Evaluation of pneumatic bio-collector and thermal propane flamer for the control of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)

A front-mounted insect pneumatic collector "bio-collector", and rear-mounted propane flamer Reinert DA-211 were tested in the potato fields. The functional performance of the two machines were evaluated for their quality of work, ease of operation and adjustment, rate of work, power requir...

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Published inZemedelska Technika - UZPI (Czech Republic) Vol. 43; no. 4
Main Authors Rifai, M.N. (Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro (Canada)), Taborsky, V, Hodik, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.1997
Subjects
ANIMAL DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
ELEMENT DE MATERIEL
ELEMENTOS DE MAQUINARIA
ENSAYO DE MAQUINAS
EQUIPMENT PARTS
EQUIPMENT TESTING
EQUIPO PARA CONTROL DE PLAGAS
ESSAI DE MATERIEL
ETAPAS DEL DESARROLLO ANIMAL
LEPTINOTARSA DECEMLINEATA
MATERIEL DE LUTTE ANTIPARASITE
PEST CONTROL EQUIPMENT
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
STADE DE DEVELOPPEMENT ANIMAL
VELOCIDAD
VELOCITY
VITESSE
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Summary:A front-mounted insect pneumatic collector "bio-collector", and rear-mounted propane flamer Reinert DA-211 were tested in the potato fields. The functional performance of the two machines were evaluated for their quality of work, ease of operation and adjustment, rate of work, power requirements, safety and reliability. Measurements were taken and observations were made to determine the effectiveness of these machines in the control of the Colorado potato beetle. This study demonstrates the potential of pneumatic control for Colorado potato beetle adults and larvae. About 87 % of dislodged adults were collected but dislodging efficacy averaged 60 %. Efficacy on larvae was even lower, about 46 % of dislodged larvae were collected but only about 45 % were dislodged.
Bibliography:1998000179
H10
N20
ISSN:0044-3883