ISHS Acta Horticulturae 165: III International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture
EFFECT OF METHIOCARB-TREATED BLUEBERRIES ON THE FIELD BEHAVIOUR OF FRUGIVOROUS BIRDS |
| Authors: | M.J. Lareau, C. Vincent |
| Abstract:
The American robin, Turdus migratorius, is the key avian pest in highbush blueberries grown in Quebec. Methiocarb-treated blueberries presented on wooden tables positioned between rows showed limited potential to reduce bird depredation. There were indications that some conditioned aversion to the methiocarb-treated berries could be induced in a few days of exposure. Tetrachlorvinphos, azinphos-methyl and methiocarb were equally effective as an avian repellent. | |
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