Biology of Crocidolomia pavonana (F.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and population interventions against this recurrent pest of crucifers in the Philippines

Issue Date

10-2003

Abstract

For several decades, Crocidolomia pavonana (=binotalis)(F.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) was relegated as minor pest with the emergence of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) as the number one pest of crucifers in the Philippines in the mid-60's. With recent biological control successes against the diamondback moth, greater attention is currently being focused on the former which becomes serious periodically. Conventional pesticides, heavily relied upon in the recent past, are incompatible with the successful use of parasitoid against lepidopterous pests of crucifers. Thus, microbial pesticides and alternative control methods such as the use of essential oils and other botanicals which are generally considered environmentally friendly and less toxic to non-target organisms, are currently being explored. This paper reviews relevant biological information and recent efforts towards effective management of Crocidolomia in the Philippines, suggest a holistic approach to manage the pest complex on crucifers, and lists the suggested follow-up studies.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

17

Issue

2

Page

141-168

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

illustrations; table

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

CROCIDOLOMIA; PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA; BRASSICACEAE; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; PHILIPPINES

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