Evaluating Response of Mass-Reared and Irradiated Navel Orangeworm, <i>Amyelois transitella</i> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), to Crude Female Pheromone Extract

The navel orangeworm, <i>Amyleois transitella</i> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is a key pest of almonds and pistachios in California. Larvae directly feed on nuts, reducing quality and yield, and adults can introduce fungi that produce aflatoxins. The development of sterile insect technique...

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Main Authors: Joshua Reger, Jacob Wenger, Gurreet Brar, Charles Burks, Houston Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/703