Development of novel bioinsecticides for organic control of Planococcus ficus in vineyards
- Deza-Borau, G.
- Peschiutta, María Laura
- Brito, Vanessa Daniela
- Usseglio, Virginia Lara
- Zunino, María Paula
- Zygadlo, Julio Alberto
DOIAbstract
The mealybug species, Planococcus ficus Signoret (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a pest thatmainly affects grapevine plantations (Vitis vinifera L.), causing huge economic losses in theworld. The numerous problems caused by the use of synthetic pesticides on the environment andhuman health have motivated the development and implementation of natural pesticides. Theobjective of this work was to develop effective and efficient contact bioinsecticide formulationsfor the control of P. ficus in vineyards. Anti-mealybug formulations were developed using (R)-(+)-pulegone as an active principle, TWEEN® 20 and soy lecithin powder as surfactants, andlimonene and diatomaceous earth (DE) as insect waxy layer reducers. The insecticidal propertiesof formu...
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