{"title":"Assessing the potential spread of Zaprionus tuberculatus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Americas: insights for proactive management and agricultural protection.","authors":"José Pedro Cavalcante Viana, Matheus Cavalcante Viana, Fábio André Gomes Silva Cavalcanti, Rogério Pincela Mateus, Blanche Christine Bitner-Mathé, Flávio Roberto Mello Garcia, Karina Jobim, Lilian Madi-Ravazzi, Claudia Rohde, Marlucia Bonifácio Martins, Rosana Tidon","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Invasive species pose significant ecological and economic threats globally. Zaprionus tuberculatus Malloch, a drosophilid fruit fly native to the Afrotropical region and Indian Ocean islands, is included in the pest list of the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI) because it uses fruit as breeding sites and can damage cultivated areas. This fly species extended its range across Europe in the late 20th century; in 2020, it was recorded in South America, and currently, it is widely distributed in Brazil. Here, we assess the potential spreading of Zaprionus tuberculatus in Central and North America based on 2 distinct origins of propagules: from South America and from Europe. To this end, we developed species distribution models using bioclimatic variables and elevation data to project potentially suitable habitats and infer invasion routes. In any case, our results indicate suitability for Z. tuberculatus colonization in Central and North America, including major fruit-producing areas in Central American countries and the United States (Florida and California). The rapid dispersal ability of Z. tuberculatus, coupled with its adaptability to diverse environments, underscores the urgency for proactive monitoring and control measures. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights for developing proactive measures to mitigate the spread of Z. tuberculatus and protect agricultural productivity in the Americas.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142684023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seasonal drought drives sugarcane borer outbreaks.","authors":"Leyun Wang, Zihua Zhao","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sugarcane borers (SCB) pose a major threat to sugarcane production. Effective pest management requires detailed knowledge of SCB phenology and population dynamics in responses to environmental changes. This study tested the hypothesis that drought drives SCB outbreaks and identified season-specific effects by investigating large-scale field data of these pests in 4 key sugarcane-growing provinces in south subtropical and tropical China (Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, and Hainan) from 1987 to 2018. The standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index was used as a drought indicator at various time scales. We found that drought during a specific month can result in significant changes in the annual SCB outbreak status, such as November in Guangxi, June in Yunnan, and September in Hainan. By summarizing seasonal effects of drought across study locations, we found a general pattern that SCB outbreaks increased with drier conditions in summer, whereas they were promoted by wetter conditions in fall. This research provides crucial knowledge for predicting SCB outbreaks under seasonal and climate changes. This information is also highly critical for increasing the efficiency and accuracy of integrated pest management strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detection and functional validation of point mutations in acetylcholinesterase-1 associated with organophosphate resistance in field populations of Helicoverpa armigera.","authors":"Fang Guan, Xin Xiao, Rongrong Dong, Chenyang Wang, Zeng Jin, Shuwen Wu, Yidong Wu, Yihua Yang","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Point mutations in the acetylcholinesterase-1 gene (ace-1) have been associated with resistance to OPs in many insects. However, the presence and function of ace-1 mutations associated with OP resistance in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a significant lepidopteran pest damaging a wide range of crops, remain largely unexplored. This study investigated resistance to the OP insecticide phoxim in 12 field populations of H. armigera from northern China in 2022, revealing low levels of resistance (2.5- to 6.7-fold). Using an amplicon sequencing approach, we screened for ace-1 mutations in 13,874 moths collected from 114 populations collected between 2006 and 2022. We found 3 amino acid substitutions (A201S, G227E, and F290V) potentially related to OP resistance. The mean frequencies of A201S, G227E, and F290V mutations were 0.0032, 0.0001, and 0.0001, respectively. To assess these mutations' role in OP