Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte: What Has Been Done and What Will Be Done in Italy?
2002
Furlan, L. | Vettorazzo, M. | Frausin, C.
The western corn rootworm (WCR) Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, is considered a threat in Italian maize cropping systems due to the biological characteristics and the climatic and agronomic conditions favouring its development and establishment. This project describes the measures implemented since 1995 to monitor the potential introduction of WCR into Italy and to prevent the spread from nearby Serbia. The most effective measure was the monitoring program which used sex pheromone traps, produced by the Plant Protection Institute of Budapest in sensitive areas (maize fields near airports, customs areas, tourist facilities, etc.) in Northeastern Italy. This activity allowed for identification of newly and accidentally introduced specimens near the International Airport in Venice in 1998. All strategies, restrictions and obligations, which were implemented in Italy, in order to eradicate or at least to delay Diabrotica WCR dispersal, are discussed.
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