Evaluation of tachinid parasitoids for OBLR in apples

Author: Vincent P. Jones, Tom Unruh, Dave Horton

Published: 2006

Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Develop rearing methods for Nemorilla pyste and Nilea erecta. 2. Test the means by which the two tachinid flies locate leafroller hosts. 3. Examine the effect of Esteem® and Intrepid® on the tachinid parasitoids within the host larvae.

Keywords:

• Apple
• Crop Protection
• Nemorilla pyste
• Nilea erecta
• OBLR
• Tachinid flies