Co-Authors:
Wysoki, M., Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Izhar, Y., Agricultural Extension Service, Akko
Gurevitz, E., Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Swirski, E., Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Greenberg, S., Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Abstract:
Field trials were conducted in 1971-1974 to control the honeydew moth, Cryptoblabes gnidiella Mill, with Bacillus thuringiensis. Dipel, a commercial preparation containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (HD-1 strain), was highly effective (at concentrations ranging from 0.25% to 1.5%) in killing caterpillars of all developmental stages. In both the field trials and additional laboratory trials, it had no adverse effect on the mealybug Pseudococcus longispinus Targ.-Tozz., or on its parasites, Hungariella peregrina Compere and Anagyrus fusciventris Girault. © 1975 Springer Science + Business Media B.V.