Tuesday, December 12, 2006
D0353

Efficacy of select bio-rational materials for stink bug control in bell peppers

Michael P. Seagraves, mpseag0@uky.edu and Ric Bessin, rbessin@uky.edu. University of Kentucky, Dept. of Entomology, S-225 Agriculture Science Bldg. North, Lexington, KY

The results of an IR4 funded chemical trial are presented. Fourteen materials, combinations of materials, rates, or application techniques were examined over an entire season to determine if they impact stink bug abundance and damage to peppers. Among the materials examined were pyrethroids, neo-nicitinoids, and several materials that are potential candidates for use in certified organic production.


Species 1: Hemiptera Pentatomidae (stink Bug)