The effect of permanent protective netting on insect pest prevalence in citrus orchards in South Africa

Marsberg, Tamryn; Peyper, Mellissa; Kirkman, Wayne; Moore, Sean D; Sutton, Guy F

Title: The effect of permanent protective netting on insect pest prevalence in citrus orchards in South Africa
Creator: Marsberg, Tamryn
Creator: Peyper, Mellissa
Creator: Kirkman, Wayne
Creator: Moore, Sean D
Creator: Sutton, Guy F
Subject: To be catalogued
Date Issued: 2024
Date: 2024
Type: text
Type: article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/452240
Identifier: vital:75114
Identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2254-8854/2024/a17244
Description: The use of protective netting is becoming an increasingly popular practice in the citrus industry in South Africa. However, data on its effects on biotic factors, particularly insect pests, are limited. This study focused on the effect nets have on key citrus pests in the Eastern Cape province. Orchards under nets and open orchards, of similar cultivars, ages and management practices, were monitored at several sites over two seasons for pest infestation and damage. Weekly monitoring was conducted for Thaumatotibia leucotreta infestation. Other pests were monitored either monthly or once a season.
Format: 9 pages
Format: pdf
Language: English
Relation: African Entomology
Relation: Marsberg, T., Peyper, M., Kirkman, W., Moore, S.D. and Sutton, G., 2024. The effect of permanent protective netting on insect pest prevalence in citrus orchards in South Africa. African Entomology, 32, pp.1-9
Relation: African Entomology volume 32 number 1 1 9 2024 2254-8854
Rights: Publisher
Rights: Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the African Entomology Statement (https://www.africanentomology.com/)

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