resistance, we expressed wild-type and mutant AChE1 proteins in Sf9 cells. Biochemical characterization revealed a 3.1-fold and 3.3-fold increase in the I50 of chlorpyrifos-oxon for A201S and F290V mutants compared to the wild-type enzyme, correlating with a 2.9-fold and 2.7-fold decrease in the Ki value. No enzyme activity was observed in the G227E mutant, indicating that only A201S and F290V confer insensitivity to chlorpyrifos-oxon. Our study demonstrates that amplicon sequencing is an effective method for large-scale screening of resistance-associated point mutations in field populations of H. armigera and potentially other insect pests. It also identifies A201S and F290V in AChE1 as potential point mutations conferring OP resistance in field populations of H. armigera.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Postharvest CO2 treatment and cold storage for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) fruit infestation control.","authors":"Nika Cvelbar Weber, Špela Modic, Primož Žigon, Jaka Razinger","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The invasive pest, spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) or SWD), damages various soft-skinned fruits, severely impacting orchards and vineyards economically. Current sorting practices in commercial production may overlook early-stage SWD infestations, as visible signs take a few days to appear. Our study focused on managing SWD infesting fruits (blueberry, cherry, and raspberry) without visible signs using an artificial atmosphere with elevated CO2 and low temperature. We hypothesized that these factors affect SWD survival and possibly interact, with potential variations among different soft- or stone-fruit species or varieties. High CO2 concentrations and cold storage both negatively affected SWD development. A 24-h 100% CO2 fumigation, without cold storage, significantly reduced SWD infestations in all 3 fruit species studied. On the other hand, 10% CO2 without cold storage did not cause a significant infestation reduction in cherries. Cold storage alone was too slow to be considered effective. Concurrent low-temperature treatment and CO2 treatment reduced the insecticidal efficacy of CO2 fumigation. Optimal fruit sanitation was achieved with a 3-h 100% CO2 treatment at ambient temperature before cold storage. Raspberries were the most suitable host for SWD development, with over a 5-fold higher SWD development compared to blueberries and over 50 times more than in cherries. We discussed the observed interactions between CO2 fumigation and chilling and suggested a simple postharvest SWD management protocol using optimal CO2 levels, exposure times, and chilling periods-achievable without complex equipment.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paraskevi Agrafioti, Evagelia Lampiri, Tanja Bohinc, Anna Roig, Alexandre Levi-Mourao, Maria C Boukouvala, Anna Skourti, Carmen López, Matilde Eizaguirre, Xavier Pons, Angelos Tsikas, Ankica Sarajlić, Jozsef Fail, Enrique Benavent Fernandez, Sergio Fita Bravo, Elena Dominguez Solera, Stanislav Trdan, Nickolas G Kavallieratos, Christos G Athanassiou
{"title":"Influence of trap type on the captures of Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Erebidae): trials from different European countries.","authors":"Paraskevi Agrafioti, Evagelia Lampiri, Tanja Bohinc, Anna Roig, Alexandre Levi-Mourao, Maria C Boukouvala, Anna Skourti, Carmen López, Matilde Eizaguirre, Xavier Pons, Angelos Tsikas, Ankica Sarajlić, Jozsef Fail, Enrique Benavent Fernandez, Sergio Fita Bravo, Elena Dominguez Solera, Stanislav Trdan, Nickolas G Kavallieratos, Christos G Athanassiou","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The spongy moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Eribidae), is a serious pest of deciduous forests and causes widespread defoliation. Despite this, few studies have evaluated the wide-ranging surveillance of adult male L. dispar using different types of pheromone-baited traps. We evaluated the effect of trap type on captures of adult male L. dispar at 18 sites in Europe; two in Slovenia, two in Spain, 12 in Greece, one in Hungary, and one in Croatia. Seven different trap types, G trap and eGymer 1-6, were evaluated June-September 2022 and 2023. Generally, captures of L. dispar started in late June and lasted until mid-August. Trap type affected captures. The G trap (consisting of a dark brown plastic rectangular parallel-piped body) caught significantly more L. dispar than other trap types in many instances, particularly when the peak of the flight period occurred. Captures of L. dispar in pairs of different trap types showed a significant correlation in trap catch in most investigations, suggesting that most detected comparable fluctuations in L. dispar abundance. We recommend that the G trap be used for wide-ranging surveillance of L. dispar in Europe.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kayla Brouwer, Maxime Eeraerts, Emma Rogers, Lauren Goldstein, Jacquelyn A Perkins, Meghan O Milbrath, Andony Melathopoulos, Jason Meyer, Clark Kogan, Rufus Isaacs, Lisa Wasko DeVetter
{"title":"Strategic honey bee hive placement improves honey bee visitation but not pollination in northern highbush blueberry.","authors":"Kayla Brouwer, Maxime Eeraerts, Emma Rogers, Lauren Goldstein, Jacquelyn A Perkins, Meghan O Milbrath, Andony Melathopoulos, Jason Meyer, Clark Kogan, Rufus Isaacs, Lisa Wasko DeVetter","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Commercial blueberry Vaccinium spp. (Ericales: Ericaceae) production relies on insect-mediated pollination. Pollination is mostly provided by rented honey bees, Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), but blueberry crop yields can be limited due to pollination deficits. Various hive placement strategies have been recommended to mitigate pollination shortfalls, but the effect of hive placement has received limited formal investigation. This study explores the effects of clumped and dispersed hive placement strategies on honey bee visitation and pollination outcomes in \"Bluecrop\" and \"Duke\" fields over 2 years (2021 and 2022) within 2 economically important regions of production in the United States-the Midwest (Michigan) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). Clumping hives consistently increased honey bee visitation rate but did not result in higher fruit set, fruit weight, or seed count. Increases in honey bee visitation through clumping could perhaps improve pollination outcomes in more pollination-limited blueberry cultivars and other pollination-dependent crops. Clumping hives is substantially more efficient and cost-effective for beekeepers due to fewer drop locations and could lead to cost savings for both beekeepers and blueberry growers without growers sacrificing pollination levels and crop yields.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using ecological niches to determine potential habitat suitability for Psacothea hilaris (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and its natural enemies in China under future climates.","authors":"Liang Zhang, Ping Wang, Guanglin Xie, Wenkai Wang","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate change impacts the distribution of pests and its natural enemies, prompting this study to investigate the dynamics and shifts in distribution under current and future climate conditions. The spatial pattern of Psacothea hilaris (Pascoe) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China was analyzed, and the MaxEnt model was optimized to predict the potential geographic distribution of P. hilaris and its two natural enemies (Dastarcus helophoroides (Fairmaire) (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae) and Dendrocopos major (Linnaeus) (Piciformes: Picidae)) in China, to further analyze the key environmental factors affecting the survival of P. hilaris and its natural enemies, and to determine the potential of using D. helophoroides and D. major as natural enemies to control P. hilaris. The results showed that the suitable ranges of P. hilaris and natural enemies are expanding under the influence of climate change, and both have migrated to higher latitudes. The potential ranges of D. helophoroides, D. major, and P. hilaris are highly similar. It is noteworthy that the potential range of D. helophoroides completely covers the potential range of P. hilaris. This indicates that D. helophoroides and D. major can be employed as biological control agents to manage P. hilaris populations. This study provides a theoretical framework and empirical evidence for the development of early warning and green control strategies for P. hilaris.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paloma Stupp, Sabrina Lerin, José Gomes da Silva Filho, Cristiano João Arioli, Daniel Bernardi
{"title":"Toxicity and residual activity of insecticides to Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in apple orchards: implications for insecticide resistance management.","authors":"Paloma Stupp, Sabrina Lerin, José Gomes da Silva Filho, Cristiano João Arioli, Daniel Bernardi","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Organophosphate (OP) insecticides have been used to control Grapholita molesta (Busck, 1916) in Brazil since 1990. However, the evolution of pest insecticide resistance and toxicological reassessments has led to the replacement of OPs with other chemical groups. This study evaluated the toxicity of the insecticides abamectin + cyantraniliprole (1.1 + 3.7 g a.i./100 L-1), acetamiprid + etofenproxi (9.1 + 16.5 g