A Prophylactic Application of Systemic Insecticides Contributes to the Management of the Hibiscus Bud Weevil <i>Anthonomus testaceosquamosus</i> Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

A Prophylactic Application of Systemic Insecticides Contributes to the Management of the Hibiscus Bud Weevil <i>Anthonomus testaceosquamosus</i> Linell (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

The hibiscus bud weevil is an invasive pest that attacks tropical hibiscus. Its management has been challenging due to its cryptic adult and concealed immature stages. We evaluated the efficiency of four systemic insecticides (spirotetramat, chlorantraniliprole, flupyradifurone, and cyantraniliprole...

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Main Authors: German Vargas, A. Daniel Greene, Yisell Velazquez-Hernandez, Xiangbing Yang, Paul E. Kendra, Alexandra M. Revynthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
invasive species
chemical control
ornamentals
integrated pest management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/10/1879

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