Project Number
WW 05-16
Project title
Establish a correlation between the degree day model, pheromone trap catches and physical vine monitoring of grapevine mealybug
Project leader
Achiano, K A
Project description
The mealybug, Planococcus ficus in the vine growing regions has the potential to become resistant to conventional sprays. Mealybug infestation is one of the most serious problems for vine growers and is considered as the major vector of grapevine leafroll virus and corky bark diseases. Apart from this, it causes direct damage by its feeding and honeydew secretions. The presence of mealybug on exported table grapes may lead to rejection of consignments. The present study is to find out how the female mealybug infestation through vine inspection, male pheromone trap catches and coupled with the degree day model can be combined to attain a more effective control of grapevine mealybug.
Poster(s)
Achiano, K A. 2008. The relationships between the vine mealybug, their parasitoids and ants in South Africa. Poster presented at the 23rd International Congress of Entomology. July, Durban, South Africa.
Presentation(s)
Achiano, K A. 2005. 15th Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa, 10-15 July, Grahamstown, South Africa.
Achiano, K A. 2007. Use of degree day model as a tool to assist in managing mealybug Planococcus ficus (sig.) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). Presentation at the 7th Grapevine Virus Workshop. July, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Achiano, K A. 2007. Synthetic sex pheromone and degree days as a tool to assist in managing mealybug Planococcus ficus (Sig.) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). Paper presented at the 12th Chemrawn International Conference. December, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Achiano, K A. 2008. Gradual ‘desertification’ of vineyards in the Western Cape of vine mealybug (parasitoid) natural enemies. Presentation at the 8th Grapevine Virus Workshop. July, Stellenbosch, South Africa.