Foliar application of microdoses of sucrose to reduce codling moth <i>Cydia pomonella</i> L. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) damage to apple trees

Abstract

Foliar applications of microdoses of sucrose every 20 days in commercial orchards can partially protect against the codling moth. Its addition to thiacloprid increases the efficacy in integrated control strategies, contrary to C. pomonella granulovirus treatments. This work opens a route for the development of new biocontrol strategies. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.