Chemical and ecological control methods for Epitrix spp.

نویسندگان
Tariq, A. ID 1
Ara, J. ID 2
Sultana, V. ID 3
Athar, M. ID 4
Ehteshamul-Haque, S. ID 5
Ahmad, M. ID 6

1 Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan

2 Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan

3 Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan

4 California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3288 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA

5 Department of Botany, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan

6 Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan

doi
10.7508/gjesm.2015.01.008
چکیده

Very little information exists in regards to the control options available for potato flea beetles, Epitrix spp. This short review covers both chemical and ecological options currently available for control of Epitrix spp. Synthetic pyrethroids are the weapon of choice for the beetles. However, the impetus in integrated pest management is to do timely (early-season) applications with something harsh which will give long-term protection at a time when there are not a lot of beneficials in the field. Finding the balance for control of Epitrix spp. is proving difficult.

کلیدواژه‌ها
Chemical and ecological control, Epitrix spp, Pesticide sprays, Potato crops