The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research deals with a wide spectrum of pests in a number of crops. The research will allow industry to manage pests in a more sustainable and efficient manner. For example, the current research on false codling moth (FCM) genetics will provide a better understanding of which plant hosts the moth utilises, and where the insect overwinters. The research will lead to improved management of the pest on an area wide scale.
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Integrated Pest Management Group
Projects list
To read more about these projects click on the title where you’ll be directed to the relevant Annual Report.
New Projects
- S False codling moth population genetics: gene flow in agricultural environments.
(J Terblanche and M Karsten) - The effects of biotic and abiotic factors on the distribution of economically important weevils in the deciduous fruit industry. (P Addison, B Dlamini and M Magagula)
Current Projects
- Control of false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta, on stone fruit with mating disruption. (D Stenekamp and T Asia)
- Maintaining and rearing of insect cultures. (D Stenekamp and T Asia)
- Integrated management of the control of false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta, on stone fruit and table grapes. (P Addison and V Steyn)
- Investigating biological control agents for the management of Ceratitis capitate (Wiedemann). (P Addison and M James)
- Pest and disease monitoring in orchards under shade net. (M Addison)
Completed Projects
- Screening of apple rootstocks for resistance to woolly apple aphid. (C Costa) – see Rootstocks and Nursery Tree Quality