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| Author(s): |
dos Santos, Rafael F.
[1]
;
Vacari, Alessandra M.
[1]
;
de Bortoli, Sergio A.
[1]
;
de Bortoli, Caroline P.
[1]
;
Santos, Josy A.
[2]
Total Authors: 5
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| Affiliation: | [1] UNESP, FCAV, Dept Plant Protect, Lab Biol & Insect Rearing, BR-14884900 Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Entomol Lab, BR-14850000 Pradopolis, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Journal of Economic Entomology; v. 108, n. 3, p. 969-974, JUN 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
In Brazil, the parasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Cameron) has been used as a biological control agent against Diatraea saccharalis (F.) since 1976, because of its effectiveness in reducing populations of this pest. Three million plastic cups are used annually to release C. flavipes, which remain in the environment. This study aimed to develop fully biodegradable packaging, so that releases occur without damaging the environment. The biological characteristics of C. flavipes were studied for five generations in the packaging developed (biodegradable boxes) and in the packaging currently used (non-biodegradable plastic cups and biodegradable cups), as were the costs. The results demonstrated the feasibility of using completely biodegradable and inexpensive packaging for the rearing, transport, and release of adult C. flavipes in the field. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 12/14240-0 - Development of biodegradable packaging for marketing, transportation and release of the parasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Cameron) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) |
| Grantee: | Rafael Ferreira dos Santos |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |