An overview on the management of key insect pests of cocoa with major emphasis on the cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella. - (:unkn) unknown (My University)
The control of Conopomorpha cramerella on cocoa in Malaysia is discussed. The available management tactics include cultural and mechanical methods, and involve the concept of a host free period and pod sleeving, biological control with Dolichoderus thoracicus and the egg parasitoid, Trichogrammatoidea bactrae fumata, the use of resistant clones and the application of the chemicals.
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The control of Conopomorpha cramerella on cocoa in Malaysia is discussed. The available management tactics include cultural and mechanical methods, and involve the concept of a host free period and pod sleeving, biological control with Dolichoderus thoracicus and the egg parasitoid, Trichogrammatoidea bactrae fumata, the use of resistant clones and the application of the chemicals.
Keywords: Agentes de control biológico.; agricultural entomology; chemical control; Coco.; Control biológico; control; insect control; insect pests; insecticides; integrated control; Malaysia; natural enemies; parasitoids; pest control; pest resistance; plant pests; predators; stimulant plants; tropical crops; Control; Insect pests; Insect pests; Insect pests; Insecticides; Insecticides; Parasitoids; Pests; Pest control; Plant parasites; Predatory animals; Predatory animals; Tropical crops