Behavioral manipulation methods for insect pest-management.
We discuss methods using stimuli to manipulate behavior of a pest for the purpose of protecting a valued resource. The methods are divided into two categories: those that manipulate behavior over a long distance, e.g. volatile chemicals, visual, and auditory stimuli, and those that manipulate behavior at a short distance (<1 cm), e.g. involatile chemicals. Particular emphasis is placed on methods that have been developed through studies of pest behavior and on combining stimuli to increase efficacy. Future prospects for behavioral manipulation methods in pest management are discussed.
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The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, Mt Albert Research Centre, Private Bag 92169, Auckland, New Zealand. sfoster@hort.cri.nz
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