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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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/703 |