Field-Edge Based Management Tactics for Blueberry Maggot in Lowbush Blueberry

摘要

Blueberry maggot flies were heavily aggregated within the first 30 m into fields. Pupae were present in the soil of primed fields and in wooded areas with Vaccinium angustifoliun as an under-story plant adjacent to fields. Perimeter fencing was ineffective as a non-insecticidal approach to control blueberry maggot fly (BMP). A perimeter application of phosmel (Imidan) 70 WP resulted in a significant reduction in the number of BMF captured on AM traps between the treated compared to untreated cheek areas. Results with Nu-Lurc Insect Bait were inconclusive.