Abstract
Abstract The efficacy of commercially available chemical insecticides and biopesticides on the cotton mealybug (CMB), Phenacoccus solenopsis , was evaluated in the glasshouse. Spirotetramat, sulfoxaflor and buprofezin were identified as key insecticides for use in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies aimed at controlling CMB without flaring other co‐occurring pests. When used as a single application, spirotetramat and sulfoxaflor at the rate of 96 g (active ingredient, ha −1 ) provided variable control of CMB. Spirotetramat used in a double spray tactic (two sequential sprays, 14–15 days apart) without crop oil provided ≥80% control of adult CMB while the addition of oil (5% v/v) increased control to ≥90%. Clothianidin synergised the spirotetramat + oil combination and was identified as a potentially useful tank mix option for use in situations where a quick knockdown of high density and/or large infestation of CMB is required, or to treat high risk infestations in squaring or younger cotton when the abundance of beneficial insects is typically low. Sulfoxaflor used in a double spray tactic provided ≥90% control of adult CMB. The addition of Pulse® penetrant (0.5% v/v) to both options improved overall efficacy. Addition of crop oil to sulfoxaflor did not yield any tangible benefits. Spirotetramat and buprofezin were identified as important tools in managing situations where whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is the primary pest management target, but CMB is also present in the crop. Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs; this makes it an option for arresting CMB population growth while allowing the beneficial insect populations to increase. Sulfoxaflor was shown to be a useful option in situations where CMB is present along with key pests such as mirids ( Creontiades spp.). Mealybugs are typically well controlled by naturally occurring beneficial insects without the need for insecticide use. Chemical insecticides for CMB control should be considered only as a last resort and deployed within the bounds of an IPM strategy.
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Claims 12
Claim · model-written summary
Spirotetramat and sulfoxaflor at 96 g active ingredient per hectare provided variable CMB control as single applications.
- Taxon
- cotton
Gossypium hirsutumt0 - Treatment
- spirotetramat and sulfoxaflor at the rate of 96 g (active ingredient, ha −1 )e0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- control of CMBe0
- Direction
- variablee0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“When used as a single application, spirotetramat and sulfoxaflor at the rate of 96 g (active ingredient, ha −1 ) provided variable control of CMB.”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Two spirotetramat sprays without oil gave at least 80% adult CMB control.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- Spirotetramat used in a double spray tactic (two sequential sprays, 14–15 days apart) without crop oile0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- control of adult CMBe0
- Value
- ≥80%e0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Spirotetramat used in a double spray tactic (two sequential sprays, 14–15 days apart) without crop oil provided ≥80% control of adult CMB”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Adding crop oil to double spray spirotetramat increased adult CMB control to at least 90%.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- addition of oil (5% v/v)e0
- Interactor
- mealybuge1pest
- Outcome
- controle0
- Direction
- increasede0
- Value
- ≥90%e0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“the addition of oil (5% v/v) increased control to ≥90%”
t0“Australian cotton”
e1“Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs”
Claim · model-written summary
Clothianidin synergised the spirotetramat and oil combination.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- Clothianidine0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- synergised the spirotetramat + oil combinatione0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Clothianidin synergised the spirotetramat + oil combination and was identified as a potentially useful tank mix option for use in situations where a quick knockdown of high density and/or large infestation of CMB is required”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Two sulfoxaflor sprays gave at least 90% adult CMB control.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- Sulfoxaflor used in a double spray tactice0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- control of adult CMBe0
- Value
- ≥90%e0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Sulfoxaflor used in a double spray tactic provided ≥90% control of adult CMB.”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Pulse penetrant improved overall efficacy of both double spray options.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- addition of Pulse® penetrant (0.5% v/v)e0
- Interactor
- mealybuge1pest
- Outcome
- overall efficacye0
- Direction
- improvede0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The addition of Pulse® penetrant (0.5% v/v) to both options improved overall efficacy.”
t0“Australian cotton”
e1“Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs”
Claim · model-written summary
Crop oil gave no tangible benefit with sulfoxaflor.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- Addition of crop oil to sulfoxaflore0
- Interactor
- mealybuge1pest
- Outcome
- tangible benefitse0
- Direction
- did not yielde0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Addition of crop oil to sulfoxaflor did not yield any tangible benefits.”
t0“Australian cotton”
e1“Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs”
Claim · model-written summary
Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Treatment
- Buprofezine0
- Interactor
- mealybugsPseudococcidaee0pest
- Outcome
- effective on early instar mealybugse0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Buprofezin was effective on early instar mealybugs”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Spirotetramat and buprofezin were identified as tools when whitefly is the primary target and CMB is also present.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Interactor
- whiteflye0pest
- Second interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- important tools in managing situations where whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is the primary pest management target, but CMB is also presente0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Spirotetramat and buprofezin were identified as important tools in managing situations where whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is the primary pest management target, but CMB is also present in the crop.”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Sulfoxaflor was considered useful when CMB and mirids coexist.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Second interactor
- miridse0pest
- Outcome
- useful optione0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Sulfoxaflor was shown to be a useful option in situations where CMB is present along with key pests such as mirids ( Creontiades spp.).”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Natural beneficial insects typically control mealybugs.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Interactor
- MealybugsPseudococcidaee0pest
- Second interactor
- beneficial insectse0biocontrol_agent
- Outcome
- Mealybugs are typically well controllede0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Mealybugs are typically well controlled by naturally occurring beneficial insects without the need for insecticide use.”
t0“Australian cotton”
Claim · model-written summary
Chemical insecticides for CMB control should be a last resort within IPM.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutumt0
- Interactor
- CMBe0pest
- Outcome
- Chemical insecticides for CMB control should be considered only as a last resort and deployed within the bounds of an IPM strategye0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Chemical insecticides for CMB control should be considered only as a last resort and deployed within the bounds of an IPM strategy.”
t0“Australian cotton”
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