IPM on peaches in brazil: actual situation and future trends

• Published in: Acta horticulturae no. 5922; pp. 655 - 658
• Main Authors: Botton, M, Scoz, P.L, Arioli, C.J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Society for Horticultural Science 2002
• Subjects: Anastrepha fraterculus; canning industry; dimethoate; fenitrothion; fenthion; foods; fruit growing; fruits; Grapholita molesta; human health; integrated pest management; markets; mating disruption; mites; neonicotinoid insecticides; orchards; Panonychus ulmi; peaches; pest monitoring; pesticide application; pests; pheromones; Pseudaulacaspis pentagona; risk; spinosad; spraying; temperate fruits; Tetranychus urticae; Brazil

Peaches are grown in nearly 20,000 ha in Brazil, being one of the most important temperate fruits. Production is concentrated mainly in the Southern Region, and fruits are destined for internal market with 50% for fresh consumption and 50% for canning industry. The major pests are Oriental Fruit Mot...