Calibrating current NE action thresholds with lure-baited trap catch
Author: Christopher Adams
Published: 2024
Summary: We have shown that lure baited monitoring traps can be used to attract and collect natural enemies in managed pear orchards. These traps are superior to beat trays because they collect data continually over the period of a week. Plant volatile baited traps collect unbiased data that is not influenced by differences in human collection technique. • We have measured the abundance and timing of 12 natural enemies of pear psylla across the entire Hood River valley over three years. • We provided weekly communication about natural enemy abundance and timing to stake holders through weekly extension emails, who said they used these numbers to make management decisions. Key words: Pear, lure baited monitoring traps, natural enemies, pear psylla