a.i./100 L-1), emamectin benzoate (0.5 g a.i./100 L-1), Sophora flavescens (Fabales: Fabaceae) (22.8 g a.i./100 L-1), phosmet (87.5 g a.i./100 L-1), and indoxacarb (11.2 g a.i./100 L-1) to eggs, larvae, and adults of G. molesta. Additionally, the residual activity of these insecticides in apple orchards was assessed, and the diagnostic concentration for resistance monitoring was estimated using LC99 values (Lethal Concentration that causes 99% mortality in a susceptible population). In larval studies, all insecticides resulted in mortality rates of more than 90%. The insecticide acetamiprid + etofenproxi reduced larval hatching by 99%. This insecticide with phosmet and Sophora flavescens caused over 80% adult mortality and had a 14-day residual activity in apple orchards. The estimated LC99 (μg.ml-1) for resistance monitoring were 1.75 (indoxacarb), 6.45 (metaflumizone), 9.10 (acetamiprid + etofenproxi), 9.67 (Sophora flavescens), 36.13 (phosmet), and 45.61 (abamectin + cyantraniliprole). The insecticides evaluated have high toxicity for G. molesta, being new tools for integrated pest management and for insecticide resistance management in apple orchards.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Combining sterile insect releases with refuge areas to delay the evolution of resistance to Bt sugarcane: an agent-based modeling approach.","authors":"Linke Potgieter, Dirk J Human, Samantha Downing","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The strategic use of refuge areas is a well-known method for delaying the development of pest resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crop. A lesser-known method to control against resistance development is sterile insect releases. In this article, an agent-based simulation model is used to test the effectiveness of combining the use of Bt sugarcane, refuge areas, and sterile insect releases as an integrated strategy against Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infestation and resistance development. Individual insects are modeled with their own genetic traits on a simulated sugarcane field that represents either Bt or refuge area. The model is applied to 2 hypothetical case studies. In the first experiment, resistance development and infestation dynamics in Bt sugarcane without refuge areas are considered using various sterile:wild sterile release ratios, and different release distributions. In the second experiment, the inclusion of a refuge area in Bt sugarcane is considered, using various sterile:wild releases ratios and different release distributions. A trade-off between sterile insect releases and the use of the refuge area was observed, and could, in some cases, work against each other.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142592103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Foraging behavior and work patterns of Bombus terrestris (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in response to tomato greenhouse microclimate.","authors":"Huan Wang, Yanyan Qu, Xujiang He, Xi-Lian Xu, Rufang Wang, Meijing Xue, Zhi-Jiang Zeng","doi":"10.1093/jee/toae205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bumblebees play a significant role as pollinators for many wild plants and cultivated crops, owing to their elongated proboscis, resilience to diverse weather conditions, robustly furred bodies, and their unique capacity for buzz-pollination. To better understand the effect of greenhouse microclimates on bumblebee foraging behavior and working modes, a long-term record of foraging activity for each Bombus terrestris L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) forager was monitored by the Radio-frequency identification system. The pattern of task performance, including constant housing, foraging, and day-off rotation, was examined under the microclimate. In addition, the correlation between foraging activity of bumblebees and temperature, relative humidity, illumination in the greenhouse, and pollen viability of tomato plants was further analyzed. Our findings revealed that B. terrestris can respond to microclimatic factors and plant resources while also exhibiting a suitable working pattern within the colony. Day-off rotation was observed as a strategy employed by foragers to prolong their survival time. This division of labor and task rotation may serve as strategies for the survival and development of the colony. Our research may contribute to fully understanding how microclimate and plants influence pollinator behavior within greenhouses, thereby optimizing the pollination management of bumblebees on greenhouse crops.</p>","PeriodicalId":94077,"journal":{"name":"Journal of economic entomology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142592114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}