Integrated pest management strategy against Darna mindanensis Holloway (Lepidoptera:Limacodidae) on oil palm at Villa Salud Plantation, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat
Issue Date
10-2003
Abstract
An integrated approach was applied to control slug caterpillar, D. mindanensis Holloway, at Villa Salud Corporation, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat. The control strategies involved were aerial spraying and root absorption of chemicals against the larvae of the pest. This was followed by regular collection and mechanical destruction of both pre-pupae and pupae. The adult moths were trapped using fabricated UV light traps. In the succeeding generations, simultaneous releases of mass-produced predator, Eocanthecona furcellata Wolffe, and spraying of an entomogenous fungus, Cordyceps sp., against larvae were done to reduce pest population. Integration of the control strategies enumerated above successfully controlled D. mindanensis infesting oil palms at Villa Salud Corporation.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
17
Issue
2
Page
187
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Gallego, V. C.; Gallego, C. E.; and Rodriguez, R. T., "Integrated pest management strategy against Darna mindanensis Holloway (Lepidoptera:Limacodidae) on oil palm at Villa Salud Plantation, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat" (2003). Journal Article. 5717.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5717
En – AGROVOC descriptors
LIMACODIDAE; OIL PALM; PLANT PESTS; INSECT CONTROL; ENTOMOGENOUS FUNGI; MECHANICAL METHODS; PHILIPPINES