more efficient light trap model was developed. The new model allowed the capture of 3.6 times as many insects as the conventional model, with a 261% gain in control efficiency. The use of this new model represents another integrated management alternative for lepidopteran pests of eucalyptus plantations and other cultured plants.

• 出版日期2018-4