Kairomones and their use for management of entomophagous insects |
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Authors: | Donald A. Nordlund W. J. Lewis James W. Todd R. B. Chalfant |
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Affiliation: | (1) Southern Grain Insects Research Laboratory, USDA, 31794 Tifton, Georgia;(2) Department of Entomology-Fisheries, Coastal Plain Experiment Station, 31794 Tifton, Georgia |
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Abstract: | The response ofTrichogramma pretiosum Riley to stimuli fromHeliothis zea (Boddie) and fromTrichoplusia ni (Hübner) was examined in the laboratory. Kairomones were responsible, at least in part, for the greater response to naturally depositedH. zea eggs.Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae.In cooperation with the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations, Coastal Plain Station, Tifton, GA 31794. Accepted for publication January 19, 1977.Mention of a commercial or proprietary product in this paper does not constitute endorsement by the USDA. |
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Keywords: | kairomone parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum biological control host finding host acceptance Heliothis zea Trichoplusia ni |
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