Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops
Due to concerns about frequent applications of spinosad and other broad spectrum insecticides for managing spotted-wing drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i> Matsumura, SWD), we investigated the use of essential oils as an alternative to current insecticides. Essential oils from a number...
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| description | Due to concerns about frequent applications of spinosad and other broad spectrum insecticides for managing spotted-wing drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i> Matsumura, SWD), we investigated the use of essential oils as an alternative to current insecticides. Essential oils from a number of plant species have been studied for their attraction and deterrence of SWD. However, these botanical products have not been thoroughly tested in the field. We conducted laboratory and field studies to determine the efficacy of botanical products, including lavender (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Mill.) oil, catnip (<i>Nepeta cataria</i> L.) oil, KeyPlex Ecotrol<sup>®</sup> PLUS, and KeyPlex Sporan<sup>®</sup> EC<sup>2</sup> on preventing SWD infestation in raspberry (<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L.) and blueberry (<i>Vaccinium</i><i>corymbosum</i> L.) crops. In a two-choice laboratory bioassay, lavender oil, Ecotrol, and Sporan treatments deterred SWD from a yeast-cornmeal-sugar based fly diet. In the field trials, raspberry fruit treated with Ecotrol had lower SWD infestation (6%), compared to the control (17%), and was comparable to spinosad (6%). No differences were seen in blueberry infestation. The combination of essential oils in Ecotrol may work to decrease SWD fruit infestation under certain conditions in the field, however more research is needed on the longevity of these products. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c6373d3f5f1e42ec9fc1d2428e038b562023-11-20T10:17:07ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502020-08-0111853610.3390/insects11080536Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry CropsMatthew Gullickson0Claire Flavin Hodge1Adrian Hegeman2Mary Rogers3Horticultural Science Department, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USAHorticultural Science Department, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USAHorticultural Science Department, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USAHorticultural Science Department, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USADue to concerns about frequent applications of spinosad and other broad spectrum insecticides for managing spotted-wing drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i> Matsumura, SWD), we investigated the use of essential oils as an alternative to current insecticides. Essential oils from a number of plant species have been studied for their attraction and deterrence of SWD. However, these botanical products have not been thoroughly tested in the field. We conducted laboratory and field studies to determine the efficacy of botanical products, including lavender (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Mill.) oil, catnip (<i>Nepeta cataria</i> L.) oil, KeyPlex Ecotrol<sup>®</sup> PLUS, and KeyPlex Sporan<sup>®</sup> EC<sup>2</sup> on preventing SWD infestation in raspberry (<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L.) and blueberry (<i>Vaccinium</i><i>corymbosum</i> L.) crops. In a two-choice laboratory bioassay, lavender oil, Ecotrol, and Sporan treatments deterred SWD from a yeast-cornmeal-sugar based fly diet. In the field trials, raspberry fruit treated with Ecotrol had lower SWD infestation (6%), compared to the control (17%), and was comparable to spinosad (6%). No differences were seen in blueberry infestation. The combination of essential oils in Ecotrol may work to decrease SWD fruit infestation under certain conditions in the field, however more research is needed on the longevity of these products.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/536integrated pest management<i>Rubus idaeus</i>small fruit<i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i>volatile organic compounds |
| spellingShingle | Matthew Gullickson Claire Flavin Hodge Adrian Hegeman Mary Rogers Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops Insects integrated pest management <i>Rubus idaeus</i> small fruit <i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i> volatile organic compounds |
| title | Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops |
| title_full | Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops |
| title_fullStr | Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops |
| title_full_unstemmed | Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops |
| title_short | Deterrent Effects of Essential Oils on Spotted-Wing Drosophila (<i>Drosophila suzukii</i>): Implications for Organic Management in Berry Crops |
| title_sort | deterrent effects of essential oils on spotted wing drosophila i drosophila suzukii i implications for organic management in berry crops |
| topic | integrated pest management <i>Rubus idaeus</i> small fruit <i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i> volatile organic compounds |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/536 |
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