Optimizing the Release Pattern of Telenomus podisi for Effective Biological Control of Euschistus heros in Soybean

Autor(es)

Hoback, William Wyatt ; Ramos, Gabryele ; Hayashida, Rafael ; Santos, Daniel Mariano ; Alvarez, Daniel de Lima ; Oliveira, Regiane Cristina de

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: INSECTS; v. 15, n. 3, p. 12-pg., 2024-03-01.

Resumo

An augmentative biological control program using the egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) is a promising tool for the management of the brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in soybeans. The T. podisi are released as adults or pupae within lab-reared E. heros eggs. Because of the small size of the parasitoid and potentially limited dispersal ability, determining the optimal release pattern is critical for biological control of the target pest. This study used sentinel E. heros eggs to investigate T. podisi dispersal within soybean crops during two distinct phenological stages: the beginning of flowering (Vn-R1) and the grain-filling phase (R5-R6). Data were analyzed using semi-variograms and kriging maps. The results indicate significant differences in parasitism rates between the two plant growth stages and among different matrices. The maximum dispersal range for T. podisi was calculated at 39.0 m in the Vn-R1 stage with a maximum parasitism rate of 42%, while in the R5-R6 stage, the maximum dispersal range was calculated to be 30.9 m with a maximum parasitism of 73%. Therefore, it is recommended that release points for T. podisi be spaced no further than 30 m apart. These results provide valuable insights for future research and applications in biological control strategies, including adjustment of the logistics and release technique depending upon the crop phenological stage. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 18/02317-5 - Centro de Excelência em Controle Biológico
• Beneficiário: José Roberto Postali Parra
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia
• Processo FAPESP: 19/10736-0 - Tomada de decisão para liberação de Telenomus podisi (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) para o controle de Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) na cultura da soja
• Beneficiário: Jéssica Lueli Niitsu
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica
• Processo FAPESP: 18/19782-2 - Estocagem de ovos de Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) visando maximização de produção do parasitóide de ovos Telenomus podisi Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)
• Beneficiário: Wellington Souza de Macedo Almeida
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica