Essential Oil Headspace Volatiles Prevent Invasive Box Tree Moth (<i>Cydalima perspectalis</i>) Oviposition—Insights from Electrophysiology and Behaviour

Essential Oil Headspace Volatiles Prevent Invasive Box Tree Moth (<i>Cydalima perspectalis</i>) Oviposition—Insights from Electrophysiology and Behaviour

The box tree moth (<i>Cydalima perspectalis</i> Walker) is an invasive species in Europe causing severe damage both in natural and ornamental boxwood (<i>Buxus</i> spp.) vegetation. Pest management tactics are often based on the use of chemical insecticides, whereas environme...

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Main Authors: Magdolna Olívia Szelényi, Anna Laura Erdei, Júlia Katalin Jósvai, Dalma Radványi, Bence Sümegi, Gábor Vétek, Béla Péter Molnár, Zsolt Kárpáti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
essential oil
volatile profile
lavender
cinnamon
eucalyptus
oviposition-deterrents
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/465

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