ISHS Acta Horticulturae 419: I International Symposium on Pistachio
BIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS AND CHEMICAL CONTROL OF PISTACHIO TWIG BORER, KERMANIA PISTACIELLA AMS. (LEP., DINOPHILIDAE), INJURIOUS IN PISTACHIO ORCHARDS IN TURKEY |
| Authors: | C. Mart, A. Yigit, M.Y. Çelik |
| Keywords: | Pistachio twig borer, Kermania pistaciella, Biology, Chemical control |
| Abstract:
In studies conducted on chemical control of the Pistachio twig borer (PTB), Kermania pistaciella Ams., in Gaziantep province in 1989 and 1992, it was concluded that insecticide applications should be made one week after the first adult emergence with a second application 10–15 days later, depending on the residual effects of the products. The following insecticides can be recommended for suppressing PTB damages: monocrotophos, azinphos-methyl, and carbaryl. | |
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