Field releases of Diadegma semiclausum Hellen against diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L., of crucifers in Benguet and Mountain Province

Abstract

Field releases of Diadegma semiclausum, a larval parasitoid supplemented with selective insecticides (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki and Teflubenzuron), significantly reduced the population of diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella, in cabbage growing areas of Benguet and Mountain Province. Utilization of D. semiclausum by farmers in Atok reduced their frequency of insecticide application from 32 to only 8 during dry season and from 16 to only 5 times during wet season (1990). An increase in yield and net income of 9 % and 17 %, respectively, was realized. In 1995, 70 % of the farmers in five municipalities of Benguet were utilizing D. semiclausum supplemented with 3-6 sprayings/season to control DBM. Dispersal of D. semiclausum was recorded at 6 km away from the release sides with average parasitism of 84 %. In 1995, this parasitoid was collected from 47 of 50 release sites in Benguet Province and from 14 of 15 release sites in municipalities of Mountain Province where average parasitism of 65 % and 59 %, respectively, was noted.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Agricultural Scientist

ISSN

317454

Page

2014-01-01

Document Type

Article

Subject

Diadegma semiclausum, Diamondback moth, Larval parasitoid, Parasitism, Plutella xylostella

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