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Evaluating the Safety of Insecticides on Beneficial Wasps in Labs and Fields
Greg Howard
13th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study from the University of Trento, Italy, evaluated the impact of various insecticides on the parasitoid Ganaspis brasiliensis, a biological control agent for the spotted wing drosophila (SWD)
- Spinosad was found to be highly toxic to G. brasiliensis, causing 92.5% mortality, making it unsuitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs
- Cyantraniliprole was the least toxic insecticide tested, showing potential as a selective pesticide compatible with IPM strategies for SWD
AgricultureEnvironmentAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Assessment of non-target toxicity of insecticides on Ganaspis brasiliensis (Ihering) in laboratory and field conditions.
Published 12th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8271
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