Development of a sprayable slow-release formulation for the sex pheromone of the Mediterranean Corn Borer, Sesamia nonagroides

Jan J. Vlieger ()
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Jan J. Vlieger: TNO Science and Industry

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2008, vol. 28, issue 1, 45-48

Abstract: Abstract In the FAIR project “Pheromaize”, CT96-1302, the main objective is to provide European growers with a reliable, cost effective and environmentally friendly technology based on pest mating disruption. The project is mainly focused on Mediterranean Corn Borer (MCB), Sesamia nonagroides, the key pest of maize grown under Mediterranean conditions. TNO has developed a sprayable formulation consisting of a biodegradable matrix in which␣the pheromone is dissolved, together with a UV––stabilizer, an antioxidant, a surfactant and a sticker material. During outdoor exposure experiments release of pheromone was found to be high enough for more than 30 days. This formulation has been tested in large scale field experiments by helicopter spraying on 5 ha maize by field partners in Spain, Greece and France.

Keywords: Slow-release formulation; Sprayable; Pheromones; Mating disruption; Sesamia nonagroides (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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