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Analyses of Lymantria dispar Mate-Finding Behavior in Support of Management in the STS Program
Summary
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper reviews pheromone-based mating disruption strategies for managing spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) populations as part of a US forest pest control programme.
The National Slow the Spread (STS) Program for spongy moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, formerly known as the "gypsy moth"), is a science-based program.In this paper, we provide a brief description of research funded by the STS Program with the goal of optimization and improvement of L. dispar management tactics.Recent research developments include evaluation of new pheromone formulations for their abilities to disrupt mating in L. dispar populations and their persistent effects in the environment; development of methods for ground application of pheromone and for improved evaluation of research results and their implementation in the operational STS Program; and improved understanding of the effects of climate, insects' age, and population density on mating success and mating disruption in L. dispar populations.Although research sponsored and conducted by the STS Program is specific to L. dispar, results of this work could be useful for development of tactics against other existing or future pests.
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