Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is a polyphagous pest native to East Asia and invasive in many countries. Various approaches have been used to control its spread, including IPM strategies. Monitoring pest populations is th...
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| author | Vito Antonio Giannuzzi Valeria Rossi Rihem Moujahed Adriana Poccia Florinda D’Archivio Tiziano Rossi Magi Elena Chierici Luca Casoli Gabriele Rondoni Eric Conti |
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| description | The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is a polyphagous pest native to East Asia and invasive in many countries. Various approaches have been used to control its spread, including IPM strategies. Monitoring pest populations is the starting point for developing an appropriate control strategy. The most common attractant for <i>H. halys</i> is based on its two-component aggregation pheromone ((3S,6S,7R,10S)-10,11-epoxy-1-bisabolen-3-ol and (3R,6S,7R,10S)-10,11-epoxy-1-bisabolen-3-ol), in combination with the synergist methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-2,4,6-decatrienoate. The aim of this research was to evaluate the most effective combination of the pheromone and the synergist for different types of adjuvants and dispensers, i.e., Blister Pack, Wax Tablet, and Polymers (Non-Biodegradable and Biodegradable Polymers). Field trials were carried out in Northern Italy, during summer and autumn 2023 and 2024. The effectiveness of the different combinations was evaluated on the basis of the number of <i>H. halys</i> individuals caught in sticky traps baited with the different treatments, separated by 50 m each. Individuals actively collected in the surrounding vegetation were also monitored. During the first year, the Non-Biodegradable Polymer performed better than the others. In the second year, <i>H. halys</i> captures were quite similar among the tested dispensers, and all were higher than the control. Captures of non-target stink bugs and other bugs of the Coreidae family were evaluated but, in most cases, were negligible. Under laboratory conditions, the release rate of the chemical compounds differed depending on the type of dispenser. Our results confirm the specificity of the semiochemical lure combination tested towards <i>H. halys</i> and its persistence in the field for at least 12 weeks. The results could be useful for improving the effectiveness of <i>H. halys</i> trapping, as well as for attract-and-kill or push–pull strategies of the pest. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d059f20e8c494fcda3e5b2d12ce84c3f2025-08-20T03:13:54ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-03-0116434110.3390/insects16040341Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) TrappingVito Antonio Giannuzzi0Valeria Rossi1Rihem Moujahed2Adriana Poccia3Florinda D’Archivio4Tiziano Rossi Magi5Elena Chierici6Luca Casoli7Gabriele Rondoni8Eric Conti9Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyRussell IPM Ltd., Deeside CH5 2NU, UKDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyConsorzio Fitosanitario di Reggio Emilia, 42124 Reggio Emilia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyThe brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is a polyphagous pest native to East Asia and invasive in many countries. Various approaches have been used to control its spread, including IPM strategies. Monitoring pest populations is the starting point for developing an appropriate control strategy. The most common attractant for <i>H. halys</i> is based on its two-component aggregation pheromone ((3S,6S,7R,10S)-10,11-epoxy-1-bisabolen-3-ol and (3R,6S,7R,10S)-10,11-epoxy-1-bisabolen-3-ol), in combination with the synergist methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-2,4,6-decatrienoate. The aim of this research was to evaluate the most effective combination of the pheromone and the synergist for different types of adjuvants and dispensers, i.e., Blister Pack, Wax Tablet, and Polymers (Non-Biodegradable and Biodegradable Polymers). Field trials were carried out in Northern Italy, during summer and autumn 2023 and 2024. The effectiveness of the different combinations was evaluated on the basis of the number of <i>H. halys</i> individuals caught in sticky traps baited with the different treatments, separated by 50 m each. Individuals actively collected in the surrounding vegetation were also monitored. During the first year, the Non-Biodegradable Polymer performed better than the others. In the second year, <i>H. halys</i> captures were quite similar among the tested dispensers, and all were higher than the control. Captures of non-target stink bugs and other bugs of the Coreidae family were evaluated but, in most cases, were negligible. Under laboratory conditions, the release rate of the chemical compounds differed depending on the type of dispenser. Our results confirm the specificity of the semiochemical lure combination tested towards <i>H. halys</i> and its persistence in the field for at least 12 weeks. The results could be useful for improving the effectiveness of <i>H. halys</i> trapping, as well as for attract-and-kill or push–pull strategies of the pest.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/4/341aggregation pheromonebiodegradable releaserbrown marmorated stink bugIPMstink bugs |
| spellingShingle | Vito Antonio Giannuzzi Valeria Rossi Rihem Moujahed Adriana Poccia Florinda D’Archivio Tiziano Rossi Magi Elena Chierici Luca Casoli Gabriele Rondoni Eric Conti Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping Insects aggregation pheromone biodegradable releaser brown marmorated stink bug IPM stink bugs |
| title | Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping |
| title_full | Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping |
| title_short | Evaluation of Lure and Dispenser Combinations for <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Trapping |
| title_sort | evaluation of lure and dispenser combinations for i halyomorpha halys i hemiptera pentatomidae trapping |
| topic | aggregation pheromone biodegradable releaser brown marmorated stink bug IPM stink bugs |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/4/341 |
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